First Aid Advice Urges Care on Scene of Accidents
Dr. L M Thompson, head of Red Cross First Aid and Life Saving Service, warns untrained bystanders can cause paralysis by moving victims before medical help arrives. He urges summoning a physician or ambulance, keeping the victim still and warm, and not lifting someone with possible neck or back injuries. Also notes Texas game farming could grow into a major industry with 90 million dollar wildlife crop and 23,000 farmers involved in restocking efforts through A M College Extension Service and 4 H clubs.
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Red Cross
First Aid
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Red Cross News
R. E. Callender
Texas A
M. College Extension Service
Callender
San Antonio Evening News
Jaycees Organize to Lead Fredericksburg Youth
Fredericksburg sees about 90 young men attend the first Jaycee meeting as the Junior Chamber of Commerce organizes to promote business success Civic responsibility and support for the Senior organization The group plans another meeting next Tuesday with a constitution by laws and initial community improvement project likely to be announced The success depends on every member’s effort and the youth battlecry to go over the top.
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Give Your Merchants a Break in Fredericksburg
An editorial urges Fredericksburg residents to support home town merchants by buying locally. It argues local shops supply complete lines, fund taxes, back civic efforts, and keep money in the community, prompting readers to weigh costs of shopping out of town.
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Fredericksburg
Local paper quotes Buxton on cheerful public demeanor
A quotation from C Buxton urges officials to remain cheerful and pleasant in public duties. The remark underscores a civic approach to governance and community relations.
Tetanus Deaths in Texas Reach About 130 a Year
Vital statistics from the Texas State Department of Health show 129 tetanus deaths in 1938 with no clear decade trend, averaging about 130 annually. The peak was 151 in 1934, often arising from neglected trivial wounds where bacteria thrive in closed injuries.
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Texas
State Department of Health
Tetanus Prevention Advice From State Health Officer
Dr. George W Cox notes tetanus germs lack in open air and urges care of minor injuries. He recommends converting closed wounds to open wounds, thorough cleaning, and giving anti tetanus serum after puncture wounds. Gunpowder wounds often lead to lockjaw with incubation typically six to fourteen days.
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George W Cox
Westinghouse Streamlined Refrigerator Draws Attention
Sterling Electric Co urges customers to view the new 1940 Westinghouse streamlined refrigerator as a must see before purchasing. The ad highlights modern design and urges a first chance to inspect.
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Westinghouse
Kott ́s Giants and Black Cats Clash in Bowling Duel
In Schaef er ́s alley last Friday night Kott ́s Giants lost two out of three to the Black Cats in a notable local bowling match. Eddie Kauskopf led with twelve splashes in three games and eighteen nines.
Kite Flying Time Brings Danger and Warning Issued
Felix Wilke of Central Power and Light warns boys to avoid flying kites near electric lines and to never use metal in kite setups. Wet cotton string can conduct electricity and a contact may cause a severe shock or fatal injury, possibly interrupting service. He cites recent outages in South Texas caused by kites in transmission lines and urges two safety rules.
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Felix Wilke
Central Power and Light Company
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South
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Gillespie County
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City Cafe
Felix Klaerner
Prop
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