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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1926
Page
6
An authorized political notice announces Walter Knoche as candidate for Tax Collector of Gillespie County Texas. A separate declaration seeks election as district attorney for the 33rd judicial district subject to Democratic Primaries with a self presented record and reputation for voter consideration.
The Standard reports Emil Staudt is authorized to announce his candidacy for Sheriff of Gillespie County in the upcoming November election, seeking voter support and party backing.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce hears a case for telegraph use over telephone for quick, economical communication. Telegrams reach cities fast and reduce costs. the group notes Western Union operates in town at a loss, urging locals to telegraph more. Other topics include square cleaning, street signs, and plans for water works discussion with Eastland's John Moore.
The C of C Directors discuss kerosene for scouts cleanup, adopt Meusebach Monument report, appoint Klett to call a citizenship mass meeting, and plan an April pamphlet distribution. They approve secretary support for pecan bud campaign and invite Brady figures for a Gillette county meeting with farmers and businesspeople. New members include Lindig Garage and Standard Motor Co. Olle
Social notes recount Kerrville visitors including Mr. and Mrs Emil Gold and Judge and Mrs C H Geddie. Club games at Merry All High Five and Octagon Bridge Club yield prizes for high scores and booby awards. Many residents attend concerts in San Antonio and host birthday celebrations with salads and cake.
A Dallas man Tillie E Braggs 46 was killed when a passing automobile struck him Friday night while he attempted to mend a punctured tire on a road near Dallas Texas He died several hours later. The incident was reported locally with advertisements in the same issue urging readers to check the ads.
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