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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1930
Page
6
Issued every Saturday it lists the managing editor R S Klett sports editor R E Jordan feature editor Wm Petmecky and business manager Wm Habenicht. It notes entry at the Fredericksburg Texas post office as second class matter.
The notice instructs readers to send all correspondence to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Communications about business should go to the Bookkeeper's Dept. All other matters should be directed to the Editor's Dept.
The health department urges civic participation in a community cleanup to prevent fire and disease. Clear cleanup improves appearance and health, but success depends on widespread cooperation and action by residents.
Obituary notes William Howard Taft as a revered figure who held the nation’s top offices and served nearly thirty years in distinguished roles. The piece lauds his bipartisan appeal and describes his career from Secretary of War to Chief Justice, praising his public service and absence of bitterness in his dealings. It also includes a separate editorial urging Texas and California voters to contact lawmakers about immigration quotas, discussing Mexican and negro population concerns and urging support for a Mexicans Quota Bill.
A bulletin from a leading life insurer states motor vehicle accidents dominate accidental deaths, with one third of policyholder fatalities in 1929 due to cars. The year saw 31,500 deaths, the highest on record, up 13 percent from 1928 while registrations rose eight percent.
The author laments high deaths from accidents exceeding two percent of all fatalities, cites automobile wrecks as a major problem, and argues for modernized traffic laws, compulsory insurance, and accountability for negligent drivers to reduce crashes nationwide.
March term records show road matters dominate sessions with bids for barb wire fencing on Highway 20 A, road widening along Cherry Mountain and Grape Creek roads approved. Finances ledgers list balances, commissions, and salaries for February with detailed fund totals and depository statements.
Mrs. Ernst Kallenberg underwent a critical operation at a local hospital last Tuesday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Mueller was held in high esteem by a legion of friends and was beloved by his family. His loss is keenly felt by all who knew him.
Secretary Lamont says 1930 public works and utilities outlays total 7.9 billion dollars with Texas receiving 189 million dollars. The figures emphasize Texas as a major recipient in the federal program.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids April 14 1930 at 10 am for 500 spools of 6 inch barb wire and five kegs of 1 1 2 inch wire fence staples delivered F O B Fredericksburg Texas The court may reject any or all bids Official seal Fredericksburg March 13 1930 Albert E Klett Clerk County Court Gillespie County Texas
Judge J. T. Estill marked his 86th birthday while working at Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Roman Peter sustained a thumb laceration using a saw-trimmer. Week-end visitors from San Antonio included Melvin Phillips and family visiting the Hodges family.
Farmers, ginners and business leaders in Colorado Texas endorsed the proposed cotton acreage reduction plan at a district meeting. Seventy five farmers agreed to plant at least a third of their land in feed crops and ginners pledged to buy cotton strictly on staple. Bankers said they would disfavor loans for buying feed.
Ice refrigerator offers 54 inch width and 30 inch depth with 72 inch height and 500 pounds ice capacity. Glass doors included. Also adjacent small three door domestic ice refrigerator suitable for a family.
Kerrville fans will see the White Sox and New York Giants in an exhibition at Kerrville Baseball Park on Wednesday March 19 starting at 2 p.m. The event, arranged by local posts, will feature about fifty team members with all expenses covered. World War II veterans at U S Veterans Hospital Legion will be admitted free, with tickets at 1.00 dollars and excess proceeds to the Louis Halphen Post Emergency fund.
Felix Maier announces a 10 day Frigidaire hydrator demonstration at Maier's Machine Shop from March 13 to March 22. Daily hours 8 am to 10 pm include salads from freshened vegetables and desserts frozen with Frigidaire. souvenirs for buyers and perks for current Frigidaire users.
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