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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1926
Page
4
Entry shows second class matter status for Fredericksburg Texas at the local post office indicating tax or mailing designation and location.
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed a murder verdict, remanding for a new trial on manslaughter after a five year old was killed when a driver fired into an automobile during a family dispute over snowbound access. The piece questions the court’s reasoning and discusses capital costs for agriculture, farm loans, and critiques of reformers. It ends with a quip about musicians.
An aging leadership faces criticism while the public questions stability and reforms. The piece cites concerns about political accountability and the risk to incumbents amid a volatile national mood.
A reader expresses frustration with ongoing legal reforms and calls for a pause to allow the public to catch up. The comment emphasizes patience and the need for stable governance before new rules take effect.
An orator notes that many praise water power but ignore its cost to nature. He argues that calculating the expense of harnessing a river shows a clear difference between praise and price, urging consideration of environmental consequences.
A local office grouch calls his old junker Congress. He says the car never gets anywhere and costs a lot to maintain, describing it as costly and troublesome.
A sweeping note praises newspapers for helping curb fire waste by tracing each blaze to its source. The letter from a New York banker argues government envelopes slash private competition and tax burdens, urging reliance on taxed private printers as envelopes run dry.
Dallas leads a statewide drive to remove the state gasoline tax used by city governments. M. M. Murray, Dallas municipal purchasing agent, said he was tasked by the mayor and city commission to head the campaign and enlist support from other cities.
The ailing father of the future president Col John C Coolidge lay near death at his Plymouth Vermont farm house. Doctor Albert M Cram reported limited nourishment and gradually worsening condition though heart action temperature and lungs remained normal.
Rev J T Curry to lead quarterly conference with service and business Saturday March 20 at 2 PM preaching 7 30 PM and Sunday 10 30 AM Communion with latter service. He will also preach at Cain City Sunday 3 PM. Everyone welcome by F W Radetzky.
English language Passion services Sunday at 7 30 P M with the sermon The Fifth Word from the Cross the Crucified Redeemer's Supreme Passion John 19 28 29 Everyone is warmly invited Pastor F A Bracher
The notice lists pairs including Oscar Moses with Bertie Petty, Albert M. Hilliard with Katherina Hill, and Edgar A. Gold with Julia Welgehausen.
A birth notice lists a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lonnie Miller on February 28 and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs M Holland on March 5, followed by a son born to Mr and Mrs M Burch on March 12.
Henry Rothmann, a Mason County Club boy and member of the State Club team, held up a good average as Texas won the contest. Henry earned more prize money than any other boy, placed high in beef cattle and hog judging, tied for first in sheep judging, and struggled most in dairy cattle judging.
Texas farmers urged to avoid adulterating high grade red rustproof oats by planting wild oats. Planters should send samples of intended sowings to the Department of Agriculture for testing to protect the state’s out-of-state trade.
Advert reads 7 spells best thread at 25c and best Blue Bell Shirting at 15c. Snappy deal highlights inexpensive fabrics and textiles for customers seeking value.
Federal Prohibition Agents Bee Cowen and H G Davis seek a $500 reward from Governor Miriam A Ferguson for arrests of liquor law violators worth over $5,000. They report arresting a Jasper County man Wednesday tied to selling 15 gallons of moonshine for $120. Charges filed on several counts but custody delayed by the illness of his wife.
Louise Weinheimer died December 24, 1925 at age 55. Gus Koennecke died January 23 at age 69. Ivan F. Smith died February 3 at age 37. Emma Koennecke died February 14 at age 68. Jacob Treibs Jr. died February 15 at age 25.
Crowds braved rain as more than five thousand shoppers gathered for Trades Day. Prizes, including a Ford Touring Car, were drawn by Mrs. Wm Thiele M Ralston of Long Mountain and Henry Kothmann son of Elgin Kothmann. The Castell community prize went to W A Lang but his coupon was missing. The Chamber of Commerce Band performed amid the festivities.
Austin on March 18 reports plant pathologist J M Deleurto warned Texas farmers to beware of wild oats from the Northwestern States offered for planting and feeding. He said the wild oats are practically useless as feed due to a thorny beard that injures livestock mouths and the oats mix with other oats.
Comfort Texas March 7. On Sunday night Mr and Mrs Oto Flach Jr returned from town to find their tank house burned to the ground. About 128 baby chicks and a brooder, plus a cream separator, were destroyed. The fire likely started from the explosion of a brooder lamp. Insurance status unknown.
A catalog listing shows 10 oz. Duck pants and 10 oz. Duck jackets both offered at 2.00 dollars. The concise price note highlights fabric items for apparel.
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