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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
4
Luckenbach Texas breeder of the Genuine White Leghorns advertises the 200 egg strain. The cockerel Champion Ferris is highlighted as a top Texas rooster. Eggs priced at $1.50 per 15 egg setting and day old chicks at 15 cents each. Orders in advance preferred.
The report details U S soldiers tracking Villa with no capture yet while he dodges in a cactus thorn bush. It also notes gossip on society life and local booster sentiments urging Fredericksburg to become a city beautiful.
Reports from El Paso say Pancho Villa set a base west of Namaquipa to reorganize his command and recruit new men for an attack on U S forces. Mexican officials deny major disaffection in Carranza troops, while Columbus base notes no villa activity for over two days.
Reports indicate the Mexican outlaw Villa is arming his bands while seeking an early accord with the Carranza government to use Mexican rail lines. U.S. forces consider disarming Mexicans along the border as El Paso braces for potential trouble.
Northeast gales with rain hail and lightning swept Eastern Indiana Illinois and Southern Wisconsin today. In Logansport Indiana a wind and hail storm killed one and injured many with extensive damage and downed lines. Omaha saw tornado conditions and Wyoming winds up to 80 mph. Fort Worth tied heat records at 100 degrees as other towns hit 95 93 degrees and sleet appeared in Topeka.
For Ladies Victor Tailoring Co. promotes high class made to measure suits dresses and skirts and is agent for Spirella corsets World Star Hosiery and Underwear. Ida Hennersdorfi respectfully solicits orders and signs as Miss.
Screen doors and windows to be sold from now until July 1 at a five percent discount. The advertorial note credits F Stein and Son as the sellers.
Trusted boot and shoe repair service offers quality work at moderate prices and quick turnaround. Try A. W. Maier and see the results.
Announcements state Thos. J. Martin is a Democratic candidate for Representative of the 89th District subject to party action. Thos. O. Schmidt is a Democratic contender for Representative of the 89th Texas Legislative District, pending Democratic party action.
A candidate announces for the office of District Judge of the 33rd Judicial District, subject to Democratic primaries. He seeks the post in the upcoming election.
A notice announces candidates for the office of Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gillespie County for the coming November election. Eddie H. Klaerner Hermann Ochs Robert Rosenbusch indicate their candidacy or endorsement for the post.
Willie Heimann Jr and Louis Kordzik announce their candidacies for Gillespie County Assessor in the upcoming November election seeking re election and new terms. The notices emphasize tax assessor roles and county elections with names and intent to serve.
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