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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
11
A public notice-style ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and bronchitis. It claims quick relief by holding one teaspoonful in the throat for 15 to 20 seconds before swallowing. The method is pitched as safe for children and economical with one dose.
The stockton family elder, Richard Stockton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, endured imprisonment and losses during the Revolution. Born near Princeton in 1730, he studied law at Princeton and served in the Continental Congress. He later became a New Jersey judge and aided the Revolution with his wife’s portrait by bayonets.
Mrs H B Smith wife of Dr A B Smith of Dallas was killed by an accidental 32 caliber pistol discharge in a Kerrville hotel. Dr Smith said she was handling the weapon while he stood about five feet away combing his hair when the shot occurred. She died about 30 minutes later. The body was prepared for shipment to Dallas.
Twenty nine railroad crossing accidents occurred in December 1925 causing 8 deaths and 54 injuries. Automobiles were involved in 25 crashes with 7 deaths and 37 injuries. A street car collision in San Antonio injured 15, with the motorman failing to stop and the watchman off duty. One pedestrian and one railroad employee were injured in other incidents.
Okemah Oklahoma March 20 Twenty two oil and tank cars burned in a ditch of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway near Hlenryetta after a derailment shortly before noon Saturday caused by a hot box. Damage is estimated at 200000. Traffic rerouted over the Kansas Oklahoma and Gulf Railway. Smoke was visible from 23 miles.
Mrs Rebecca Jane Fisher aged 94, mother of Texas and renowned for her devotion to the state, died at 8 10 p m Sunday after a weeklong illness of la grippe at her daughter Mrs R J Blandford s home 112 East 13th street Long known for her public honor across Texas she lived through the early days of Texas history and was beloved by patriots and historians alike.
A Fredericksburg reader reports kidney pain and fatigue eased by Dean's Pills, a stimulant diuretic sold by Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Customer says bearing down pain across kidneys and irritability improved after use.
John Deere grain binders mowers and rakes advertised by Oscar Krauskopf at the local dealer. The listing emphasizes none better and invites subscriptions to the Standard.
Daisy Simpson, famed prohibition agent, lies in a hospital after shooting herself amid arrest fears and bond woes. Officials identified her as Daisy Simpson, despite aliases, and noted a morphine package, a seized car, and a note of shame from her mother.
Blanco Texas March 19. The Blanco Chamber of Commerce offers cash prizes totaling 100 dollars for the first three bales of cotton raised in this county and ginned here from the 1926 crop. First prize 45 dollars second 30 dollars third 25 dollars. Businessmen are active in encouraging farmers and hopes for a banner year are high.
A fragment describes a person named Bonnie near a gas tank as she lights a match. The scene evokes a dangerous situation linked to a fire incident, with a Weatherford or Fireman’s Fund reference noted in the text.
Sanitary Plumbing and all accessories offered with full guarantee at H. H. Heyland. Galvanized dipping vats for sheep and goats made to order by Schandur and Reichenau.
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