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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
4
Editorial urges Fredericksburg residents to back a city clean-up from March 31 to April 6. It highlights junk yards on Main Street and creekbanks littered with tin cans and open tanks as health hazards and calls for zoning measures or removal to restore a truly clean, healthy city.
Voters in Gillespie County and Fredericksburg face two early month elections. On April 2 the city election determines city government for two years, and on April 6 a county wide school trustee election selects trustees by precincts. The piece urges qualified voters to participate, stressing schools and churches as key community influences. It closes with a Jefferson quote about ethics and initiative.
A brief reflection on love described as pure goodwill guiding actions to serve others, emphasizing joy found in helping people and embodying kindness in daily life.
A Texas Highway Department graphic shows the 1939 gasoline tax split with 41.96 percent going to state highways and maintenance for 22,343 miles, plus allocations to the State Highway Fund and other funds. Public opinion backs Liquor Control Board efforts to curb immoral conduct in beer taverns.
Mr and Mrs H Maier and Mr and Mrs Felix W Maier returned from San Antonio where they secured the Regal automobile agency for Gillespie County and bought a five passenger touring car for demonstrations. Mrs Hy Maier drove and liked the car so much she urged using it for family purposes only. In other news, Mr Max Fiedler died at his parents home after a three month illness. He was a stockman and farmer in Spring Creek Community. Also, Mr Phillip Peter, long time Frederickshuro resident, died in Fort Worth. Gillespie County resident Mr Karl Seelig died at Morris Ranch. In Washington, President Wilson prepared for an extraordinary session of Congress with decisive action likely in coming days.
The Texas Health Department along with the State Fire Insurance Commission and the Public Safety Department announce Health Week from March 31 to April 7. The drive urges immunizations, home sanitation, safe water and sewage, fire and accident prevention, and annual medical checkups to cut disease and hazards statewide.
E Hentges shares how a $1.25 bottle of Adla Tabs under the guarantee ended stomach pains and restored appetite. The ad urges trying Adla for excess acidity at your drug store.
Miss Edyth Krauskopf of the Chamber of Commerce warns gullible merchants about costly ad schemes. She cites recent solicitations for ads on fans and in school song books, noting the Vigilance Committee must approve proposals to prevent wasted money.
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