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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1929

Page

3

Coolidge May Run for U S Senate

Washington reports that former President Calvin Coolidge may seek a U S Senate seat next year. Massachusetts friends are organizing the move with ex Senator William M Butler and Frank W Stearns guiding the effort, drawing on Adams as a precedent for a return to public service.

Washington D. C Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts United States Senate Cooldge Bay State John Adams Congress William M. Butler Coolidge Frank W. Stearns White House

Death sentence for charges of assault in Bryan

In Bryan on March 23 Matthew Sanders, a Black man, was sentenced to death after a swift trial for a criminal assault on an 18 year old Milhean schoolteacher. The jury reached verdict within 20 minutes of the case. The defendant confessed at jail to the attack, described as breaking windows and grabbing the girl as her grandmother fought back with a cane knife and slipper.

Franklin

Heirs of Gen Sam Houston File $600000 Libel Suit

In Fort Worth the $600 000 libel suit by Gen Sam Houston heirs against Liberty weekly began with demurrers to be argued Tuesday. Plaintiffs seek continuance to fall if demurrers fail. Mrs Ton of Oklahoma widow of Temple Houston seeks 200 000 and other heirs 100 000. The suit stems from a 1928 Liberty article by Don Seitz accusing slanderous reflections on Houston descendants.

Fort Worth Gen Sam Houston Liberty United States District Court Temple Ton Oklahoma Temple Houston Don ©. Seitz New York World Sam Louston Texas

Baby chicks head to farmers as hatchery trade booms

The country hears millions of chicks cheeping as farmers receive annual consignments through post offices and mail trains. Growth of the hatchery industry is rapid with 500 million chicks shipped in 1928, part of a mail order boom that started during the war, delivering chicks in their own pullmans across long distances.

American Farmers and Poultry International Baby Chick Association

Senators Smoke Out Hoover on Farm Relief Measure

The Senate Agriculture Committee began drafting a major farm relief bill pledged by the Hoover administration. The aim is a new farm bill to replace the McNary Haugen measure, ready for the 71st Congress when it convenes April 15. Senator Brookhart outlined a revolving fund plan, while others urged White House guidance before writing.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Hoover McNary Haugen Brookhart Rep Iowa White House

Brookhart Plan Faces Senate Review On Farm Relief

The Brookhart proposal would have the government buy crops to cut the surplus and pay subsidies up to 600 million dollars while binding prices 5 percent above production costs. Senator McNary noted President Hoover opposes direct government involvement in farming. Farm Bureau President S H Thompson was cautious, backing equalization fees but open to other ideas. A cooperative group plans to meet to craft a relief program, likely focusing on strengthening the Federal Farm Loan Act.

Brookhart Senator McNary Oregon Hoover Senator Brookhart S. H. Thompson American Farm Bureau Federation Thompson Farm Bureau

Cystex Promises Quick Relief For Rheumatic Pains

An ad claims rheumatic and sciatic pains stem from impurities in the blood due to kidney issues and promotes the Cystex Test as a quick acting remedy sold at drug stores. It assures no sedatives or narcotics and offers a money back guarantee if pain does not ease, priced at 60 cents.

Central Drug Co

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