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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1919

Page

4

Star Windmills Stand High in Windmill Judgments

Windmill users praise Star Windmills for strong construction long life and non oil bearing system amid favorable opinions from customers and industry observers.

Vote for road bonds and safer travel

A civic appeal urges support for road bonds as the safer choice over air routes. The piece blends pro road funding with quotes from famous figures to persuade readers to discuss and advocate for stronger infrastructure.

Peace Conference Updates Highlight Kiao-Chau and Fiume Talks

Paris dispatches report that Kiao-Chau is to be surrendered to Japan and later returned to China, while Belgium seeks immediate reparations funds for reconstruction. The major remaining dispute centers on Italy's claims to Fiume and the Dalmatian region amid cautious signals about resuming talks in Rome.

Council of Three Paris Germany Japan Shantung Peninsula China Italy Fiume Dalmatian Senate Chamber of Deputies Orlando Rome France Great Britain United States

Good Roads Talk on Farm Benefit and Cost Tradeoffs

A study outlines advantages of road improvement for farmers including lower haulage costs, year round road use, increased land values, potential for truck farming, better school funding, rural mail delivery, and social ties. With eight counties surveyed, road bonds would cost about 50 cents per $100 valuation, totaling $33 yearly for a $6,600 farm, prompting farmers to judge if benefits justify the expense. urging Texas investment to improve all roads.

United States Department of Agriculture Texas

Debate over Fiume and Italian demands in postwar talks

The article notes President Wilson and council members reject ceding Fiume to Italy to preserve dignity and avoid breaking talks. It also reports Italy’s stance and possible failure to sign the peace treaty, while Munich remains under government control and Soviet attack plans appear delayed.

Fiume Wilson Italy Munich

Bombs Sent Department Heads and Other Prominent Men

New York April 30 federal detectives pursue the senders of a nation wide plot after sixteen internal machines and six delivered bombs are found. Targets include former Senator Hardwick and others with injuries to Mrs Hardwick and a maid. Devices came from New York labeled as Gimbel Brothers novelty samples.

New York New York Post Office Thomas Hardwick Georgia J. L. Burnett Alabama K. M. Landis Chicago Ole Hanson Seattle United States Charles M. Fickert Edward M. Cunha San Francisco Gimbel Brothers Hardwick William M. Wood Fairfield Street Boston Frederick J. Howe Immigration New York City A. Mitchell Palmer John D. Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Tarrytown N. Y W. I. Shaffer Harrisburg

Supreme Court affirms Debs espionage act conviction

Notable figures including Oliver Wendell Holmes, K M Landis, and Ole Hanson noted as observers. The court delivered an opinion sustaining Eugene V. Debs's conviction under the espionage act after a bomb-related incident had prompted warnings to several officials. The report links the action to recent high court rulings and broad legal implications.

Wim Sproul Chester Oliver Wendell Holmes United States Supreme Court First Street Washington, D. C J. P. Morgan Madison Avenue New York City K. M. Landis Chicago Ole Hanson Seattle Wash United States Hardwick Atlanta Iadtice Holmes Supreme Court Eugene V. Debs

Texas prepares thrift orations for Interscholastic League

Austin announced plans to use thrift orations and poems in future Interscholastic League contests. Frank M. Smith of the War Loan Organization urged the UT Extension Division to promote Thrift works in 2,500 affiliated schools. Texas aims to match Montana’s per capita War Savings sales and build a statewide Savings Society network.

Austin Texas Horatius Gladiators Lincoln Texas Interscholastic League Frank M. Smith War Loan Organization University of Texas Extension Department Interscholastic League Savings Division Smith Montana

Australia Has Plenty of Wheat Stockpiled

A Melbourne report notes that nearly 40 percent of Australia’s wheat from 1915 to 1918 remains in stock. Government figures show on January 20, 1919, shippers hold 142,300,000 bushels, flour stocks total 11,800,000, and millers’ stock 4,500,000 bushels.

Melbourne Australia

London Business Men Grow Uneasy Over German Trade Push

London business men and British manufacturers fear a German foothold as occupation forces in Coblenz send German made labels to London. Labels promote superior scissors and hollow-ground razors made in Germany. Trade regs remain in force, delaying any German invasion of trade. British seek to protect home industry amid lingering concerns.

London Germany Coblenz Board of Trade Great Britain

Market Report from Food Dealers Association 1919

Market report lists trade figures for April 28 1919 including retail cash prices for canned goods poultry and grain. Canned goods 2th cans 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen and 20 cents each. Hens turkeys and grain prices given with per bushel figures and lots quantities. Name of association appears as source.

Market Report of Food Dealers Association

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