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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1924
Page
4
The Fredericksburg Standard lists Fredericksburg Publishing Co as the issuer with O. R. Schumacher as managing editor and WM. Habenicht as business manager. It notes the paper is issued every Saturday and entered at the Fredericksburg Texas post office as second class matter.
Editorial notes urge accurate tourist information and civic hospitality to attract visitors, while calling for stricter highway controls. It argues communities should welcome travelers, maintain safe streets, and enforce license rules to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents nationwide.
Newspaper comment on Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals offer provokes extensive press reaction. Critics cite Ford's ambition, independence, and policy of control. The piece urges a public utility holding company and Senate scrutiny to safeguard public interests and ensure fair pricing and profits.
Governor Neff outlines a state park system with a chain of parks in every Texas county. The plan highlights Gillespie County and its natural beauty, historical sites, and scenic wonders. It argues for preserving natural scenery for future generations and questions the right to deprive them of these resources.
State park system aims to boost rest and recreation for residents and visitors. Parks will attract tourists, boost spending, and provide educational value. Gillespie County seeks to lead by securing a park, backed by San Antonio chair D. E. Colp, with national advertising and annual tourist influx.
We thank friends for sympathy and floral offerings at the death of our mother grandmother and great grandmother Mrs. Wilhelmine Pfiester. Gratitude to Rev K Konzack for services and Dr L K Tainter for medical attention. Loyal Music Store offers boxes in all sizes very cheap.
In a local alert residents are urged to prepare for outdoor sleeping as porch screenings are advised. The note advertises bargains on second hand organs at Loyal Music Store under Stein Lumber Co branding.
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