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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1924
Page
7
A furnished restaurant space is available for rent in a good location with all fixtures in place. The listing emphasizes a well established setup and reasonable rent, inviting inquiries via the office contact.
Local ad offers chickens eggs butter and cream for sale at KNOPP and METZGER. The listing also promotes second-hand organs at LOYAL MUSIC STORE with big bargains for customers seeking affordable instruments.
A gruesome frontier killing tale narrates Henry Kensing and his wife being attacked by a band of Indians near Platt Kopf. Henry was slain and scalped. his wife wounded and also scalped before dying later. Neighbors found the wagon, buried Henry, searched for Mrs. Kensing, and cared for the survivor before she died. The couple left two children orphaned. Survivors later heard that Charlie Kensing moved to Threadgill Creek, built a ranch, and reflected on early frontier hardships.
A mother advises seven methods to steer daughters toward suitable spouses. Emphasizes character over wealth, knowing male friends as friends, education, summer employment, home ties, regular church and social attendance, and guarding the reputation of peers. Includes a vintage advertisement for Perfection and Nesco oil stoves and a note about advertising in the Standard.
In April Scribner Chas Moreau Harger argues the rural press shapes national life by staying close to readers. He notes the country editor’s trusted constituency, time for news, and role as a leader in public affairs while opposing demagogues and supporting government.
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