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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
5
A business feature highlights that while claims tout efficiency and tire longevity, verifiable proof remains essential. It contrasts mpg claims with actual performance data and testing standards for durable tires and vehicle efficiency.
Maxwell promotes its cars with official tests and public records. It cites a 22,000-mile nonstop run under AAA observation and routes across rough country, claiming superior speed, economy, and reliability for stock Maxwell models priced around 825 dollars.
Washington April 29. Following the army furlough act the War Department informed Camp Travis that generals have authority to grant furloughs to enlisted men for work on cattle ranches and stock ranches in the West and Texas. Representative Slayden welcomed the order confirming ranchmen can be furloughed to tend stock.
International News Service reports Miss Agatha W. Richrath, German professor at Vassar College, arrested by Department of Justice on a presidential warrant for being a dangerous alien enemy. She allegedly aided German propaganda and was tied to Hein Bochisch and Dr. Josef Stulz, arrested last week. Richrath praised the Kaiser and wished to return to Germany since the war began.
Officials in Washington note a Stockholm dispatch fueling rumors that Emperor Charles may seek a separate peace with Italy. They doubt the move wouldendure, aiming to sow discord among Italians and ease Austrian unrest. Separately, Lee Krueger injured in San Antonio jitney collision. M Krueger shaken but Lee's condition later listed as favorable.
Christiania April 29 reports a broad new war trade combine named the Europaeische Handelsgesellschaft formed in Bremen by leading German and Austro Hungarian firms including the German Oriental Co and North German Lloyd Steamship Co and the Lohmanns. It aims to centralize war trade in diverse products and raw materials from Russia Persia Manchuria China Turkestan Romania and Finland.
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