Origin of Mother's Day and its historical roots
The article traces Mother's Day origins from President McKinley era carnations for his mother, to Anna Jarvis in Philadelphia who memorialized her mother and inspired nationwide observance. It notes the first observance in 1908, the second Sunday in May as the annual date, and endorses honoring mothers across denominations and generations.
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McKinley
Philadelphia
Anna Jarvis
Miss Jarvis
America
Giants Beat Kerrville Athletics 5 1 On Henke Mastery
Henke pitched masterfully as the Giants defeated Kerrville 5 to 1. Kerrville managed only three hits while Barry struggled for the Athletics. The Giants tallied in the seventh and ninth innings, with Weaver and Jordan driving key runs, and Henke shut down Kerrville’s hitters throughout the game. The Giants next face the M. E. T. Specials of San Antonio on the home field Sunday.
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Henke
Kerrville Athletics
Giants
Kerrville
Kerrville Heavy Artillery
Barry
Athletics
Durst
Reichenau
Lochte
Hollmig
Weaver
Loehte
Jordan
Grisham
Knopp
Langerhans
Wilson
Emmett Henke
Saenger
Manny
Baker
Langerhaus
San Antonio
Fredericksburg Banker Smith Remembered as Gentleman Leader
Virginia born, Indiana raised, Texas adopted banker Smith built the Bank of Fredericksburg and guided a conservative, honest institution. He united civic effort with quiet dignity, earning respect from Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. In San Antonio and at his home, mourners honored a man of integrity, faith, and public spirit. A. EB Rector.
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Virginia
Indiana
Texas
Fredericksburg
Bank of
Smith
Gillespie County
San Antonio
A. EB
Sterling Bros Offer Free Razor With Shoes
Free a Gillette or Auto-Strop safety razor with every pair of dress or work shoes all next week at Sterling Bros.
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Sterling Bros
Giants Beat Athletics In Brief Baseball Game
Emil Henke struck out 11 while Barry fanned 4 for the Athletics as Henke and Barry each drew a base on balls. Barry threw 2 wild pitches and Knepp had a passed ball. Knepp to Reichenau turned two for a double play. Giants left on 4, Athletics 2. Time 1 55. Umpires Fish and H Molberg.
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Hans
Emil Henke
Henke
Barry
Knepp
Reichenau
Giants
Athletics
Fish
H. Molberg
Mass Meeting for Former Service Men in Gillespie County
A gathering for Army Navy and Marine veterans is set for Saturday May 15 at 8 pm in the American Legion Hall Maier building. Wayne Davis Texas state commander and local leaders will address reinstate or convert War Risk Insurance deadline July 2 and how to obtain government insurance. Attendees urged to bring discharge certificates to resolve issues from World War service and preserve memories of a grateful country. Signed by local sponsors A C Kennedy Kurt Wahrmund A P C Petseh Felix Stehling John Metzger and others.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
American Legion Hall
Maier
Wayne Davis
Texas
Gillespie County
A. C. Kennedy
Kurt Wahrmund
A. P. C. Petseh
Felix Stehling
John Metzger
Walter Reichenan
Henry Lewis
Hilmar Schaetter
Oscar
General strike in England triggers massive labor unrest
A nationwide strike began May 4 as coal mine owners locked out workers. In the House of Commons Sir William Joynson-Hicks condemned the strike order while Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin urged citizens to support the government. Reports estimate 2.5 to 5 million workers involved with arrests and disturbances spreading nationwide.
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England
House of Commons
William Joynson-Hicks
Stanley Baldwin
British Gazette
Ife
British Isles
Labor
Read the Advertisements for Your Next Find
The paper urges readers to peruse ads for items and opportunities that may match their search. It highlights that sale listings, services, and classifieds could reveal sought after goods and deals.
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Fredericksbur Standard
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
KLETT
WM. Habenicht
Burbank
Alfred Neffendorf
White Leghorn Cockrells
M. Johnson Poultry Ranch
Emil F. Klein
Stonewall
Ernst Gerhard
Robert Arhelger, Jr
Pasig
Emil
HOAE
Wilsor
Trisham
Ere If
Mekee
Lochte A
Bunger
Nowlin
Enero
Jordan Knopp
Langer
Memoriam
T. D. Smith
Patty
Captain Braithwaite
Clarence Horlen
Captain Little
Helen Braithwaite
Temple Duderstadt
Greene
Marvin Hitzfeld
Pete Knopp
Mrs. Greene
Cora Jung
Irene Itz Hope Dunbar
Mrs. Smith
Minnie Schmidt
Hyacinth
Color
Rusty Maier
Puera Franz
Peter’s Confectionery
Central Drug Store
Juenke & Schienewolf
John Deere
Oscar Krauskopt
H. Kuenemann
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