Gillespie County Tuberculosis Patients at State Sanatorium
Over five years six Gillespie County residents with tuberculosis were admitted to the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium, part of 466 Texans treated since 1922. The 1000 bed facility near San Angelo in Tom Green County offers nine months of free treatment to eligible Texas citizens, with a child preventorium and admissions for long residents.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Dr. McKnight
McKnight
The
Equatorium
South
San Angeld
Tom Green County
Childr
Bids Sought May 21 for Mason Road Re-Topping Project
The Texas State Highway Department warns bids due May 21 for 54 miles of Mason Highway reconditioning from 9.5 miles north of Fredericksburg to the Mason County line. Work starts near Death Curve at Cherry Spring rail junction with a triple asphalt surface, widened by two feet.
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State Highway Department
Fredericksburg
Mason County
Cherry Spring
G. W. Dabney
Austin
Ftate Highway Department
Texas Leads in Gas Use and Production Domestically
Texas remains the top gas producer and consumer in the nation. Three fourths of its marketed natural gas is consumed within the state by Texas households industries and other users.
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Texas
One Of Finest In Section New Woerner Wool and Mohair Warehouse
The Woerner Wool and Mohair Warehouse on South Lincoln street, built by Er win Woerner, is a 60 by 100 foot fireproof facility with a central driveway, piping stack system, ceiling track transport, and sampling rooms. It handles up to 500000 pounds of wool and mohair and aims to expand business following last year’s million pound market, inviting public inspection.
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Woerner
Erwin Woerner
Lincoln Street
Gillespie County
Luckenbach Road Paved Short Distance
The Luckenbach road near Fredericksburg was paved for about two miles by county workers under Commissioner Felix Pfiester. It is the fourth lateral road leading to Gillespie County communities to be paved, with more paving planned as funds allow per County Judge Henry Hirsch.
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Luckenbach
Austin
Fredericksburg
Felix Pfiester
Gillespie County
Henry Hirsch
Texas Tops Union in Mineral Production
Texas led the nation in mineral output, totaling 757 million dollars last year with 550 million from oil. The total mineral value was twice the value of all crops produced in the state.
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Texas
Tuberculin Skin Test Best Method for Tuberculosis
Dr. J B McKnight head of the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium near San Angelo says tuberculin skin tests best detect infection in children though readings can be false. He urges school programs across Texas and notes the state has spent over 250000 dollars on a modern children's hospital to care for tuberculous youngsters and prevent spread.
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J. B McKnight
San Angelo
McKnight
Texas
Fredericksburg Colored School Closing Exercises Friday
Closing exercises of Fredericksburg's Colored School take place Friday at 8 30 p m in Leripp's Hall. Superintendent S H Smyre of the Fredericksburg Public School will deliver the commencement address and present diplomas. An operetta by Primary grades and musical numbers by students follow. Miss M V Devers invites all to attend. a small admission will be charged. The school thanks supporters of a recent quilt sale, which funded the school and benefited John A Schneider, and notes entry in the Colored School Interscholastic league meet at Del Rio.
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Fredericksburg
Léripp
M. V. Devers
Material For First Mattresses To Be Furnished Ordered
The initial order for material to make mattresses for Gillespie's low income group was placed last Saturday per Dorman Sell AAA secretary. Twelve bales of cotton and mattress ticking were ordered to serve 120 mattresses, with 150 applicants so far and 90 more sought to reach 120 for another material order. Final applications close Monday May 20 and distribution timing remains unspecified.
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Gillespie
Dorman Sell
AAA
Doss Youth Among A and M Degree Candidates
R O Dittmar son of Mr and Mrs Otto Dittmar of Doss is listed among ten students at Texas A and M College College Station as candidates for the bachelor of science in Agriculture. A total of 7700 degrees in varied fields will be awarded on June 7.
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R. O. Dittmar
Otto Dittmar
Doss
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
College Station
Texas Hog Industry Cuts Pork Imports
The Texas hog industry, growing in recent years, is rapidly reducing imports of pork valued at about 25 million dollars annually, reshaping state supply sources and local production dynamics.
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Texas
Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain
Simple home remedy claims to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis with Ru-Ex Compound mixed in water and lemon juice. Two tablespoons twice daily touted to work within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt. Sold by Kallenberg's Pharmacy.
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Kallenberg
Wastebasket Fire Threatens West Main Office
Fredericksburg's Volunteer Fire Department responded to a Wednesday blaze at the law office of J. B. Wieser on West Main Street. A burning wastebasket caused slight damage to a desk and fixtures totaling about $10. Firefighters prevented further damage.
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Fredericksburg
J. B. Wieser
West Main Street
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Fredericksburg Implement Co
Robert Blum
W. Center Street
Fredericksbhure Savings and Loan Association
Joe H. Ramsey
Basse Express
San Antonio
Becker — Llano
Cherokef
San Saba
Lometa—Lampasas
East Main Street
McCormick-Deering
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Hill Country Implement Company
Fredericksburg, Texas
Texas Boys
Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
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