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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
8
Claude B. Hudspeth announces his candidacy for member of Congress from the Sixteenth District of Texas, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, with campaign notices listed at set rates in the column.
Mitch Johnson of San Saba County announces candidacy for District Attorney in the 38th Judicial District of Texas, subject to Democratic primary.
Clerk of Gillespie County announces November election details with A. D. Stahl named as district clerk candidate or official involved.
Alfred Klaerner announces candidacy for Gillespie County sheriff and tax collector in the upcoming November election. The statement presents his bid for the combined office seeking voter support.
Candidate for Constable, 1st Precinct in Gillespie County Justice Precinct No 1 ran in the November election.
All Red Cross memberships expire December 31 each year and students are urged to join now. The School Board and Executive Committee plan to organize Junior Red Cross in the High School with grammar school groups assisting. Funds from school fees will be transferred to the Chapter School Fund for junior supplies, with Mrs. Gee Stebbins and Mrs. F. J. Maier among those named to supervise youth work. Donations include gifts from Joe Stein and local supporters such as Chas. Molsberger White Oak School Morris Ranch and the Gillespie County Farmer Vereinigung totaling about $11.00.
An executive committee meeting in Fredericksburg outlined a county wide drive to raise Gillespie County's $3000 quota for the Red Cross War Fund. Sub committees and school trustees will collect, with subscriptions due by May 15, aiming to exceed the target to aid front line troops. 75 percent goes to the U S Treasury secretary and 25 percent stays with the local chapter.
Lt Thoms J Martin stationed at Camp Bowie Fort Worth writes to the Wochenblatt and Standard praising Gillespie County for oversubscribing its Third Liberty Loan quota and noting its large Red Cross membership The letter expresses confidence that Gillespie will deliver the goods and congratulates the community on its effort
A Gillespie County inventor Walter Pressler of Willow City showcases an automatic windmill regulator at Kolmeier & Klier Co. in Fredericksburg. The device controls tank water, prevents overflow, and keeps pumps running to fill tanks automatically when wind is available. The Kolmeier & Klier firm manufactures the apparatus.
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