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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
6
Public notice from the local Fredericksburg office listing staff roles with RB as Klett managing editor and WM Habenicht as business manager, filed for postal circulation.
Editorial notes urge readers to celebrate Mother's Day on May 12 with letters, flowers, or candy. The piece emphasizes affection for mothers, noting the sacrifice and care they provide and calling mothers a man's best friend.
The editor reports visiting county communities to discuss Judge Usener's road bond proposal. After talks, citizens widely favor the plan, with many misinformed residents changing their minds. The piece argues good roads benefit rich and poor, justify expenses, and note state and federal funds could yield nearly four dollars for each dollar raised.
Central Power and Light Company warns that kite flying in dense urban areas risks contact with electric power lines. Do not attempt to recover a kite from wires yourself. Only a trained lineman with protective gear should remove kites entangled in lines to prevent serious injury.
Officials warn against metallic string used in packing and metal framed kites sold by vendors not concerned with youth safety. The advisory urges replacement with safer materials to prevent injuries among children and spectators.
A reflective prose prayer compares life to driving. It asks for guidance to avoid intruding on others, to maintain self-control, and to heed warnings. The text urges restraint, awareness of danger, and temperance in impulses, framed as a plea for responsible conduct.
The ninth camp will run June 14 to July 13 at Fort Sam Houston. It gathers young men 17 to 24 from across the country to foster citizenship through outdoor life with no personal expense. Attendees learn self care, habits, leadership, and efficiency, earning praise from Gillespie County boys.
Average prices for cattle and calves ranged with 1072 pounds at 11.15 dollars for heavies, steers 9.25 to 11.75, and cows 6 to 10. Fat cows scarce but active trading, yearlings mixed with top loads at 14.50 and bulk 13.25 to 14.00. Stocker calves cutter cows and bulls show varied ranges, light-weight bulls down 25 cents, calves mostly 10 to 12, stocker heifers 10 to 11.50, and grassers 10.50 to 11.50 depending on class.
The Boerne Star editorial argues for returning to harsh punitive measures over correctional efforts. It cites international examples from England and France and urges a national stance against leniency, advocating immediate punishment and removal of parole-driven delays.
Receipts of cattle are lighter this week in Fort Worth with best grassers and fed cattle selling steady to strong. Half-fat and Mexican steers bring 35 to 50 cents less than last week, stockers remain hard to move. Dry conditions persist in parts of Southern Oklahoma and Texas. no near term price improvement expected. The top fed steers averaged 1,384 pounds at 13.75, native grass steers 1,165 pounds at 11.65.
Mr and Mrs Myron Dees of Llano were visitors last week. Mrs Luther Price and son Olan attended church in Fredericksburg Sunday. Roland Petermann and Rueben Wallendorf spent Saturday in Johnson City. Miss Nellie Patton was sick at the start of the week. Mrs Louis Jordan visited Mrs J S Abernathy in Fredericksburg Monday afternoon. Mrs A Ricketson of Pear Valley visited her daughter Mrs J W Adams. Mr and Mrs August Fiedler went to Fredericksburg Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Goodale were guests of Mrs Bird Monday evening. Miss Nellie Wallendorf went to Fredericksburg Monday afternoon. Mrs Henry Holden and children spent the week at John Holdens near Hye. Mr and Mrs Dean Teague visited relatives Sunday night. Mr Wm Moldenhauer spent Sunday with his family. Mr and Mrs Walter Tarr and son Watkins Mrs Watkins and Miss Lesa Bell Jones of Harper were guests of the J W Adams family Saturday afternoon. Mrs H C Hoffman who underwent an operation at the Haneus Sanitarium is doing nicely. Mr I Dees of Moore visited relatives here Tuesday and Wednesday.
Governor Moody issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 12 as Mother's Day in Texas. The action was announced from Austin on May 9.
KNOP and METZGER advertise a broad buy list including poultry eggs cream butter hides and all other country produce seeking supply from farmers and traders. The notice positions them as buyers soliciting offerings and contact points for negotiation.
The Giants lost three straight in San Antonio against the Cuban St Luis All Stars. Fielding errors and weak pitching plagued the Giants as Valdez roused the crowd with umpire baiting. Henke left Saturday early with a pitching arm injury. Probst and Kraerner pitched in relief while the Cubans used speed and timely hits to dominate all three games.
The article notes annual US farmer losses from soil erosion reach at least 200 million dollars. It explains erosion forms from sheet wash to gullying, influences of rainfall patterns, and soil properties. It advocates terraces and cover crops to slow runoff and preserve soil, with a view toward soil improvement and reclaiming marginal land.
On compact heavy soils grains, vetch or other suitable crops will benefit the crop grown. Winter legumes reduce soil erosion and conserve soluble plant foods that would otherwise be lost through leaching.
Chicago reports Dr. Frank L. Brady a 32 year old dentist killed in his office amid rumors of ties to safe blowers drug addicts and Capone associates. Police say Brady ran a dual life with gangsters and could have been silenced for betraying criminals.
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy at the death of our wife and mother Mrs John Schmidtzensky. Special thanks to Rey Heckmann Fellmann and Metzger for condolences, Drs Reidel and Williamson for service, nurses Ella Schm idtzensky Emily Itz Louise Knopp and Mrs Merz for kindness and flowers. John Secmidtzensky and family
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