We Believe- isolation patriots and fighting patriots debate
The piece argues a split in the Texas Legislature over sending draftees to European war, praising both sides’ sincerity. It urges physically fit “fighting patriots” to volunteer after adjournment, while noting many isolation patriots would serve if needed and stressing mutual respect in peril.
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Texas
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
Navy
United States
America
New Brand Liquor Introduced In Fredericksburg
The 90 proof Qld Raven whiskey is arriving in Fredericksburg package stores this week. Southwestern Drug Corporation of San Antonio distributes it wholesale, while G. F. Heublein & Brothers of Hartford Connecticut manufactures it. Local retailers include Palace Package Store Peter's Liquor Store and Richard Schmidtzensky Liquor Store. An advertisement in this issue of the Standard provides full details on Old Raven.
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Southwestern Drug Corporation
San Antonio
G. F. Heublein & Brothers
Hartford
Conneticut
Palace Package Store
Peter’s Liquor Store
Richard Schmidtzensky
Standard
Former resident visits here
Dr. and Mrs. Merrick Sharpe of New York City visited Fredericksburg for several days after attending the National Tuberculosis convention in San Antonio. Born in Fredericksburg, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sharpe and noted the town’s progress since his last visit years ago, staying with Mrs. Paul Hanisch and family.
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Merrick Sharpe
New York City
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Dr. Sharpe
Sam Sharpe
Sharpe’s
Paul Hanisch
It Happened London Bombings Hit Parliament Buildings
London endured a week end of severe bombings as German raids retaliated for British strikes. Parliaments’ buildings and other high government structures were struck in the attacks. Seventeen now enter Texas Senate race with Dr John Brinkley among entrants. Hoover warns against entering war urging preparation and unity before armed conflict. Lindbergh repeats opposition to intervention, saying it would harm the nation and Britain's war effort.
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London
Germany
Texas
Senate
John Brinkley
del Rio
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
America
Charles A. Lindbergh
U. S
Britain
City Announces New Rates
The city approves new lighting and power rates with a $1.40 per kilowatt demand charge up to 300 kilowatts and $1.20 thereafter, plus tiered energy charges and a 10 percent temporary development fee. Materials for street and traffic lights have arrived and work may begin soon. The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. stock includes typewriter ribbons and office supplies.
Twelve Grade System Continues With Faculty Additions
The school district runs with 24 teachers and plans to hire two more for the new year. A health certificate from a local physician will be required before teachers begin duties. Trustees approved plans for a Home Economics cottage and sent the proposal to the National Youth Administration for approval.
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National Youth Administration
Flower Show Highlights Free Technicolor Film
The second section of the issue features a Fredericksburg event highlight with a free technicolor sound film shown Saturday night courtesy of the Fredericksburg Coca Cola Bottling Company.
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Fredericksburg
Coca Cola Bottling Company
School approves voluntary student fingerprinting program
The board approves a commendable fingerprinting project for students. Participation is voluntary with parental and guardian consent. students will not be compelled to participate.
French Vessel Corvette Sabine Reaches Texas Shore
The Corvette Sabine, France’s first national ship to arrive since Texas’s recognition, triggered a vivid sensation on arrival. It was greeted with salutes from the battery and other demonstrations of respect as the vessel anchored at the Island.
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Sabine
France
Texas
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