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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
1
The Loan and Abstract Company with R G Striegler as manager advertises loans abstracts of title and fire insurance. They examine land titles and investigate loans from rooms ten and eleven in the Gold Building in Fredericksburg Texas.
Fredericksburg residents report social visits and travel to nearby towns as WWII mobilization nears. Local figures Mr. H Schnerr and Otto Nagel travel, while Miss Lena Jordan from San Antonio visits relatives. Red Cross and Loyalty League activities are detailed with donations, memberships, and officer elections, highlighting community support for the war effort.
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A fundraising appeal announces a war relief effort tied to Wesel and directs readers to Sterling Brothers next week for contributions. The notice emphasizes support and participation in the campaign.
Stand ard reports several head of fine cattle dead in different county areas and more deaths near White Oak and Harper. Losses appear not contagious and linked to winter cereals and spring diet change. Stockmen seek preventatives as deaths continue.
Mr and Mrs W Z Bates entertained the Public School graduation class at their home on Saturday evening. Faculty members were guests. Parlor decorations used patriotic motifs and class flower sweet pea. Dining room glowed pink and white with class colors. Refreshments followed the color scheme. The program featured games music and readings with much originality in contests. Guests enjoyed the occasion as departure time neared.
The Cherry Mountain community reports school closed with a short program and good attendance. Lizzie Reuter from Gonzales visited to accompany her sister Katie home, who pledged to return next fall to teach. Soldiers Harry Alberthal and Alvin Moellering from Camp Bowie are home to help on farms. A Saturday rain improved crops. grass replaces cactus for stock. Red Cross fundraising yielded 40.01 dollars for the district.
The Fredericksburg and Northern Railway is laying first class cedar ties along its route. The red cedar ties are milled locally and are described as very durable, possibly superior to other railroads’ ties. The line’s improvements are steadily progressing and substantial in nature.
Another fine rain fell across most of Gillespie County on Saturday last week. In the city about one third of an inch, with heavier precipitation in outlying areas exceeding an inch. Crops are growing nicely and with further timely showers this year's yield promises to be very good.
Charles Thompson a longtime Llano County stockman and former Willow City resident died early this week of stomach cancer. He was brother to Will Thompson, also residing in Llano, and in recent years both frequented Fredericksburg to buy cattle. Friends here extend sympathy to his bereaved family and relatives.
An advertisement notes a free standard pattern included with dress goods and directs readers to inquire at Maier Co. for particulars.
Local shop advertises a full selection of fishing tackle of all kinds and invites customers to view the large assortment. Call and inspect the stock for any fishing needs.
A mass meeting at the courthouse with over 100 citizens formed the Gillespie County Loyalty League. Judge N. T. Stubbs and Judge A. W. Mourland urged unwavering support for the government and patriotism. The group unanimously made the league permanent, listing numerous signatories and electing Aug Cameron as chairman with an executive committee including Judge Max Blum and others.
General meeting announced for Gillespie County Gegenseitiger Versicherungs Verein members. Annual gathering scheduled for June 1 at 2 p m in Kraerner's hall. Officers to be elected and other important matters on the agenda.
Kerrville baseball fans travel to Fredericksburg for the season opener at the Fairgrounds on Sunday May 19 at 4 p m One third of the net proceeds will go to the Ladies Auxiliary The event invites the public to support a good cause while enjoying a ball game.
A farewell dance will be given at Klaerner's ball on Friday night May 24. Complimentary to Our Boys who depart for training camps the following day the event invites a cordial welcome to all and promises a large gathering to wish the honorees a safe return.
The president of the American Red Cross calls Gillespie County to raise 3000 next week to aid “Our Boys” at the front. The appeal urges every loyal citizen to contribute, asking residents to “loosen up your purse strings” and join the county in supporting the war effort and ensuring home and future happiness.
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