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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
8
A Texas report states women are mistaken about a sugar shortage. Checks on manufacturers of nonessentials aim to preserve normal home supplies and for preserving purposes.
United States Food Administration message from E A Peden advises Texans to favor fresh vegetables over canned goods to reduce waste as Texas harvests peak. Retail grocers urged to cut canned sales and stock fresh produce while a bacon-like panee recipe and Scotch bread method are included.
Administrator Peden announces that the U S Food Administration sugar restrictions apply to home use and not manufacturers. Households may continue buying 95 pound sugar in cities and towns, and 10 pound lots in rural areas, at 3 pounds per person per month. Preserving sugar requires a pledge and a 20 day return if not used for fruit preserves.
The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections will again take up the LaFollette case next week, meeting in executive session. Gilbert M. Roe, LaFollette’s New York attorney, will be present to challenge the committee’s jurisdiction, and no further action will occur until he appears.
Beeville Texas May 13 three soldiers Ward Stevens George Harland and Frank Arnold from Waco Camp MacArthur were arrested by Sheriff Thornton in the murder of Ed Paul a Waco service car driver found dead near Temple. They claimed San Antonio ties and official passes. The youngest in the party is about years old.
A general court martial at Camp Bowie on May 16 sentenced six soldiers. Claude Sams of the 144th Infantry faced three charges and received three years at Leavenworth plus dishonorable discharge for misrepresenting marital status and two AWOL counts. Leon Steed also drew three years and dishonorable discharge for AWOL. Marcy Cully of the 42nd Infantry got one year and dishonorable discharge, reduced to six months and suspended on review. Norman Chafin of the 42nd, for escaping the guard house and desertion, was sentenced to five years. Robert F. Miller of the 144th, with three AWOL episodes, received seven years, reduced to three on review. Joseph Bales of the 144th was sent to three years for AWOL.
Eleanor Rosson Belmont recounts American Red Cross service in France. Canteens near rail hubs serve dinners at cost, feeding 4000 to 8000 daily per line, with poilus savoring oysters and salad. Canteen staff boost morale, while dispensaries extend medical aid across villages.
Fire destroyed the Bachelor’s Den about noon with Guthrie Gipson in town. The blaze, likely from a defective flue, caused total loss of valuable papers and household effects. A sale at G BROS next week will donate one dollar from every suit sold to the Second Red Cross war fund.
Poem reflects aging veteran voice, recalling youth, dawn, and the resolve to contribute amid passing years. It speaks of distance from battle lines, the desire to act for what is right, and the endurance to give beyond personal danger.
Spring and Summer goods offered with ready made dresses lingerie gingham patterns and colors. Woolen skirts and ladies misses wear silks voiles organdies. Men and boys suits shoes and furnishings. Prices advertised as very reasonable and saving money on all spring and summer goods.
May 16 Laredo Texas the waiver of the head tax on Mexican laborers opens the border to thousands of workers including women and children. The Continental Sugar Company is sending 300 Mexican laborers to Ohio with 200 more en route. A Michigan sugar beet plant plans to bring 1,000 laborers from Mexico to work on sugar plantations in Michigan.
A Brownsville man, Macedonio Garcia, was fined 5000 in federal court for violating the August 27 1917 proclamation restricting export or sale of foods on the conservation list. He pleaded guilty to 39 counts and had been in Mexico since indictments were issued. Garcia returned to stand trial after license rejection by the Food Administration following a Houston hearing. The case marks a major border enforcement effort with anticipated deterrent effects.
The undersigned expresses sincere thanks for a box and contents from the Gillespie County Our Boys Birthday Club, noting a prior missing letter. Hy Schneider, Camp Bowie, Texas, reports a recent arrival of a car of first-class Alfalfa and a car of first-class Prairie Hay on 3T Aug Cameron.
The column lists election notice rates and states Claude B Hudspeth announces his candidacy for member of Congress from Texas Sixteenth District, subject to Democratic primary action.
Mitch J of San Saba County Texas declares candidacy for the District Attorney post in the 33rd Judicial District, subject to Democratic primary action.
A. D. Stahl announces as a can clerk candidate for Gillespie County in the November election. The statement frames his bid for the district clerk position and outlines intent to run in the upcoming voting cycle.
Alfred Kl announces candidacy for the office of Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gill County for the upcoming November election.
Chas Schmidt announces candidacy for re election as Tax Assessor of Gill County in the upcoming November election. The notice also mentions a candidate for Constable 1st Precinct in Justice Precinct No 1 Gillespie County pending the ber election.
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