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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
4
Carrie Chapman Catt sponsors a Mothers Day declaration urging all Americans to teach children to cherish the five freedoms freedom of speech press assembly worship and petition. The pledge emphasizes respecting others rights to defend our liberty against opposing doctrines and preserves national heritage.
A Fredericksburg publication outlines eleven bicycle safety rules. They cover riding on the right, no passengers on handlebars, no hitching to vehicles, looking both ways, proper signaling, obeying signals, headlights after sunset, checking for road clearance, no zigzagging, keeping hands on handlebars, single file group riding, and watching for children and pedestrians.
National Board of Fire Underwriters stresses ready home fire equipment and safe actions. Keep hoses and a pail nearby, use water carefully on grease fires, close doors to confine flames, and install affordable extinguishers. Avoid entering smoke filled areas and wear safe clothing. ensure everyone is safe before fighting fire.
The saying from Sacramento Commercial News hints that what people want is rarely achieved through wishful thinking rather than effort. It stresses the need for sustained work to reach valued outcomes.
The Hallettsville New Era Herald notes neighbor tensions over chickens versus flowers and urges fencing poultry. The Dallas Times-Herald cites educators claiming 80 percent of U S students lack work readiness, urging Texans to reflect on school policies and youth preparation.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox notes TB fell to seventh among major killing diseases in 1938 yet remains the top killer of ages fifteen to forty five. He urges early diagnosis and public health action to prevent spread through family checks, routine high school exams, isolation, hygiene, and contact tracing to save thousands of lives.
A collage of wry witticisms and cultural references. The text riffs on aging, marriage, betting on luck, and wartime stalemate with light satire and sharp asides. It hints at social tensions, humor, and the era's political unease without a single coherent narrative.
Cattle interests from Cuba and Latin America seek Texas Santa Gertrudis stock bred at the King ranch Kingsville. The breed blends Shorthorn Duham Brahma lines and aims to improve tropical cattle. Thirty one bulls ship from Galveston May 1 for a 18 day voyage to Colombia. The article also notes U S price pegging talks and farm loan plans to support crop prices and storage.
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