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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
8
The article argues against entering World War II, warning that American involvement would ruin the economy and threaten liberty. It contends Germans favor private property and predicts defeat would restore Western trade and end Nazism. It notes Texas voters seek a clear war stance in the Senate race and criticizes secrecy among candidates.
In counties with large excess wheat carryovers only one polling place will be available. The Agriculture Building in Fredericksburg will host the May 31 voting from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The AAA office will notify eligible wheat producers of their status.
An editorial expresses strong opposition to Johnson despite respect for his youth. It criticizes his pledge to support President Roosevelt in all undertakings including foreign policy. It disputes his stance on lowering the pension age from 65 to 60 and warns of the European War and national defense costs. The piece asserts a need for an independent Senate to safeguard the government and states it cannot vote for Johnson.
The Governor avoided foreign affairs in his address but stated he would not resign to run for the Senate, answering a reporter with No, I should say not, and you know the reason why. If O'Daniel is elected, Lieut. Governor Smoke Stevenson of Junction would automatically become Governor.
The Precericksburg National Bank will be closed on Friday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Lifelong customers are advised to plan ahead for day banking and note limited services on the holiday.
Five young goats found at Harper Texas, marked and branded. Two with crop and partial left and right crops. two with crop swallow fork marks. all five branded on left jaw. Contact Edwin Reed at phone number 2813.
High water at Baron’s Creek delayed traffic on a vital artery. Gus Roeder of Fredericksburg lost numerous sheep when floodwaters swept away his pen and carried over twenty animals downstream. Woerner Warehouse and Stein Lumber employees rescued several sheep. no other livestock losses were reported.
A farmer's wife asks a druggist to plainly label bottles for horse medicine and her husband to prevent any mix up before spring plowing. The note reflects rural rely on clear labeling and care in veterinary and household remedies.
A committee including Paul Stehling A L Cameron and Ben H Kneese was appointed to finalize dealings with the state to secure Ranger service for the organization The board invited ranchers and farmers in Gillespie and adjoining counties to join for livestock protection.
Bargain alert from Stehling Bros offering a Sergip gray and light color suit for 9.50 with a fall price mention. The ad promises cool, well tailored garments and invites customers to see them now.
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