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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
4
The narrative details a harsh retreat into Mexico with scarce water and food. The party fords a fast river, endures a swamp, and camps by a misty river. They loot a ranch for meat and provisions, including a sheep, goat milk, corn, and mutton suet, while noting the major loses his musket to a passing Mexican.
Representative Slayden in the House defended the Texas National Guard against reports of delayed mobilization and low turnout. He noted San Antonio as the HQ and cited a War Department test of 1915 showing 2236 units, rising to about 4000 a year later with under 3 percent declining long service.
Texas lawmakers praise the Texas National Guard as a rapid mobilization model, citing 3,354 troops mustered after May mobilization. They argue Guardsmen, often civilians, answered duty swiftly, noting higher enlistment than the regular army and stressing Texans’ loyalty to the Union.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a proven cold remedy. It claims quick cough relief for all ages and notes the formula on every bottle and a 25 cent price at druggists.
Guarantee Motor Co offers automobile repair and first class workmanship. Prices reasonable. Also handles electric starter magneto and battery work plus auto accessories gasoline lubricating oils and related services. Phone 303.
The Center Point Summer Normal will run from June 6 to July 27, outlining a two month term for participants.
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