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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
9
For Ladies Victor Tailoring Co offers high class made to measure suits dresses and skirts. Agent for Spirella corsets Worlds Star Hosiery and Underwear. Miss Ida Hennersdorff invites readers to save orders and place fittings.
Trade notice lists Star Windmills Atlas-Krieger and Fairbanks Engines Pumps and Piping advertised at lowest prices with a promotional sign off by Wm Hoffmann.
The Fredericksburg progressive group pushes to incorporate the town to gain fire protection and water works benefits. A June 6 1916 election at the courthouse is proposed with aims to lower Key Rate charges through planned improvements and a city police and fire department setup.
Austin Texas February 7 1916 letter from Mr Wm Bruns chairman outlines recommendations for fire insurance concerns following request by R B Godley Jr while in the city. Includes mention of Fredericksburg Texas and Fredby.
Watch child’s cough and cold symptoms. Untreated colds may lead to catarrh, so choose Dr King’s New Discovery. A sweet tar syrup that kids accept, with gentle laxative action to purge wastes. First dose helps. ask your druggist for Dr King’s New Discovery.
A thorough normal course covering all subjects for all certificate grades will be taught by a strong faculty at Center Point Summer Normal in Center Point Texas. For information write V Rumsey.
A May 20 1916 letter from Albert Texas reports crops thriving after showers, hailstorm damage near Blanco, a partnership sale to J R Kimbrough, local folks busy with baseball, upcoming school events, and a June 10 close of school entertainment. It notes National Guard service for Frank Kimbrough and offers home canning and fly control tips, plus a call for community canning demonstrations and cooperative efforts.
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