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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
3
A May 30 observance honors those who died serving their country. The piece urges conserving human life, building schools over warlike machines, and living to serve rather than die for national glory. It emphasizes peace, education, and civilized values.
Since 1925 Bitterweed has spread in western Texas, especially the Edwards Plateau, posing a sheep poison risk. A Mason County specimen marks its closest approach to the area. The paper urges ranchers to watch for and eradicate the plant, noting collective action and possible federal help.
An editorial condemns highway accidents caused by motorists stopping on the paved road to repair tires. It urges using foresight and parking off the roadway since most highways are wide enough to allow repairs out of the traffic path. The piece calls such roadside repairs foolish and preventable.
Dr C F Cheverton of Chapman College proposes incarcerating automobiles to punish traffic violators. A speeding offender would lose his vehicle for days or weeks rather than pay a fine, likening it to disarming a man prone to misusing a dangerous tool.
A reflective note warns 11 123 Americans would stay in bed if they knew an accident would occur, with 234 likely to die. It urges caution and self improvement, noting happiness comes from effort and focus plus perspiration toward goals.
Dr W A Simanton describes a funded booklet detailing how external parasites affect cattle sheep goats horses and more and how to prevent and treat infestations. The piece notes livestock losses from parasites and outlines farm practices and free copies from Gulf Oil Corp. Washington notes cattle price trends and meat demand projections for 1937.
The Baptist WMU gathered at the F. and Kirchner residence on Wednesday May 16 for a special offering and a time of refreshments and social period following the meeting.
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