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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
4
Texas Parade warns drivers about dodgy car gadgets claim to multiply gas, revive batteries, and seal tires. The piece notes antifreeze substitutes that damage engines, pills that do not boost mileage, and battery dope that is just salt. It cautions that none prove effective and some harm machines.
Daily Olympian urges housewives to aid grocers amid expanded rationing covering meat cheese butter and fats. grocers face reclassifying products new point values and re marking existing goods while maintaining books and service. shoppers should learn the system shop early order in person and pay coupons promptly to ease grocer workload.
Health officials warn the common housefly spreads typhoid, tuberculosis, cholera, and other illnesses. Dr. Geo W Cox recommends eliminating breeding sites, sealing openings, and screening windows and doors. Other items report furloughs, promotions at Hondo AAP School, and soldiers visiting families as World War II mobilization continues.
Parents receive notes from sons serving in the armed forces. J D Lang reports return to the U S after a voyage during which his ship was sunk by a submarine. Kolmeier son Johnny on furlough from Pendleton Oregon Army base visits family. Lt Col Alfred Petsch departs Ft. Sam Houston for Hereford Camp to serve as executive officer. Thomas Baumann in San Diego reports liking Navy life and his 18th birthday. Two Fredericksburg Marines John Earl Pehl and Davis Mogford spend 14 day leaves before reporting to San Diego for training and express preference for the Marine Corps.
The Security State Bank will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day and on Thursday in observance of Jefferson Davis Birthday.
Mr Burg, a pecan grower, reports unintentional spray damage to flowers and lawns. He intends to spray again in dormancy for San Jose scale and target spiral bug and Phlix next season. Advertisements will inform residents when service resumes, aiming for better coverage and results.
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