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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
1
Public notice text from Fredericksburg Publishing Co. listing editorial and business roles and addressing mail routing details for post office matters. Mentions editor, managing editor, and business manager along with department directives.
The piece discusses excitement for talking pictures versus silence in film and notes a fire at a South Dakota school during a fire drill. A boy reportedly threw his books into the blaze, prompting nationwide commentary and a view that hard work and farming would foster respect for education and public funds.
State Fire Marshal G N Holton urges farmers to guard against barn fires as warm weather returns. He notes six large barn fires in one week and explains spontaneous combustion risks in damp baled hay and similar products. Also reports the death of Walter J. Ligon in a Clover Field plane crash near Santa Monica.
MOU advises placing hay off the floor on poles or timbers to create air space. Leave gaps between stacks to allow air to circulate from bottom to top, reducing heat from decay and lowering ignition risk. Barn storage risks include moisture and roof leaks. open stacks rot less but still require air flow.
Ernest Alberthal of Castell in Llano County records poultry gains while farming. His 76 White Leghorn hens laid 4,724 eggs in four months, averaging 50 percent daily production and yielding about $40 net profit despite low egg prices.
Emil Hoffmann suffered a severe ear bruise when a wire used by judges caught his ear during a hay wagon race at the fair grounds. The incident occurred as the truck passed the judges stand and was nearly fatal before the truck was stopped.
The German Baptist Church will preach at the M E Church South next Sunday at 10:45 A M in the German language led by Rev. W Radetzky.
The notice records Albert W. Hartmann and Miss Nannie L. Sehuessler in a vital statistics entry. Details indicate a marriage registration event with names and the civil status. The document lists the individuals involved and references the official filing.
Births recorded for March 27 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Walter Moses. April 27 a daughter to Mr and Mrs John J Jung. May 16 a son to Mr and Mrs Ad Erfurt. Deaths: Mrs Emily Moldenhaver died April 5 aged 42. Hy Franz Sr died May 5 aged 78. Local social notices include visits and travels among residents, Memorial Day bank closings, school tax vote results, and upcoming German summer school.
Mr Emil L Weiss returned from a business trip to San Antonio. Born to Mr and Mrs P Norman a little daughter on last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Otto of Castell were in Fredericksburg on business Thursday. Mr and Mrs Roman Peter and daughters and Miss Alma Knopp visited relatives in San Antonio Sunday. Misses Cecelia Jordan and Cecelia Wehmeyer spent last cement in San Antonio with relatives.
Mrs L Heare formerly Miss Irace Robinson visits Gillespie and Llano counties with Dr Heare and two babies. Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary holds a regular meeting Friday June 3 at 4 PM. Albert Kott family visitors in Llano. Lillie returns home after visits at Mason and Llano. Governor Dan Moody visits Fredericksburg with Senators Real and Stewart en route to Kerrville for Tivy High School graduation address.
Friday and Saturday May 27 28 Sondow presents a thrilling drama of man and dog pals. A stage pairing that promises action and sentiment in a rugged tale of partnership and adventure.
Mr. Karry Gartrei of Mason spent Thursday in Fredericksburg on business. Mr. and Mrs. Haverlith of Stockdale and Miss Evelyn Stal ken of Hallettsville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Schroeder and family.
Vander Baldwin, struck by lightning while driving a mule team near Hunt, 16 miles above Kerrville, is in serious condition. One mule was killed and the other burned as Baldwin fell from the wagon. his wife witnessed the accident.
A humorous note suggests trying Chop Suey and hints at eating Pig Tail potatoes if they misbehave, signaling lighthearted food confusion and playful cooking mischief.
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