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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
2
From October 29 to November 21 Wallace recounts trapping a turkey, crafting a crutch, surviving a night with Comanche, prospecting for gold in gulches along a Palo Pinto tributary, and a capture by a Comanche-led Indian party near a large encampment with his dog defending him. He reflects on leaving the valley and his near surrender.
A Southern landholder laments repeated forest fires ignited by campers who abandon embers and leave campfires burning on hills. He notes tens of thousands of birds and numerous animals perish, and cites 1928 estimates of thirty million acres burned, urging visitors to respect the woods this season.
A lighthearted gag features a practiced athlete asking about his wife’s sports interest and replying that she jumps at conclusions, underscoring quick wit and domestic humor in a brief exchange.
Knopp and Metzger place Wanted notice seeking eggs and poultry of all kinds as local merchants report new stock arriving at Schroeder Bros involving a large shipment of shoes.
Backache and bladder irritation disturb sleep with burning and muscular aches. The ad urges trying Cystex to test its quick effectiveness, promising money back if not satisfied, and notes a 60 cent price at Central Drug Co. Adv.
The mutilated body of O. B. Cochran, 17, of San Marcos, was found along the I G N tracks at Goodwin, three miles east of New Braunfels. An inquest verdict said death resulted when he was struck and mangled by a train after likely leaving home to visit relatives. Funeral services were held in San Marcos.
P H Everett aged about 52 senior highway engineer with the United States Bureau of Public Roads was killed in an auto crash near Round Rock Texas Saturday afternoon He was driving alone the car overturned on a curve Everett lived about 10 minutes after aid arrived but did not regain consciousness He headed the Austin office and represented the U S Government in Texas in granting Federal aid on state highways.
An advertisement claims stomach troubles cause bad breath and urges readers to use Taniac to cleanse the stomach. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee if the product fails to improve breathing and other troubles.
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