Aftermath of Nonvoting and Town Conventions in Fredericksburg
An editorial arguing that half of eligible voters abstain in national elections and urging reform to compel voting, while highlighting the economic and publicity value of conventions in Fredericksburg. It notes 1920 presidential turnout near 27 million with over 25 million eligible voters not voting, and discusses the impact of conventions on local commerce and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Hermann Son
Gillespie County
Texas Pecan
Oil boom sparks talk of gas shortage and rising prices
Mr Huber and Mrs Huber tour New York to study oil and gas prospects at Texan site. He predicts a midsummer crude shortage and gasoline scarcity as demand outstrips supply. Junked cars and “gaseaters” swell fuel waste. he warns prices may rise before season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber
Little Old York
Texay
Give Them A Glad Hand Fredericksburg 1924 Conventions
Fredericksburg hosted and planned several conventions in 1924 marking a series of visits and exchanges. The article notes delegates from multiple towns visiting for discussions and community benefit, reflecting local cooperation and growth.
Probate actions list for multiple decedents and guardianships
Probate court entries record wills admitted to probate and independent executors named for Maria Leyendecker Anton Brinkroll Otto Nagel Anna Maria Welge and Anida and Amanda Cloewe minors. Appointments include appraisers guardianship orders oath filings and bonds as required with letters to issue upon oath and record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Nagel
Wm. Nagel
Messrs
Hy. Nippe
Benno McDougall
M. J. Bierechwale
H. Kneese
Chas Welgehausen
Ben Sagebiel
Alb. Koennecke
Maria Leyendecker
Anton Brinkroll
Louis Brinkroll
R. G. Striegier
KE. C, Hansen
Rud
Marshall
Otto Nagel
Willie Nagel
Hy. Nipper
M. J. Bierschwale
Anna Maria Welge
Hy Nipper
Benno McDonnell
Louis Welge
Whiz Bang Co Operation’s Pitfalls in Marketing
The piece critiques cooperative marketing of farm products, noting billions handled but warns of wasteful management and inflated salaries. It argues many co-ops failed after overreaching in salaries and legal fees, urging cautious growth and competent leadership. It cites California groups and others that started with a “whiz bang” approach without proper financing or due diligence.
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Alfish
Diree
California
Co operation marketing and business growth outlook
The text discusses salaries for many officers and staff, noting cooperation has not paid, urges conservative business lines for associations, and remarks big business grows from small beginnings. It ends with a product pitch for Plymouth binder twine insectproofing to protect grain against craters and pests.
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Plymouth
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Fredericksbur Standard
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
D. R. Schumacher
WM. Habenicht
Texas
Ren
Stehling Bros
Bradley Store
Sugarman Bros
Big Live Oak Tree
Klaerner’s Opera
Fox
Tiger Rose
Wonder Bros
Sporting Youth
Stein
Stein’s Ice Factory
Oscar Stein
Cal
Apane
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