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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
2
A large rubber firm warns highway preparedness for winter will be worse than last year with more snow removal needs. State commissions lack funds and organized plans to keep main highways clear, risking disruption as trucks carry war materiel and workers nationwide.
Wartime needs demand immediate road development to move munitions, food, and equipment to both home fronts and battlefronts. Motors and trucks can handle the task if roads are kept in good shape, and citizens are urged to support local road improvements now.
The piece argues good roads will centralize rural schools within four to five miles, enable graded systems, and support consolidation. Improved roads are linked to better teacher quality, modern facilities, and lowered costs for rural education.
An advisory warns against using clods sods weeds or vegetable matter for earth roads as they trap moisture and degrade road quality. Officials urge plain soil and proper drainage to improve durability and safety on local routes.
Readers who have tried the split log drag report it works wonders when given a fair trial and proper use. The method shows potential for improving field drainage and soil readiness for planting.
Gravel roads mark the initial phase of road improvement described as the first step toward better paving followed by later use of broken stone or macadam in the road construction sequence.
Essential today for winter eggs are fresh air dryness sunlight and space. The article outlines roof types floors and interior fixtures for different building widths, noting water tight roofs and well drained sites, with roosts nests and trap nests to support clean, efficient confinement and pedigree breeding.
The article urges sheep farming as patriotic to clothe and feed soldiers, noting wool and lamb prices have surged. It cites USDA bulletins on breeds, equipment, pasture use, and winter care, advising long-term commitment and planning for flock protection and shelter.
The piece argues for using public parks golf courses and private lawns to graze sheep for efficient beef bread and meat supply. It notes millions of acres suitable for summer sheep feed are unused and highlights England’s extensive lawn sheep use and the labor saving value of sheep as neat grass cutters.
At the theater a performance draws mixed reactions with one speaker expressing awe and another wishing for the experience to be even more striking. The exchange hints at audience engagement and vocal responses during the show.
An old advertisement asserts catarrh causes deafness via inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy. It promises $100 for any case cured by the medicine, with circulars available from F J Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio.
A humorous exchange notes how golf has claimed the family's time as the children and wife embrace the sport, leaving the narrator contemplating new roles and routines. The line underscores how a shared hobby can redefine family dynamics and priorities.
Pimply rashy skin relief described as quickly soothed and healed by Cuticura. The advertisement touts Soap to cleanse and purify and Ointment to soothe and heal. Free samples available by mail from Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25 cents and Ointment 25 or 50 cents.
A witty exchange questions whether a benign tumor is a good thing. The rejoinder says yes if it is the kind one you don’t want to get. The brief humor leaves lingering curiosity about medical terms.
A note suggests granulated eyelids and inflamed eyes improved by Roman Eye Balsam after one trial. The ad claims lasting relief and perpetual motion if continued contentment is achieved.
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