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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
20
A stirring wartime appeal calls Gillespie County residents to support the Liberty Loan. It honors local boys who left home to fight, praises their sacrifice, and urges neighbors to lend to the uttermost dollar to back the war effort.
A stark call honors the sacrifice of Gillespie County’s youth as the community laments the limits of aid while praising the young volunteers and their apparent willingness to give body and blood for a greater cause.
Doan's Kidney Pills praised for addressing kidney and bladder trouble amid reports from Mrs. L. D. Richardson of Austin Texas. She recounts six years of relief after a single box with lasting results. Price 60 cents. sold at all dealers. Foster Milburn Company, Buffalo New York.
Will Prentiss of 1385 Porter Place Detroit testifies his wife suffered severe stomach trouble with no appetite and constant gas. After using Tanlac her headaches eased, she sleeps well, gains improved energy, and she appears much healthier. Sold in a burg by Frank Hanisch.
San Antonio sportsmen hunted Wednesday following a ruling by District Attorney D A McAskill and County Attorney Tom J Newton that the dove season opens September 1 and ends March 1 despite conflicting laws. Officials argued the season is open by law. a 1915 Legislature fix set March 1 to September 1, later found erroneous and corrected at a May special session.
The piece describes a 1918 legislative move fixing the open season from September 1 to March 1 but notes the lawmakers aimed at a law that did not exist. It states the amended law stands but lacks a penalty, leading McAskill and Newton to insist the May 1915 law remains in force. Authorities advise limiting bag to fifteen birds per day.
An examination for state and county certificates and for those seeking to upgrade their certificates will be held at the courthouse in Fredericksburg on October Friday and Saturday. Prospective examinees should notify in advance. The schedule lists subjects by session across Friday and Saturday. A. H. Kneese, Ex-officio County Supt., Gillespie County, Texas.
A newspaper fragment sells Anuric tablets as a kidney and bladder cleanser to cure rheumatism and prevent serious diseases. It cites Dr. Pierce and claims testimonials from a Texas peace officer named T. J. Allen, praising the product and offering trial details. The ad lists price at 60 cents and a 10 cent trial package from Buffalo, New York.
Landowners band together to form the Loyal Valley Game Protective Association to guard wild game and deter trespassing. Members may grant written hunting permission, report violations, and offer rewards for enforcing state game laws. Rewards range from 25 to 100 dollars for violations including hunting without permission, deer poaching, or using head lights on pastures.
Cherry Mountain residents report scarce news but a hopeful mood after recent rains. frost fears ease as SOS farmers prepare fodder for winter while cattle are mostly sold. Ben Holly improves Cherry Mountain road with new methods. Mrs Moeller ing and Edward Moeller ing move to San Antonio for months. Hy Schueh returns from Oklahoma for a brief stay before returning west.
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