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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
22
The list names Texas residents among casualties and statuses from World War II. Included are entries for the died of wounds, killed in action, missing in action, and wounded in action, with names such as Griggs Saltillo, Applewhite San Antonio, Mikeska Brookshire, and Spake Dallas among many others. The compilation reflects service members from varied Texas towns including El Paso, Austin, Waco, Paris, and Houston.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims October 12 Liberty Day to honor American discovery and boost the Fourth Liberty Loan. The policy calls for commemorations nationwide and excusing federal employees for the celebrations. The message, dated September 19, 1918, is signed by Secretary of State Robert Lansing.
A widely circulated German Imperial poster mocked American entry and warned of limited shipping. The piece, used to promote the Fourth Liberty Loan, argued the U boat threat would hinder U.S. troops and tonnage, while U.S. and allied counterclaims highlighted large overseas forces and growing merchant shipping. McAdoo quotes frame the loan as a precursor to victory.
Reports cover oil leasing in Li County and new wells near Ballinger, gas strike on Grape Creek, and cotton ginning totals in Nueces and Gonzales. Other items note pasteurized milk orders for soldiers, pardons requests, a 1919 Baptist meeting site, Rice growers labor aid, fish hatchery ideas, insurance company permits, and Texas war mobilization figures including 290,000 men raised and 114,208 inducted.
Washington reports army commissions issued this week to numerous officers in Texas camps. Names include lieutenants in various corps such as quartermaster and medical, air service, motor transport, and field artillery, with officers stationed in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Waco, and other locations.
London dispatches report that Bulgaria’s actions indicate a genuine push for peace rather than a temporary pause. Evidence suggests Prussia in the Balkans desires a settlement, and the claim that Premier Malinoff acted alone lacks confirmation.
London reports Hans Vorst in a Toronto Tageblatt letter warns that Bolsheviki forced to abandon Moscow would attempt to destroy the city and slaughter the bourgeoisie wholesale, a claim circulated in Berlin and London.
Lieutenant Rene Fonck, the famed French ace, added six enemy planes to his tally on September 26, bringing his total to sixty six. The night engagement showcased his skill as a premier air combatant.
American staff officers touring the Verdun sector report a dead American soldier surrounded by ten German corpses, indicating the American soldier killed or repelled a group before losing his life.
Reports from the storm stricken district along the west Florida coast on Monday indicate no new fatalities beyond the previously listed toll. Emergency crews continue rescue and relief efforts as weather conditions slowly improve.
The piece urges every citizen to participate in the fourth Liberty Loan. It argues buying bonds is a good investment and essential for government needs. It calls for informed subscriptions, budgeting to know exact costs and contributions, and rejects guesswork.
The readable bits describe a supposed event or notice with unclear acronyms and fragmented phrases. Names, places, or dates are not identifiable, leaving the main subject and outcome indeterminable from the supplied text.
A dubious 19th century patent medicine ad touts Vacher Balm a waxy salve that supposedly quiets nerves and stops inflammation without injury. It claims to destroy disease germs, relieve rheumatism neuralgia toothache rheumatism cough catarrh and croup and can be taken internally for colds. The notice urges readers to obtain genuine Vacher Balm with the signature and offers samples and direct supply via BEW Vacher New Orleans.
A quip about smoke indoors prompts sharp reaction as a wary observer eats a bean and tests new teeth, reflecting tension in a crowded parlor scene. The odd moment underscores a charged social mood amid informal talk and sly humor.
A Southern women’s health advertisement praises Tetterine for clearing blotches and itchy patches to give a soft velvety skin. claims eczema and torturing skin diseases were cured. Sold by druggists or mailed for one dollar from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference old proverbs and ads. Mentions Louis and Courier Journal as targets, Dr Peery's Dead Shot medicine claimed to purge worms with a single dose, and a bankruptcy/public sale line including a bridge item. The text is garbled with stray phrases and incomplete names.
Fragment reads about infant care and teething with scattered notes on medical guidance. Mentions MCMH corrections to health and bowel directions, plus a remark about a baseball field lacking ties. Entities are unclear. many phrases appear garbled.
A vintage advertisement touts BATONIC as a modern remedy to remove excess stomach acid and boost appetite. It claims fast relief, broad health benefits, and a guarantee with refunds if not satisfied, offering a fifty cent or one dollar box via mail order.
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