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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
5
Multiple real estate notices from Gillespie County Texas detail sheriff sale actions under court orders. Properties in Fredericksburg and South Heights subdivision are described with parcel numbers and deed references, listing buyers at public auction to settle judgments against defendants.
Public sale scheduled for the first Tuesday in November 1917 at the Gillespie County Courthouse in Fredericksburg between 10 AM and 4 PM. Land described includes ten acre lots 168 228 229 235 in Fredericksburg and neighborhood. held to satisfy judgments totaling 5600 dollars plus costs. Sheriff notice dated October 4 1917.
Extra Special Bargains in ladies shoes and low cuts draw readers to Bargain Counter. A County Better Roads meeting in Stonewall attracts citizens from Johnson County and Gillespie County to discuss road improvements and a potential highway from Austin to Fredericksburg. Attendees include Er H Riley, Peter Roeder, Max Schoenewolf, R Johnson, and local officials. new members join Gillespie County Better Roads League.
London reports show last night’s raid left bombs in southwestern districts and a school basement shelter used by residents. Northern London bore the fiercest bombardment yet as gunfire and explosions persisted, prompting criticism of government limits on aircraft and urging fuller air defenses amid continued German raids.
Mason, recalling his English ancestry and wartime service, defended his prowar stance amid accusations of pro German sentiment. He described guarding along the river as a youth and criticized conscription opposition while acknowledging his son’s war-related prompt. Heflin challenged Mason and demanded names. investigation moves stalled as plans proceed.
Illinois Representative Mason charged Alabama's Heflin with falsehoods and treason in a heated House exchange over the draft law and a $50,000 slush fund for Congress. Mason insisted his wartime vote was justified, defending dialogue with unhappy citizens and urging legal protest within constitutional bounds.
A sheriff in Gillespie County Texas reports directing and delivering an order of sale and execution in district court case 1098 involving Mrs. Wm Moellendorf as plaintiff and Edward Crenwelge as defendant. The document indicates seizure of property under court authority. Presence of official duty and court linkage implied.
Advertises to buy a wide range of sacks including oat, wheat, bran, coffee, potato, and cake sacks at high prices. Encourages bringing sacks to J. P. Moore & Co for immediate payment while prices are favorable.
In New Orleans Associated Press reports cotton growers agreed on a 30 cent per pound price target for cotton, as a compromise amid debates on price regulation. Delegates backed appointing a seven member committee to seek talks in Washington with Herbert Hoover on cotton seed prices. The gathering endorsed a federal exports board and standardized bale sizes, with speakers including Senators Ransdell and Thompson urging prudent marketing. John A. Simpson was elected chairman as resolutions passed.
A century old clipping reports a mysterious outing involving individuals named Flan and Cotton at the Burrier-Maier Company. Details are fragmentary but indicate a penitent or exposing incident affecting workers in a terade setting. Further context is unreadable.
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