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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1926
Page
9
National report notes President Coolidge back in Washington with Bruce Barton praising him as subject No. 2. Government departments, recently bone dry, are once again active with top officials resuming duties and critiquing past practices while re energizing public affairs.
The Democratic Senatorial and Congressional Campaign Committee forecasts a Democratic Senate and, they believe, a Democratic House as well. Senator Derry of Rhode Island cites low mood in textile centers and the farm belt and argues Republicans try to sustain courage. relief comes from voting Democratic and enacting more tax cuts.
A Washington luncheon on Charles V. Vickrey's account of Cleveland H. Dodge describes the copper magnate's charitable legacy. Dodge left over 20 million dollars, funded Near East Relief with about 15 million, and used war profits to aid education and social betterment while warning that blood money should not stain his fingers.
A national committee led by Frederick Freemantel unites music clubs and educational groups to observe 100 years since Beethoven's death this winter. The effort expects over 2500 Beethoven programs nationwide, with audiences invited to contact Freemantel for participation and materials detailing the Moonlight Sonata story.
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia rules FTC cannot compel firms and associations to submit books and papers. This is the third similar decision. The case arose after the Senate directed FTC to investigate milling and baking industries, with the Millers' National Federation of Chicago obtaining a restraining order. Other injunctions had covered steel and bituminous coal sectors.
The American Railway Association issues bulletins claiming railroads carry the greatest freight traffic in history this year and provide the best possible service to shippers, as they plead with Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission for relief.
Local office urges readers to visit and browse Gillespie County History volumes as demand surges and stock dwindles. Strong interest means books may be gone soon.
The Department of Agriculture urges using domestic rabbit meat for meals. It reports investigations showing rabbits fed on oats barley and alfalfa hay yield meat with exceptional food value and flavor resembling chicken.
A local battery service station urges summer care for car batteries warning that neglect leads to overheating and failure. Inspect every two weeks, keep water, and avoid buckling plates, insulation damage, and ruined jars from excessive charge.
Stein Lumber Co lists on hand a full stock of farm implements including disc plows in heavy and light styles pony single double and triple disc and tooth harrows stalk cutters and related equipment for farmers.
Attention farmers names list Delco Light Plant and Frigidaire connections with multiple farmers including Aug Lott Mary Nauwald Ad Dittmar Louis Leiter Emil Kott Hy Mogford Carl Kroll Sr Jim Peril Hy Tatsch Otto Braeutigam Alfred Sauer Ernest Kott Eddy Pfiester Aug Mund Alfred Klingelhoefer, sale info from Felix W Maier.
A Farmers' Bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture advises lime sulfur and nicotine dips for mange and various dips for lice including arsenical coal tar creosote and nicotine. Lice spread mainly through direct contact and gear. dips may not kill all lice in one treatment and a second dipping after fourteen to sixteen days is needed to destroy surviving eggs.
Just received six draw High-arm Sewing Machine for 62.50 four draw New Home Sewing Machine 55.00 Electric New Home Sewing Machine 65.00 Grayhound Electric Sewing Machine 55.00 sales through S. L. Brodie Houy & Beckmann listing available models and prices.
The bulletin notes remedies for sucking lice and biting lice on animals, advising fall dipping and sodium fluoride powder or aqueous solutions. It mentions related guidance on mange and ticks and offers free copies from the Department of Agriculture. It also cites global thunderstorm frequency and unusual weather patterns in Java and polar regions.
A local supplier lists a batch of new odd size blinds offered at the same price as boxing lumber. Some blinds can be used for wash houses and porch interiors, providing economical options for customers seeking practical home improvements.
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