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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1926

Page

4

Women May Smoke in Dallas Interurban Cars

Fort Worth Texas October 12. The Fort Worth Dallas interurban company announces modernized cars with separate observation compartments for smokers and non smokers. Women may smoke in the salotage compartments on limited cars while seated in observation chairs with conductor support. A forward observation compartment is reserved for non smokers and is available to men who must avoid tobacco.

Dallas Fort Worth Tex

Governor Ferguson not quitting term amid session rumors

Austin Oct 9. Rumors of a second called session and Ferguson resignation fade as Rep. Ruben Loftin says the governor does not plan to quit and will serve until January 18 1927, with a possible November 15 special session debated by lawmakers.

Austin Tex Miriam A. Ferguson Ruben Loftin Henrietta Ferguson Loftin Dan Moody Texas Moody

Boy Killed by Auto Near Paris On Highway Fifty

Five year old Joseph Clyde Baker son of E H Baker of Lima Ohio was struck and killed by a motor car Sunday night 15 miles east of Paris as the family traveling from Lima to Mexia paused on the highway. The body was sent to Mexia for burial.

Paris Joseph Clyde Baker E. H. Baker Lima Ohio Baker Mexia Lima Ohio

More Turkeys and Less Cotton Urged at Texas Conference

Fort Worth Texas October 11 delegates at the fall convention of the Texas Poultry Butter and Egg Association urge shifting from cotton to turkey production. W R White of Abilene predicts about 25 cents a pound for live turkeys and 39 to 40 cents for dressed birds. Wilson D Jordan of Brady presided. Gene P Foster of Denison warns tariffs harm the industry unless raised. No officers were elected at the session.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Texas Poultry, Butter and Egg Association W. R. White Abilene Gene P. Foster Denison Prsident

Rehearing Denied in Osage Murder Case

Washington October 11 John Ramsey and William K Hale charged with the murder of Henry Roan Osage Indian in Oklahoma were denied relief today by the Supreme Court. The court previously held federal jurisdiction and competence of federal courts to try the case. Ramsey and Hale’s petition for a re hearing was denied.

Washingto John Ramsey William K. Hale Henry Roan Osage

Five former A and M presidents attend Texas college semi centennial

The 1926 Semi Centennial at Texas A and M College Station marks the inauguration of Dr. Thomas Otto Walton as president. Five former presidents will attend Oct 15 to 17, with ceremonies at Guion Hall and honors led by Francis Law of Houston.

College Station Texas A & M College of Texas Thomas Otto Walton Charles Edwin Finley Walton Guion Hall Francis Law Houston College

Finish interiors with UPSON BOARD to fight cold

The notice promotes UPSON BOARD for interior walls to keep rooms warmer during cold spells. It claims rooms finished with UPSON BOARD had no ice buildup and better insulation during last year's cold snap.

UPSON

Wanted Room and Board Offer in Private Home

A private modern home seeks a room and board for a family of three. For particulars call at this office.

Senator Watson Injured in Indiana Car Crash Near Indianapolis

United States Senator James E. Watson was badly hurt when his car veered into a ditch to avoid a collision near Westfield north of Indianapolis. He suffered a scalp wound and facial and body bruises with a sprained wrist and ankle and was taken to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment likely to last a week.

Indianapolis Ind United States James E. Watson Indiana Westfield Idian Apolis Bnator Watson

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