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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1926
Page
6
Our town must cooperate to attract business and prosperity. Every size town loses citizens to larger centers if residents spend money elsewhere. Supporting home affairs and town development lifts state assets and the nation as a whole.
A columnist notes adults question belief in Santa while lawmakers wrangle over farm relief. Far more tangible aid is sought by farmers and stockmen amid congressional debate and economic strain.
Analysis from daily papers and statistics shows juries are hung more frequently than murderers who deserve punishment. It also notes many criminals avoid fair trials by dodging courts.
Farmers seek to understand global pay rates for their crops and livestock. They weigh market signals, trade policies, and demand trends to plan production and pricing strategies. Prices fluctuate with harvests, currencies, and international demand.
The piece jokes that the army saved about $10,000 by repurposing butcher coats into army jackets. It mocks government efficiency after eight years versus eight seconds and quips about Uncle Sam as a lenient creditor when taxes are due.
A longtime companion who once spoke of a small world now pursues golf and has experience tracking down lost golf balls. The change marks a shift from sociable quips to practical sport and retrieval skills.
The writer argues that tractors and cars reduce horse use and feed demand and urges homeowners landlords to raise beef cattle hogs sheep and poultry to boost feed demand and lower living costs for those relying on the South’s money crop cotton.
The editor notes Van Zandt County had one brood sow per nine farms in 1925 and compares favorably with other Texas counties. He asks how Texas farmers meet high pork demand, hinting at regional farming patterns and pork production.
The author argues Texas farmers fund pork production in Iowa Missouri and Illinois through payments for raised hogs and transportation costs. He warns growers face high costs plus grocer margins and criticizes reliance on bought foods over self production. The piece laments rotting tomatoes and notes prices do not reflect costs to farmers.
A terrifically powerful explosion in Watkins Glen New York leveled the three story National Bank building causing over 250000 in damage. Janitor Stephen Surner was injured while a passerby escaped unhurt. Warren W. Clute, bank president, ordered an official inquiry into the blast.
Health authorities warn many child deaths occur in months with many insects. Fly-Tox claims to kill flies and mosquitoes and is produced by a leading research institute. It is sold in blue labeled bottles for use in milkhouses and on horses before hitching up.
Kerr County Canning Company plans to begin custom canning in early November. Alfred Neffendorf says farmers can bring dressed beef, hog, or goats to be canned in family sized jars. The plant already cans vegetables in No 1 No 2 and No 3 sizes and will add meat canning with various recipes.
Texas ranked fourth in percent growth of income tax payments from 1925 to 1926 and Texans paid nearly 43 million dollars in federal taxes during 1926.
The census shows Texas households average 4.6 persons, higher than the national average of 4.3. Texas school buildings are valued at more than ninety million dollars, reflecting statewide educational infrastructure investment.
Texas rests thirty fifth among states in population density with 17.5 people per square mile, reflecting its spread out geography and demographic distribution.
If Texas matched Rhode Island’s density, Texas would hold over 150 million people. The statement contrasts state populations by density, implying Texas could vastly exceed its current population figure.
Del Monte Calif Oct 14 Harry H Culver president of the California Real Estate Association was arrested by an aerial traffic officer on reckless flying charges over Del Monte while en route from Los Angeles to the state real estate convention He posted 25 bail for appearance in court October 25 His pilot was arrested as well.
Commissioners Court approved Oscar Krauskopf’s bid of 153.15 to install a toilet and a laboratory in the Petit Jury room. The court examined September financial statements from Alb. E. Klett and the Bank of Fredericksburg, with several fund balances listed and monthly salaries authorized. L. W. Fairchild appointed as official representative for Citizens Auto Co. of Harper for headlight tests. election precinct changes and judges appointed. Luckenbach School House designated as voting place for Precinct No. 3. Enos Rode donated 75 toward a county road grader for Precinct 39. Adams Road Patrol No. 3 ordered with blade. road work redirected to Llano Road. concrete dip planned at Grapetown-Luckenbach road. salaries and presidium allowances set.
Farm implements on hand include disc plows heavy and light pony single double and triple styles disc and tooth harrows stalk cutters and more. Oscar Krauskopf.
Window exhibit at Schroeder Brothers showcases boys long-pant suits likely drawing parental attention to upcoming school season shopping.
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