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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1926
Page
6
The Birmingham Age-Herald argues cotton demand outstrips supply and prices fall below 13 cents. It calls on growers to develop plans to hold control from baling to consumer, as world demand grows with new manufacturing use.
An eastern college recently expelled nine students for cheating on exams while educators claim rising graduation numbers reflect broader trends.
The writer notes the recent special session achieved little beyond validating road bonds. Several investigations were started, with a history of committees reporting and then fading from view. Caution is urged on whether new investigations will be effective or merely hinder January's session. The piece ends by praising growing home construction as a cornerstone of national stability and strength.
Guidance for homeowners to position stoves safely, keep curtains away from heat, and avoid drying clothes near stoves. Warns against disposing ashes in wood containers and urges caution with fire and ashes.
The speaker urges individuals to complete personal responsibilities to improve communal life and possibly aid neighbors. It emphasizes that responsible actions extend beyond self and can positively affect those nearby.
The piece argues government price fixing cannot succeed in agriculture unless wages, profits, middlemen margins, production and rationing are all controlled. It notes wheat pricing hurt producers when costs rise and warns farmers supporting price fixing are harming their own interests, likening it to putting their heads in a noose.
The Washington conference of senior circuit judges, released by Chief Justice Taft, says criminal cases awaiting trial dropped 42 percent in four years while private and bankruptcy suits held steady. Civil dockets rose 50 percent. gains credited to new judgeships, though more judges are needed.
Two thousand five hundred Marines are being mobilized at multiple posts to guard valuable postal shipments from bandit attacks. They will carry riot guns and operate under an officer in the Postmaster General News department.
Announcement for October 26 at the Palace Theatre. Holders of lucky numbers must be present in the house when numbers are called and bring their tickets to claim prizes. The event centers on a live giveaway of an Atwater Kent Radio.
Reader urgency as Gillespie County History volumes are in high demand and expected to sell out quickly. Visit our office to browse and purchase, with limited stock available.
Green C. Lurber, 71, longtime Kerr County resident, was found dead at his Kerrville area ranch after two shotgun shots discharged from the left barrel. A coroner's inquest ruled death from gunshot wounds. Funeral services were held at Glen Rest Cemetery with Rev. Hugh B. Warner officiating. Survived by widow Sarah Surber, two brothers, one sister, and other relatives.
A wedding at Mrs. Adam Falk’s home near Chappell Hill in Washington county turned tragic when a pistol discharged during the dance. Miss Viola Falk, newlywed to Albert Marshall, was spared as Mrs. John Kopyeinski was shot in the stomach and sent to Brenham hospital in critical condition. Three men were jailed as the investigation continues.
Three Army aviators Lieutenants A J Lehman J C A Dennison and Claire Stroh were arrested in Montgomery awaiting arrival of Colonel Henry S Wagner inspector Fourth Corps Area on charges of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Frank B Browder 83 on a cotton plantation plane reportedly aimed at frightened laborers A negro Clarke Henry injured Major H H Richards Maxwell Flying Field ordered the arrest Traffic inspectors expanded program in Alabama with six more district inspectors and a statewide drive enforcing two license plates on cars and other traffic laws directed by Eugene Smith and George Cunningham.
Geneva observers doubt the general disarmament conference set for next September will succeed. Americans report little progress in preparatory work and sharp disagreement over naval parity methods. France and Italy push global tonnage while Britain United States and Japan favor warship tonnage as the measure.
Les French director of State Hatcheries and Game Preserves says a pond at Heart o the Hills Hatchery near Kerrville successfully produced channel catfish. The drained pool revealed thousands of tiny blue catfish and Kerr and Kimble counties will stock streams with the offspring.
A London suburb spinster reports coarse language from two telegraph repairmen. Foreman says on the job T dropped the hot lead on Bill Fairweather, who then quips You really must be more careful, Harry. TitBits notes the incident as reported.
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