Navy Day Observance Urges Nation to Honor Service
A Gillespie County editorial urges nationwide Navy Day observance on October 27 to honor the U S Navy. It notes Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday as the date origin and highlights local youths from Fredericksburg and Gillespie County serving in the Navy and balancing education with duty.
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Navy League of the
U. S
League
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Maine
Texas
Panama Canal
California
Alaska
England
Australia
Gillespie County
United States Navy
Navy
Fredericksburg
Justice Will Be Served In County Case
The county sees a high profile case end with praise for law enforcement. State Highway Patrolmen and local officers are lauded for their relentless pursuit and organized response, described as the best in the state. Gratitude is extended to officers statewide.
Autumn in the Offing Prompts Local Fall Shopping Push
Fredericksburg merchants promote early autumn wardrobe buying as cooler weather arrives. The piece notes seasonal selections and promises friendly service today and tomorrow, urging residents to spend locally and strengthen the town.
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Fredericksburg
Kingsley on cheerful perseverance in life
The quote describes how the most successful men stay cheerful and hopeful, facing life’s ups and downs with a steady smile. It emphasizes resilience and a proactive attitude toward change and challenge.
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Charles Kingsley
Machines liberate workers not replace them argues historian
A reflection on the machine age notes that automation releases workers for other jobs rather than displacing them permanently. It argues profits should fund new employment, rid monopolies, and produce lower living costs, while predicting drudgery will fade and civilization will demand intelligence over power plays.
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Firebrand
Asylum
Austin American
Malnutrition affects adults as well as children
Dr George W. Cox warns that malnutrition is not limited to the young but also hits adults. He cites self imposed dietary extremes and fad diets as risks to both sexes, while stressing parental and physician advice to correct children’s picky eating and ensure proper nourishment.
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Geo. W. Cox
Health Committee Discusses Water and Milk Sanitation
Gillespie County Public Health Committee held Thursday talks on water sanitation and milk handling. City Water Engineer Alfred Neffendorf and Evers Dairy's John Evers led discussions on samples submission, milk collection, and pasteurization, with films shown on health topics.
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Gillespie County Public Health Committee
Gillespie County
Alfred Neffendorf
John R. Evers
Evers Dairy
State Health Department
Austin
John Evers
L Stevens
General Tires and Tubes advertises at Fredericksburg drive-in
Fred ericksburg Drive In Station Rubin Crenwelge, Prop. presents General Tires and Tubes with outdoor sign display. The notice emphasizes automotive goods and local services from the Fredericksburg shop.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In
Rubin Crenwelge
Feed Shortage and Strong Cattle Trade In Gillespie County
The Standard reports record feedstuff sales in Gillespie County amid severe drought and rising need for home use. Pecans arrive in town and prices stay favorable as local stockmen Emil Kott and Louis Doebbler ship high grade Hereford calves to Fort Worth after October 15.
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Gillespie County
Texas
W. Rouss
Fort Worth
Messrs
Emil Kott
Louis Doebbler
Gillespie
Birthday Club Sends Treats to Gillespie County Soldiers
The Our Boys Birthday Club mailed two care boxes to Gillespie County soldier John Whorlen at Camp Travis this week. The packages held cake butter sausage candy and pecans with a birthday greeting from Miss Flora Wertheim. The club, now 187 members, seeks more members. notify Miss Edna Stein. Austin visitors Eda Ella Evers and Margaret Schoedel visited Fredericksburg. Mr. August Ahrens finished an addition to his Cave Creek area home.
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Birthday Club
Our Boys” Birthday Club
Soldier Boys
Gillespie County
John Whorlen
Camp Travis
Flora Wertheim
All-Vegetable Laxative Ad Emphasizes Bedtime use
An old advertisement promotes BLACK-DRAUGHT as an all-vegetable laxative. It urges patience over harsh measures and recommends bedtime use to tone bowel muscles. The copy touts economy with 25 to 40 doses and emphasizes time-tested reliability.
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