Influenza Situation and Sanitation Measures in Fredericksburg
The County Council of Defense health committee met at Schmidt Bros. building in Fredericksburg reporting no new malignant influenza cases. They plan to maintain isolation rules to protect families and the public as rains improve conditions and the epidemic eases. A regular sanitation meeting is set for next Thursday at 5. In other news, a heavy general rain fell Monday night, aiding drought recovery. Rain gauges show over 1.75 inches in the city, with broader sections seeing more. The two-year drought ends, and prospects for a good season brighten as grazing grasses and stock pastures improve.
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Committee On Health and Sanitation
County Council of Defense
Schmidt Bros
Fredericksburg
Drouth
Texas
United States
Loans and Abstracts Service at Gold Building Fredericksburg
The Loan and Abstract Company managed by R.G. Striegler offers loans abstracts of title and fire insurance. They examine land titles and investigate loans located in rooms 10 and 11 Gold Building Fredericksburg Texas.
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the Loan & Abstract Company
R.G. Striegler
Goldsbuilding
Fredericksburg
Texas
Local and Personal Notes From Johnston City and Surroundings
The Standard is late due to office machinery repairs. County Judge J. Martiny Hon. B. Johnson Mr. Steve Kuseh and Hye mayor H. G. Brown visit Johnston City this week. F J Maier of the Daylight Store made a brief San Antonio trip. L C Rogers of Harper seeks County Commissioner No. 2. Richard Maier returned from Blanco County. Emil Hohmann, son of Willie, dies in New York. body to be shipped here. Laura Bierschwale visits family. Robert Klingelhoefer with the American Expeditionary Forces writes he is well. Alice Grobe visits Fredericksburg.
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J. Martiny
B. Johnson
Steve Kuseh
Johnson City
H. G. Brown
Hye
F. J. Maier
San Antonio
L. C. Rogers
Harper
Rogers
Richard Maier
Maier
Blanco County
Emil Hohmann
Willie Hohmann
New York
Hohmann
Laura Bierschwale
Seton Infirmary
Wm. Bierschwale
Julius Klingelhoefer
Robert Klingelhoefer
France
Alice Grobe
Fredericksburg
Remedy for Influenza Rumor Shared by Mrs Krauskopf
A home remedy for Spanish influenza is circulated allegedly from Mrs Oscar Krauskopf via a Texas connection. It lists lemon juice, castor oil, turpentine, and baking soda mixed in hot water to be taken at first symptoms with a repeat dose if no relief.
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Oscar Krauskopf
Texas
Card of Thanks for Walter Ochs Passes Away
Card of thanks from Herman Ochs and family expressing gratitude for support during the illness and death of Walter Ochs. Special thanks to Rev. M. O. Puhl for the funeral service and to those who contributed floral offerings for the grave.
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Walter Ochs
M. O. Puhl
Herman Ochs
United War Work Campaign County Committee Appoints Chairs
County United War Work Campaign meeting on October 22 names chairs for A and B divisions plus roles in newspaper distribution posters literature and women’s work. Judge Rebel L. Robertson arrives from Johnson City. appointed District Attorney during Capt Hammond’s illness. court docket light. grand jury still in session with five indictments.
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United War Work
United War Work Campaign
Adolph Meckel
Arthur Kuenemann
Harry Schwarz
Alt, Riley
Emil Juenke
Willie Schneider
Lewis K. Smith
Nigt
Eirwin
Julia Estill
Woman’s Work
D. Rey
A. R. Better
Roy
F. J. Maier
KF. R. G G. Striegler
G. Wm. Bruns
A. W. Moursand
J. Emil H.riley
Capt. Hammond
Rebel L. Robertson
Johnson City
Robertson
Rites Held For Walter Ochs In Fredericksburg
Walter Ochs aged 31 28 died at family home in Fredericksburg after brief illness from pneumonia due to Spanish influenza. Survived by parents four brothers Otto Alfred Edgar Eugene and five sisters Bertha Erna Olga Alma Vander Stucken. Burial in Union Cemetery conducted by Rev M O Puhl. Family receives broad sympathy.
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Walter Ochs
Herman Ochs
Fredericksburg
Messrs
Otto
Alfred Ochs
San Antonio
Edgar Ochs
France
Eugene Ochs
Eugene Vander Stucken
Bertha
Erna
Olga
Alma Ochs
Union Cemetery
M. O. Puhl
Death of Emil Weidenfeiler in City Hours After Illness
Mr Emil Weidenfeller died at his home this city on Monday morning after a short illness. He was buried in Cathoe cemetery and was the son of Mrs John Weidenfeller. He was well known locally.
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Emil Weidenfeiler
Emil _Weidenfeller
Cathoe
John Weidenfeller
Wanted two women or girls as cooks for two from
Classified notice from Pearsall Texas seeking two women or girls to work as cooks with good wages. The ad closes with a slogan about Gates tires claiming it doubles the life of your tires, hinting at an unrelated promotional line.
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Geo. R. Sanders
Pearsall
Texas
Tick Eradication Drive Aims to Boost Gillespie County Economy
In the upcoming November election Gillespie County voters must decide on a local issue tick eradication. Supporters say eradicating ticks will aid the cattle industry, improve prices and breeds, and advance economical progress. Every citizen should vote for it.
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Gillespie County
Deaths: Felix Knopp and Mrs Emil Wahrmund in Fredericksburg
Two local obituaries report the deaths of Felix Knopp age 33 from pneumonia after influenza, survived by wife and three children, plus parents siblings and relatives. Funeral held at Catholic cemetery with Rev. Gerlach officiating. Lula Kusenberger Wahrmund, 27, dies after influenza and pneumonia, survived by husband Emil Wahrmund, parents and two sisters, funeral by Rev. M Puhl.
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Felix Knopp
Fredericksburg
Anton Knopp
Father Gerlach
Emil Wahrmund
Lula Kusenberger
Louis Rusenberger
Onty
Wahrmund
Max’ Bierschwab
Alfred Grobe
M. ©. Puhl
The
Holy Ghost Church
Gillespie County Cotton Report Sees Rise in Bales This Year
The government cotton report for Gillespie County, compiled by Aug M Jung county statistician, shows 762 bales ginned by September 25, up from 725 on the same date last year. Fall rains and warm weather could boost the season, potentially yielding a top crop for the county.
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Gillespie County
Aug. M. Jung
Texas Text Book Amendment Vote Set for November 5
On November 5 Texans vote on a constitutional amendment to provide free text books for all public school children. Passage would prevent schooling gaps due to parental book cost, lower book prices, curb waste from unused books, and include disinfecting precautions before second hand use.
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Texas
Public School Auxiliary Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The Public School Auxiliary meeting scheduled for November 1 is postponed indefinitely.
Allied forces push on German lines along 120 mile front
Allied troops from the North Sea to the Oise press the retreating Germans without rest. British French Belgian units advance toward Ghent and Tournai while threats to Valenciennes railway lines grow. Americans improve positions near Bantheville in the Argonne as reports claim Belgian coast cleared and 6000 German troops halted near the Dutch border.
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Associated Press
North Sea
Oise
Ghent
Tournai
Valenciennes
Argonne
Meuse
Bantheville
Antwerp
Bruges
Keeloo
Bru
Turbulent War News and New Election Rules Headlines
The report mixes war dispatches from Europe detailing advances and upheavals in Britain France Germany and Bulgaria with a note on U S election law changes. It cites revolutions in Hungary and Bulgaria breaching stability while outlining two new voting rules about voter assistance and ballot security in polling places.
Ald Iron Junk Bought By R Maier & Sons
Will pay 50 cents per 100 pounds for old iron junk at R Maier and Son's Corner up to November 1. Henry Maier.
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R. Maier & Son
Henry Maier
Pasture Posting Prohibits Hunting on Alfred Hennig and Alvin Anderegg Lands
Property owners Alfred Hennig and Alvin Anderegg post pastures banning hunting with dogs or firearms and warn trespassers violations will be prosecuted.
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Alfred Hennig
Alvin Anderegg
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