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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1921
Page
8
Edgar Kothmann requests voter support as the county election nears and asks for assistance in securing the election. The message notes Felix W. Maier continues selling Brunswick Tires at the same price.
Miss Olga Pehl and Mr Hel ath J Klein Miss Josefa Hernandez and Mr Martin Torres Miss Helen Koch and Mr A M Schaetter Miss Bertha Fritz and Mr Richard Jenschke Miss Pauline Jung and Mr Hilmar J Lott Oct 12 a son to Hugo A Eckhardt Oct 14 a son to Lionel Fiedler Oct 17 a son to Adolph Maurer Oct 19 a son to Wm F Klier Oct 20 a son to Bruno Foerster Oct 22 a son to Herman J Weinheimer Frank B Smith
Deaths listed with ages on October 15 to October 20 include Karl Heimann aged 53 years 9 months 29 days Benno T Petsch aged 18 days and Perfecta de Guajardo aged 24 years 11 months 26 days The brief entry records only names and ages with dates.
An advertisement for the Semi-Weekly Farm Express offers state national and world news by mail twice weekly. It promises Texas local news crop reports livestock market digest and the Cattle Clatter column for 15 cents per issue or a dollar for five copies. The San Antonio based Express Publishing Company invites stamps or coins and club orders.
A letter signed by F. J. Walch addresses voters in the 87th district urging them to decide the candidate who best represents their interests in Austin. It criticizes propaganda from supporters of the incumbent, emphasizes voters can judge qualifications themselves, and warns against being led by outsiders.
Alfred Kiaerner responds to attacks by AugaM Jung on the tax collector race. He denies urging Jung to run and asks voters to compare records, cites county depository William Bierschwabe, and questions Jung’s past work and handling of county affairs.
A 1920 Fredericksburger Wochenblatt letter by A M Benner urges Gillespie County voters to support 8 E Johnson for Representative in the 87th District. Benner contrasts Johnson with Julius Real and W Bier schwale, noting Real and Bier schwale previously backed Johnson’s opponent and questioning Johnson’s party switch and commitment to Gillespie County.
Two visiting business men hired a touring car at midnight in Washington and invited two walking women on Pennsylvania Avenue. The women climbed aboard and rode to a police station where the pair learned the women were a police superintendent and aide. They faced charges of smashing and disorderly conduct, posted bail of 25 dollars each, then failed to appear in court. The piece ends with a quip about the Educational Amendment and Shylock.
A local endorsement favors Representative C B Hudspeth of El Paso, praising his prompt replies to citizen letters and noting his action on the Rhine troops protest. The piece argues for voting for Hudspeth on the Democratic ticket over a Republican challenger, citing proven constituent service.
Washington October 20. Prohibited liquor makers and sellers face penalties plus a federal 1000 tax under 1918 revenue laws, as Internal Revenue Commissioner Williams instructs agents. The notice also includes local ads and a small campaign message from Alf. J. Petmecky seeking sheriff's office support.
Large gathering for the marriage of Meta Keyser and Felix Hahn at the Holy Ghost Church with Rev. A Koerner officiating. Attendants included Cora Evers Selma Kordzik Henry Keyser and Eddie Hahn. The couple will reside near Doss after a wedding dinner at Ostrow Hotel.
Mr A H Welgehausen plans remodeling of the stock room into a modern Kodak finishing department. When completed the shop will finish pictures at a rate of 1000 daily.
Candidate W Waugh asks Gillespie County Precinct 1 voters for support on Tuesday November 6 for the constable position. He urges turnout and votes for his candidacy.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for aid during illness and death of Claud Randall. Appreciation extended to those who offered floral offerings and to Rev G H Holly for funeral services. Signed by Mr and Mrs R R Randall.
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