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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
4
The piece urges individuals to credit their hometown for schooling and support that shaped their success. It argues that teachers and townspeople provide a foundation and friendship, and the way to repay this debt is by contributing to hometown progress in every possible way.
Mark Sullivan argues in The Education of an American that a teacher's core duty is to ensure students learn. He stresses disciplined, thorough instruction over popularity, noting enduring respect comes from enabling genuine learning rather than easy, rapid courses.
A patriotic piece extols life in Texas and the United States amid global turmoil. It contrasts relative safety at home with conflicts abroad from Mongolia to Central Europe, urging gratitude for freedom and peaceful heritage for Texans and all Americans.
State Health Department appeals to Texas parents before the new school term to immunize children against diphtheria. Public health authorities note diphtheria rises in cold weather and that communities can lower deaths through vaccination. Parents, in cooperation with physicians and health departments, can eliminate diphtheria in Texas.
A reflection on jealousy over personal rights as a barrier to liberty, noting America's greatness stems from the framers' conception of human freedom and constitutional principles.
The San Angelo Standard notes postwar costs and upheaval and argues Texans can emulate California’s walnut advertising to boost pecan prices, highlighting the king nut as a regional crop along West Texas streams. It frames World War I costs and its global impact as context for promoting local agriculture.
The Floridian notes skepticism about sustaining the work relief program with millions on the government payroll. Many on relief for years see it as a life work, while others use aid to start farm homes and seek independence. The writer argues productive workers will give value and labor, whether on WPA jobs or their own farms.
Efforts to popularize pecans in Texas will begin with a three year advertising campaign funded by a $200,000 appropriation. The plan aims to boost pecan consumption and visibility across markets.
The Columbus foundation of youth operates for 11 years with public and private agencies, enrolling many youths aged 9 to 17. It employs a fulltime director, uses pools gyms and parks, runs diverse activities, and charges small dues while offering fee waivers. The program aims to treat youths as capable and has reduced delinquency as a byproduct.
Health officials note poliomyelitis flourishes in summer with July to October highest. In 1939 Texas reports 109 cases to the State Department of Health. Transmission via direct contact highlighted. insect spread suspected but unproven. Early warning signs include headache fever vomiting and drowsiness.
The report stresses prompt medical care and early reporting to health authorities to enable preventive and control measures. It warns patients to avoid fatigue of the affected part after walking is allowed and emphasizes ongoing professional guidance and patience for successful rehabilitation.
Instructions advise placing jelly jars in a pan half full of cold water and baking in the oven until firm. A brief note mentions adding machine ribbons and paper linked to the Frederickburg Publishing Co.
Farmers and stockmen in Kerr Kendall Gillespie and Bandera counties invite Tex as Commissioner of Agriculture J. E. McDonald to speak at Comfort Community Theatre on Sept 13 at 8 15 pm on soil conservation. He will discuss its impact on crops and stock. Economic notes compare 1940 wheat payments to 1939 and explain national acreage allotments and Liverpool price context.
The Rothman Commission Market in San Antonio reports varied consignments. Adolph Stieler shows multiple sheep totals at different weights and prices. Hugo Klinksick lists a single calf. A D Dittmar posts several cattle lots including bulls cows and calves with corresponding weights and prices. Rothman records hogs at Valley Springs. G G Buchholz notes goats. A H Pfiester lists a Fredericksburg calf.
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