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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
5
The Fredericksburg Standard lists cash only announcements for political notices. George E. Christian of Burnet Texas announces his candidacy for District Attorney of the 33rd Judicial District, subject to Democratic primaries, as required by district rules.
Edgar Rothmann announces candidacy for Representative of the 87th District Texas at the November election and seeks support. Aug M Jung declares candidacy for Gillespie County Tax Collector at the same election. Another candidate runs for Tax Assessor seeking re election and support.
Albert J. Schmidt seeks reelection as County Treasurer. J. T. Estill runs for County Attorney. A. W. Petmecky campaigns for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Gillespie County. Each asks for citizen support at the November election.
A. D. Stahl announces candidacy for the office of District Clerk of Gillespie County and asks for support. The statement positions Stahl as a prospective candidate and appeals to voters in the county.
A. H. Kneese announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Judge in Gil lespie County at the November election and asks for voter support.
Albert E. Klett announces his candidacy for Gillespie County Clerk in the November election and respectfully solicits the support of County citizens. Max Wahrmund endorses the bid.
Alfred Klaerner seeks the office of Sheriff and Tax Collector at the November election and gratefully requests support.
The notice lists candidacy details for Gillespie County Precinct No 3 with reference to the office of County Commissioner Precinct No 2 and Precinct No 1. Mathias Berg and A N Striegler are named in the filing context for Gillespie County precinct contests.
At market price dry new shock and shelled corn available. Red Rust proof Seed Oats and Seed Wheat for sale at 1 Reliance Roller Mills. 8 ounce Cotton duck offered at 42c per yard at 50th The Daylight Store.
The piece notes national bank loans reaching 6.43 billion in June 1914 and total bank lending exceeding 12 billion today, driven by War bonds and easy money. It argues a postwar shift to work, warns against excess government clerks, and cites July 1914 government workforce reductions amid offsetting hirings.
A quote outlines profiteering by raising prices due to higher freight rates. It cites a railroad claim that flour moved from Minneapolis to Philadelphia incurs a small per barrel or per sack increase, amounting to about four cents per 24 pound sack, illustrating the alleged manipulation.
A National Federation of Federal Employees rep states 124 000 workers have been dropped from swollen government war lists, signaling a major reduction in force. The remark underscores shifts in manpower and potential policy adjustments amid wartime demands.
Market snippets note higher freight costs on shoes and eggs between major cities and smaller freight on potatoes from Exmore to Philadelphia. The column cites price shifts as examples of perceived profiteering, alongside notices about new farm equipment and Hog registration figures highlighting regional livestock progress.
A Blanco Courier item enthuses about sheep goats and hogs boosting local prosperity. It urges fair treatment of stock to lift Blanco County into a new era of progress, praising the potential of local farming and industry. Also advertised are hats from Henke and Hirsch, wagon covers, a used Dodge car for sale, Doris Screw Worm Killer arrival, and optometrist services at Hott A Walter Jewelers.
We inform the public that we are ready to gin and are in the market for cotton seed. Top prices are paid at all times with reliable service. The notice references 52 acres.
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