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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
6
Local newspaper masthead lists R. 8. Klett as managing editor and WM. Habenicht as business manager. The item recalls standard post office classification and entry details for Fredericksburg Texas.
The article argues that fire losses fall when cities adopt prevention campaigns, reducing annual per capita losses from $2 to $11 to about 90 cents. It cites U S fire loss of about $548 million and roughly 16,000 lives last year, urging compulsory measures where voluntary action fails.
A reflective column condemns tossing banana peels on sidewalks linking careless acts to injuries and even fatalities. It urges readers to kick peels into gutters to prevent harm and praises Fredericksburg and Gillespie County fair atmosphere and hospitality toward visitors.
The piece urges active fire prevention citing sirens and destruction as warning signs. It notes rubbish and inflammable waste as common causes and describes cooperation among insurers, government, and industry since 1915 to inspect properties and reduce risk.
A reflective line contrasts the ease of spotting others faults with the ideal of a wonderful world. It hints at social insight and a wish for harmony.
The Gillespie County fair promotes wholesome enjoyment without gambling or exploitation. Ben Hagel and family display 250 home grown farm products proving drought year resilience and smart farming can prevent debt. A future push to evangelize Texas is urged by a philanthropist.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson extended clemency with one parole and four furloughs on Thursday. She has issued three pardons in the first ten days of September.
Schroeder Bros advertise readiness to supply school clothing to meet costs, inviting readers to subscribe to the Standard for details.
Werner Rennert of 709 East Guenther Street faced justice court on disturbing the peace and simple assault charges from a dispute with J. W. van Meter family over a phonograph. He was fined 425 for assault. the disturbing the peace charge was dismissed. The incident began when the Van Meter record played for over an hour and Rennert complained it blasted from the window as he rested on his porch. The judge asked for the record’s name. Rennert admitted it was an old semi patriotic tune about lamp posts and Germans, describing it as shrieking and static.
In Dallas a 92 year old woman was charged with home drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Judge William Graves in corporation court fined her ten dollars after she claimed to be 92 and questioned what age ends drinking. The woman paid the fine.
Health authorities warn many drownings and gas poisoning deaths are preventable with quick artificial respiration. The Metropolitan Life Insurance pamphlet teaches the prone pressure method, with steps to clear obstructions and perform 12 to 15 compressions per minute, four to five seconds per cycle. The campaign urges rapid action and public education to save lives.
An advertising notice for Dooley's touts the Aermotor Auto oil Mill with self regulation and a stronger tower. It promises water supply line components and other items at reduced prices, featuring Oscar Krauskopf.
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