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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1918

Page

6

Texas Farm Reports Show Drought Strain on Counties

Crop bulletin No. 4 outlines Texas wide shortages in corn, cotton, and hay, with many counties reporting reduced yields and extensive range deterioration. Rice and wheat projections vary, while labor shortages persist. The survey, compiled for the U S Food Administration by the Texas Industrial Congress, covers 240 counties and notes extreme drought impacts in West Texas and mixed conditions elsewhere.

Dallas Texas Federal Food Administration Texas Industrial Congress Hartley Ochiltree Palmer Terry Newton Orange Hudspeth Grouth New Mexican Crouth West Texas Memphis Hall County Cooke County San Antonio New Mexico Lipscomb Dallam Terry County Nacogdoches Rio Grande Valley Collin Hunt Rockwall Kaufman Fayette Galveston Calhoun Gainesville San Antonio- Laredo Hale Cooke Williausen Sabine Bowie Hill McLennan Jasper County Williamson County Laredo Gulf Atascosa Comal Goliad Gruedalupe Hays Jim Hogg Kleberg San Patricio Travis Wilson Caldwell County Colorado Harris Jackson Jefferson Liberty Matagorda Wherton United States Food Administration

Resolutions of Gratitude to Fredericksburg Community

The document expresses appreciation to Fredericksburg residents and the School Board for use of the school building and to Judge Kniese for cooperation. It also thanks Mr. Robert Klett for donated song books and notes the great privilege enjoyed during the institute.

Fredericksburg Kneese Robert Klett

Fredericksburg Institute Adopts County Unit Plan

A local committee expresses gratitude to speakers from the State Department of Agriculture YWCA war work and colleges during a Gillespie County Institute in Fredericksburg. The resolution favors a county institute, urges support for food administration Red Cross and Woman's Council of Defense, and endorses YWCA and other wartime efforts.

J. M. del Curto State Department of Agriculture Reid Y. W. Cgc. A Fuller Southwest Texas Normal Dubray St. Anthony’s Business College Blum Council of Defense Kneese Gillespie County Institute Fredericksburg County Institute Food Administration Red Cross Woman’s Council of Defense

Five Million Credit Extended To Liberia

The U S Treasury estab lished a five million dollar credit for the Republic of Liberia which has declared war against Germany. This adds a ninth nation to the allies borrowing from the United States. The Liberty Loan starts September 28. Get ready.

Liberia Associated Press Washington, D. C Treasury Republic of Liberia Germany United States

Feed of all kinds advertisement headline

A local ad offers a wide assortment of feed stuffs sold by the bale or ton with prices available on request. The note emphasizes a good supply and invites customers to inquire for current prices.

Hudspeth Declares Candidacy for Sixteenth Texas District

Announcement states campaign notices priced by word and issue, with Claude B. Hudspeth announcing candidacy for member of Congress from Texas Sixteenth District, subject to Democratic primary. Includes rates for judicial, senatorial, representative notices and reading notices.

Gorrpore Dabiast Oh Vcs Rsqminre Bo Opty Highb Tains Rsrogiro Bhae Uivik Bs Congress Sixteenth Texas Claude B. Hudspeth

Harry Hertzberg Enters Texas 24th Senate Race

State Senator hopeful Harry Hertzberg of Bexar County announces candidacy for the Texas 24th Senatorial District covering Bexar Bandera Kerr Kendall Real and Gillespie counties. The run targets the Democratic primary outcome.

Texas Bexar Bandera Kerr Kendall Real Gillespie Harry Hertzberg Bexar County

District Attorney Candidate Files for Texas 83rd Judicial District

Mitch Johnson of San Saba County announces candidacy for District Attorney in the 83rd Judicial District of Texas, subject to Democratic primary action. The filing centers on the district's electoral contest and party process.

83Rd Judicial District of Texas Mitch Johnson San Saba Co Texas

Wright Announces Candidacy for Gillespie District Clerk

Geo E Wright declares re election bid for Gillespie County District Clerk at the upcoming November election. The statement confirms his intention to continue in office and seeks voter support.

Gillespie County Judge Seeks Re-Election

Local candidate announces intent to run again for Gillespie County Judge at the upcoming election. The statement clarifies ongoing service and desire to retain the office.

Gillespie County Clerk Reelection Announcement

For County Clerk I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for reelection for the office of County Clerk of Gillespie County at the November election.

Gillespie County Math. Berg C. H. Lawrence

Reelection Bid for Gillespie Sheriff and Tax Collector

Alfred Klaerner runs for reelection as Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gillespie County in the upcoming November election. Herman Ochs is also noted in connection with the race.

Gillespie County Tax Assessor Election Notice

The Tax Assessor of Gillespie County announces placement on the ballot for the upcoming November election. Voters are informed to review official filings and guidance before casting their ballots for county tax assessment leadership.

Date for Gillespie County Treasurer re election

The notice states a date for the re election to the office of Treasurer of Gillespie County. It designates the election timing and the official position involved.

Gillespie County Commissioner Race Notices

A candidate announces for County Commissioner Precinct No 2 Gillespie County for the November election. Other notices reference reelection for precincts 1 3 and 4 and name Henry L Ellebracht Math Berg and C H Lawrence. The filings pertain to Gillespie County precincts 1 2 3 4 with Henry Rahe and others named.

Gillespie County Justice Precinct 1 Constable Candidate

A ballot notice announces a candidate for Constable in Justice Precinct No 1 Gillespie County at the November election. The text mentions testing the Michelin Universal Tread Casing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Synge L. Robertson Priess United States Supreme Court WM. C. Henke Main Str Fredericksburg, Tex J. Kimbrough Albert, Texas Richard Henke Veal Kolmeier & Klier Co Ford Tf Kott Spahn Commerce Gillespie County Teachers Institute A. D. Stahl Geo. E. Wright Alfred Klaerner Herman Ochs Peter Roeder Henry L. Ellebracht Henry H. Rahe Justice Edgar Rothmann Post Office NBAKS
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