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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1926
Page
21
A historical directory lists presidency salaries and allowances for Calvin Coolidge and staff, along with Senate and House pay scales, party division, and notable figures. It also notes building code rules on treated wood to prevent termite damage and basic home building guidelines.
A historical piece links termite damage to building wreckage and outlines washing machine varieties. It notes termite habits, soil contact, and preventive insulation measures. The United States Department of Agriculture is testing model building demonstrations and advocating stricter building regulations to curb damage.
The Texas August 31 crop map shows a patchwork: Panhandle and Rio Grande Valley boom with bumper wheat and high oil output, while East and Northeast Texas suffer about a 65 percent cotton failure due to insects and root rot. Overall, state business conditions remain strong ahead of cotton marketing with Southland Life noting improved insurance sales. Gillespie County reports normal conditions.
Washington reports a large Ku Klux Klan parade on Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the Washington Monument. The event opened the third biennial imperial convocation, running from today through Wednesday at the Washington Auditorium.
Public notice announces a Saturday night Polo Dance at Palance Pavilion on September 18 1926. Tickets are on sale and everybody is invited. The advertisement also lists offerings from Juenke Schoenewolf and Durst Doell related to school supplies and oysters at CITY CAFE.
A carload of farm implements including single and double disc plows and tooth harrows in various sizes will arrive in a few days at the Fredericksburg Implement Company.
Wanted reliable energetic young man able to travel sales. Must know to drive a Dodge or Ford. Start with moderate salary and expenses. Learn fine business and earn money with permanent position. State education and wage expectations. Address this Office.
Frigidaires gain popularity with new models on view in the display room inviting public inspection. Current installations include City Cafe Travelers Cafe Schneider's Produce Co Central Drug Co and several private listings such as Henke Bros Peter Kleck A P C Petsch R G Striegler Hy Mogford R Maier F W Maier Louis Seiter Aug Lott Carl Kroll Jr and Ad Dittmar.
Bandera Texas September 10 An outbreak of carbon or cattle anthrax has appeared among stock on the West Prong area. Health officer Dr John Erwin examined the region last week and placed the area under quarantine. A veterinarian is vaccinating the stock for ranchmen in the area.
Standout clothing sale includes men's 3 piece suits priced from 15 dollars. Visitors are urged not to miss the New Braunfels Fair running September 23 through 26 with activities both day and night.
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