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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1925

Page

5

Fredericksburg Leaders Praise Community Spirit At Institute Talk

George D. Barber of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce urged teachers and citizens to invest in community building. He cited Gillespie County's drought recovery, the town’s pride, and Fredericksburg’s traits including a wide main street, strong education ties, and numerous industries.

George D. Barber Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Fredericks- Durg Institute Fredericksburg Gillespie County

Vibrant Resort Attracts World Class Visitors

The locale draws thousands of tourists and health seekers and is populated by 4 000 of the best people in the world. It is described as a good place to visit and a better place to live.

Feed Requirements for Hog Production

The text explains that to produce a 200 pound hog for home use or market, about 1,600 pounds of grain are needed if pasture is used. This equals roughly 18 bushels of corn or sorghum grain. Corn alone is not economical and is used only as a unit of measure.

Land use note on crop yields and legumes

A Progressive Farmer aside by Tait Butler discusses land use for growing 18 bushels of corn and suggests that other legumes could substitute. The remark weighs crop choices and soil use in agricultural planning.

Tait Butler

Gillespie County Auction of Salvaged Trucks and Beds

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court Texas offers for sale old trucks and truck beds obtained from the State Highway Department. Bids must be received by 9 00 A M October 12 1925. The court may reject any or all bids per order from its September 1925 term.

Honorable Commissioners’ Court Gillespie County Texas State Hivway Department

Fire Destroyed Brownwood Music Store and Building

A fire in Brownwood Texas early Tuesday caused about 20000 dollars in losses to the Eubanks Music Company and about 5000 dollars in damage to the building owned by J M Radford of Abilene. The origin of the blaze is undetermined.

Brownwood Tex Eubanks Music Company J. M. Radford Abilene

Whitman's Candies Shipment Arrives at Unknown Location

A shipment of the famous Whitman's Candies has arrived, though the report lacks full location details. The item indicates inventory will be stocked soon for public distribution.

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Optometrist Wilbur C Treadwell At Fredericksburg Office

Wilbur C. Treadwell optometrist and optician will be in his Fredericksburg office over Keidel and Kallenberg's Drug Store on Monday September 28. Eyes examined and glasses fitted. Headache and eyestrain relieved.

Wilbur C. Treadwell Fredericksburg Keidel & Kallenberg

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