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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
1
A bustling Fredericksburg report lists visiting relatives and friends at training camps, ranch and farm news, property purchases, and upcoming events. Local residents including Hartmanns, Maier, and Staudt are cited along with public figures and soldiers, while a new oil drill tower is started and rainfall boosts crops.
Hon William Bierschwabe named representative for the Extension Service of the A M College of Texas and the U S Department of Agriculture for Gillespie County. He can issue certificates entitling holders to half rates on railroad transportation for feedstuffs. Farmers and stockmen only. violations punishable by fine or imprisonment. Bierschwabe will assist eligible parties and provide particulars.
Federal State Director urges organization of the Women’s Working Reserve Corps to meet wartime labor needs as 20,000,000 women may be required. Draft and industrial army notes project furloughs, pay, and recalls to support military and war work. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to contributors.
The Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary met at the start of the new term on September 13. It voted to observe the first week of October as patriotic play week and plans a free educational picture show for children, with dates to be announced by invitations distributed to pupils. The group netted 137 from The Womanless Wedding and thanks Miss Laura Arbelger for leadership and all participants.
Koenig's Garage advertises shoe sole repair alongside tire services, appealing to customers needing footwear and vehicle maintenance. The note highlights a combined shop focus and suggests convenient one-stop repairs for pedestrians and drivers.
The annual mission feast will be celebrated at Lutheran Zion Church on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Reverends Heinecke of Moulton Peter Mason and Konzack of this city will assist in the services. Evening services will be in English. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend. Pastor F. A. Bracher.
Complete Gillespie County registration returns show 1008 people aged 15 to 45 registered on September 12 for military service including eleven Negroes. Local boards outline daily call plans, advisory members, and required claims procedures, with a five day call for 7941 men to Camp Travis. Henry Weiss left Sept 19 for Camp Mabry as a mechanical student. The Liberty Loan begins September 28 and local businesses advertise parts, repairs, and seed suppliers.
For sale an auction style listing offers 12 registered Durham Bulls in need of a new home at 7500 dollars total. Ages range from 2 to 4 years. Contact R. Maier for details.
The Gillespie Teachers and Parents Association announces the second drive of the children's year for Patriotic Play. The Woman's Committee outlines four essential programs for wholesome recreation and urges observing the first week of October as Patriotic Play Week.
The fall term of District court for Gillespie county convened Monday with Judge N T Stubbs presiding and District Attorney T M Hammond for the State The docket was light and the petit jury was discharged Tuesday Several civil suits occupied the rest of the week The grand jury has sat all week with results unavailable at press The court proceedings will be in the next issue Prominent visiting attorneys included Judge Clarence Martin C C McDonald W C Linden Vernon Goar Judge Jones Llano Local bar members Judge A W Moursand Major J T Estill Rebel L Robertson and Capt Alfred P A Petseh now at Camp Travis
A second play and song night was held at the courthouse night park on Friday September 13 in honor of General Pershing's birthday. The Gillespie County Unit earns praise for providing wholesome recreation for old and young and for educational national airs. The Boy Scout's Work also features prominently, inviting all who missed the prior events to attend future sessions and enjoy the program.
Christian Schlaudt a well known farmer of Gillespie County died at his Honey Creek home last Sunday around 9 o clock after a long illness. He was 67 years old and survived by his wife four sons and six daughters and many relatives in the county. Burial was at Union cemetery Monday at 4 pm with Rev Holly and Rev Konzack conducting the service. The Evangelical church male choir sang several songs. The family has the sympathy of many friends in this hour of bereavement. Subscribe to the Standard.
A local notice advertises a government accepted Easy Pitman shorthand course. It promises a learnable month, typescript free class, and a five dollar scholarship. Proofs furnished by instructor Jig Gitts in Hicks Building.
Full blooded magpies beautful birds very cheap. Call on Mr. Oestreich at Wm Engel Jr's 3 at Cain City store.
The ad touts Gates tires promising double tire life and frames the offer as a moral choice tied to Gates branding, suggesting better value and longevity for replacement tires.
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