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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
4
The article notes Fredericksburg lacks adequate tourist accommodations though two major highways pass through. It suggests an investor could profit by building modern air conditioned housekeeping cottages with private baths, in town or nearby, to capture the growing through-traffic and meet traveler demand.
As Texas hunting begins on September 15 many hunters kill non protected birds. Lists include English sparrow crows ravens vultures roadrunner goshawk blue darter sharp shinned hawk duck hawk jaybirds great horned owl and starling.
A reflection warns Americans to stay calm and avoid hysteria as Europe faces a potential holocaust. It lauds neutrality and urges restraint to protect liberties and prevent ruin while awaiting the war's end.
The Estherville Iowa News reports business rejects further debt and seeks renewed confidence in the future and in the government’s fiscal policy. Superficial aids only delay the inevitable reckoning as officials search for a right approach.
Dale Miller argues Truth is the first casualty of war as propaganda reshapes the global mind. The piece, reprinted from Texas Weekly, calls for American vigilance to defend democracy against manipulation. The San Marcos Record adds a note from American Legion Commander Stephen Craddock urging neutrality and peace.
The AAA unveils the 1940 farm program with soil conservation funds and a $1.50 family garden payment while acreage goals for major crops are set for wheat and vegetables. Small farms gain minimum $20 allowances and up to $30 for forest planting. wind erosion areas require added soil-building efforts. Dr. J B Adams opens a Kerrville office to serve Kerr and Gillespie ranchers. he hopes to visit Fredericksburg weekly. Texas turkey prices and penalties are analyzed with 1938 state data comparing value per bird to national averages.
Texas health records show malaria remains a concern with 451 cases in June, 844 in July, and 613 in August, though lower than the past three years. Health officials urge mosquito control near cities and homes, noting reduced rainfall limits Anopheline growth and stressing blood smear diagnosis for detection.
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