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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
4
A farm horse moves to city life and becomes a delivery horse. his pride fades as a limousine era replaces horses. He endures hard work pulling a wagon in sleet and snow, discovering city life is harsher than farm life. The narrator recalls a green start, learning quickly, and the shift from elegant carriage to laborious routine.
The article reports a Washington proclamation placing a federal embargo on sugar, mandating licenses for all manufacturers and refiners from Oct 1 1917. It outlines government supervision, penalties for noncompliance, and notes a broader program to control food supplies during the war with upcoming measures on grain and coal.
An Enid Events summary notes debates on costs and advertising. It cites a dealer who avoids ads to cut costs, a farmer’s bridge incident with a mule, and argues that advertising and staff can lower selling costs if sales rise. The piece links expense reduction to business growth and questions low-price strategies for small ventures.
The governor pleads not guilty to charges tied to state finances and appropriations. He argues statutes and constitutional limits support his actions while counsel seeks favorable interpretation of the law. The cross examination centers on bank deposits, university funds, and whether the deposits and maintenance were proper under state authority.
A narrator observes a farmer in new clothes struggling to find happiness as the rush of modern life sweeps him along. The speaker reflects on progress as wonderful yet questions animal emancipation and laments the pull of urbanity over farm life.
Mr. Wm Hoelzer serves on the jury this week. Cotton bales hauled to town. Mr and Mrs R A Striegler visited Johnson City Monday. Mrs Spaul City arrived at the new hotel. Engel's ball drew a large crowd and good time reported. Miss Mina Clark from Rocky Hill high school came from Cameron Texas Saturday night. Mr Chas Rinehart, Houston worker, visits home folks. Mrs Price went to San Antonio to visit daughters Mrs Massey and Mrs Reimensneider. Miss Klaerner enjoyed a brief vacation Saturday and made several calls. Mr A N Striegler of the 100th squadron A E R I E A corps, San Antonio, returned Monday. Mr Loyd Patton, long in San Antonio, came home Tuesday. Most Cain City residents went to the depot Wednesday to bid farewell to soldier boys bound for San Antonio. Messrs Penniger and Glidder called Monday evening, welcomed at the commercial club. Their intellectual abilities were greatly appreciated King of Johnson Wednesday to bee?
Austin Texas September 19 By direction of the Governor Ad jutant General Henry Hutchings issued guidance to Texas exemption boards. The telegram directs widest publicity of signs from the President and instructs boards to limit consideration to district materials. Appeals from district board decisions on agricultural and industrial claims proceed via the district board to the President with evidence. new matters may be submitted only through the district boards.
Governor Crowder states the war draft system limits central review to appeals at district boards only, not local boards. He says only exemptions for agriculture avoidance exist, with district boards final on appeal, and administrators cannot intervene in individual cases.
Five thousand recruits arrive at Camp Travis amid rain and cold weather. Officials greet them as the 90th Division begins training while logistics and weather hamper early activities.
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