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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
11
The speaker declares candidacy for district attorney of the 33rd judicial district subject to Democratic Primary action. They submit their office record and general reputation for voter consideration.
The district announces Aug D Stahl seeks re election as Gillespie County District Clerk at the November election. Also August Cameron enters to run for the same office in Gillespie County.
County official Hermann Usener files for Gillespie County Judge race seeking to succeed the current incumbent. The filing highlights public service background and platform on local governance and fiscal oversight. Campaign details and event schedule to follow.
Walter Petsch announces his candidacy for the office of Gillespie County Attorney. He stresses experience in public law and commitment to enforce the law impartially.
The county clerk race in Gillespie County features Albert E. Klett as a candidate. Voters will decide the contest for the county clerk position.
Tax Collector Walter Knoche runs for the Tax Collector seat of Gillespie County Texas. Aug M Jung also seeks election to the Gillespie County Tax Collector post.
Sheriff The Standard announces Emil Staudt as a candidate for Gillespie County Sheriff in the November election. Alan Kraerner also files to run for Gillespie County Sheriff in November.
The Tax Assessor race in Gillespie County includes Almo Kirchhoff and Louis F. Oehler filing for the office in the November election. Louis Kordzik is also listed as a candidate for the same post.
The statement announces Alf Crenwelge running for Gillespie County Treasurer in the upcoming November election, seeking votes from local residents and supporters to win the office.
The notice lists candidacies for Gillespie County commissioners. Ad. Gerhard seeks Commissioner of Precinct No. 1, Hy. Tatsch for Precinct No. 2, and Joe Heep for Precinct No. 3.
Edward Gold announces his candidacy for re election as Commissioner of Precinct No 4. He pledges continued focus on public services and local governance.
A 1925 report shows denatured alcohol fueling anti freez and varnish production with 36 million gallons used for antifreeze and varnish cutting. Production rose from 90.4 million taxable gallons in 1920 to 135.9 million in 1924 as industrial alcohol remains legal for industrial uses under government regulation.
The United States Bureau of Agricultural Economies explains a national farm acreage decline amid regional shifts. Overall five percent shrinkage with South and Eastern basins smaller and Great Plains larger. Causes include fewer horses and mules, farm labor drift, wheat price drops, drought, and insect damage.
A fiscal year summary shows the United States required about a billion pounds of coffee valued at roughly 314 million dollars to meet domestic demand. Major imports include Brazil with sizable shipments from Hawaii Java Porto Rico and Central American points.
The article notes limited growth in total electricity production over the past year or two and cites opinions that the Federal Power Act may be ineffective. It also highlights many projects under development and argues that national streams are gradually taking responsibility for industry and humanity.
A Boston visitor noted diverse regional egg names such as fresh and Cape Cod eggs. The U S Department of Agriculture plans to reach all licensed egg dealers with posters showing graded egg types and quality factors including shell soundness air cell depth yolk visibility white firmness and germ development.
A district court in the Eastern District of New York hears a zoning related matter involving village land use. The case centers on regulatory actions, property classifications, and possible compliance disputes. The proceedings focus on procedural steps and interpretations of local zoning ordinances within the federal framework.
Over two days 5024 visitors toured the Washington Monument with 800 reaching the top as crowds and car traffic surged. The 555 foot height and peak traffic in the monument lot drew notes from the superintendent about automobile tourism and parking patterns.
The United States Department of Agriculture faces criticism over cotton crop forecasts using three simultaneous estimates. Jardine notes the method aims to warn of uncertainty, despite reader confusion. This year July and August had steadier weather reducing forecast fluctuations.
The September 1 forecast predicts a 15,186,000 bale crop, down 449,000 bales from July 1. The crop reporting board notes it cannot predict weather in the near term, suggesting much criticism would fade if that limitation were kept in mind.
In Fort Worth justice court a jury fined Minnie Foren ten dollars for biting 18 year old meter reader Thomas Floor. Cora Williams was fined five dollars in the same case with notice of appeal. The by-pass dispute arose as Flood tried to remove a meter by-pass. the women claimed the wire piece was a hair curler, not a juice-jumper.
Six room residence with pantry and bathroom and good well wind mill and tank, a large garden and an orchard of 40 to 50 trees plus about 50 pecan trees. Property includes 314 acres of land and is located about two thirds of a mile from the court house. Several rooms for rent offered at reasonable prices.
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