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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
4
A Texas State Board of Health statement argues for public water systems to protect citizens from waterborne diseases. It cautions that shallow wells pose contamination risks, notes high costs of private supplies, and cites estimates of preventable deaths from unsafe water and hygiene neglect.
The article argues safe water supplies reduce typhoid more than any other method. Substituting municipal water for wells, installing central plants, and building sewers cut typhoid by enabling cess pool abolition and waste removal. Without adequate water, public health and growth suffer.
Estimates of the hurricane toll in lower Florida rose above 1000, with 804 dead in the Miami area. Miami, Hollywood, and Haileah suburbs bore heavy losses, while Fort Lauderdale and Moorehaven reported many fatalities. A sheriff’s plea for 600 coffins reached Governor Martin via telegraph as relief troops moved in.
The hurricane sweeping from the Bahamas killed hundreds and caused property losses over 125 million dollars across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and nearby towns. Reports cite up to 1,000 dead nationwide, 38,000 homeless, and widespread power, water, and food shortages fueling emergency response and relief efforts.
Prof J P LaMaster of Clemson College dairy division urges Southern farmers to study dairying for higher profits. He highlights three points: proper use of skimmilk to feed calves and poultry, maintaining records for cow breeding and freshening, and aligning cow freshening with fall to maximize butterfat prices and conditions.
Daily arrivals of sweaters for men women and children at Norman Bros. A carload of farm implements just arrived with single and double disc plows and tooth harrows in all sizes. Fredericksburg Imp Co advertises fresh fruits and vegetables every Wednesday and Saturday at Knopp & Metzger. Subscribe to the Standard.
Open House on October 1 and 2 at the Nimitz Hotel lists Public School Auxiliary chairmen. General Chairman Mrs W Newberry Ass General Chairman Mrs E H Riley Program Chair Mrs E H Riley Publicity Mrs H H Sagebiel Dancing Mrs W Schaefer Card Party Mrs Felix Keidel Decorations Mrs Harry Rusten berger Refreshments General Chair Mrs Victor Keidel Chili and Beans Mrs A P C Petsch Hamburgers Mrs Henry Hirsch Sandwiches Mrs Alf Schmidt Cake Mrs Nannie Striegier Ice Cream Mrs R W Klingel hoefer Near Beer Soda Water Cigars Chewing Gum Mrs Max Henke Coffee Mrs W Keidel For information call Mrs E H Riley or committee chair See advertisement Open House invites all to dances and card party.
Readable ad notes durable rugged blue overalls offered at a sale price of 1.25 dollars per pair. Limited stock advertised with emphasis on value for workwear needs.
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