Registration shows 1008 in Gillespie County for 1918 draft
The September 12, 1918 draft registry lists 1008 residents aged 18 to 45 in Gillespie County with eleven African Americans. Local boards began sending out questionnaires September 18 and plan to issue 10 percent daily until all are completed. The advisory board includes Judge A W Moor and others. District Court session opens with Judge N T Stubbs. promotion notes for Capt Alfred P C Petsch. Continued on page 2.
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Gillespie County
Military Co
Board of Exemp
A. W. Moor
J. T. Estill
Repel le Robertson
Herman Jeny
A. H. Kneese
Geo. Wright
Max Blum
Loudon
N. T. Stubbs
M. Hammond
Smooth is the Word in Fall Fashions for 1941
Fashion writers report fall 1941 trends favor smooth tailored street clothes with narrow hiplines and slimmer skirts. Soft bodices and draped silhouettes balance with broad sleeves cut to bracelet length, offering a feminine, streamlined look.
Local Fredericksburg merchants launch fall selling season
Fredericksburg merchants promote a fall selling season stressing home buying benefits. They tout up-to-date style, quality and price advantages of local goods, ecological ties to the community, and the impact of local spending on roads, schools, churches, and government. The piece urges residents to visit local stores first to meet all needs.
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Fredericksburg
Sofar
Gillespie County
Michaels - Stern Amd Korrekt
Accessories Sparkle With New Fall Colors And Jewelry
Fall accessories bring new colors and sparkle to complement outfits. Costume jewelry including novelty watches English filigree earrings and buttons plus chains enhance women's attire, adding attractive details to ensembles.
Men's Styles Change Also
A study notes men’s fashion now shifts more rapidly and drastically, mirroring women’s trends. The article cites frequent changes by manufacturers to retailers and hints at adaptation across the supply chain.
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Fredericksburg Merchants
Hteer
Ereedee
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Ill
Heather
Dad
Sterling Bros. Clothiers
Lers
Men's Wear
Faille Alpaca
Jeroma Crepe
Tricoledo Crepe
Luaua Faille
Gabardine
Swanee Suede Prints
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