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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
7
SCHANDUA and REICHENAU offer custom dipping vats for sheep or goats. The notice invites subscriptions to the Standard newspaper at $1.00 per year.
The Texas Railroad Commission granted partial reduced grain and feed rates to Santa Fe Katy Fort Worth and Denver City railroads effective Sept 24 to Dec 31 1925. The decision denies grain dealers transit privileges and dismisses their reconsignment and distribution petition for the drought area. Restrictions apply to several rail lines and routes across multiple stations and states.
Frank V. Lanham, chairman of the highway commission, denounces a Houston paper for publishing a quote alleging he warned that Harris County would lose state maintenance if the Sherman Youmans contracts were voided. He says he spoke to no reporters on that date and defends highway maintenance and federal aid impacts.
Mrs. Martha M. Duncan, a 60 year resident of San Saba County, marked her 101st birthday on September 5 at her daughter's home near San Saba. The 101 year old recalled Indian and early settler history, showed a 1811 half dollar, and prized quilts and heirlooms. She has eight children, 40 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
In Morocco on Sept 21 American aviators of the Sheriffian squadron refuse to abandon service despite a State Department ruling. They say they are loyal to the Sultan, not the United States, and will remain through the campaign. They conducted a heavy bombing day, with three tons dropped on Moorish concentration. General Naulin praised the unit for its record.
The body of Ida Mae Evans, drowned in the Red River at Springbank Arkansas Friday, was recovered Sunday near Shreveport about 80 miles downstream. Funeral services for Beatrice Cleo Ida Mae Evans and Mary Russell were held at Dodd Ridge Arkansas.
A new shipment of ladies coats arrives at Schroeder Bros. Galvanized corrugated roofing available in all lengths at Schandur and Reichenad. Automobile services offered by R L Kotts Garage include repairs tires tubes gasoline oil with promise of fair prices and customer satisfaction.
Optometrist Wilburn Treadwell will be at Keidel and Kallenberg’s Drug Store in Fredericksburg on Monday September 28. Eyes will be examined and glasses fitted. Headache and eyestrain relieved.
The Standard reports 1700 bonafide subscribers showing that ad investment yields surprising results for reader reach and potential revenue. The note urges continued testing of advertising strategies to maximize audience and impact.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court offers for sale old trucks and truck beds from the State Highway Department. Bids will be received until 9 A.M. October 12, 1925, with the right to reject any bid.
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