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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1930
Page
30
A broad drive to enlist growers against wheat smut reduces losses from reduced yield and dockage. Dusting seed with Ceresan mercury chloride proves effective, controlling seed-borne smut, flag smut, and seedling blight. Kansas data show significant yield gains from treated seed.
Fort Smith Arkansas September 20 two men tied to a bank robbery near here were identified by a Texas deputy as alleged participants in a torch murder at Fort Worth last July connected to a cattle theft gang. The suspects named Home Scott and Ben Flores matched aliases Herbert Albert Stanley and Hugh David Butler.
In Chillicothe Texas a dispute over the care of six orphaned children ends with the deaths of J. H. Carter of Gorman and Oscar Ford. Carter went to the field to arrange placing the nieces and nephews in an orphans' home. The argument escalated into a shootout. Both men were killed.
A hearing on a motion to dissolve a temporary injunction blocking County Judge Perry S. Robertson from receiving Marlandale incorporation election returns will be held in the Thirty seventh district court at 10 am Tuesday before Judge W S Anthony. The case follows prior injunctions involving anti and pro incorporation factions and appeals in the supreme court.
Funeral services were held at Crescent Valley Baptist Church for Harold Raymond Church 19 son of Mrs W W Crouch Dernald Texas found dead on the Crouch farm Saturday night from a shotgun wound believed accidental while aiming at a stray cat. The death is noted as an accidental self inflicted shooting. He was a nephew of County Commissioner Hamp Weaver.
In Haverstraw New York on September 21 a monument unveiled commemorating Benedict Arnold. Three boulders topped by a Revolutionary War cannon bear a tablet marking the meeting with Maj. John Andre to betray West Point. Erected by the Rockland County Historical Society. Frank E. Stripe of New York gave the unveiling oration.
In Chicago on September 20, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the $100000 worth of blended whiskey in a prohibited warehouse could be restored to its owners. The government had sought destruction as unfit due to dilution. Judge Alschuler ordered return for distribution to hospitals and drug stores under regulations.
Burnet Texas September reports say cave insects near Falls Creek caused repeated fever for two months among Austin visitors. Sufferers include Mrs E M Dolan and three children and Mrs Arthur McVay. An Austin physician studied the outbreak by exposing rabbits to cave bites and bringing specimens to Austin. The rabbits died from exposure and the doctor recently recovered from fever.
Mexia Texas Sept 20 A posse led by Deputy Sheriff Luke Marberry searched for Wyatt Montgomery a 50 year old black tenant farmer after Ralph Howell 21 was wounded and rushed to a hospital Howell said Montgomery fired three shotgun rounds and five pistol shots near Kirven amid fears of mob violence as the search continued.
Maryland Republicans nominate state candidates with a prohibition plank at their convention in Baltimore. Mayor William F. Broening is nominated for governor to run against incumbent Albert C. Ritchie. The platform attacks the "one man government" and cites opposition to liquor laws and enforcement as central issues.
Gov. Dan Moody announced that 17 additional Texas counties would receive reduced rates on shipments of livestock and feed due to drought. Counties listed include Runells Coke Sterling Concho Tom Green Trion Menard Schreicher Sut ton Kerr Mason McCullough San Saba Whichita Archer Young and Clay.
The Bureau of Business Research at the University of Texas reports Austin area cotton mills used about 10 percent less cotton in August than July and 448 percent less than August of last year. Unfilled orders dropped 62 percent year over year, while sales stayed strong at 84 percent of August production.
In a compact domestic vignette, a mother urges Willie to greet the new nurse and show affection, prompting Willie to recall a slap from his father. The exchange underscores wary family dynamics and intergenerational memory.
An announcement states that an office has opened in the Palace Building and will be available to the public at any time day or night. The notice emphasizes continuous access to services and public assistance from the officeholder.
A brief directory-style notice lists Dr A B Witte with office telephone 236 and residence 50S. The entry provides contact details for a physician, reflecting a local phone-book style listing.
Berlin reports that 107 Fascist Reichstag members plan to use salaries for propaganda to destroy the republic. Paul Goebbels warned of lawful action or, if doors stay open, smashing them. He threatened a pogrom against Jews if Fascist leaders are assassinated.
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