Fredericksburg Bids Open for Federal Building and Power Bonds
Fredericksburg sees milestones with bids let for a new Federal Building and the sale of City light and power bonds. The post office project bids are announced as a key upgrade matching increased regional revenue. The building is expected to feature granite, highlighting local stone use. The light and power system sale progresses, with bond sale a major step toward finalizing the deal after further work.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
City of
Congressman South
R. S. Klett
Editorial urges Texas to protect highway funds from diversion
An editorial favors a constitutional amendment to stop diverting gasoline tax and automobile license fees from the highway department. It argues Texas needs robust highway funding for bridges and roads and warns that diverting funds thresholds the department’s budget. It urges legislature to enact the amendment to safeguard highway finance.
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Dallas Morning News
Good People of
Texas
Texas Good Roads Association
Perseverance under weariness drives reliable work
Quotes stress steadfast labor as the key to real results and credit. A craftsman’s early or late hours build trust with creditors, while leisure at ungainly times harms repayment. discipline and sacrifice yield long term gains.
Texas safety laws urged to reduce highway deaths
An editorial from the Dallas Morning News urges prompt adoption of stronger Texas safety measures including stricter driver's license enforcement, tougher drunken driving penalties, updated speed limits, and a better funded highway patrol to cut traffic fatalities. A Hallettsville essay on superstitions follows, noting regional beliefs and their impact on fear.
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Texas Safety Association
Highway Patrol
Texas
Dallas Morning News
Cancer Symptoms Highlight Early Signs As Vital
State health officials warn that 5000 to 60000 Texas deaths last year were cancer related and one third could have been avoidable with early recognition. Doctors emphasize warning signs such as lumps, persistent sores, unusual bleeding, or chronic indigestion, and urge prompt medical evaluation and regular exams.
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Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Tor
Twenty Three Years Ago In The Files Of The Standard
In 1917 Gillespie County boys arrive at Camp Travis and express gratitude for kindness shown during departure. The Gillespie County Better Roads League voters choose officers at courthouse. The season’s first norther arrives, bringing autumn tones. News covers a 1917 wedding, a Ferguson impeachment verdict, and a hunting accident near Harper with accidental death ruled by coroner.
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Louis
R. L. Kott
George
Gillespie County
Camp Travis
Gillespie County Better Roads League
A. H. Kneese
Max H. Schoenewolf
Harper
Gotthilf Schumpler
Fred ericksburg Drive-In Station closes amid warning
The notice lists Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor of the Fredericksburg Drive-In Station under Prop 32tf. It records the business closing action and cites the local authority enforcing the rule.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
Gillespie County 4-H Sees Record Enrollment for Fat Stock Program
Gillespie County 4-H Club members begin a four and a half month fattening program for 124 lambs as part of the Fat Stock Show preparations. County Agent Henry Grote notes this year’s enrollment at 107 boys, the largest in local history, with over half aiming at crop promulgation projects and exhibition at the Gillespie County Fair.
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Gillespie County
Henry Grote
Albert
Stonewall
Willow City
Cherry Springs
Morris Ranch
Wojf Creek
Allo
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Arthur H. Rowert
Frederickaburg
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
America
Texas Press
U. S
United States
State Highway Department
Franklin
Tale OF
Berlim
Wirtche
South
Hallettsville
New Era Herald
George Kott
Edwin Fischer
Meta Treibs
Northern Methodist Church
J. A. Trager
Concordia Bierschwabe
Cornelia Fischer
Max Treibs
Alwin Durst
Laura Brodie
Ferguson
Austin
Senate
James E. Ferguson
City Cafe
Felix Klaerner
Sunset Motor Lines
Brady Freight Lines
San Antonio
Houston
San Angelo
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Woerner Warehouse
Henry Klein
Aes
Libbys
Onydol
Pkg
le Anteas
Kallenberg
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
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