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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
6
A fragmentary report describes melons loaded in a car with about 1000 crates, Sam’s furnished 885 melons and A Z Harrison about 150 melons in the shipment. W H Machen plans the next load tomorrow. several cars may be shipped this season as the primary shipping point and grower estimates four or more cars.
Fragmentary ad lists a room in a modern home for sale with a reasonable price and terms. It mentions trade and provides a contact hint referencing a date 5-15-tfc. The readable elements suggest a local classified notice for a property deal.
Charlotte Observer prints an unpublished 1924 letter from Thomas R. Marshall replying to editorials about a possible presidential compromise. He declares he is not a candidate, condemns selling the presidency to money or influence, and urges citizens over self serving power.
A discussion on social progress contrasts constructive forces with agitation. It argues progress comes from orderly, efficient industry and shared citizen interest, urging leaders to understand the social and economic system to guide public opinion.
Washington June 1 The Supreme Court upheld the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of children under their control against state interference. In two Oregon appeals the court found constitutional a law requiring all state children aged 8 to 16 to attend public school after September 1926. Justice McReynolds stated parental rights are guaranteed and cannot be abridged by laws lacking reasonable state purpose. The ruling distinguishes general school regulation from parental control over a child’s education.
Karnes County Camp United Confederate Veterans held its annual meeting in Kenedy on Tuesday with seven veterans present. Capt. Smith of Karnes City presided. The group, joined by accompanying ladies, dined with the Kenedy Rotary Club and planned another camp meeting for September 15 in Karnes City. Attendees included H. Dahl, A. B. Butler, J. A. Ingram, A. A. Pogue, J. N. Lorenz, John Burns, Mrs. Lorenz, Mrs. Gunn, and Ada May Poth, granddaughter of General Poth.
In Petronila Texas local farmers and families held a large prayer meeting at the schoolhouse led by Rev Judd B Holt. After days of parched fields a one inch rain fell within twenty four hours and another inch followed restoring crops and lifting community spirits for a thanksgiving service.
The June 18 1025 enactment requires highway traffic officers to wear uniforms display badges and be paid fixed salaries to curb graft. The Marshall Morning News notes the law aims to relieve the public from oppressive traffic cops and reduce temptations to fine travelers who prefer cash over contesting cases.
The community learned last Wednesday morning that Mrs Frank Rosson died at 7:00. She had been ill for weeks and funeral services were held at the Methodist church conducted by Rev H M Barton on Thursday at 5 p.m. Interment followed at Marfa Cemetery. A fuller life tribute will appear next week in the Marfa News.
Advertisement urges parents to treat intestinal worms in children who are cross and unhealthy. Pale skin, dark circles, and disinterest signal infestation. Recommends White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe, destructive remedy costing 35 cents, sold by L D Flores, Druggist.
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