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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
7
Fragmented synopsis follows Selina a schoolteacher in a rural setting. She befriends Roelf a sensitive painterly youth and develops feelings. The plot traces their evolving bond, warding against social constraints as Selina becomes Mrs Wong and faces a constrained future.
A long report details widespread poor crop prospects across over 200 counties with cotton and rice acreage above one hundred percent in places but low yields. Rainfall was minimal, averaging 2.21 inches in April and May, worsening drought conditions and crop failures, while some areas barely produce. In Manitoba era narrative, Selina endures loss and family upheaval as Roelf plans to leave High Prairie.
The state of Texas Wilson County sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in July 1925 at the Wilson County Courthouse Floresville the Hale place near Stockdale comprising 100 acres from the Samuel Pharr grant. The property is levied to satisfy a $243 judgment in favor of Clara R Dunn against W A Burris G A Burris and J M Hale as ordered by the Wilson County District Court. Sheriff A Barnes signs and dates the notice June 3 1925.
By order of sale in Wilson County on June 8 1925 the sheriff will offer for cash on the First Tuesday in July 1925 before the court house door in Floresville the Bodenmiller property described as subdivision 13 of the upper half of division 6 of the 8 J Arocha grant. The land near Floresville tied to deed records is to satisfy a judgment of 2406 dollars plus costs in favor of R L Eschenburg against J C Bodenmiller and Mrs J C Bodenmiller.
Excerpts describe Dirk at age eight and his schooling versus farm labor, Selina’s fierce defense of education, and a grim portrait of High Prairie families shaping a future farmer into a refined youth despite harsh grit. Event notes from Karnes City pistol confrontation and a courthouse shooting follow, with local crime context and an insurance ad closing.
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