06 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
1
A note from Devoe & Co to Dr J W Blake in Floresville Texas argues that Devoe paint uses fewer gallons per job than competitors and lasts longer, with a postscript noting Faust Martin Furniture Co sells their paint. The letter emphasizes efficiency and durability as core claims.
Mr J L Armstrong Texas Farmers Union organizer will speak in Floresville on March 20 delivering a public address on the aims of the union. A veteran and effective speaker, Armstrong is expected to attract a strong crowd seeking information about union objectives and activities.
Mrs Geo P Knight of Stephenville visited sisters Mesdames Hobbs and Pancoast last week. The Ladies Social Club held a dance at the new Johns Hall. W D Dryden was in San Antonio on business Tuesday. Edwin Creech and family visited relatives here this week. Mrs Lem Mayo of Mayos ranch was here Thursday. A grand masquerade ball is planned for the 20th at Johns Hall. Dry weather slows melon planting. J Tackitt and Electa spent weekend in Floresville. Mrs Laura Donahue and children visited Devine to see Miss Lillian Birch.
The note mentions a visit by a woman to her sister Mrs A Goodman and Mr and Mrs T F Black visiting Floresville. Mr and Mrs Shell Long have returned from Houston to locate. It notes frustration that county commissioners may never finish the approaches to the new bridge.
The Dana Thompson Sunny Dixie Minstrel Show toured Floresville with a large tent and 8 o'clock standing room only, over 200 turned away. A Saturday band concert near the post office drew an appreciative crowd, praising the troupe’s clean, well staged performance and first class singing and dancing. Also advertised Rings Little Liver Pills at Palace Drug Store and J H Smith & Son Stockdale.
The notice offers thoroughbred White Leghorn eggs at 15 for 1.50. Orders can be left at Myers & Canfield's for Geo. W. Risley in Floresville or address R. R. 2 to submit an order.
Local notice from Floresville Texas certifies a patient named G G Edds has been cured of kidney and bladder trouble through Hail’s Texas Wonder and endorses it for others similarly afflicted. sold by Will Seeger.
Miss Maida Ezzell tops the Big Piano Contest with over 11 000 votes in yesterday’s tally. The paper notes strong weekly turnout and urges lagging candidates to keep campaigning with two months remaining. Annie Striebeck also lines up substantial votes this and last week as participants await further polling.
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