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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
3
A Yoakum bond sale draws attention as a state bank plans to auction several thousand dollars in bonds. Driscoll’s bid tops outsiders while the county seeks disposal of most holdings. The auction, amid market shifts, promises a notable sum for the bank as young men move on and public chatter turns to business results.
A piece argues real success lies in service and Christian ideals, not wealth. It cautions against nationalism rooted in power, praising service as a national creed to guide state and world aims. The Cuero Record notes sewerage lines project delays from highway paving.
Local notes report Elsie Eckel Ada Mae Poth returning from Dallas after visiting friends and the fair. Numerous residents including Woellerts Bomba Eckels Barnards and Gruns attended social visits and a Hobson barbecue. A home talent play for the Boy Scouts is planned with O J Bomba taking the lead. Cotton gins report 2150 bales received by Wednesday noon. The Poth Water Co tower finished and electric service expected soon with Floresville Power Co preparing poles for a Floresville to Poth power line.
In a letter from Denhawken farmer Henry Stahl to M F Mueller, Denhawken and Stockdale residents pursue a bond issue to finance a 10 mile extension of Highway No 81 from Stockdale toward the Karnes county line. Stockdale is bonded for 235000, and Denhawken support is anticipated. Yorktown News.
Invitations accepted for a wedding shower in honor of Edna Lillian, hosted at Mrs. Herman Menn's home. Guests enjoyed a musical program, gifts were opened, and a plate luncheon followed. Edna Lillian wore purple velvet as celebrations continued with village hostesses and regents from Yorktown News.
A local notice states Crain Gin in Poth Texas will operate on Thursday Friday and Saturday each week until further notice. The notice references R Crain Gin and the date 10 16 2tc.
Help needed for 100 acres of ore. Apply BR at L Bechenburg address.
D E Colp chairman of the State Parks Board and Judge Gideon of San Antonio visited Beeville Monday. Colp said Hobson will hold a meeting to consider floating a bond issue to pave lateral roads feeding the Corpus Christi to San Antonio highway. He warned a county-wide bond would be costlier than a local issue, risking higher taxes.
The piece lists seven challenges for real men including maintaining humor when no laughter exists, showing generosity to enemies in power, rising above slander, taking pride without boasting, working without surveillance, accepting advice from younger hands, and treating all women with respect.
Four young peach trees near Troup Texas yielded a first crop valued at about $900, signaling strong farming prospects for local growers Mr Martin and others reported as part of a Prosperity in Farming feature.
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