Local visitors and community notes from Lavaca County
A roundup of regional appearances and short visits includes Judge Allen Wiseman of Fistonía in Moulton, Prof and Mrs Parr from Gonzales, Miss Tillie Meyer returning to San Antonio, and families from Flatonia Shiner Goliad Orange Grove Hallettsville and Kingsville. A school tax vote in District No. 64 raised 10 cents, gravel improvements on Main Street, crop reports from Goliad, and a social exchange about wealth and social rise.
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Moulton
Dress binding measured to improve sale appeal
Shopper asks for an extra yard of fabric to enhance the dress binding. Clerk confirms four yards, shopper reiterates an additional yard will better bind the sale.
There is something crooked about this uphill work
A quotation highlights suspicions that work on the hill is not on the level, expressing concern and doubt about its integrity.
Man and Woman Seen Through Mourning Verse
A fragment from ONE VIEW presents a dialogue on gender roles in grief. The line contrasts male sorrow with female awareness, suggesting women observe men’s mourning while bearing witness to their partner’s distress.
Young Bryan Reads His Own Poems Effectively
The judge notes Bryan’s deep understanding of his poetry as he reads them aloud, highlighting his clear interpretation and confident delivery.
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Bryan
On the Yacht
A dialogue about a laundry item going overboard prompts speculation on its recovery and condition aboard the yacht. The exchange hints at a mishap at sea and concerns over possible damage to the laundry.
Jigsby Rumors Blink Between Health and Car Trouble
In a crowded room chatter questions Jigsby’s condition after reports that he has been run down. The talk centers on whether illness or a traffic accident is to blame, sparking speculation among locals.
St Josephs School Entertainment at Hermann Park Hall
Pupils plan an afternoon show at Hermann Park Hall on Wednesday April 25 from 2 pm for school funds. Coffee and cake will be served. A grand ball will follow in the evening and all are invited.
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St. Joseph’s School
Hermann Park Hall
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Ernst Pelzel
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Lone Star
Donse Brothers
Boehm’s
Oswald Buescher
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Allen Wiseman
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W. KH. Parr
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Joseph Potzim of
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Rudolph Koenning
Jacob Nachlinger
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Vincent Schenck
Orange Grove
C. A. Peterson
Kingsville Public
City
Austin
Mat Novak
Goliad
Novak
Eddie Skandera
Hallettsville
Tom Shandera
Matter
Chevrolet
America
Chevrolet Care
Ee. Bartosch
Palm Beach
Aly
J. Koester
Lucas Rehmet
Eagle Office
Papacek
Krause
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