Imaginary Woes and Peculiar Proclamations Across Papers
A jumble of quotes cites humorous misprints and odd figures from Texas papers. References include a claim that most woes are imaginary, lost money after elections, insect‑driven crop losses, cotton ginned totals, and political quips about the Democratic party. Prices in Port Arthur range oddly with beef at 9.74 cents per pound and turkey at 97.50. Admiral Rojestvensky’s Far East reception is mocked by the claim trawlers will greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Jeperts
Rojestvensky
Far East
Holiday Notes From Shiner and Surrounding Towns
A flurry of visits lights up Shiner and nearby communities as residents and relatives arrive from Yoakum, Gonzales, Flatonia, New Ulm, Bellville, and other towns. Notables include Prof. J. E. Cherry, L. A. Meiners, and Jno Bartek, with gatherings at homes, churches, and a park dance.
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Adelafielmcamp
Shaner
L. A. Meiners
New Ulm
W. P. Menefee
Flatonia
O. J. Crouch
Cuero
J. W. Crouch
IL. T. Wyaneburger
Gonzales
B. H W. Cordes
Aloma Mathews
J. E. Cherry
Wrightsboro School
Vincent Rehmet
Alletsville
J. E. Chovanetzef Shiner
J. G. Guenther
Fritz Niemeyer
Uvalde County
Edmund Arnim
Vladike Boehm
Will Jaeggli
Julius Kotzebue
Eddie Kure
Shiner
Prot Rosey
Williamsburg
Slope
Ellis Dockery
Cameron
Will Burke
Sweet Slome
C. A. Peterson
Emil Buescher
Switchville
Wm. Jaroszewski
Eacrx
Henkhaus
Serbia
Bastrop
Halletsville Hosts Hermann Sons Reunion and Ball at Opera House
The local Hermann Sons lodge held its annual reunion and ball at the opera house with a large attendance and a fine supper. A Christmas tree entertainment at the Lutheran church delighted attendees despite cold weather.
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Halletsville
Hermann Sons
Opera House
Sisters of the Incarnate Word
Gonzales
Madame St. Stanislaus
Tuttle
Ezzell
Holiday Gatherings Mark Quiet Christmas in Lone Star
The January 6, 1904 issue notes Christmas was celebrated with fireworks and nightly entertainments. Alfred Griffin Geo Cooper and Hugh Bailey planned events at the old Home. A large crowd attended social dances with music by J W Griffin Carl Bunting and Mrs Lizzie Franks Bunting. Attendees included John Forrester Mrs W D Bunting Carl Cooper Mrs Planck and others from Lytton Springs Uvalde Houston and Mid land.
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Alfred Griffin
Geo, Cooper
Hugh Bailey
J. W. Griffinh
Carl Bunting
Geo. Griffin
Lizzie Franks Bunting
Penn Wood
Quebedeaux
John Forrester
Lytton Springs
W. D. Bunting
Uvalde
Carl Cooper
Houston
Clide Neeley
Leslie Huff
Luling
Jim Thornton
Midland
Geo. Holst
Dilworth
Mrs. Planck
Gonzales
Missis Jennie Coones
Willie Bailey
Dora
Leona Wood
Moulton
Lone Star
The Ant and Boll Weevil Clash in Texas Lore
An essaylike critique portrays the Guatemala ant as overconfident yet ineffective against the boll weevil. It notes the weevil’s Texan adaptation and resilience, claiming the invader’s bravado collapses as the pest continues to prosper from the Rio Grande to the sea.
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Guatemala
Tie
Rio Grande
Tle
Texas
United States
Local Christmas Week Cancellations and Visiting News
Swiss Alp January 6 1905 Christmas week events postponed due to bad weather. Eddie Placke of Lincoln Lee county visits relatives. Louis Schueltze tours Shiner. Wim Steinmann of Seclusion greets friends. Chas Poerster moves to Paige Bastrop county. Edmund Stoever christened by Rev Kern. Prof Falkenberg visiting from Taylor. Ernst Schwenke family in town from Nouston. Gustav Steinmann visiting parents from Taylor. Bon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Placke
Lincoln
Lee County
Louis Schueltze
Shiner
Wim, Steinmann
Chas
Jochen
Wilbarger
Willie Schmedt
Rounels
Chas.Poerster
Paige
Bastrop
Edmund
Fritz Stoever
Kern
Prof
Falkenberg
Taylor
Ernst Schwenke
Nouston
Ever green school program delights the town
The Evergreen school program on December 23 under Prof Gus R Jaroszewski drew praise. Local youths not from here caused a stir with a public kissing display while passing through the town. Chas Meyer returned home sick after a trip to Shiner to work for Fehrenkamp. A surprise party honored Miss Hedwig Keibege Wednesday night. Hermann Thar from Moulton now resides here to cultivate and raise boll weevils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen School
Gus. R. Jaroszewski
Chas. Meyer
Shiner
W. G. Fehrenkamp
Hedwig Keibege
Hermann Thar
Moulton
Thar
Port Arthur Surrenders After Prolonged Siege
Russian forces at Port Arthur capitulated after eleven months of combat and disease. Commissioners from Russia and Japan signed the surrender at 9 45 Sunday night. Casualties listed include Japanese 70 000 and Russian 21 000 at Port Arthur, with other battles totaling 78 000 Japanese and 129 900 Russian losses.
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Port Arthur
Japan
Russia
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Ant and Bollweéevil
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