This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
9
Mrs. Erl Fry returned to Austin Sunday after a brief visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Peck Welhausen are enjoying Fiesta San Jacinto in San Antonio this week.
Bass Yoakum Mr and Mrs A F Kauffmann Sr of Kenedy spent Sunday clear of chores and planned to embroider new dresses priced at 98 cents each in a light weekend feature from the local desk.
Mrs. Annie Mewes attended decoration day in Fintonia Sunday. Miss Angeline Kasper returned to San Antonio last Friday to resume her duties as a registered nurse.
William Zappe came back to Lubbock on Tuesday morning accompanied by his father Ad Zappe of Hallettsville.
The sight of 12 car loads of hay unloaded in Shiaver underscores ongoing dry conditions. Local observers note ongoing aridity affecting farming, with officials urging water conservation and farmers preparing for possible continued low moisture.
Mrs. F. J. Schlapota returned to Bellville last Friday to pack up preparatory to joining Mr. Schlapota permanently. Their daughter will join them at the close of school.
Herbert Zappe of Houston Dental College along with Johnnie Kasper and Paul Kempe of A. and M. College spent the past weekend at home, returning from a recent gathering.
Mrs. C. L Williams attended the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio this week along with Misses Irene Turk and Irma Morgenroth.
The Luther League hosted a Japanese Tea last Friday night on the church lawn. Attendance was strong and gross receipts totaled about 90 dollars.
The annual tea and apron and bonnet bazaar by the Cemetery Society was held last Saturday afternoon at the Pythian Hall and netted sixty five dollars for the cemetery fund.
Misses Bozena Patek and Dora Schmidt spent Sunday in San Antonio to attend a special Knights of Columbus celebration.
Miss Estelle Macha and Miss Adrienne Gordon of Del Rio accompanied home last weekend. Both resumed their studies at State University on Wednesday.
Early season pattern hats listed at value prices up to 19.75. Stock includes assorted patterns and colors suitable for headwear needs. Limited quantities remain as shoppers seek affordable head coverings this season.
The Geier Merrem Post of Moulton will entertain the 9th District Convention of Legion aires next Sunday April 26. An all day festival and old time barbecue closing with a grand ball at night will be features of the celebration. Public speakers and Baseball will be features of the afternoon.
The article notes Judge Aug W Janszen of Moulton who is a state land surveyor notary public and fire insurance agent has sent a $3 remittance on a two year Gazette subscription.
The Gazette teases a new serial titled Vanishing Men promising a gripping mystery. It frames the story as a local, community affair with readers invited to follow the unfolding chapters.
Mr and Mrs E J Merrem have purchased a brick veneer home in Houston Texas on Mosely Drive The Merrems recently spent a week in the Magnosia city thoroughly inspecting the new residence and noting the Gazette office address move to W E Merrem Houston
Mrs. E. B. Wessels and Miss Fern Richter arrived home from New York last Saturday. The Richter Sisters filled many bookings in New York and accepted engagements that carried them to large East Coast cities.
Wm Wendtland Jr. returned from a nearly six hundred mile overland trip to Smithville Brenham Wharton Palacios and Port Lavaca in Hood Tires companys interest. He traveled with his wife and son and completed the journey without a puncture. If you doubt the delight, ask William III.
The Liberty presents A Comedy Romance of the South shown next Tuesday and Wednesday April 28th and 29th. The feature offers lighthearted romance with Southern charm and stage comedy.
Mr and Mrs B A Kempe of Alice spent Friday with relatives and in the editor's home. Ben reports fine crops in his section, corn tasseling in ten days, but laments backward crops in the area where he grew up. He recalls a May 1 cotton planting tale and hopes history repeats.
Local grocery offers a broad range of Groceries and country produce. Call for delivery within city limits. Herman Schroeder, proprietor. Prices advertised as right. Contact number listed as 0.
The Quality Shoe Shop offers electrical machinery from Landis for shoe rebuilding. Shoes are repaired while you wait with guaranteed work. Charges are stated as reasonable.
News from Shiner reports the death in Holland of the mother of Rev. W G Wolfsdorf former pastor of the United Dr Martin Luther Church. Wolfsdorf had spent a year abroad with his aging mother who was over 80 and in poor health before returning last July.
John Lockmann writes of his recent recovery from a severe blood poisoning in his left hand after cutting his finger on a zinc pan. The note expresses hope for a speedy and complete recovery.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.