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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
12
One year postpaid minus one dollar entered at the Shiner Texas Post Office as second class matter. Wednesday August 4 1906 this office is insured in the Prin ters Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Texas.
The notice lists candidates for State Senator from the 18th district D Paulus and G A Heilig, Sheriff A B Noble, and Tax Assessor Eugene Turk. It notes district, county, and city offices and cites the Democratic primary on July 28.
The Dallas state convention next week will decide who becomes Texas governor amid campaign feuds and editorials. Across the South Louisiana cotton crops suffer from boll weevil damage while Galveston lithographers strike. political commentary from Houston and Edna notes primaries and party loyalties amid accusations and personal spats.
The article notes wide revolts and strikes as well as a severe fire at Japhet wholesale liquor house in Houston last Friday killing one and injuring two. Loss estimated at 100000 with 80000 insured while Russia's revolution looms in the background and Lavaca county reports light primary returns with some Jackson county precincts not voting.
The Gazette cautions Republicans, socialists, and some so called Democrats in Lavaca County against discrediting the Democratic Party. It notes prohibition as a live Texas issue with many counties adopting local option and predicts a statewide vote, warning that prohibition could devastate corporate investments and Herman Sons assets.
Bello Lumber Company organized at the new town of Bello in De Witt county. Incorporators include Edward Roos, J. F. Wolters, and C. H. and R. G. Flato. Roos serves as president with R. G. Flato as vice president and general manager. The venture opens with promising prospects for a large business.
The Gazette published a letter from Mr J B Airhart, chairman of the Farmers Union committee, but it was crowded out this week due to other matters.
Bryan Brieflets notes Mr Rockefeller is free on a $1,000 bail with a bail bond easily secured. The remarks discuss political strategy and future elections while naming Stolypin as a Russian official and referencing the grand dukes as having taken much.
Sam Schwartz of Shiner visited Moulton for several days on business. Mrs. B A Thulemeyer and Miss Hillie Wendtland returned from a visit to L A Meiners' family in Shiner. Postmaster J W Crouch and family came home from a three week stay in Indianola. Jim Wood named constable of Precinct 6 with Otto Arnim resigning. A dry day marked Saturday as saloons closed through Sunday morning. Traveling photographer R E Mickle plans to move his studio from Shiner to Moulton soon.
Bam Beawartz, Agent Shiner, offers to purchase life insurance policies for cash, including policies with loan subject. The notice promises higher cash payments than issuing companies and invites terms or applications.
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