Crop Report Sends Cotton Up Five Dollars a Bale
New York aug 8 cotton prices rose over five dollars a bale after government crop estimates predicted a smaller than expected harvest by about one million bales. The October future topped seven cents a pound as a mill syndicate backed by banks reportedly planned to take over cotton holdings of the federal farm board and cooperatives, fueling the sharpest monthly advance since May 1930.
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New York
Federal Farm Board
Federal Farm Board and the Cooperatives
Farm Board
Valenta Bank to Liquidate in Sweet Home
The Valenta Bank, owned solely by I. E. Valenta, faces liquidation due to a regional crop shortage caused by late frost and damaging weather. The plan keeps the Valenta Bros. Store open, with collections and asset sales to be pro rated among depositors and creditors for an orderly wind down. Source: New Era-Herald.
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Valenta Bros. Bank of Sweet Home
Valenta
Trades
Sweet Home
Valenta Bros
New Era-Herald
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets at United Dr. Martin Luther Church
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society held a 3 P.M. meeting at United Dr. Martin Luther Church with 70 members present and two guests Miss Ella Morhrhusen of La Grange and Mrs. Wilber Minear. Rev J C A Pfenninger led devotional services and a musical program followed by a reading. A special offering went to Lutheran Hospital at Cuero and lunch was served in Luther Hall. The next meeting is set for Sept 7. Reporter
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Aid Society
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
J. C. A. Pfenninger
Aug. Schramm
Hanna Pfenninger
Lillian Nollkamper
Pfenninger
Ella Mohrhusen
la Grange
Wilber Minear
Cuero
Luther Hall
Bus Service Planned From Flatonia To Yoakum
Mr. T. C. Martin has received a permit to establish a passenger bus service between Flatonia and Yoakum, with two daily trips. He seeks a mail service permit and will announce a schedule once secured, a development locals anticipate highly.
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T. C. Martin
Flatonia
Yoakum
Greatest values at Wendtland's Fire Sale
Miss Eunice Garbade visits as goods must be sold at once regardless of cost. Fire sale highlights extreme bargains and immediate liquidation to clear stock.
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Wendtland
Former Grid Star Is Buried
Danny McMurrey former Texas Aggie grid star died in a Houston hospital and was buried in Shiner after funeral services. The 1917 tackle helped the Aggies defeat Texas 7 0 and led an undefeated season. He later headed an auto agency in West Columbia and remained active with Aggie alumni.
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Houston Post
Shiner
Danny McMurrey
Texas Aggie Grid
McMurrey
Houston
Overland
Texas University
Aggies
Longhorn
Texas
Rice Institute
Aggie
Liquid Arsenic Offered At $1.25 Bottle In Shiner Drug Co
A notice states Liquid Arsenic is for sale at Shiner Drug Co at one dollar twenty five cents per bottle. The listing highlights the product and price for customers seeking the poison.
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Shiner Drug Co
Guard officers to instruct at Palacious encampment
Lieut. B. G. Zimmerman and Lieut. G. H. Helvie received orders to report at Camp Hullen last week. They will serve as instructors during the National Guard encampment at Palacious, which will last for two weeks.
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B. G. Zimmerman
G. H. Helvie
Camp Hullen
National Guard
Palacious
Game and Fish Protective League Barbecue Tonight
The Shiner Game and Fish Protective League invites members and their families to a barbecue at the Game Reserve in Welhausen pasture. Service starts promptly at 8 P.M. and all interested are urged to arrive on time for a good time and luscious food.
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Shiner Game and Fish Protective League
Welhausen
Hats Off to Legion Band at State Convention
The American Legion Band of Moulton directed by Editor Knape won a $250 award at the State Convention in Corpus Christi last week. Musicians from Moulton and Shiner earned the honor as the ensemble delivered a hearty congratulations.
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American Legion Band of
Moulton
Knape
Moulton and Shiner
American Legion
Corpus Christi
Shiner Business Men's Club Luncheon Today
The regular noonday luncheon of the Shiner Business Men's Club will be held today at the Royal Cafe beginning promptly at 12 o'clock. The gazette regrets to report the serious illness of Mr. Frank Stach Sr.
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Shiner Business Men’s Club
Royal Cafe
the Gazette
Frank Stach Sr
Bargain Day in Shiner Draws Crowds and Trade
Bargain Day Wednesday August 24th attracts immense crowds as Shiner merchants offer real bargains. Merchants welcome the trade boost and see the day as a valued opportunity to bring customers to town and bolster local business.
Methodist Services August Nigh tvisiting pastor to lead
Regular pastor on vacation. August services only at night. Sunday at 8 P M Rev John Gibbons, a relative of the local pastor, will conduct services. Large congregation expected to greet the visiting pastor.
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John Gibbons
Immanuel Lutheran Church Teaches German Services Next Sunday
Immanuel Lutheran invites all to German language worship next Sunday at 10 30 a m Holy communion to be celebrated Announcements before the service Sunday School at 9 45 a m The pastor A Bohot extends a cordial invitation to hear the Word of God bringing peace and joy to the heart.
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A. Bohot
Governor Sterling Visit Draws Large Shiner Audience
Governor Sterling spoke in Shiner at 1 PM with Senator Bob Stuart and H S Paulus, praising his administration and tax relief. Large crowd praised the event. Mrs audience especially noted among the attendees. Local officials and supporters accompanied Sterling on the trip, with Mr. Trautwein presiding and Wm Zappe aiding the campaign effort.
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Louis Trautwein
H S. Paulus
Paulus
Bob Stuart
Fort Worth
Stuart
Sterling
Trautwein
Fair City
Shiner
Wm. Zappe
Saint Ludmila’s Academy unveils PTA led school painting
A four year effort by Saint Ludmila’s Academy mothers’ group yielded 23 earned credits for students in subjects including English history mathematics science languages and bookkeeping. Open house on August 15 will showcase the newly painted school and celebrate Czech language credit awarded by the State Department.
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Saint Ludmila’s
Parent-Teachers’ Association
State Department
Augustine
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Shiner
Texas
A. M. Blackman
Catholic Dramatic Club
Shiner Gazete
Temple Lumber Company
Garbade Lumber Company
M. Augustine
Oil Mill Starts This Week After Tornado Damage
The Shiner Oil Mill completes a new 50 foot stack with a 10 foot brick foundation. Manager Wagener expects to steam up this week for the fall season run following tornado damage several weeks ago.
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Shiner Oil Mill
Wagener
Zacharias and Ant rich Wedding At Rosenberg Church
A widely noted wedding took place Monday at 8 o clock in Rosenberg's Catholic church, unreported details to follow next week. The bride was Miss Marie Ant rich and the groom R H Zacharias.
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R. H. Zacharias
Marie Antrich
Rosenberg
Hajek Bros Meat Market Ad Promises Fresh Meats and Hides
The Hajek Bros meat market proclaims fresh choice meats home made bacon sausage and wieners at great savings. It also notes they always buy hides at the highest market price.
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Hajek Bros
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Voiles
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Batistes
Friendly
Packard
Star
Wolters Brothers Co
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Leading Store
Game and Fish Protective League
Legion
Business Men’s Club Today
Methodist Church Services
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Reas
Gov. of Texas
Lone Star State
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Helen Marie
Chas. Kasper
F. J. Stock
Theresia Tietjen
Julius Heiman
Moravia
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