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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
Readable fragments indicate a household matter involving a person or family group. Details are incomplete but point to a local event or action linked to a residence. Further context or clarifying text is needed to identify names, places, or dates.
Miss Tillie Guenther visited Hallettsville family of Prof. F P Gunther. Mrs W L Tooley and Mrs J Y Hicks returned to El Paso after a visit. R T and J T Jaeggli back from Hot Springs health trip. Prof Aug J Elster to teach Evergreen school at Henkhaus. Light turnout on three constitutional amendments with vote tallies. Valasta Shandera broke her left arm playing with other children. she is recovering well.
The Farmers Union State convention in Galveston adopts Neill’s plan to move members cotton seed to out of state mills. Neill says farmers may gain 4 to 6 dollars per ton, saving the state from 5 to 6 million dollars. most seed to be shipped to foreign nations.
Mr and Mrs O K Guess and two children Eleanor and Kim mon of Yoakum spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Lydia Dufner of Hallettsville returned home after a week with Miss Guidy Cauthern. Mr Charles J Kuenstler returned to San Antonio after a few days here. Nearby residents joined the picnic at Ysakum and Shiner and praised the outing. Leonard Dufner of Hallettsville called on a friend Sunday. Navard Judd left for Sweet Home after weeks with A E Cauthern. Jack Henkhaus and Leo Wendel visited. Bennie Blaschke and sister Hattie spending a week with cousins Waller and Adela Stinadt. Mrs J E Cauthern and three daughters Leona Emma Josephine spent weekend in Yoakum with relatives. Joe Hranitsky and sisters Mattie Annie attended feasts at Yoakum and Shiner July 28 and Aug 2. Grand ball at Weid Hall Aug 14 with Ideal Band. Ta ta for tonight. Lovingly, Blue-Eyed Beauty.
A nostalgic note recalls local progress and summer optimism as area schools are rebuilt and patrons praise new paint jobs. Mentions of Miss Henrietta Juren guesting in Fayetteville, visits from Mr. and Mrs. Lukas, crop prosperity, and a trip to Cistern accompany light social chatter and reflections on farming wealth and cigars.
A health note urges readers to avoid ignoring small aches deeming them mere cricks. It promotes balance and activity to prevent rheumatic complaints and maintain wellness.
After a week away, the writer notes cotton picking is underway. A young man’s remark that it is almost a disgrace for a girl to pick cotton is challenged as mistaken for honest labor. The column lists social visits around Wied Skidmore Center Wharton and Seguin.
A Galveston city report notes merchants must promote offerings to boost business. Sunday police raiders swept the town targeting saloon back rooms and gambling, triggering a wave of arrests and public concern.
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