Slumber Party Ends With Sunrise Watches and Shoes Gone
Misses Johnnie Ruth Ponton and Iane May Striebeck hosted a late night slumber party at the former's home with a midnight lunch. Neighbors reportedly rose at 4 A M as the sextette of flappers endured a long night amid a shoes theft incident. Seim's ambulance ferried Alma Canon, Virgie Monroe, Annie Louise Plageman, and Helen Rogge home.
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Johnnie Ruth Ponton
Iane May Striebeck
Shiner
Bandit
Seim
Alma Canon
Virgie Monroe
Annie Louise Plageman
Helen Rogge
Amslers Visit Wharton and Iago on Trip with Ada Gary
Mr and Mrs C C Amsler departed Tuesday for Wharton and Iago to visit C M Hughs and Mrs J B Gary They will be joined on the return by young Ada Hughs Gary a member of the party
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C. C. Amsler
Wharton and
Iago
C. M. Hughs
J. B. Gary
Ada Hughs Gary
Oats Arrival Announced by Farmers Co-operative
Two car loads of oats will arrive this week. Call at Farmers Co operative Gin and Milling Association for details. 43x1.
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Farmers Co-operative Gin and Milling Association
Pave the Streets to Create Jobs, Says Local Papers
Yoakum Times urges paving roads and streets to employ idle labor and boost circulation amid crop shortages. Gonzales Inquirer notes ongoing building projects, street paving, water works improvements, and the electric light plant lifting local conditions.
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Yoakum Times
Gonzales Inquirer
Ten Birthday for Thelma Luck at Home Party
Mrs F. P. Luck hosted the Sewing Club last Wednesday afternoon while Miss Thelma Luck celebrated her tenth birthday with friends. Eight sewing members attended plus numerous guests from Flatonia and surrounding names, culminating in a festive lunch and a cake with ten candles.
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F. P. Luck
Thelma Luck
Sewing Club
Mesdames C. B
Peck Welhausen
Emma Koether
J. M. Canon
J. C. Habermacher
Harry Wiedeman
Town Notes on Travel by Tomascos and Dreyer
Mr and Mrs E J Tomasco motored to San Antonio Monday Otto Dreyer spent Sunday in Cuero This item records brief domestic travel mentions from the town page reflecting local social activity and visits with nearby cities.
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E. J. Tomasco
San Antonio
Otto Dreyer
Cuero
Cotton Arrival in San Antonio with 24 Bales Received
Mesdames T. J. Ponton and B. R. Holchak are in San Antonio as 24 bales of new cotton arrive to date.
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Mesdames
T. J. Ponton and
B. R. Holchak
San Antonio
Local visits and returning guests noted
Miss Pauline Fertsch of Hallettsville spent last week with her daughter Mrs. E. G. Buske. Miss Rosa Brosch of San Antonio has returned home after visiting the Misses Dolossi. Tube vulcanizing services advertised at Opera House Filling Station, F. J. Vesely proprietor.
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Pauline Fertsch
Hallettsville
E. G. Buske
Rosa Brosch
San Antonio
Dolossi
Opera House
F. J. Vesely
Albert Schraer Returns from San Angelo Ballinger Vicinity
Albert Schraer came back Tuesday from San Angelo and Ballinger vicinity.
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Albert Schraer
San Angelo
Ballinger
Mr E F Wolters Hurt by Stepping on Nail
Mr E F Wolters suffered inconvenience after stepping on a nail in recent days. No further details given.
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E. F. Wolters
San Antonio Woman Renewal Note to Gazette
Miss Selma Meyer of San Antonio writes with appreciation for renewing her Gazette subscription. Her brief message highlights satisfaction with the newspaper and gratitude for continued service.
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Selma Meyer
San Antonio
Gazette
Schulenburg visitors greet Shiner relatives Sunday
Mr and Mrs Frank Stach Jr and Miss Adela Winkler from Schulenburg visited Shiner relatives Sunday, sharing news and family greetings during a weekend gathering.
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Frank Stach Jr
Adela Winkler
Schulenburg
Shiner
Wolters Family Trip To New Braunfels
Mrs Victor Wolters and son Max Jr. with Messrs Elo and Gussie Wolters and Miss Ethel Hoffman motored to New Braunfels Sunday.
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Victor Wolters
Max Jr
Elo and
Gussie Wolters
Ethel Hoffman
New Braunfels
Triumph in Railroading Chicago Union Station Opens
Completion of Chicago Union Station marks a landmark in engineering and urban planning. The colossal terminal, shared by Pennsylvania Railroad, Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and Chicago and Alton railroads, showcases vast waiting rooms, glass canopies, and a conference room for 125 patrons. The main building spans about three acres with 60 000 square foot concourse and can handle 50 000 passengers daily, with room for expansion.
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Chicago Union Station
United States
Chicago
Rome
Union Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R
Chicago & Alton R. R
Bank Guaranty Law Opposed by Tupelo Banker
R B Clark president Bank of Tupelo Mississippi telegraphs to Paul R Brown secretary North Carolina Bankers Association opposing a proposed bank deposit guaranty law. He calls it a snare and delusion, risks solvency, punishes prudent banks, and favors nationalization. He urges repeal as the only sane course. The bill was reported unfavorably.
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R. B. Clark
Bank of
Oklahoma
Texas
Nebraska
Mississippi
Pagel Jr. Welcomes a New Son in Schulenburg
The Gazete notes a bright new reader arriving this week as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pagel Jr. welcome their son born in Schulenburg on August 12. The birth adds joy to the Pagel family and the local community.
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The
Gazete
Frank Pagel Jr
Schulenburg
Travelers Remain in San Antonio with Five Attendees
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tomasco and Mrs. Chris Wagner were accompanied to San Antonio Sunday by Mrs. Willie Renken and the mother, Mrs. Richard Wendel.
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W. J. Tomasco
Chris Wagner
San Antonio
Willie Renken
Richard Wendel
Welhausens Visit San Antonio With Family Guests
Mr and Mrs C C Welhausens and their Yoakum daughter were joined by Mrs C B Welhausen and Miss Cora Berckenhoff for a brief visit to San Antonio last weekend. Mr and Mrs John F Kasper and son Johnnie, Dr and Mrs F M Wagner and daughter returned Saturday night from Galveston.
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C. C. Welhausen
Yoakum
C. B. Welhausen
Cora Berckenhoff
San Antonio
John F. Kasper
Johnnie
F. M. Wagner
Galveston
Lewis Striebeck Reports as Local Gazette Distributor
Lewis Striebeck writes home claiming he serves as a regular Rocky Mountain distributor for the Shiner Gazette and local town news.
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Lewis Striebeck
Rocky Mountain
Shiner Gazette
Home Town News
Hybner Family Vacation Trip Reported
Mr A J Hybner and family returned from a vacation by auto from Port Lavaca and Victoria. He noted Victoria County had seen ginning of close to 8000 bales of cotton to date.
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A. J. Hybner
Port Lavaca
Victoria
You May Have Pellagra Ad Offering Free Booklet
An advertisement warns readers of pellagra symptoms such as nervousness stomach trouble despondency and skin changes. It promises a free booklet The Story of Pellagra and claims a unique treatment endorsed by a state health department physicians and many patients who tried it.
Home Ownership Brings Patience To Industrial Change
A community rooted in ownership debates rapid industrial shifts. The message emphasizes steadiness, responsibility, and long term planning as homeowners weigh new projects against preserving local character.
Ownership vs Rent in Home Ownership Debate
A historical note discusses the split between homeowners and renters in America. It asserts that about 38 percent own homes while 62 percent pay rent to landlords, framing rent payments as a path to housing. The text reflects a period view on property and affordability.
Straight Talks With Aunt Emmy
Aunt Emmy explains why having cash on hand is valuable in quick, profitable moves. She cites the Brown brothers inheritance sale and Peter Haskins profit, then notes cash discounts can shorten costs. The dialogue emphasizes readiness to act on opportunities.
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Jane
Brown Brothers
Center Street
Peter Haskina
A. B. Aymes
Bankers Back Mason County Plan To Rebuild Cattle Stock
Mason County bankers back a county move to replace scrub stock with purebred cattle. The plan, outlined by the county agent, calls for buying young purebred sires and placing them with willing farmers. Bankers will advance the purchase price and take a one year no interest note to ease farmers into acquiring thoroughbreds.
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Mason County
Mich
Repair and Painting Plans for the Old House
A reader notes many tasks to improve the old residence this season. The writer mentions painting the exterior and fixing various worn features to restore its curb appeal and value.
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Bill Ding
Temple Lumber Company
Home Ownership Best
Emmy
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