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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
10
88 acre black land farm six miles southwest of Shiner Texas. 63 acres in cultivation with remaining land in pasture. Features everlasting water. Listed by owner in Shiner Texas.
One of the best farms around Shiner consisting of 211 acres, known as the Jim Richardson or Jos. Eutace place. Will take in part trade a small farm. For prices and terms call on Albert Berkenboft, Shiner, Texas.
Community notes report a well attended ball at the new hall near Yoakum, plus a September 8 barbecue planned. Miss Matus hosted a Sunday ice cream party, Mr. J Baros hosted visitors from Westhoff, and Misses Annie Matus and Louisa Barosh visited Yoakum. Local resident Joe Kahanek of Lockhart contacted John Baros on business.
The August 23 Half Moon issue notes a short cotton crop this year and reports local visits by Joe Podsim Gottlieb Feller Kohler Hus tede John Luedecke and families. A Saturday night park dance drew a large crowd and residents greet visitors from West Texas.
The community basks in warm days as cotton prices shine and residents enjoy a social ball in Sitter. Henry Radke of Saratoga Texas visits J P Boothe and shares kinship ties. A crowd of children and noted locals attend the event with games, cake, and friendly farewells at midnight.
A letter argues for choosing coatings by gallons used rather than wear, praising Devoe for long life and lower overall cost. It cites a homeowner who saved $80 by switching from lead and oil to Devoe, and mentions sales through PS-C and L Williams.
Advertises McGee's Baby Elixir as free from narcotics while claiming it cures disordered stomachs bowels and fretfulness in teething infants. Notes Ottman Drug Co as the seller and contrasts with other syrups marketed for morphine like narcotics in baby medicines.
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