27 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
1
The state department of education releases a summary of the 1902 03 school census and apportionment. Total scholastic age children reported was 759,501 with a per capita of 4.80 dollars. The grand total apportionment equals 3,645,604.80 dollars.
In Gonzales Texas on August 28 City Marshal Johnson was forced to shoot a Mexican assailant who attacked him with a knife. The bullet fractured the man's skull though officials say the wound may not be fatal. Earlier disturbances involved drunken Mexicans during the day.
The item promotes Hunt's Cure for a range of skin ailments including itches ringworm eczema and piles with a guarantee claimed.
The report chronicles visits by Dilworth residents and friends to Denton Creek Maurin Yoakum and Slayden. It notes crop conditions in various vicinities and mentions local social events including a dance at the Knezek residence. Also listed are brief town notices, a political convention call for Cuero, and a local endorsement for a stomach liver remedy.
A vintage ad announces TaCure a sold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinime tablets. It promises refunds if it fails to cure and features FE W Girove’s signature on each box. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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