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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
10
Austin Texas Gov Miriam A Ferguson announced 105 clemency proclamations for Thanksgiving bringing her public total to 1126 since January 20 1925. The actions reduce the Texas prison population to 3462 and include 48 full pardons 49 conditional pardons seven paroles and remission of one fine. Two full pardons were for women.
A child finds joy in an intricate paper and wire Indian camp scene. Tepees, trees, and figures sit on a green board, with paper canoes, cloth blankets, and feathered war bonnets crafted from crepe paper.
About fifty members of the Texas legislature adopt an ultimatum urging Governor Miriam Ferguson to convene a special session. A petition signed by fifty-two members calls on Speaker Lee Satterwhite to call the extraordinary session if the governor does not act. The group cites fiscal waste and requests legislative action to protect Texas welfare.
Fort Worth reports James P. Simpson of Dallas elected president as Beaumont won the annual closing session of the Tenth District Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Wichita Falls withdrew, leaving Beaumont as the chosen host for the 1926 convention.
The government collected $689,134,185 in federal income taxes for the 1924 calendar year by September 20, marking an increase of over $25 million despite the large reductions that began last year. Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair announced the figure.
Susanne Crawford, charged with killing her former husband Charles M. Crawford of Houston, was acquitted by a jury after fifteen hours and fifteen minutes deliberation. The not guilty verdict was returned Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas.
London reports the house of commons voted 375 to 13 to sanction the Locarno formulated security pact aimed at permanent peace in Europe. The expectation is the German reichstag will soon follow and ratify it.
Paris Greece notifies League of Nations committee of investigation that it seeks indemnity of 142000 pounds sterling from Bulgaria for the Greco Bulgarian frontier clash.
Berlin reports that the minister of justice Fren kem resigned on Saturday in protest against the cabinet's decision to sign the Locarno security pacts.
Francis Marion Wray, newly elected commander of Virginia’s American Legion department, rose from UVA law student to officer at Fort Myer in 1917. He served in the 83rd and 3rd divisions, earned two gallantry citations, and returned to finish law in 1921. Now based in Berryville, he leads Legion efforts, succeeding Thomas J. Michie Jr., with roots in Martinsville and Randolph-Macon College.
Bees should be fed 10 pounds of sugar syrup at winter onset to prevent dysentery from honey and gum-rich honeydew. Ray Hutson of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station explains mixing two parts sugar to one part water with a touch of cream of tarter or vinegar, and using a friction-top honey pail feeder placed on hive frames for efficient delivery.
The piece warns that overcrowding fowls leads to sickness and lower efficiency. It advocates strict culling of weak birds, thorough cleaning and disinfection of hen houses, elimination of mites, and improved ventilation and clean feeding and watering utensils to keep flocks healthy.
Barred Plymouth Rocks dominate breed popularity with more birds grown annually than any other variety. Developed from crossing a male Dominique with a female Java to create a useful utility breed. White Rocks differ only in plumage color. six varieties share shape and weight, with no egg yield difference.
Minnesota American Legion becomes the first depart ment to remit 1926 national dues. National Adjutant James F. Barton announced at Indianapolis after receiving $158 for 95 Lindstrom post 83 members and 68 Carol O. Potter post 135 members. Illinois earlier sent 1925 dues in 1924.
Fall is ideal for feeding to maximize flock output. Mature young pullets should begin laying before mid winter, yearling hens may lay if given a good laying ration. Market extra cockerels promptly to improve condition. Rapid growth is more profitable than slow growth. Do not light feed. Cull any fowl not paying for heavy feeding to free space for better birds. Proper flock care now determines winter production. Heaviest laying pullets begin in November. eggs in November and December fetch the highest prices. Careful feeding details now are essential.
Father Paul Renfels of Vernal Utah leads a movement urging American Legion members crowded in cities to relocate to the Uintah basin in northeastern Utah. He claims 500000 acres of grazing and farm land await and says the area offers open spaces and good trout fishing. Renfels states he has no land interests and aims to help veterans discover homesteading opportunities.
Demand Bayer Aspirin marked with Bayer Cross and on package or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer quality. Warning to buyers to say Bayer when purchasing. imitators may be unsafe. Also promotes USKIDE Soles and Cuticura talcum powder as featured products in a cheerful ad page of classic household items and light humor.
An old ad copy promotes Bond's Pills as a bedtime remedy that supposedly starts the liver, clears bile and germs, and leaves you waking well for 25 cents. The nearby ad also mentions Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills offering indigestion and liver relief with a free trial offer from 372 Pearl St. N. and adds a moral line about crooked men facing trouble.
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