One year postpaid mail matter at Shiner Texas
The notice states a one year postpaid status for mail matter entered at the Shiner Texas Post Office as second class.
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Shiner, Texas
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
Governor Campbell Returns to Austin After Illness
Governor Campbell resumes duties in Austin following a lengthy illness. W. J. Bryan delivers his "Prince of Peace" lecture to University of Texas students. Congress convened last Monday with Joe Cannon still on deck in the House. Senator Senter condemns courthouse methods in a scathing arraignment. Castro of Venezuela is in France seeking an operation, with rumors he may not return. France bars him from landing until he apologizes for expelling M. Taigny. France also pursues the Castro matter amid diplomatic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Austin
Congress of the United States
House
Joe Cannon
Senator Senter
Court House
the Gazette
Senter
France
Castro
M. Taigny
Venezuela
Crop Prosperity Tied to Prices and Community Health
When crops do well prices rise and the community prospers. conversely poor harvests bring merchant and bank downturns. The saying notes a link between agricultural success and local economic stability.
Reform Needed in Lunacy Trial Methods
A plan proposes replacing jury trials with a county board of physicians to decide lunacy cases. The author argues that a lunatic can fool experts and that some inmates in the asylum should be released while others belong inside.
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County Board of Physicians
Honest girl commits suicide in Travis Park San Antonio
A hungry, unemployed young woman in San Antonio, unable to find work or shelter, killed herself near three major churches. The piece condemns charity misused for foreign missions while city shelterless suffer, reflecting editorial outrage from the Halletsville Herald.
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Travis Park
San Antonio
Halletsville
Railway tycoons spar over reform era rifts
The text contrasts Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller with a sharp, ironic tone. It reflects public debate on wealth and influence in the Gilded Age, labeling Carnegie as willing to stop something and Rockefeller presenting wealth as self-generated.
Bryan's Commoner Stuns Emper or William in Game
A surprising turn shocks readers as Bryan's Commoner defeats Emper or William in a notable contest. The outcome sparks discussion among fans and local observers on the game's implications and future matchups.
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William
Bryan
The Judicial Way
State Sen E G Senter in Farm and Ranch criticizes court procedures in a critique of trial conduct. He questions the vast waste of words time and money for little result and urges reform of court procedure.
D D H S Election Officials Named for Year
Blucher Lodge No 20 DDH elected officers for the year with Albin Hummel as president and W Hagendorf as vice president. J H Huebner secretary M E Wolters treasurer Fritz Zander trustee three years. Medical examiners Drs Schulze and Gray. Grand Lodge reps Galveston May 1909 include D Othold Louis Wagener J H Huebner Joe Kram M E Waters. Three new members welcomed Kunetka Seims and Macha. Richerlanb Lodge 34 DDHS named Annie Wolters president and others. Four new applications on file.
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Blucher Lodge
Albin Hummel
W. Hagendorf
J. H. Huebner
M. E. Wolters
Fritz Zander
M., E. Waters
Joe Kunetka
Gus. Seims
Chas. Macha
Annie Wolters
Mary Blohm
Hermine Schramm
Alvina Eblers
Francis Meyer
Eiler's troupe stages Rip Van Winkle in crowded Shiner tent
Eiler's theatrical troupe presented Rip Van Winkle last Thursday night to a crowded tent audience. The show drew general satisfaction, with the band noted as one of the best ever seen in Shiner and the troupe likely to attract large audiences again.
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Eiler
Rip van Winkle
Shiner
Financial statement of stock capital and surpluses
The document lists Capital Stock paid in 50,000.00 Surplus Fund 50,000.00 Unrotated less Xmas expenses 442.61 National Pertatdad-Ng 30,000.00 Due to State Banks and Bank— 933.59 Time certificates 8,931.60 Cashier's outstanding 800.00 The sworn statement is signed by Philip Welhausen, Cashier, and Notary Public C. B. Welhausen. Directors include Chas. Wm. EF.
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Recapitulation of Resources and Totals
Recapitulation shows loans and disbursements, building and fixtures, cash on hand, deposits, and totals. Figures read as 197,415.16 for loans and disbursements, 89,222.95 for building and fixtures, 10,500.00 for cash, 85,092.53 for deposits, totaling 382,230.64.
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Eee
Secersseneueseon
Social Evening at Opera House Hosts Local Talent
A social entertainment and supper at the Opera house Tuesday night featured vocal and instrumental music by Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Thulemeyer and Perry Wendtland, comic specialties by Mr. Henry Messer, a recitation by Mr. J. C. Habermacher, and a closing comic pantomime followed by a sumptuous repast and dancing.
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Opera House
A. Thulemeyer
Perry Wendtland
Henry Messer
J. C. Habermacher
Local Advertisers Promote Bargains This Issue
Wolters Bros. L Gantert and E C Merseburger advertise new bargains in this issue. Read up to learn where to save on purchases and services today.
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Wolters Bros
L. Gantert
E. C. Merseburger
Local Men Move for Work and Benefit Event
Mr Frank Simccck of Fla tonia has accepted a salesman post with Wolters Bros and will relocate his family soon. Ladies' Bazaar tomorrow to benefit the cemetery. Call them at the opera house.
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Frank Simccck
Flatonia
Wolters Bros
Bezaar
Opera House
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Campbell
Mr. Carnegie
Mr. Rockefeller
E.G. Senter
Farm and Ranch
Texas
Resources
Suvree
Eeree
Total
State OF
Teras
Pat En
Hilip Welhausen
C . B. Welhausen
Nave
Mike Nave
Ross Calhoun
Galveston
Weimar
S. F. Nave
Fisher
Waelder
Isilk Mead
Wolters
Bright Music CO
Gonzales
R. T. Daniel
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