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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
4
A humorous riff notes fans travel 50 to 100 miles for a football game and pay 2.50 to 5.00 for tickets. They endure cold and weather to stand in the elements, yet in a church pew give a nickel to charity and wonder where church funds go. The piece ends with a sly observation on human inconsistency.
Advertisement notes silk dresses valued at 49 dollars now 29 dollars and fine pattern velvet hats valued at 19.75 dollars with choice 4.95 dollars. No velvet hats priced higher. Bass Yoakum department store.
The paper invites readers to scan the first page and read the entire issue to see a line of Christmas shopping ads. It urges patrons to support advertisers who are spending to tell readers about their attractive gifts.
Women students from the University of Texas traveling to the Texas A and M game on Thanksgiving Day faced strict rules. Each traveling student using a car was chaperoned or submitted a letter from parents with names of party members. Those staying overnight at A and M received lodging and chaperoning arrangements.
The Dan Moody Bible class at the University of Texas campus area is one of the largest Sunday School classes with about 200 students. President J. B. Petty of Austin says a membership drive will soon be launched to raise attendance to 350.
Rubin opened a Quick Action Sale drawing a crowded crowd in town. H. H. Hale of San Antonio led opening day as the drawing for a 42 piece dinner set began. First ticket drawn went to Mrs. Walter Cook. second prize to Mrs. L. G. Valenta for an Indian blanket. Sale runs until January 1.
Santy notes most people own or will own cars and suggests holiday gifts from Dayton Diamond and General tires. Williard batteries and auto accessories lighten Christmas shopping. Gifts can be selected at the Highway Filling Station and City Garage. Emil L Balusek proprietor. Miss Iane Mae Striebeck and Irene Turk expected from Baylor University for weekend holidays.
Hemstitching reduced to five cents. Cotton and linen goods on offer. Local shoppers include Mrs. O. C. Henkhaus and Rev. Lambeth with wife and Mr. and Mrs. William Nollkamper of Flatonia among the week’s buyers.
Repairs and gasoline offered for autos. Authorized County test station for headlights. Gulf Gasoline call at 6x4 Albert Mill's Garage Yoakum Rt. 2. Two weeks from today is Christmas. Are you ready for it?
Judge E. J. Motis, noted attorney of Yoakum, travels with clients from Shiner to La Grange for Fayette County district court term where many cases are being disposed of. He reports good condition on the trip via Schulenburg and returns via Flatonia and Moulton.
First class farm loans sought with 5 or 7 year terms at 7 percent annual rate and liberal prepayment privileges. No brokerage. Prompt inspections. Short form applications requested. Also offering 7 percent real estate mortgages for sale. Information available from Wimer Richardson & Company, Investment Bankers, San Antonio, Texas. Among new subscribers, Mrs. E. H. Krause and family, Lavaca county citizens, are relocating to Jim Wells County, Orange Grove.
Garbade Lumber Co offers a new Christmas gift item a collapsible breakfast wok. The compact design targets holiday shoppers seeking practical cookware. Limited stock available as the season begins, with potential demonstrations in-store.
Shoppers flocked to town last weekend as red tag reductions of 20 percent drew a new wave of buyers. Despite strong turnout most of the large stock remains, and the sale stays active with continued interest.
An arrival from Texaco was reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Siems last week. May the little man live long and prosper.
For sale 1 car of mixed feed shelled corn oats and maize expected next Monday Dec 14. See Joe L. Strakos for details.
The Gazette extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs Leo Strauss of the Hallettsville Herald on the arrival of a little daughter to bless their household.
Practical Christmas gifts for wife mother son daughter friend or self including items for your automobile offered by Shiner Motor Sales.
M I Bozka adds another deer to the Shiner hunters tally bringing the group to a total of six. The stride of venison stew and steaks follows the harvest, reflecting steady hunting effort this season.
Greatest bargains ever offered with 20 percent under cost. J C Blohm and Son sale advertised. Mr and Mrs Edwin Wolters returned from Houston after consulting specialists for their child Aline.
Mr and Mrs Gus Jaroszewski returned last Thursday from a brief visit to San Antonio, marking a short trip for rest and sightseeing.
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