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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
4
A mixed roundup mentions snow in El Paso and US and world headlines. Topics include wages and strikes by the Galveston Typographical Union, the Monk Gibson case in San Antonio, a Vermont murder, tax penalties deemed unconstitutional, Loubet as French president candidate, Masons in Waco, Bryan's Commoner indictment, postal delays, and a Panama Canal appropriation of 11 million.
Readers note a fragmented report on whether druggists should pay tax on proprietary medicines containing alcohol. The piece hints at a divide between those who already pay and those who do not, signaling a broader revenue discussion.
The Texarkana Farmers Union convention held last week was well attended and harmonious. A new constitution was adopted expanding eligibility to include doctors and lawyers living in rural and unincorporated towns as well as newspaper men.
Local items report attorney Bailey from Cuero visiting county court and Mrs. Fertach visiting Yoa Kum to see her daughter. Willie's eye treatment trip to LaGrange. W E Appelt rehabbing Park Hotel into a fine residence. Saturday December 9 saw a teachers institute. jury cases include various criminal and civil filings with fines and dismissals. Moltke Lodge elected officers.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church offers a bazaar at the opera house on Friday December 15 with a display and sale of fancy and useful Christmas articles. A conundrum tea will be served at 7 30 PM from a quirky menu. five cents per dish.
The notice advertises Balsamia as expelling coughs and gripping the grippe in one day. It lists a 25 cent price for the cure and notes cough medicines shipped here from elsewhere at a price of 500.
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