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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
15
Local notes report Ed Macha and S JT Meyer bringing in two bucks last week while Peck Welhausen and others made efforts with varied success. Shiner had a sharp cold snap last Thursday with a 97 degree reading, followed by rain that eased conditions and spurred plowing.
Lavaca County reports 64374 cattle inspected and dipped in November with only five tick infested herds from 4555 herds. Since April 1, 968 ticky herds have been found, 13 since September 1. Officials urge continued winter dipping, restricted cattle movement, and expect about 300 finish ticks by January with under 50 remaining after April. Violations lead to prosecution as residents are urged to keep cattle off public roads and on premises.
A Christmas present advertisement announces the Merriam Company offers the newest Webster’s Dictionary for sale. Schools offices and libraries are invited to call at the office for information and purchase. An instructive Christmas note accompanies the offer.
Theodore Garbade died of heart failure in San Antonio after a spring illness. He was born in Bremen Germany in 1852 and lived most of his life in San Antonio. He never married and is survived by two sisters and two brothers in Germany and Texas. The funeral was held at his home with interment in City Cemetery.
Purity Creamery announces a schedule where cream is delivered every four days, yielding 42ets per pound butter fat for customers.
W QO and D E Garbade Ed Mueller of Flatonio with Mr and Mrs Henry Garbade Jr of Galveston attended the funeral of Theodore Garbade Tuesday.
A note promotes a selection of chains or a tire set as a Christmas gift, highlighting Savier Motor Sales as the place to buy. The listing mentions 5x2 as a potential size or model reference.
Mrs. Ben Schulz delivered a bag of richly flavored oranges grown in her Shiner yard to the office. The tree yielded a healthy crop, suggesting Shiner’s adaptation to citrus farming in the area.
The notice promotes Lewis Barber College in San Antonio Texas offering paid learning in barbering with a free catalogue. It highlights enrollment options and contact details for prospective students seeking training opportunities.
An advertisement from Shiner Drug Company touts Adlerika as a quick remedy for stomach gas and indigestion, claiming it cleanses both upper and lower bowels and removes old waste matter for a noticeable improvement. The copy features a testimonial and urges readers to try Adlerika.
Mrs A A Darilek hosted five tables of bridge with a Christmas motif using crimson poinsettias. Mrs F M Wagner won high score, Mrs L E Denmark received guest prize, and Miss Leonida Schuhman had second high. Out of town guests included Mrs Paul Hagens and Miss Hattie Darilek.
Marlin Texas promotes a year round health and pleasure resort with modern hotels bath houses and clinics and hot water similar to Carlsbad. Claims relief for rheumatism neuritis high blood pressure stomach blood and skin diseases. Includes links clubhouse and other pleasures. Contact The Majestic Hotel and Bath House Marlin Texas via Gazette office.
Mrs. Hugh Koether hosted the Ladies Bridge Club Saturday afternoon with guests in a Christmas themed setting and decorations. After games, a lunch was served. high club and guest trophies went to Mrs. Alvina Wolters and Chas Longoria, while Ione Mae Striebeck won a perfume bottle prize. Other attendees included Mesdames Alf Schramm Judy Valenta Benno Holchak G Valenta F M Wagner and Misses Mabel Merrem Ione Mae Striebeck.
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