Republicans Organizing for Next Presidential Campaign
Senator Elihu Root appears the favorite for the presidency as Republican organizers mobilize for the upcoming campaign.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
4
Senator Elihu Root appears the favorite for the presidency as Republican organizers mobilize for the upcoming campaign.
Admiral Fletcher in Mexican waters halted fighting at Tampico last Friday and warned he would fire on Federal forces if hostilities continued, signaling possible intervention.
President Wilson seriously considers government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines. He would have strong public support in this move and may extend the plan to include the railroads.
About 4000 people from the Anti-Saloon League and the W C T U marched to the Capitol in Washington and presented petitions urging enactment of a nationwide prohibition law.
The Houston movement intends to raise funds to honor the late Father Hennessy with a memorial, with friends urging the site commemorate the Humble foot soldier and his family and charity benefits. Additionally readers are informed that Mount Washington is not the eastern U S highest peak. Mount Mitchell in North Carolina tops the Appalachian range at 6711 feet, followed by Mount Guyot in Tennessee at 6636 feet.
The December 1 tariff change placed raw wool on the free list allowing foreign fleece to compete with domestic product. On the first day over a million dollars of Australian fibre entered the United States duty free. Sheep raisers near San Angelo report a large fall clip and many shipments of wool are noted.
The floods have caused untold damage and great loss of life. Deaths total 165 as of last Saturday, with further increases expected. The crest did not reach lower regions until Friday, submerging Richmond Wharton Rosenberg Hungerford Angleton and Brazoria area towns. The Brazos and Colorado rivers rise higher than ever, while appeals for aid pour in and contributions surge.
Press dispatches from Atlanta announce Peter Radford as National Leader of the Farmers Union in charge of education and publicity. He will base headquarters in Fort Worth and oversee national organization work. Radford, a Texas farmer, has advanced public recognition for the Farmers Union.
Swelling of the flesh caused by inflammation cold fractures of the bone toothache neuralgia or rheumatism can be relieved by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. It should be well rubbed in over the part affected. Its great healing and penetrating power eases the pain reduces swelling and restores natural conditions. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Shiner Drug Co.
For sale or trade a registered German Coach Stallion formerly owned by Dr. Schultz. For particulars contact C. H. Mil Shiner, Texas. Also notes about deep seated coughs needing external and internal treatment and Ballard Syrup advertised by Shiner Drug Co.
For sale a Webster's International Dictionary offered at cash price. Ideal for family use or giving to a rural school. Regularly priced at 12.00 dollars, available as a bargain at the Gazette Office.
Record buyers learn the method of individual instruction at Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas promising students that arithmetic grammar spelling and other basics can be taught separately. Graduates reportedly earn 600 to 1500 dollars annually with advancement from bookkeeping business administration and finance shorthand or telegraphy courses. Total unlimited course cost ranges 95 to 120 dollars including tuition books and board.
A $25.00 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the thief who stole a black horse from a pasture on the night of November 24 or 26, 1913. The horse was recovered the next day in L. M. Kokernot's pasture about one mile from Peach Creek. Fredr. Remmers, 14 41 Shiner Rural No. 2.
Mr. Alfred Schramm of Kingsville is expected Monday to spend Christmas under his parents' roof, joining family celebrations.
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