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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
11
Special edition presents Christmas and New Year messages from town business leaders alongside regular local news. The Gazette acts as the town’s medium for greetings to readers while the holiday spirit peaks.
Mrs Ida Marie Hillmer died December 21 at 4 p m aged 67 years 10 months. She lived in multiple Texas counties and had 10 children eight years married to H P Hillmer near Fintonia. Surviving children include Felix and Frenk of Garfield DeWitt County and Mrs Ida Jerkins Mrs Laura Sergi of Ft Worth. Services were conducted by Rev J C A Pfenninger with the Herman Sisters lodge in attendance.
An advertisement from Corner Drug and Shiner Drug Co promises Blue Star Remedy will not stain clothing and has a pleasant odor for various skin diseases including eczema itching tetter cracked hands poison oak ringworm and sores. The copy emphasizes a guaranteed effectiveness and odor friendly formula.
Dr. F. M. Wagner reports three small pox cases near town in the Boundary Section. Dr. Paul Renger, county health officer, was called Sunday. Two patients are at the Frank Riha home and one at Mrs. Joe Shulak’s home. All are under quarantine and described as typical cases the first in six years in this area.
Mrs. Alois Kasper writes from Hollywood Florida that they are enjoying the wonders and amusement of the beach with plenty of fruit and beautiful scenery.
A Shiner boy writes to BILL DING claiming he loves a lovely girl who does not return his affection while a wealthy girl offers marriage. BILL DING replies by advising him to visit Temple Lumber Co. to buy lumber and build a house, then marry his beloved and report the other girl’s name and address.
Christmas has come again the happiest time of the year with bells holly and warmth. People greet each other with kindness as homes overflow with cheer and hearts seek love and peace. The piece celebrates a world united in giving and stirs memories for the absent while noting the gospel of giving.
Announcement lists medical consults by Dr Frank Kent for diseases of the eye ear nose and throat in Moulton on January 7 Shiner on January 8 and Hallettsville on January 9. The note presents a regional schedule with town names and dates for examinations or talks.
Federal prohibition enforcement officers conducted a sensational raid in Victoria at the start of the week. They reportedly seized thousands of bottles of beer whiskey and other intoxicants and arrested many locals involved in bootlegging and liquor manufacture. A merchant claimed he offered beer coupons with purchases. The raid is seen as a warning to nearby towns, with promises of further action across the region.
Sinclair Gasoline has the most power with Opera House and F. A. Petry Filling Stations also highlighted as strong competitors.
Dr S S Stahl reports heavy traffic in Florida’s land of flowers during winter. Four new trains run from Jacksonville toward Miami to move passengers. He rode a train with three sections and 62 coaches full of people. Hotels range 4 to 15 dollars daily. Eight new skyscrapers and thousands of other buildings are under construction in Miami.
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