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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
4
Radio now serves as an entertainment and educational device surpassing theaters and dance halls, bringing culture into homes across city, country, and remote areas. Programs range from music and plays to lectures on literature electricity and science, with wider reach promised as stations expand.
The San Antonio Express notes that Texas pioneers who fought over county seat battles would see little gain now. Forty years ago a county seat was a tremendous asset, but many towns with county seats have yielded to other towns with more vibrant communities, showing that people count more than location.
Sincere good wishes go to J J Sedimeyer newly installed editor and owner of the Flatonia Argus He jokes about a cold reception and a rough start learning the craft saying he is plumb scared and hopes friends treat him like a new auto not run him over the first 500 miles He notes challenges with type in the square boxes and imagines a future when he may feel like a crossword puzzle.
In the Erzales Inquirer it is noted that Geo C Seydler has become a member of Robertson and Seydler Furniture and Funeral Directors. He bought out Mr Branck's interest, the latter being a Shiner boy. George has many friends in Shiner who are pleased by his success. The notice encourages readers to call on Robertson and Seydler.
Thirty-one years ago in January 1894 Hallettsville residents report an 843 pound bale weighed by Mayor Holloway, surpassing an 820 pound bale. A newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Edmund Wolters was noted, and over one hundred bales of cotton arrived in Shiner. A tale recalls the old tree called Old Hickory near Hughs pasture, linked to a historic horse captured after trailing a stake rope.
The olizard last week was one of the severest in memory. Great damage was done to fruit trees and all vegetation. Cattle and men were considerably affected, with substantial losses reported by locals.
Allusions to Shiner’s bright future and rapid population growth appear amid local humor about Texas weather. A child’s eye injury from a Nigger shooter is reported as receiving medical care, while hail and oddities like moustache-shaving by local figures provide a slice of life from the era.
The 1924 revenue act determines a taxpayer's exemption based on months in single married or head of a family status. Example shows mixed statuses: nine months single yields 750, last three months married yields 625, prorated counts for head of family and changes mid year affect exemptions and dependent credits. Credit rules set as of year end.
The Liberty marks its anniversary with Potash and Perlmutter, a high class comedy seen at Grand in Yoakum. Beginning next Wednesday the 18th, admission is 10 cents for all, with a western thunderbolt The Hellion on Saturday Feb 21.
L L McGinty, former Jaks Blacksmith Shop, advertises made to order truck bodies, wood work, and horse shoeing. Bring plow and sweep points for first class work at reasonable prices. Patronage solicited.
The Kennard pasture recently purchased by the speaker will be open to all desiring wood on Monday and Tuesday February 16 17. Drive to New Gate on Dilworth road.
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