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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
5
Kolar Stanek Post expresses gratitude to the ladies for their over generous response to the cake appeal for District Convention. The remaining cakes were sold the following day and the group sincerely thanks the contributors.
In Austin the Interscholastic League changes how state champions are chosen for debate. Bi district contests will pair teams from adjoining districts to compete, allowing speakers to face audiences consistently. Eliminations will occur twice daily rather than four debates per day, improving conditions for debaters and reducing empty-room sessions.
The article outlines how net income is calculated as gross income minus allowable deductions. It lists deductible business expenses for storekeepers and professionals, including rent, advertising, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and salaries, and notes non deductible personal or large expenditures. It also covers farming deductions for production costs, seeds, fertilizer, and minor repairs, while excluding depreciation of large equipment and buildings.
An advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a modern, mild remedy for colds. It claims to break stubborn colds without salivation or upset stomach, promising thorough cleansing and renewed well being after a dose before breakfast. Sold by Kuhn's Drug Store via Pepsinated Calomel Co. Atlanta.
A report notes a cordial social gathering held last Wednesday night at the residence of M. Richter. Attendees included Misses Emma Miller Selma Miller Isabel Wendtland Lula Fore Tommie Hughs Cynthia ullpepper Ester Carnes Amanda Kaigler Clara Littlefield Gertie Littlefield Freda Wangemann Charles Amsler French O Smith G E Ruhman Charles Welhausen Rutie Plato Oscar Daniels Cicero Daniels Philip Welhausen Tell Amsler Brandon Smith Earl Fry.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Wendtland on Sunday March 24. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Emil Rubman Friday night March 30. A dramatic club was formed at the K P Hall last Friday night with ten or twelve members. Officers elected were Miss Henrietta Richter President Brandon Smith Vice President Miss Clara Littlefield Secretary Philip Welhausen Treasurer Chas Welhausen Stage Manager. Best wishes to the young people.
A post office about six miles southwest of Shiner has been established named Hermis post office with Frank Ermis serving as postmaster.
A riding contest Thursday night awarded the grand prize a gold pen to William Wendtland’s young daughter. Judges were P Starke F Wilks and Gerhard Neimeyer. A Sunday picnic and fishing party on the creek featured many youths and their names listed. An anti moustache recall notes several residents shaving, with Julius Mittanek Emil Ruchmann L B Richter Louis Richter Chas Pfeil and G A Pannewitz among those seen clean shaven. Dr Nave and George Seydler also shaved recently.
Friday night function at the Welhausen home featured refreshments at ten and extended recreation. Attendees included Richter sisters Emma Selma Henrika Lenora Ciara Gertie and others plus Hughs Green Welhausen Flato Ruh arlie and several additional guests. The event concluded around one o clock with lively socializing and dancing.
The Civic League will entertain with a tacky dance at Butler Park Saturday night February 21. Everyone is invited with admission set at 50 cents.
An invitation for a grand ball at Dixon School on Saturday February 14 offers good music and a cordial welcome to all attendees.
A special deputy will be at Far mers State Bank next Friday February 27 to assist taxpayers in preparing their individual income tax returns.
Rev. Jos. Green of Waco will preach at the Baptist Church next Saturday night at seven and Sunday morning at eleven. Everyone is invited to hear him.
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Liberty celebrates anniversary week with Potash and Perlmutter a high class comedy presented at the Grand in Yoakum advanced prices Laugh you will hold your sides Genuine fun clean comedy Beginning next Wednesday the 18th through Saturday night the Liberty offers 10 cent admission 10 all including the western thunderbolt The Heilion for Saturday afternoon and night February 21st
Hallettsville editorial reports the Hallettsville Brahmas defeated the Comanches 18 to 9 on Friday night to claim the county basketball title. Referee Snapp of Houston officiated capably. Comanches still have one game left against Moulton to decide second place.
Registered Giant Sensation Duroc Jersey male hog available through A H Brunkenhoefer in Shiner Texas Rt 2 Box 55. Contact for details on price and pickup.
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