Shiner Texas News Briefs Highlight Local Taxes Courts and Weather
A mixed packet notes subscription rates and post office entry in Shiner Texas. Falls County delinquent poll tax payers face prosecution and road work. Mayfield boys habeas corpus hearing at Karnes City with bail set at $10,000. Tyler cyclone kills four, injures eight, destroys $7,000 in property. San Antonio becomes a dry town on Sundays. The Texas campaign mostly underway with few candidates in Lavaca County. A February blizzard brings snow to North Texas.
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Mayfield
Karnes City
A and M College Sees Partial Class Resumption
Partial resumption of classes at the A and M College occurred last Monday while the Junior Class persists in its demands and refuses to concede.
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A. and M. College
Unemployed Poor in Berlin Seek Charity Support
Dispatch reports 60,000 unemployed poor in Berlin rely on charity. The piece notes ample room and work under Uncle Sam’s dominion, implying a critique of relief burdens and potential employment opportunities.
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Dispatches
Berlin
Uncle Sam
County Democratic Committee Fails to Meet on Saturday
The county Democratic Committee failed to meet last Saturday due to no quorum. The Gazette notes a quorum cannot be had on Saturdays and advises avoiding weekend meetings, suggesting Monday as a better day for gatherings.
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County Democratic Committee
Bryan Named Democratic Presidential Candidate by Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Democratic State Convention declares unanimously for William J. Bryan as the party candidate. The article notes Bryan’s likely nationwide support if other states follow suit.
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Wisconsin
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
State Democratic Committee at Ft Worth chooses four Bailey supporters
The State Democratic Executive Committee met in Fort Worth with Chairman Carden presiding. Bailey opponents faced another defeat as four Bailey men were elected to fill vacancies. The anti Bailey faction vows to push a May 2 primary to select national delegates.
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State
Democratic Executive Committee
Ft. Worth
Carden
Nixon Announces Candidacy for 7th District Attorney
Tun Gazette authorizes Roberto F. Nixon of Gonzales to announce his candidacy for District Attorney of the 7th Judicial District subject to Democratic primary action and respectfully solicits support.
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Tun Gazette
Roberto F. Nixon
Gonzales
7Th Judicial District
College strike at A and M Over president blamed
The article reports a near-universal student strike at A and M College protesting President Harrington. A hearing cleared the president of blame and many students returned home, with calls for his resignation. Also noted is a bank in Iowa wrecked by its cashier, who proposed a violent if impractical remedy.
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A. and M. College
Harrington
Iowa
Don’t Preach About Home Trade
Home trade admonition urges local businesses to print locally rather than sending orders to out of town printers. It argues home printers offer comparable quality and lower running costs, keeping money in the community and satisfying customers.
Taxes and Self-government in Texas
The Galveston News argues that taxpayers should have a say in tax levels rather than being pressured or coerced. It asserts Texans are ready to bear their share without threats, and that true local self-government hinges on democratic participation.
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News
Galveston News
Buyers' Guide praises local advertisers as trusted merchants
The Buyers' Guide extols the firms represented in its advertising columns as enterprising, progressive men of business deserving community support. It presents the advertising pages as a buyers' guide to fair dealing, good goods, and honest prices.
Measles Spread Amid Local Social Spotting
The column notes a measles outbreak with multiple cases in horses and people. Dr. Blackwell made several calls last week. Social mentions include Aug Gerdes Eilert Niemeyer Annie Pargmann at a Shiner dance. Locals Ben Janssen Richard Boyson Ike Niemeyer A. Gerdes visited Cheapside. A. H. Neighbors returned from A&M College. Ela Smith hosted by Klohs sisters.
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Dr. Blackwell
Shiner
Gerdes
Eilert Niemeyer
Annie Pargmann
Ben Janssen
Moulton
Burg
Richard Boyson
Cheapside
A. Gerdes
Ike Niemeyer
Carl Schroeder
A. H
College Station
A. and M. College
Mr. Allen
Ela Smith
Jamie
Elfrieda Klohs
Shiner Gazette 1908 Farm Conditions and Local News
Report from Shiner noting Jupiter Pluvius bringing dry spells for corn planting and reduced cotton acreage. Lagrip pneumonia affects many but no deaths. Miss Henderson visits home, Alfred Griffin of Crang visits due to sick father. J E Quebeceux and carpenters repair the rock store for new stock. Cattle buyers active, stock performs well over winter, grass promising grazing, stock to be safe in a month.
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Shiner Gazette
Jupiter Pluvius
Miss Henderson
Alfred Griffin
Crang
J. E. Quebeceux
Green School Items and Local Happenings
John Boedeker junior was kicked by a horse but is expected to recover soon. Measles and lagrippe affect children as school enrollment rises 40 percent from last year. Rain on Feb 8 damaged roads and fields, with calls to fix public roads funded by state proceeds. Miss Schraer hosted a large youth gathering. Mr Meyer sent lettuce heads to the teacher. Neighbors Ben Stack and family visited. a dance occurred at Richard Brown's. Jno Mikes and wife visited Tom at Henkholts. Subscribe for The Gazwrre.
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John
John Boedeker
Schraer
Frank Meyer
Chicago
Ben Stack
New Germany
A. Stack
Richard Brown
Jno
Mikes
Tom
Henkholts
Sun Set School News from a Small Town
Weather clears as farmers prep corn planting. Lagrippe illness reduces school attendance. Chas Pavelka’s little son sick. Miss Mattie Koenning attends church in Shiner. Local attendees at the mask bar include Sichrol, Beinhaur, and Nagelmueller. Several visits to relatives and neighbors noted. School news scarce. sign off from a local schoolgirl.
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Lagrippe
Chas
Pavelka
Mattie Koenning
Shiner
Joe Sichrol‘er
Otto Beinhaur
Eddie Beinhaur
Mathilda
Annie Beinhaur
Joe Dufner
Halletsville
Will Berclenhoff
Frank Antrich
Kansas City
Postponed K P entertainment for sickness among children
Due to rising illnesses among the children of K P members the Wednesday night entertainment and luncheon is postponed. A new date will be announced in due course by the organizers.
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K. of P
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Nickel News
Anon
Amicus
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Business Man’s Magazine
Sun Set School News
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Joe Derrich
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John Raddigan
Holtz
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