21 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR note names W H Harvey as author of a work titled A Text Book of 1S06. The text provides no further context, publication details, or content description beyond authorship.
An advertisement describes Coin's Financial School as a 35 page longer priced at 25 cents with two color print. It touts educational value on money trusts and imperialism and claims it will educate the public. The Shiner Gazette notes its agency for Lavaca county and provides contact for terms.
In Halleteville Texas on February 16 the Republican county convention opened with county chair Walter Washington present. No white participants, two rival chairs nominated, pandemonium ensued, Putney gaining a narrow faction majority and adjournment after delegates were chosen for Waco. Scott faction then held a separate meeting and passed resolutions. Judge Paulus withdraws from county attorney race to pursue State Senate seat.
Mr Frank Bartech of Dilworth visited Shiner last Thursday and set his date a year ahead. Bartech notes ongoing cotton ginning in Dilworth. Mr Gus Nellkamper of Woods Prairie welcomed a 104 pound boy at home, likely named Arnold. Attendees from Moulton joined Deutsches Theater and dance Sunday night. John H Niemeyer named public weigher at Shiner by the commissioners court. the appointment is praised as strong.
A health notice warns against skipping treatment for coughs and throat irritation. It explains germs from consumption surround us and only attack when the body is thin and blood poor, urging immediate care if coughs persist.
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites is advertised as healing inflamed membranes and strengthening digestion. It is said to improve appetite, increase weight, fortify the body, and prevent consumption, with a price of 3.00 and distributed by Scott & Bowne, Chemists, New York.
London reports General French arrived at Kimberly on Thursday evening with artillery, cavalry and mounted infantry following Lord Roberts message. The war office confirms the advance as South African operations continue.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts reports from Jacobsdal and French from Kimberly that the enemy has been dispersed from the southern side of Kimberly toward Oliphantsfontein. They claim captures of Jaager and ammunition stores, about twenty casualties, and ongoing pursuit of a Boer convoy toward Bloemfontein.
An advertisement offers a fine oil heating stove for sale or exchange for a noon stove. It notes rural free delivery at Halietsville with a detailed mail route. Also includes unrelated claims about Gatlin gun and Gatlin's Anti Bilious Compound and a prompt to ask for a free sample from drseists.
Fragmented OCR lists many misread names and a notice seeking a three beta traveler couple with a monthly salary of 66 dollars. It mentions positions, addresses, and Velopes Maxanen with 0 beds, suggesting a classified or employment blurb with numerous garbled items.
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