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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
3
In a tense office scene Jack Willis faces a cunning swindle as Archibald Blake & Co. debt letters mix with a fake receipt. A quick switch of fortunes follows when a bold youth exposes the trick and a plan to settle debts unfolds. The moment ends with a hopeful step toward restoring trust and housekeeping finances.
A narrator recalls debt, a stern uncle, and a plan to pay back money borrowed after college. Reeves delivers $750, a sweetheart visits, and a scheming clerk overhears and robs Jack by stealing papers. Police later confirm the crime and arrest accomplices, with no recovery of Jack’s money.
A speaker notes the department should keep Jack from marrying as he distrusts his own fortunes and relies on Uncle Frank Willis's prophetic power, expressing confidence that the anticipated money or outcome will not come.
The San Francisco Call notes Charles Dickens escaped death on June 6 in a strange coincidence. It quotes Dickens on parting readers as Penn, and states death would later write two words against his life on the same date five years after.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer remark, a speaker asserts the drink opium and cigarette habits can be stopped. He cites a boy who smoked heavily and died, claiming the boy’s death proves cessation is possible and warns against the habit.
The article lists $50,000 price for Bingen 2:864 to Russians and notes May Fern 2:1134 may win two titles in 4:30. It mentions newcomers Ardine 2:2514 Abby Ielly 2:04 by Pilot Medium and Spring Girl 2:59 by Strong Boy sister of Spring Boy. Driftaway by Red Paron dam Drift, 22 year old, owned by S. Rex Creston Ta, is a fast trotter. Direct and Fannys Putnam drive to pole by Charles Knapp of San Francisco. Tommy Britton sold for 2ujoup and shipped to Chicago after Erin and Lowell race in Ana conda. Moquettum 2:22, etc.
A rustic tale recounts Willibert Marmaduke attempting to install a stovepipe with stubborn critics doubting his plan. Despite warnings and mockery, he perseveres, completes the job neatly, and retains his calm and dignity as the pipe goes up without mishap.
An advertisement pitches a combined subscription for the Silver Gazette and McCalls Magazine at one dollar per year with a free pattern, urging readers to subscribe now.
Special arrangement provides Home and Farm free with our paper for one year. New or renewing subscribers paying in advance receive Home and Farm at no extra cost. Home and Farm has long been a leading agricultural journal for farmers in the south and southwest with departments for home children and dairy.
SHINER GAZETTE reports on a list of legal template blanks for real estate transactions including bill of sale, mortgage, deeds of trust and quit claims. It mentions Vendor's Lien releases and transfers, promissory notes, and power of attorney forms for cash deals.
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