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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
Reported unrest in two independent towns as riders feared, with Senator Culberson backing a bill on mutual responsibility and checks. The government cites a shipment from Guadalajara totaling 4000 tons of lired at Tampico and an extension of the southern Pacific route.
A note from Beaumont mentions oil production gains in December, while Austin reports petitions against lower railroad fares. Other items include W L Sill named successor on the Penitentiary Board, a Kaolin company forming in Edwards and Llano, and plans for a large orange orchard in Texas.
The Schertz community, accessible from San Antonio by the Southern Pacific, remains prosperous amid distress reports. German farmers harvested a fair cotton crop last year and sold 2100 bales at about 13.5 cents each, while Schertz Mercantile reports strong Christmas trade and only about 200 bales left in growers hands.
An elderly lady at a Youth's Companion picnic converses with children as they enjoy the grounds. She sits beside Tommy, a golden-haired boy, who suddenly cries out. She asks if he has stomach trouble and offers cake, but he resists, insisting he is fine.
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