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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
6
Physicians and druggists urge purification of the system to ward off influenza. Calotabs claimed to cure a cold overnight with one tab at bedtime, with no side effects and a refund if not satisfied. Packaged sealed, thirty five cents, available at druggists.
A light exchange contrasts extravagance with a simple habit as one man remarks on another’s two spoonfuls of sugar in tea, highlighting a playful tension between perceived excess and everyday restraint.
A newspaper advertisement promises freckles will fade with Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning with a druggist supplied ounce usually sufficient to clear skin and even lighter freckles. Guaranteed money back if no removal.
A massive fire began September 21 1776 in New York six days after the British took the city. Trinity church and 493 other structures burned in the blaze.
An advertisement claims mixing two lemons with Orchard White creates a cheap facial bleach. It promises a sweet scented lotion to apply daily on face neck arms and hands for a rosy white complexion.
In the quiet of night shepherds played a flute as the angels announced the birth of the Savior marking a sacred moment in Bethlehem. The scene emphasizes the mournful beauty of the instrument shaping the nativity narrative.
An advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs for children stomach liver and bowels citing its fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. It stresses to say California in the package to ensure choosing the product.
A housewife offers a small dinner to a tramp who asks if the meal would be considered immodest to inquire about the price. The exchange hints at social norms and dignity in a doorstep interaction.
In a witty exchange, Knicker asks what Jones said as lightning struck him and Becker replies Jones wondered where the kick came from. The brief quip showcases playful banter over a shocking moment.
An advertisement touts Roman Eye Balsam as a remedy for eye irritation. It recommends applying at bedtime to relieve eye discomfort.
A quirky observation notes a cat’s midnight wakefulness triggering sleep-like restlessness in nearby pets. Researchers urge calm, suggesting environmental factors rather than contagion. The piece playful explores urban pet behavior and nocturnal routines.
The fifth annual Sheep and Goat Raisers Association of Texas convention closed in San Angelo with Del Rio chosen to host the 1921 gathering. R. H. Martin of Del Rio elected president. The second annual sale, 700 plus pure bred sheep and Angora goats sold over three days, grossed just over 61000 dollars, the largest total in Texas for such stock. Bidders set a record 1750 dollars for an Angora billy as B M Halbert of Sonora and San Angelo led a spirited contest. Grand Rambouillet ram sold for 400 dollars, and the ram’s mate for 500 dollars. grand billy entered by William Riddell & Sons of Monmouth, Oregon.
Federal agents unveil indictments against fourteen companies and fifty individuals accused of leveraging the mails to defraud in a nationwide roundup of wildcat oil promoters. They allegedly misrepresented offerings and paid dividends from stock sale receipts, totaling millions.
The state fire insurance commission trimmed rates in Stephensville and Forney and Conroe while raising charges in Navasota Lampasas Brownsville. Stephensville drop to 55 cents from 76, Forney to 70 from 74, Conroe to 68 from 74. Navasota up to 39 cents from 31, Lampasas to 38 from 35, Brownsville to 39 from 35. Changes take effect on listed dates in 1920.
Geneva reports German wartime toll shows 1,350,000 killed and 520,000 widows. The figures also list 1,130,000 orphans and 500,000 maimed or consumptives supported largely by charity.
El Centro California Frank Valle 60 a native of Mexico became a father for the thirty fifth time Friday as his second wife whom he married in 1900 gave birth to her seventeenth child an 11 pound boy.
Port Arthur Texas and Paris Texas scenes mark the convention closing of the Texas Bricklayers Union four days of sessions. Paris was selected as the 1921 meeting place during the Friday closing session.
Chihuahua governor orders Mexican laborers barred from crossing into the United States on Saturdays to seek work, in a move reported by Mexican immigration authorities.
Authorities report cholera cases in Southern Tokio with about one hundred confirmed infections. Several victims are traced to the city as health officials launch investigations and precautionary measures.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports labor shortages persist as harvest approaches while binder twine costs fall. Yucatan henequen crops and the end of price controls push twine prices down to about 8 cents a pound, easing supply worries this season. Labor remains the larger concern with a 72 percent return to normal, and "shock troops" mobilization is urged to recruit city and college volunteers to work on farms. Kansas leads demand with about 50,000 outside laborers needed, followed by Nebraska and Oklahoma, while the Dakotas face broader regional shifts.
Farmers urged to thrash wheat at proper moisture to avoid sweating and burning. Early thrashing from shocks saves cost, with advice on drying, stacking, and avoiding grain damage. Community thrashing and clean separators are recommended, plus use of straw as feed or manure. Official bulletin Farmers' Bulletin No. 678 from USDA is cited.
U S Department of Agriculture says corn yields could double in a few years without more work or expense. The aim is to meet needs on fewer acres with less labor rather than simply increasing total crop.
Stocker calves and yearlings should receive one to three pounds of concentrate such as cottonseed or oil cake daily, in addition to pasture. In severe weather they should also have roughage.
Two first bales reach Houston on the same day with San Benito's 680 pound bale from Ernst Matz and Edinburg's 570 pound bale from John Lomax and W. D. Shadrick. Brice Frazier and James C. Bowie chartered a train to win the race, while the Edinburg team sought air transport. The Magic Valley region again produces the season’s first bales, repeating a long Houston tradition.
The National Association of Book Publishers was organized Thursday by leading publishers. It aims to promote use and distribution of books, serve as a clearing house for publishing, and foster cooperative relations among publishers. Officers include Frederick A. Stokes as president and Henry Haynes as secretary, with vice presidents chosen to represent major cities.
President Wilson signed a pardon received by Marshal James M Power for Morris Zucker a Brooklyn dentist and socialist convicted in 1918 of espionage act violation and sentenced to 15 years in the federal Atlanta prison.
The State Association of Veterinarians adjourned after electing Dr. A. C. Burns of Cleburne as president and Dr. R. G. Allen of Wichita Falls as secretary-treasurer. The 1921 meeting place will be decided by the executive committee.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered 14 401 grain cars forwarded to six railroads serving Kansas City and extending into the Kansas and Oklahoma wheat belt.
Drainage improves soils and Sudan grass performs well on merit. Locate farm buildings to save steps and encourage song birds as they aid farming. Richest land is often cheapest by net profits. Loco weed thrives when moisture is scarce.
Six-cent street car fares took effect Sunday in Dallas Texas. Officials said three days of advertising were needed to educate the public about the change and to modify street car fare boxes to accept pennies.
Mexico City reports Provisional President de la Huerta invites forty United States newspapers to send representatives to study conditions in Mexico the announcement was made Friday.
If labor is scarce and costly, invest in labor saving machinery and implements to reduce manual work and raise efficiency.
The attorney general's department approved a $1,000,000 drainage district No 6 bond issue in Jefferson County. The bonds are redeemable serially and bear five percent interest.
Herbert M. Gessner of Berlin New Hampshire narrates a decade long stomach ailment relief after taking Eatonic. He credits three quarters of a box and a second box for ending pain and resuming normal eating and drinking without discomfort.
Cartoon caption shows a movie actress stating she fears needing a vacation as her arms grow tired from wearing many diamond rings while a director retorts they would not tire her arms if she wore fewer rings.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It cites sworn statements and customer tests, offers a sample bottle by parcel post for ten cents, and promotes large and medium size sales at drug stores.
Voter rhetoric questions if a candidate is a “good man” while noting uncertainty about his elect status. The dialogue contrasts perceived virtue with election legitimacy and personal religious alignment.
Advertising copy extols Allen's Foot Ease as the antiseptic powder that reduces friction inside leather and canvas shoes. It notes wartime use of 1.5 million pounds and urges readers to shake the powder into footwear to prevent callouses bunions and discomfort. The piece frames foot powder as a daily habit adopted by millions in a flawed world.
A dramatic biblical scene unfolds as Samson destroys the temple. Onlookers lament the waste and question the wisdom of demolishing structures when building resources are limited.
An old advertisement touts Vacher Balm as a harmless quick relief for nasal catarrh sunburn itching and soreness. It urges keeping a tube handy and offers a mail order option with 30 cents in stamps to BE W Vacher Inc New Orleans La and mentions agents wanted.
A reader asks if a house can be made rat proof and receives a cat centric reply. The exchange frames practical pest control and animal assistance in a home setting.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for improving complexion scalp dandruff itching and rough hands. It promotes nightly facial application and five minute rinse to achieve rosy or clear skin. Ady signs the endorsement.
A compact reflection on initiative notes that progress comes when someone makes an effort to reveal hidden possibilities. The line from Daniel Webster emphasizes proactive effort over passive waiting.
A brief quote from R. I. Stevenson encourages perseverance and confidence, urging readers to maintain courage and steady effort to achieve success. The line appears as a motivational message emphasizing resilience.
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