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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
4
Dispatches say the ailing ex vice president Thomas R Marshall was found reading his Bible in bed as death neared. The article notes his Christian trust, belief in mercy and undying love, and peace as he faced the final journey beyond this world.
Judge Norman G. Kittrell writes to the Houston Chronicle recalling a sight from about 15 years ago across the Trinity River from Madison County a vast cotton field. He cites a Central Texas landowner who followed receding Brazos overflow waters to plant on July 4 and harvest 520 bales.
In Weimer, July 9, Mrs. Krobot Kusey raised the first bale of the season. DeWitt County reports its first bale at Thomaston. Edinburg gins run day and night as cotton sells for 26 to 26 1 2 cents and seed brings $30 a ton. The crop is moving. more bales expected by August first. Brownsville seeks cotton pickers and Wharton Matagorda counties also need labor.
An advertisement from Corner Drug and Shiner Drug Co promotes Blue Star Remedy claiming it cures eczema and various skin diseases and guarantees no staining and a pleasant odor. The pitch targets multiple conditions including eczema, ringworm, poison oak, cracked hands, and sore feet.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau members of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association will receive approximately 48000 this week as the final distribution on last season's deliveries. The release notes the total distribution for the season at 33456179 and highlights the economic impact of cooperative marketing for Lavaca County communities.
Mrs L A Meiners wife of L A Meiners died at her Moulton home Monday morning July 6 after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband seven children John Milton Ruby Louise Herbert Edgar Inez Virginia and two brothers. Niece of Mrs Wm Wendland Sr Funeral attendees from here included Mr and Mrs Wm Wendland Sr and Jr Mrs S A Thulemeyer C M Koerner and Miss Leonida Schuhman and Louise Thulemeyer.
Dr J S Si Youngkin longtime Yoakum resident died at the family home on Hubbard Street Saturday at 9 45 am He was born in Gilboa Ohio June 21 1855 came to Yoakum in 1888 He leaves his wife a brother Dr J A Youngkin and children Mrs Walter Chambers Amada Arizona Mrs H Buchanan Houston Miss Saralyn Youngkin Yoakum Miss Rebecca Youngkin Yoakum and John Youngkin Colorado
Mrs A A Darilek hosted a summer 500 Club gathering last Friday with guests including Mesdames Valenta and Holchak. Yellow Zinpias and candle motifs dominated centerpieces and refractions, mint baskets, pale fruit salads and candle tallies alongside mahogany candle sticks as prizes.
John Krchnak of Shiner Texas announces sales of GEVAERT film negatives. The minimal ad notes availability for buyers seeking sparklingly brilliant negatives and urges contact for purchases.
Walter Muecke of C B Welhauser and Co returned from Galveston where he enjoyed a family vacation. He was accompanied by his sister Miss Alma and brother Oscar of Cuero.
I Bozka invites buyers to purchase wood and fence posts from a pasture bought from Kennard on July 13 14 15 21 22 27 28 29 with a gate on Dilworth road. Call Shiner at 19 or leave orders at Farmers State Bank. Hauling available upon request.
Is your flashlight in need of repairs Bring it to us at Shiner Electric's Supply Co. We will fix it free of charge providing a no cost repair service to customers seeking quick assistance.
Mr and Mrs John D Willis and baby McGregor and Mr and Bee were guests in the H H Heplet home last week.
Peck Welhausen cashier of the bank swears the financial statement is true to the best of his knowledge. The document, dated July 9 1925, was sworn before Notary Anna Bozka with directors listed as C B Welhausen E F Wolters and Wm Green. The text references Lavaca County Texas and a balance of 20 145 80.
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