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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
1
An urging note praises a bread that supposedly sustains health and urges readers to try it, claiming it is a lasting staple. It presents no concrete facts or verifiable details and reads as promotional copy rather than a report.
Community notes from the Gazette recount a Gonzales art event attended by Henry Ahrens Sr and John Wagner Sr. A grand play party at Mrs. Dora Zimmermann’s home honored Alma with many attendees listed. The piece mentions river fishing by Otto Fisseler and Anton Deharde, upcoming cotton picking, and reader correspondence about rain and a letter from Sour Heart.
Mrs. Will Bellamy and child plus T. V. Holly family stayed near Mexico last week. Visitors include F Klohs Sr and children Arthur, Lena, and Martha Buske at Wied. Misses Janie and Elfrieda Klohs hosted a Sunday evening with Hehn Thor muhlen Ella Hulda Smith W S Moore F Hartmann Richard Boysen George Schroeder family and others. Music by the Edison and a lunch of ice cream and cake enjoyed. Mrs. Andy Moore and children visited near Concrete Friday. R I Moore and daughter Ruth and son Obbie attended church at Rheim Sunday. Frank Klohs Jr did business in Shiner Saturday. Rumor of a local change. correction issued Miss Ella Krause is the one vering.
Cuero Hose Company No 2 wins first prize in the Gonzales Texas tournament with a 17 5 second run earning 75 dollars. Hallettsville Hose Company No 2 takes second in 18 2 5 seconds for 35 dollars. Hallettsville Hose Company No 3 is third in 18 3 5 seconds for 15 dollars.
Readable fragment notes window glass and putty needs at the Tunann Drug Company store. No further details available on size, cost, or exact request.
A severe wind and rainstorm lasting from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning caused extensive damage. Shade trees and small outhouses were demolished, four and a half inches of rain fell over about twelve hours, and telephone lines were knocked out. Cotton foliage suffered, sorghum was flattened, and lines will take days to restore. The storm began north-northeast and swung westward, with rain aiding cotton and pastures.
A major wind and rainstorm hit Moulton on Wednesday night causing extensive damage to property. Windmills were destroyed, a tenant house and shed unroofed, cotton bolls stripped, and rainfall estimated at three to five inches while telephone service failed.
A fierce coastal storm inflicted extensive damage across Rock Island Angleton and Wharton County with losses estimated around 120000. Homes along Bastrop Bayou and Clemens State Farm were destroyed or badly damaged. Rescue crews report multiple deaths including Captain and Mrs Bettison and two Stratton place victims.
P R Witte, 57, commissioner for DeWitt County Yoakum precinct, was found hanged near his home. He had visited Yoakum Sunday and showed no sign of intent, and died by suicide during the night after grieving for two deceased sons. He leaves a widow and five children.
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