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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
4
The piece argues Lavaca county politics lack organization among antis, while pros may gain control. It notes Shi pier's weak effort, the president and cabinet resigning in Mexico, and a potential voice for the people in rulers. It comments on the Standard Oil decision as a potential victory and reflects on Diaz's fall and revolutionaries gaining the upper hand.
Residents note a May 28 gathering at the opera house to select delegates for the Fort Worth convent due to convene June 5. The event, tied to prohibition campaign concerns, faced questions over meeting fees and brewery influence, amid broader state tax and intoxicant issues.
Mrs Jurek of Peach Creek dissolved match heads in water and fed the mixture to her children to end their lives and her own. The one and three year old died, the mother survived the attempt but was jailed. An inquest was planned and later the county court found her insane.
Report notes a massive gathering to oppose statewide prohibition at Fort Worth on Monday June 5 1911 with plans to entertain up to 100000 visitors. Rail rates offered include half the one way fare plus 75 cents from distant points and half fare plus 25 cents from nearby points with tickets usable through Tuesday. A separate offer allows one and one fifth of the regular fare for a round trip from June 3 to June 7.
Mr H G Miller is erecting a new residence in West End 40 Shi ner. Mr J Garbade also builds in the same area. Work starts this week on a double brick store for Shiner Hardware at the old Seydler drug store site Front Street. D Garbade begins a new residence in Park addition. A new bungalow by W J Tomasco appears neat and attractive.
Good roads are described as milestones in civilization, saving time money and labor, reducing wear and worry, and linking rural areas with cities.
The following subscribers have joined since the last report and are thanked: Miss Lula Morgenroth Shiner Theo Dierkaen W V Roeder Route 3 Great Craak Route 1 gohp roan Route ¢ Anders Route 2 Joe Kurta Route 3 Ww Schendel Route 1 Frank Uleak Route 2 Harry Tietjen Rotte 2 nac Vackar Route 22 ny Hillmer Kenedy Jul Coftiend Victoria
The Gazette and The Farm and Ranch announce notaries for Shiner including J F Boska Bat Fry T J Ponton E Runit C B Strattman and C B Wellusen Also Martin Ruppel and A W Janszen Trois the country One cow and calf cow fresh in milk Apply to W L Martin Shiner Texas Re F D No 1 The Gazette and The Farm and Ranch $1 59 a year
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