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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
AP dispatches say German drive reached the Marne with a turning movement toward Paris. Five days of battle have seen Allied reverses but troops aided by Americans remain confident German victory will be checked and broken as General Foch has not yet committed reserves.
Despite forecasts that line watchers tracked German moves on the west front the Germans launched a surprise assault on a lightly defended southern sector. They outnumbered Allied forces three or four to one and attacked as Foch’s reserves appeared unprepared. The Germans gained ground but suffered heavy losses and were pressed by Allied forces.
Any person wishing to appear on the official ballot for the general primary as a candidate for any county office or County Chairman must file with the Lavaca County Chairman by the Saturday before the third Monday in June prior to the primary. J. M. Vesmirovsky, Chairman Lavaca County Dom Ex Committee.
A Bay City Tribune editorial calls on Texas voters to demand their rights and resist political wire pulling. It warns that failure to act will place voters in peonage and erode American citizenship, labeling Texas politics an autocracy and urging decisive action in the next primary.
A light rain fell Monday morning aiding crops, especially corn, in Yoakum Route 2. Local residents visited relatives and neighbors over the weekend including A Madala at Vincek home, F Novak at F Bolech, Katy Tessar with Novak family, Michal visits to Moulton, and several family gatherings at Hajek, Kurtz, Hanus, and Devorak homes. News concludes with a brief greeting to readers.
The May 1918 honor roll lists Methodist Sunday School classes with teachers and students. Classes 1 through 7 include names such as Edna Welhausen, Elewyn Dreyer, Stella Wolters, Mae Rogge, Mae Blohm, Elmer Schultze, Lassie Wolters, Herman Dittmar, and many others across each class.
The 27th annual meeting of Branch No 1 met at Shiner Opera House with re elected officers D Othold president John Valis vice president O W Miller secretary Fr Remmers treasurer and trustees Frank Effenberger Frank Tassler and Albert Kurtz. Officers noted strong finances and patriotic investments in Liberty Bonds. The 28th annual meeting of head officers and delegates from South Texas is set for May 1919 in Shiner with thanks extended to local papers and individuals.
Help wanted ad seeks a general man for a dry goods and grocery department with preference for experience in dry goods or both areas. German or Bohemian language is helpful. Good opening. references required. Apply to R. A. Walshak.
A state office candidate declares in his announcement that for the past 26 years he has ardently supported prohibition and equal suffrage, signaling long standing positions. The statement, attributed to a Schulenburg sticker, frames his political stance and duration of advocacy.
Surgeons stress prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns and wounds. Borozone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for humans and animals. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes sold by all druggists.
Schulenburg Sticker muses on public indifference to whether former presidents Roosevelt and Taft ever reconciled, noting the lack of concern over their personal dispute.
For sale 70 acres of black sandy land with 55 in field two houses two wells one windmill located 4 miles from a gin and a fine school ten miles from Yoakum Texas asking price 6000 dollars Stab Yoakum Texas 86-36.
An health column notes constipation stems from low intake of moisture in waste. It advises drinking water, eating raw fruit, outdoor exercise, and using mild laxatives like Chamberlains Tablets to avoid dehydration and improve relief.
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