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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
3
In a lyrical passage a girl named Maggie loves cherries best of all as trees bloom with blossoms. Robins and fruit praise spring while peaches ripen, apples misbehave, yet Maggie’s cherries shine. The cherries sing a playful tune about Maggie and her appetite for their sweetness.
Dialogue captures a thrifty mother forgiving her son for a past misdeed after he writes a contrite note. The exchange ends with the mother noting the letter will be useful next time, a lighthearted London Answers skew.
A teacher asks what lukewarm means in an Americanization class. Ivan answers with a practical rule of thumb: it looks warm but isn’t. The exchange highlights language learning humor in immigrant education.
An exchange between an English teacher and a student centers on the question of the three most common words in English. The teacher initially asks the trio, while William admits uncertainty and the teacher confirms the expected answer.
A farmer would earn 4663. - wait.
Forty eight applications for Democratic primary spots in Waco Texas list candidates for governor attorney general and other statewide offices. Names include Ferguson Moody Gilmore Nabors Splawn Speer Cureton Ny Marrs Terrell Baker and others with multiple terms and unexpired terms noted.
The imperial council of the Shrine of North America elected James E. Chandler of Kansas City as imperial potentate. John N. Sebrell of Khedive temple Norfolk W Va was chosen imperial outer guard. Los Angeles was selected as the 1925 caravansary to be held May 26 to 28.
Two Kelly Field planes collided in the air, killing Lieutenant Stewart L. Thomson and Jose Ramos, an 11 year old Mexican boy, as a third pilot, Lieutenant W. W. White, leapt with a parachute and survived after a dramatic fall. White pulled the rip cord and landed near the wreckage.
Washington. The Senate on Monday approved a constitutional amendment to empower the federal government to limit regulate or prohibit labor by children under 18. It had already passed the House and now goes to the states for ratification. The vote was 61 to 23, six votes above the required two thirds.
Chicago grand jury returned true bills charging murder and kidnapping for ransom on twenty six counts against Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, sons of Chicago millionaires, in connection with the kidnap and death of Robert Franks, a schoolboy son of another city millionaire.
New high prices were set in Texas this season with 50 cents per pound for a small lot of choicest 12 months' wool and 455 cents for the best eight months' clips at a sale ending Saturday held by the West Texas Wool and Mohair Company of Merizon.
Edgar S. Bronson president of the National Editorial Association died Friday in Reno Oklahoma. He led the association and shaped editorial policy during his tenure. The organization notes his long service and influence in national press circles.
United States Department of Agriculture issues Farmers Bulletin No 1894 Watermelons outlining market factors overproduction weather diseases and transit losses. It covers fertilizer use sowing on new land pruning harvesting timing and loading in clean cars to prevent stem rot and maintain quality with caution against acreage expansion to avoid price drops.
A column advocates night pastures for dairy cattle and horses to save time and improve stock health after ground warms. It notes benefits from overnight grazing, cautions some farms lack pasture, and suggests evening feeding remains in barn when horses graze. Continuous pasture time reduces need for curried care.
A historical note explains carbonic acid gas forms when corn ferments in silos and, being heavier than air, settles at the bottom. It warns entrants risk poisoning, outlines escape strategies for above ground silos by keeping doors open, and suggests agitation or blowing air to dilute the gas.
The Cuticura Toilet Trio. Having cleared your skin keep it clear by making Cuticura your everyday toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal, the Talcum to powder and perfume. No toilet table is complete without them.
The Rev Dr C W Gordon known as Ralph Connor, author of The Sky Pilot, heads the Winnipeg Presbyterian church but spends much time away. An associate minister draws most of the salary while Connor supplies his work for one dollar a year.
An advertisement claims Roman Eye Balsam heals eye infection and inflammation overnight. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a 36 cent jar or send to 372 Pearl Street New York for purchase.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a couple discussing staying home with one insisting she is well enough to go out. The exchange hints at domestic tension or simplicity of everyday conversations without broader context.
Archie R. Anderson ex sheriff of Harris County Texas and former Houston police chief credits Tanlac with restoring his health after years of indigestion gas and neuralgic pains. He reports six bottle treatment left him stronger with a sound stomach and ongoing good health five years later. Tanlac sales note over 40 million bottles sold and urging readers to accept no substitute.
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