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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
3
Morton, a Virginian and secret service man, receives a plea from bandit leader Tom Fair to send a rescuer for Stella Morton, foster sister. An internal enmity within the gang blocks Fair from aiding Stella, heightening the peril and drama.
A former Virginia rancher writes from hiding about a shared past, a girl he raised as his ward now grown to eighteen, a rival outlaw named Jim plotting to claim her, and a plea to Mr. G. A. Morton to intervene or send for the girl before authorities close in. The missive hints at desert tragedy, family ties, and looming danger.
An essay discusses famed intellectuals like Macauley and Emerson failing to recall simple multiplication. It argues some people misjudge their math ability due to poor instruction rather than lack of aptitude, noting that trilliant talents in other fields do not imply mathematical failure.
Go Ahead maps a joint escape to Loboville with Jack Green while Caesar and Caesar's boss, Mr. George, arrange travel. They plan to avoid Loboville danger, ride west, and join forces after taking steps to confront Sheriff Jim Barker and his whisky gun-running gang with Army support.
Public safety column emphasizes prevention over reaction citing an old adage. The piece stresses preparedness, home fire drills, and quick response planning to protect families and communities from fire hazards. It references community outreach and the role of local fire departments in education and inspection programs.
A quote from Grove Patterson in the Mobile Register contrasts perceived dumbness with mental indolence. It argues many people possess more intellect than they think and that lack of effort, not lack of capacity, explains shortcomings.
A short reflective proverb by Frank L. Stanton warns that outward Sunday best cannot hide inner flaws. The quip suggests genuine character matters more than appearances in moral self-presentation.
William A. Radford outlines a low cost weather tight hay storage building 60 by 24 feet with 110 tons capacity. The open side design features a steep pitched roof and closed ends to shed rain and snow, with concrete footings and timber details provided for construction.
A new acid stain finishing process for northern hard maple floors lets painters apply color to the floor itself. It uses stains and varnishes approved by the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, revealing the wood grain with transparent durable finishes in shades such as Spanish brown, autumn brown, silver gray, royal blue, pastel green, orchid, and ebony black.
Rough brick and rugged timbers with wrought iron define period home updates. Brick panels between timbers form diapered patterns framing doorways. Hinged wrought iron butts extend across door faces, highlighting detail in contemporary adaptations.
Updated research and industry work have improved stucco quality. Experts warn against mixing in a mortar box and stress using reputable materials, proper underlayment, and skilled mechanics for permanent, satisfactory installations.
The piece argues that using too few colors creates monotony and urges contrast across walls floors and ceilings. It suggests pairing light gray brown walls with a darker floor, and adds that green blue draperies paired with darker blue flooring creates harmonious contrast.
A school near Paris presents a 16 acre miniature world where real oceans flow in water, a three foot Atlantic, and a tiny steamship traverses from Paris to New York in seconds. Travelers explore overland Europe to Asia via a series of hops while replicas of cities temples and an East atmosphere enrich the scene.
A wealthy sportsman uses a kite at Catalina Island to collect swordfish. A flying fish bait hangs from the kite and skims the water, attracting swordfish which bite and are reeled in by a secondary line. The method is noted as one of the most unusual fishing techniques.
Nature Magazine notes the male kingbird, a common flycatcher, fiercely chases a crow from his nest site using a strong bill to deter intruder as the crow perches on a dead limb nearby.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Auntie offers more cake and Willie declines. She asks about illness, and Willie playfully responds that his ailment is politeness rather than stomach trouble. The moment highlights social faux pas and light family banter.
A playful caption ties a father’s affiliations as an Elk, a Lion, a Moose and an Eagle to a son’s question about the cost to see him, framing a lighthearted family moment with sports and fraternal group imagery.
A brief line shows a character asking what R S V P means in a letter and another reply quips that no such broadcasting station exists, reflecting a humorous misunderstanding about radio terminology.
An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Soap as a cleanser followed by Blue Star Remedy for eczema and various itching skin conditions. It claims germ killing and itching relief, with prices Soap 25c and Blue Star Remedy 1.00, urging readers to ask their druggist.
Parents urged to give three ounces per pound daily for six months and two ounces per pound thereafter. Weigh breastfed babies to estimate intake, then add water to meet needs. If feverish or unsettled, offer water or Fletcher's Castoria. Physicians endorse Castoria for colic and related issues. grossly overviews mention a vegetable recipe and a gold standard signature.
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