Washington and Lee statues enter U S Hall of Fame
The United States accepts from Virginia the statues of Washington and Lee for the Hall of Fame after years of delay. Despite objections from Representative Stafford of Wisconsin who said Lee was only honorably connected, the article asserts Lee a premier soldier in American history, with no blot on his character in war or peace according to the Dallas Journal.
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United States
Virginia
Washington
Lee
Stafford
Wisconsin
Congress
Dallas Journal
Ladies head to Dallas for State Press Association
Miss Annie Louise Plageman and Mrs E A Busch join Editor and Mrs H D Meister of the Yoakum Herald for an automobile trip to Dallas. They will attend the State Press Association the rest of the week with reservations at the Adolphus Hotel. They expect to reach Dallas in time for a reception and buffet dinner hosted by State Secretary and Mrs Sam P Harben in the Palm Garden of the Adolphus.
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Annie Louise Plageman
E&. A. Busch
H. D. Meister
Yoakum Herald
Shiner
Dallas
State Press Association
Adolphus Hotel
Sam P. Harben
Palm Garden
The
Adolphus
Ito
Ford cars spark church laughter and defiant joke
A preacher claims Ford cars have led more people to hell than any vehicle. An old lady replies with a quip about Ford bringing you back, prompting a chorus of laughter and a lively church moment. The exchange turns on a wry safety of jokes about cars and salvation in a local sermon.
Goesch Family Returns From Floresville Visit
Mr and Mrs R J Goesch and Ruby of Floresville returned home Monday after a visit with relatives.
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R. J. Goesch
Ruby
Floresville
Harold Drawe Returns From Visit to Wharton Father
Harold Drawe is home from a visit to his father at Wharton, returning refreshed after the trip and resuming his local routine.
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Harold Drawe
Wharton
New World's Fair opens with record weekend crowd
Chicago reports a towering kickoff as more than 235000 visitors attend the first weekend of the Century of Progress. Opening day May 26 drew 154608, surpassing 1933 figures. May 27 brought 81241, higher than the prior year. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt inaugurate lighting and the World’s Fountain. The fair showcases the Street of Villages with international pavilions and free entertainment while promising lower prices and more free rest areas.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
the Land
New Century of Progress
Ford
Mecca
Tara Hall
Tunisia
Tower of London
Globe Theater
Swift Bridge
Standard Oil Amphitheater
Lagoon Theater
Armour and Company
Wilson and Company
Continental Baking Company
Hiram Walker
Brook Hill
Leto's Pyorrhoea Remedy Endorsed by Dentists
Sore gums foul breath and loose teeth are described as disgusting. Leto's Pyorrhoea Remedy is highly recommended by leading dentists and never disappoints. Druggists offer money back if it fails. Kuhn's Drug Store.
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Leto
Kuhn
Paulus Running for District Attorney in 25th District
Henry Paulus of Yoakum declared his candidacy for district attorney of the 25th district which includes Lavaca Gonzales Guadalupe Colorado counties. DeWitt is not in his district. Paulus is a respected lawyer with no prior officeholding and a solid following. Cuero Record wishes him luck.
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Henry Paulus
Yoakum
25Th
Lavaca
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Colorado
DeWitt
Henry
Cuero
Tomatoes In June At Reasonable Prices In Texas
A notice promotes plentiful ripe tomatoes during June at fair prices. Patrons are urged to bring a basket and contact Alfred Stoeltje Witting of Texas for details.
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Alfred Stoeltje Witting
Texas
McDonald Family Returns From East Texas Visit
Supt and Mrs T H McDonald and their son came home Friday night after visiting East Texas relatives. They were joined by Miss Avis Cook sister of Mrs McDonald from Center and the McDonalds’ niece Miss Carl Glynn Barnes of Houston.
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T.H. McDonald and
East Texas
Avis Cook
McDonald
Center
Mr. McDonald
Carl Glynn Barnes
Houston
Miss Clara Rahman Visits Relatives in San Antonio
Miss Clara Rahman of San Antonio visited relatives and friends a few days last week, sharing time with family and familiar faces during her stay.
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Clara Rahman
San Antonio
Wash frocks 79c and up Ricky Ree Shop
Local shop advertises wash frocks starting at 79 cents and up. Ricky Ree Shop promotes affordable clothing with daily specials and a selection of accessories for quick, budget friendly cleaning and wear.
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Ricky- Ree Shop
Hepler Family Visitors From Galveston
Mrs J H Hepler Jr and nephew W J Palmer of Galveston visited Mr and Mrs C C Hepler last Friday.
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J. H. Hepler Jr
W. J. Palmer
Galveston
C. C. Hepler
Meetings on Bankhead Act Explained in Local Sessions
Notice lists as yet unspecific sessions in Hallettsville Wied Shiner Witting Moulton Midway to explain the Bankhead act. Meetings scheduled for June 16 2 p m in Hallettsville and June 18 2 p m in Wied and 8 p m in Shiner with further sessions June 19 8 p m at Witting and 8 p m at Moulton and June 20 8 p m at Midway. to be held in school houses. J. M. Parks County Act
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Bankhead
Hallettsville
Wied
P. m
J. M. Parks
Houston couple visits Mrs. Viasta Marburger last week
Mr and Mrs St L Williams of Houston visited with Mrs Viasta Marburger during last week. The note records a social call and identifies the people and city involved in the brief encounter.
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St. L. Williams
Houston
Viasta Marburger
Miss Hortense Miculka Visits Floresville Guest
Miss Hortense Miculka of Floresville is a guest of Miss Dennie Turek, sharing time and social visits in a cordial exchange.
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Hortense Miculka
Floresville
Dennie Turek
Fishing Trip to Corpus Spurs Short Getaway
Hu Obold and J. R. Mikes spent a few days last week on a fishing trip to Corpus. George Raftin "The Trumpet Blows" played at Palace Sunday and Monday.
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Hu Obold
J. R. Mikes
Corpus
George Raftin
Palace
Bull fight ambience teased in Palace program listing
The Palace preview invites readers to enjoy the atmosphere of the bull fight in The Trumpet Blows at Palace Sunday and Monday. Rud Bartosch and son Erwin visited San Antonio to see Pat Franks who had tonsil removal surgery. The Spenforth family joined them and Erwin returned to Fredericksburg with his parents.
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Rud Bartosch
Erwin
San Antonio
Pat Franks
Alex Spenforth
Fredericksburg
Mrs Huebner Returns From Six Week Visit Abroad
Mrs J H Huebner came home last week from Houston and Galveston after a six week visit with her children. Mrs Francis Wilson and her children accompanied her, and Mr and Mrs Edwin Huebner spent Sunday with the family at the parental home.
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J. H Huebner
Houston
Galveston
Francis Wilson
Edwin Huebner
Local Guests and Visitors Reported
Clarance Guittard of Waco is the guest of relatives. E. J. Henkhaus and wife of Houston were Sunday visitors.
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Clarance Guittard
Waco
E. J. Henkhaus
Wife
Houston
Correction in last issue on local society officers
A correction fixes the Staatsverband item should read St Josephs Local Society Officers not District Officials. Notices include visits by J R Mikesh and Robert Roddy, and guests Vivian Gooden and Mrs Edw Berckenhoff. An employment ad seeks an experienced live-in cook for Mrs L W OConnor at 303 South Bridge Street Victoria Texas.
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Staatsverband
St. Joseph’s
L. W. O’connor
South Bridge
Victoria
Texas
Whole Countryside Illuminated by Gas Flame at Sulphur Park Pool
The latest development at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool is the lighted gas, a flame almost as high as the well derrick. It attracts crowds nightly to the scene as they marvel at the brilliant flame burning day and night. Mrs. Edward Donahue and Miss Anna Irene of Houston are guests in the G W Eschenburg home.
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Sulphur Park Swimming Pool
Edward Donahue
Anna Irene
Houston
G. W. Eschenburg
The Trumpet Blows at Palace Sunday and Monday
C J Monroe of Hull spent Sunday with family. The Trumpet Blows featuring Geo Raft and Adolph Menjou plays at Palace Sunday and Monday. Mrs Emma Koether and Mrs Hugh Koether attended a funeral at Schulenburg last week. Rev and Mrs R C Steinhoff moved to Nixon after eighteen months in Shiner.
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C.J. Monroe of
Hull
Geo. Raft
Adolph Menjou
Emma Koether
Hugh Koether
Schulenburg
R.C. Steinhoff
Nixon
Shiner
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Ella E. Lane
Mrs
Cecile Plageman
Shiner Texas
Democratic
Lavaca County
Meyiprh
Reims Laut
AcAiIn
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Pacific
Br.holchak
Paulus
Moulton
Anton Kolar
Wm. J. Janssen
N. Straus Nayfach Architect
Brandt Iron Works
Sam Spier
Hdwe
Milton Uhr
James Donaldson
F. T. Fehrenkamp & Sons
Alamo
Federal Building
Witting
Bilious
Thedford
T. L. Austin
McAdenville
N.C
Mrs. J. R. Mikesh
Robert Roddy
J. M. Canon Home
John Wayne
Monterrey
Vivian Gooden
Sheffield
Edw. Berckenhoff
Mrs. J. F. Riha
M” System
Bama
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