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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
8
On June 10 in San Angelo Texas a rush to claim school lands began following yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on lapsed leases. More than 300 sections have been filed with over 250 in a single pasture, signaling a frenzied land grab by settlers.
An old remedy promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Advertises refund if it fails and notes B. W. Grove's signature on each box. Sold for 25 cents by druggists.
The Weimar Mercury notes all precincts in the county supporting the white men's primary movement and declares the death knell of the influence of African Americans has been sounded in Colorado county with no regrets.
An old advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a wonderful remedy for rheumatism and back trouble, urging readers to try the product despite lack of modern medical endorsement.
The Governor visited the executive office yesterday but grew weak and could not go out today. He is very frail and any exertion leaves him exhausted.
An advertisement endorses Cheatham's Laxative Hill Tablets as a convenient tonic that cures chill symptoms, boosts appetite, and provides strength, claiming it is the most portable chill remedy to carry in a vest pocket.
Schulenburgker reports corn stands prom ising a month ago but is burned up after a month with no rain. The hot dry weather is thought to have helped cotton and to aid destruction of boll weevil.
An advertisement claims Huot's Lightning Oil wards off pain from rheumatism catarrh neuralgia and ailments but concedes only old age and death are unbeatable. It promises satisfaction or money refunded and lists prices at 25 and 50 cents.
Lavac County reports show cotton acreage similar to last year in Halletsville and Moulton with some increases in Shiner. Lice and boll weevil damage noted in several fields though overall condition remains good. A recent shower near Shiner boosts corn prospects. farmers anticipate more rain to secure a strong crop.
The San Francisco Argonaut in capital letters declares the government and people favor controlling the Philippines while opposing the Filipino population. The Western Pacific issue centers on imperial policy and local reaction in St. Louis.
Gonzales Texas June 14 The total vote in today’s county Democratic primaries is about 2800, roughly 600 above expectations. Most precincts reported with results listing lawmakers and county officials including Slick Slayton Holmes Chenault Glass Conway Wright Ball Wyatt Elis Denmark Nixon D D Jones Hampton Askey Ramsey Livingston Orchard Pops Jones Swift.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm advertised in the Dayton Volkszeitung. After eight weeks of severe back pain his wife improved within days and fully recovered before finishing the bottle. The balm is sold by Schultzer Seydler druggists.
The Texas Farm and Ranch reports a severe drought damaging corn across the state. Where soil and cultivation practices are sound, yields may be fair, but many fields are ruined for grain. Cut past crops for feed or bale and salvage value in shocks if necessary.
A Chapell Hill report notes farmers bought a car load of mineral paint to treat boll weevils, but Hearne reports complete failure. The piece also cites dividends of $150 million for steel, $75 million for Standard Oil, and coal trusts as claimed proof of general prosperity, questioning who bears the costs.
The question is often asked how long eggs keep for batebr ing. In a cool place and with occasional turning they stay vital for three weeks, but best results come from prompt incubation.
June 13 report from Dilworth Texas notes the Possumtrot picnic near Hollyfield's gin as a strong gathering with participants from Waelder Thompsonville Gonzales Saturn and Dilworth. It records speeches by candidates, crops in decent condition and potential abundance with rain.
For sale or rent the large rock store building adjoining Chas Muecke near the railroad depot, 90 by 30 feet. Will sell or lease on easy terms. For particulars inquire at the Gazette office.
In Gonzales Texas June 13 the Democratic primaries and conventions will be held at 30 boxes. By executive order negroes and Mexicans are excluded from the primaries. Of about 5000 total votes around 2000 are expected to be cast in the primaries. The negro and Mexican vote totals about 1800. Sheriff county judge county attorney and county clerk races are seen as close. An independent or populist ticket is running to aid a Republican candidate for Congress. The pledge on tickets reads I hereby pledge myself to vote the democratic ticket at the general election.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for Itch Tetter Ringworm Itching Piles and Exzema with broad dealer assurances.
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