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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1919

Page

8

Notice to Advertisers and Correspondents

To Advertisers and Correspondents no new matter can be received for insertion in the current issue later Tuesday noon. Readers are asked to bear this in mind.

Suffrage Amendment Letter Counters Editorial View

William Masterson of Houston argues that the Texas suffrage referendum produced a heavy vote and that counties with large foreign voting blocs helped defeat the amendment. He lists counties favorable to and opposed to suffrage and condemns the Post for urging legislative repudiation of the referendum. The letter defends the will of the voting public.

the Post Texas Nis v Y Anderson Angelina Camp Cherokee Hopkins Henderson Jasper Franklin Kaufman Morris Liberty Tyler Montgomery Nacogdoches Poli Rusk Sabine San Augustine San Jacinto Trinity Grimes Bowie Coe Fannin Walker Houston Orance Freestone Wood Cass Titus Marion Upshur Leon Denton Madison Ellis Webb Maverick Kinney Val Verde Terrell Brewster Presidio el Paso le Salle Pecos Reeves Culberson Terry Dawson Andrews Crosby Iiate Zavalla Kleberg San Patricio Willacy Cameron Brooks Hidalgo Zapata Nueces Garza Briscoe Hartley Post W William Masterson

Boll weevil appears unusually early in Texas cotton

College Station Texas June 20 discovery of boll weevil in large numbers on Texas agricultural experiment station farm and reports of it near Beeville substation indicate potential large damage to Texas cotton this season unless prompt control steps are taken said F B Paddock State entomologist.

College Station Texas Texas Agricultural Experiment Staton Beeville F. B. Paddock

Paddock Promotes Arsenate Dusting to Fight Weevils

Mr Paddock reports dusting with powered arsenate of lead raises cotton yields by about 71 percent versus untreated fields. Applications should be about every 10 to 14 days at a rate near two and a half pounds per sere. He warns against using Paxis green London purple or white arsenic due to crop damage risks.

Paddock London

Southwest Texas Urged by U S to Prepare for Army Worm Invasion

In San Antonio on June 19 Southwest Texas should ready for an army worm invasion per Agriculture Department guidance. Local rep William Thompson cites letters describing massive worm hordes threatening crops and recommending targets for control including mowing infested grasses and applying a arsenic lead solution, with cautions about livestock exposure.

Texas U. S San Antonio Uni'e William Thompson Department of Agriculture

Shiner Gazette Flies Over Town in Courtesy Flight

Through Lieut Mackie and Sgt Lyons scarce rain held back as Ella B Lo associates editor of the Shiner Gazette rode a special credentials flight. The 9:30 ascent offered a panoramic view of Shiner with its city features crops homes and churches shrinking to scale below. The crew ensured comfort and memory rich in this rare ascent above the Wills.

Mackie Ella B. Lo Gazette Lyons

Sweet Home Trustees Set 50 Cent School Tax Districts

Sweet Home trustees instructed Tax Assessor Valenta to levy a maximum 50 cent per $100 tax for district funding. Rona Johnson contracts to teach Page Settlement next year, Christine Mozisek to teach Gephart, Maud Anderson to teach Klimitchek, Nina Wills to teach Williamsburg. Shiloh local 50 cent tax election held June 14 passed 23 to 2. Michta-Beasley 50 cent election also carried 28 to 9. County exams set for certificates on Sept 5-6, Oct 3-4, and Dec 5-6 with questions for permanent certificates submitted at all exams except ones noted.

Sweet Home Rona Johnson Page Settlement Shiloh Michta-Beasley

Red Cross Nurses Stand Amid War's Harsh Toll

Poetic tribute by Thomas L Masson to Red Cross Nurses serving on battlefields. The piece portrays nurses aiding wounded soldiers, comforting orphans, and offering calm guidance as disaster erupts around them. It reflects on wartime suffering and nursely compassion.

Haid God Red Cross Thomas L. Masson

Adler-i-ka claims relief for bowel and liver troubles

George LaFond of Little Falls Minnesota reports losing 60 pounds from illness and now improving after Adler-i-ka. He says one dose relieves sour stomach, gas and constipation and removes foul matter poisoning the system. The ad promotes the product as a longstanding cure.

George ‘LaFond Little Falls Minn

Prospects Rise After Flooded Cotton Crop Damages

Despite heavy rains injuring the cotton crop, farmers expect bumper stocks of foodstuffs and strong forage for cattle this winter. Late summer crops like corn, legumes, and sorghum should thrive, offering a chance to improve yields unseen in years.

Gobnzales Inquirer

Order of Hermann Sons to use English exclusively

Lockhart Texas June 21 local officers report a Grand Lodge decision to print all rituals and business in English including insurance policies. The organization formerly German aims to become more American by using English in all grand body and lodge communications.

Order OF Hermann Sons

For Sale. Roadster Cas

Classified notice indicates a roadster sale with contact at Gazette items section. Limited details include no price or location. Readers are advised to call for more information and purchase terms.

Gazette i Ems

Teething Troubles in Heat Spur Need for Elixir

A fragment notes teething babies struggle in hot weather with pain and stomach upset. It recommends McGee's Baby Elixir to ease sour stomach, colic, and digestion and lists Shine Drug Co as the seller.

McGee Shine Diug Co

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