Good Roads Election Call Urges Road Approval
The piece urges voters to support road improvements, arguing long-standing support and basic logic. It states the election is next Tuesday and insists any undecided voter should choose roads now.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
Bryan Down and Out and Other Texas Notes
An urban column notes William Jennings Bryan is cited as defeated and urged to stay put. It claims boll weevil appearances in Southwest Texas, sets scholastic per capita at 8.25 dollars, and forecasts Will T. Bagby as the next congressman from the 9th district. It mocks Mexico’s war posture and denies any U. S. war with Germany, praising German Americans’ loyalty to the president.
Fordtran Oil and Gas Company of Yoakum Weighs Investment
The Fordtran Oil and Gas Company of Yoakum announces a cautious stance on further investment. A single oil certificate has been held for about five years with no dividends to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordtran Oil and Gas Company
Yoakum
Shall the Government Enter into Private Industry
A pamphlet argues the government already engages in private industry by printing on envelopes, asserting printers nationwide deserve compensation for this action.
Small Field of Candidates Cited in Ninth District
The Shiner Gazette notes only three confirmed contenders Will T. Bagby of Lavaca Judge Mansfield of Columbus and H 8 Paulus of Yoakum though Paulus denies planning to oppose Bagby. Local editorials speculate Mansfield could rise in support as the campaign begins. A B Davidson of Guero adds a cautionary view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallambrosa
Will T. Bagby
Lavaca
Mansfield
Columbus
Yoakum Herald
Paulus
Yoakum
Bagby
Shiner Gazette
Manfield
Eagie Lake
Brother McCarty
A. B. Davidson
Guero
Independence Day Proclamations Call for National Anthem
Yoakum Times notes that Independence Day will be celebrated with renewed patriotism amid world conflict. Since the holiday falls on Sunday, Monday is preferred for observances and governors urge bands nationwide to play the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum Times
United States
Dress and judgment in a lawn party talk
Amy Pearl Cosby in La Grange Journal recalls a noon garden gathering where women compare outfits and social tensions. The speaker contrasts male courtesy with women’s scrutiny, noting how attire invites constant evaluation by other women and how men rarely notice details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Pearl Cosby
la Grange Journal
Prompt Payment After Fire Loss
H V Riemenschneider survived a devastating fire last Sunday night and held $1 400 coverage with Northwestern National Insurance Company. Agent W E Green paid the full loss at 1 PM on Tuesday, highlighting the insurer’s prompt settlements in fire claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Riemenschneider
Northwestern National Insurance Company
W. E. Green
Green
Mr. Riemenschneider
Yoakum Times
Flatonia Prepares for Big July Fair Despite Hard Times
Local note from Flatonia praises community spirit as it plans a large fair in July. Other items mention Seguin retaining pool halls, Moulton closing theirs, and Emancipation Day pardons for at least 40 inmates by Governor Ferguson based on the pardoning board. A correction clarifies attribution of school notes to Prof. Wm. Eilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Ferguson
State Penitentiary
Moulton Eagle
the Gazette
Wm. Eilers
Wilers
Good Roads Election Date Set for June 20
The newspaper notes the good roads election will be held next Tuesday June 20 and urges readers to study the call in another section of the paper. The call to vote emphasizes civic participation in the road improvement measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Casar
Good Roads
Lavaca County Road Bond Election Ordered for 1915
The Lavaca County court orders a June 29 1915 election in Road District No 2 to decide issuing bonds of 150000 dollars at 5 percent for paving and road work and to levy a tax for interest and a sinking fund. Notices will run four weeks in a local newspaper and be posted in three public places. County Judge P H Green signs the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Lavaca
F. A. Riha
Lavaca County
Lavaca Consin
Suner West
Shiner East
Charlottenburg
Boundary School House
Weid
Shiner West
Chas. Eschenburg
Jim Lahodny
A. J. Berckenhoff
Arthur Fischner
J. H. Huebner
Joe Kram
D. Othold
Joe Kunetka
Gus Nollkam
Lexas
P. H. Green
Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy touts it as thoroughly reliable and essential for families especially in summer. It urges immediate availability and claims good results as proven by users, with purchase encouraged at outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Resolution of Respect for Mrs Meta Thulemeyer
A local Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church honors Mrs Meta Thulemeyer who died June 15. The group notes her as a beloved member and extends sympathy to her family with a resolution and a mailed copy to the bereaved. Signed by Mrs Eviza Welhausen, Mrs J C Habermacher, and Mrs Wm Hrms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Thulemeyer
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
For Sale or Trade Jersey Colt Heifer Prospect
For Sale or Trade. A full blooded two year old Jersey male. Apply to O. W. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
O. W. Miller
Restored to Good Health in Zanesville Woman’s Testimony
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio says four years of stomach trouble left her weak and losing weight. After two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she reports a full recovery and renewed health. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Gans
Zanesville
Ohio
Chamberlain
Snap Shots Colorado Citizen Says Boost Your Town
A local column urges residents to speak well of their town to benefit both community and self. It stresses careful speech, asks if readers are boosters, and notes the burden on national leaders amid the era of "America first." It mentions the June bride and a Washington figure bearing heavy burdens.
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J. C. Habermacher
Eua E. Lane
Shiner, Tex
Printers Mutual Fire Insurance Association Incorporated
Laws of
Mr. Wm. J. Bryan
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Germany
Buncome
Mr. Bryan
Besun
Bryan
Acle “Am
Seguin
Moulton
Farm & Ranch
Holland's Magazine
Eviza Welhausen
Wm. Hrrms
Colorado
Grouch
America
Washington
Websters New International
Merriam Webster
India
Merriam Ae
Sss
Lee Ae
Manet
Springfield, Mass
F. P. Luck
Shiner
Joe Mikulik
C. L. Williams
L. B. Richter Meat Market
A. G. Lichey
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