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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
7
A Woodwen Journal excerpt criticizes U S policy toward the Boers advocating independence while condemning English conduct. The piece blames official actions for Boer fate and urges adherence to American traditions. It also lists absurd goat initiation rules for W O W candidates as satire.
The Halletsville Herald notes President Roosevelt's Memorial Day speech as partisan and criticizes the administration's stance on the Philippines. It also reports C. F. Woods arriving with a severely injured left arm after a train incident near Rock Island, planning to sue Aransas Pass for damages.
Texas June 24 Tolleson Bros and Page sold two carloads of melons to Aden and Co of San Antonio. The fruit was shipped to Dallas and Waco, indicating a brisk trade in Sweet Home Tavaca Co fruit.
The Boer war stirs sympathy for the liberty loving Dutch farmers who will likely trek toward the equator to escape British domination as past exoduses show. The writer laments lack of sympathy from republican governments, calling the attack a false tale and a misrepresentation.
Rain is needed badly in Wied as corn dries up and cotton will be cut short if dry weather continues. Rudolf Stulken and Ernst Bah ring visit Bernard Prairie, Colorado County. A boy was born to Gus Blaschke's family. Pro K E Miller of Sharlottenburg to host a school feast on July 1. Geo Stulken heads to Gonzales for summer normal. Eddy and Arnold Mueller visit from Gonzales. F Michaeles visit Lindenau De Witt county. Wessel insurance man circulated locally. Mrs Joe Blaschke and daughter shopped in Halletsville.
George Sehaub of New Lebanon Ohio praises Chamberlain's Pain Basin advertised in the Dayton Volkszeitung. After days of use his wife felt renewed and the severe back pains vanished before finishing the bottle. He recommends the liniment and notes it is sold by Schultzer Seydler druggists.
The Western Publisher urges merchants to donate to charity, noting business people face financial burdens and should not be pressed for funds each time. It suggests appealing first to landowners and retired men with savings, arguing dollars are not plentiful for merchants either.
June 20 at Dilworth Texas reports a lively Stonewall meeting led by Rev H M Mowland with good attendance. The Guadalupe protracted meeting is set to begin June 29. Local health notes mention several illnesses and a rainless spell affecting crops. Community discussions urge church leadership and mobilizing women to help establish a church. local visitors include J L Mooney and D Floyd.
An old notice advertises the sale or rental of a large rock store building measuring 90 by 30 feet next to Chas Muecke near the railroad depot. Terms are stated as easy, with particulars available at the Gazette office.
The Senate approved the Philippine bill with Republican Senators Hoar Wellington and Mason voting against it. Democrat Me Laurin of South Carolina broke with his party to join the majority, while Gonzales Laguizars supported the measure.
The Designer for July features summer fashion including charming dresses and millinery, along with sections on Fancy Work such as Soft Cushions and Toilet Table Chat. It also offers etiquette hints, guidance for mothers and housekeepers, and gardening tips, plus fiction by Leigh Gordon Giltner, Edward A. Morris, A. J. Johnson, and Eben Olney Kirk.
An old remedy advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Fonio described as Simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. It promises relief for malaria chills and fever with no cure and no pay terms.
Lavaca county listings record transfers including Clay Nichols to H B Leonard four percent interest in 20 acres on James May league for 150 dollars and other transfers such as H B Shiner to P H Lass on 65 acres on G Butcher survey for 2730 dollars and Otto Griebsch Jr and wife to Otto Griebsch Sr on 155 acres for 1140 dollars.
Advert says Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tablets cure chills and boost appetite and strength. It promotes ease of use, noting a convenient vest packet and portability for on the go relief.
The county convention on the 16th named appointments for precinct chairmen. Details list the newly chosen officials and their designated precincts.
An old advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning Oil wards off rheumatism catarrh neuralgia and all pains except old age and death. It promotes a 25 and 50 price line with satisfaction or money refunded.
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