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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
12
London auction sales of the late George R. Sims Black Museum relics drew sparse crowds and fetched small sums. A murderers chair sold for 5 shillings, autographed letters and other criminal items brought only dollars, while historic items like leg irons and a prison lock largely failed to attract buyers.
A light anecdote unfolds as a doorman asks for a ticket and a guest deflects to the person behind. The baffling moment ends with the remark Not me as the other woman realizes her husband paused to chat elsewhere, then enters. A later line notes the spoon as a small household stirrer.
Mrs. M C O'Donnell of 1012 S Walker St Oklahoma City credits Tanlac with improved appetite sleep and strength after stomach troubles and indigestion She notes better health as the medicine advances and mentions Tanlac is sold by all good druggists with over 37 million bottles sold Also promotes Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation Advertisement quote ends with a proverb.
An old advertising jingle promotes California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for children’s liver and bowel issues. It claims a single teaspoon heals sour stomach, biliousness, and constipation, promising quick relief and a well, playful child. Mothers are urged to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with proper directions and the word California on the bottle.
A concise reflection on fashion norms asserting that dress codes and style pressures bind women as tightly as rigid dating expectations among men. The piece weighs social rules, personal agency, and the ongoing balance between appearance and autonomy.
American Legion runs its second annual nationwide essay contest with a 250000 participation forecast. Students must write about Why America should Prohibit All Immigration for Five Years, with national and state awards up to 750, 500, and 250 dollars. Essays capped at 500 words, due by October 12, judged by three educators.
The F W Galbraith Memorial committee of the American Legion in Eden park plans a $50,000 monument to a World War soldier sailor marine and army nurse. Cincinnati sculptor Clement J Barnhorn will carve the 4 1 2 by 10 foot bronze tablet featuring angel figures and a central Colonel Galbraith bust with a floral chain symbolizing unity of the armed forces.
A hale Maine widower, who has just buried his fourth wife, is asked about his spouse by an acquaintance. He pauses, then quips that he is “kinder out o' wives just now,” highlighting his bereavement and weary humor after repeated losses.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges a substantial, permanent rise in rye production. Rye offers better or more adaptable yields than wheat in many areas, thrives on sandy soils, and can extend sowing into fall. It is hardier, less pest affected, and valuable as cover and green manure, with demand-driven production rising since wartime boosts.
Kansas rats prefer a balanced diet mix of meat vegetables and cereals with four to one poison ratio. Otis Wade, Kansas Agricultural College extension expert, explains each bait class and how a three course spread attracts a rat, reducing populations when a single course proves appealing.
Sound hides free from cuts on the fresh side, well salted and cured, command a high price and good leather. Greater care in summer than winter is needed for salting, curing, and marketing hides, especially for farmers or country butchers with occasional hides. Partly decayed hides are practically useless. Directions for skinning, curing, and marketing are in Farmers Bulletin 1055, available from the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC.
An enormous amount of water is needed during the dry weather period in midsummer. A great saving of water is possible where level cultivation is practiced. Keeping ground level retains moisture and prevents wilting. Crusted hills and ridges drain water and harm crops. Cucumbers, melons, squash, and pumpkins require abundant water due to vine growth.
A feature on summer hats and lace adorned gowns describes wide brim hats with velvet and oak lace trims, crepe de chine gowns with lace flouncing, and decorative bonnets. It surveys various hat shapes from poke to tailored leghorn, with silk, embroidery, and ribbons, suggesting color pairings and ensemble options.
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