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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
The item cites local business optimism with Sutiner real estate in demand, April or March weather hints, and a处 mix of national tensions between Japan and China. It mentions brewers and liquor dealers agreeing not to sell to violators, and questions about trusts, votes, and Taft. The San Antonio river navigability project is noted with a river water query.
The State Democratic Committee of Minnesota passed a resolution endorsing Governor Johnson for the presidency. The Bryan faction was defeated by a strong majority amid party tensions and expectations. White Senator Bailey battles critics in Congress and plans to speak out upon his return to Texas. Rospert F. Nixon announces his bid for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District, counting on newspaper support for election. Nebraska convention solidly backed Bryan to unit vote for president, with Texas expected to follow suit. Bryan is predicted as the Democratic nominee and winner.
The Democratic executive committee of Kavaca County calls a meeting on Monday March 16 the opening day of district court. Officials urge orderly conduct and reorganization discussions during the session.
The Gazette is authorized to announce Rupert J. Nixon of Gonzales as a candidate for District Attorney of the 200th Judicial District, subject to Democratic primary action, and he asks for public support.
The piece notes conflicting delegate counts from Waco and Galveston News for a convention lacking credentials committee. It quotes Gro W Rippie urging a primary for National convention delegates, arguing costs are low and clerical work could be a patriotic service. Lavaca county is cited as uninterested in a special primary.
The publisher states subscribers one year or more in arrears must settle accounts by end of March or have their names dropped from the list. A one cent stamp per paper is not affordable, and readers are urged to settle to avoid loss of service.
A Schuleéenburg Gazette sticker pledges to back Col. Wynne if nominated and oppose Davidson otherwise. It claims to be a Democrat and notes no mutilation of a Democratic ticket yet, urging aligned papers to back Wynne if he is the nominee.
Readable pieces point to a local item with partial names and place hints including Colquitt Bryan and Paras Wiest. The text appears as a disrupted clipping raising questions about a person and location referenced.
The note names Cocke Crane Cockrell Crawford and Senter with Schulenbare as related figures in a discussion about stickers. The phrase The Sticker knows a good thing and sticks to it appears as a motto reflecting steadfast approach.
Editorials from Shiner and Moulton endorse William Jennings Bryan over William Howard Taft, arguing Bryan is the stronger candidate and more suitable for the presidency, reflecting early 20th century partisan rhetoric.
The Gazette and Halletsville Herald express that the democratic executive committee acted rightly by not holding an expensive election for four honorary delegates to the national convention. They note costs would have been about 60 000 to 75 000 dollars, urging concern for the people’s money.
The Halletsville Herald cautions readers about national agents traveling the country selling buggies pianos and offering 15 cents for cotton in warehouses. It urges fathers to investigate and compare with home suppliers who offer similar goods at about 59 percent less cost.
Mr and Mrs Rud Jaeggh returned home Friday from Brenham. Mr and Mrs G J Bohnen ikdinp returned Monday from Shiner. Mrs L E Chovanetz of Shiner arrived Monday to visit her sister Mrs J G Guenther. Measles and lagrippe reduce attendance at the Sam and Will Moore Institute. Lavaca county February births 48 and deaths 24. Sixteen marriage licenses issued. Col Dick Wynne of Ft Worth campaigns for attorney general against incumbent R V Davidson. Wynne will win.
Farmers begin cotton planting after corn. Mrs R G Blake and brother visited Win Berckenhoff. Grand ball at Joe Winklarek’s and another at Joe Schroller’s. Children in Berckenhoff family ill. medical aid called. Mask ball at Sunset School Feb 20 well attended. Nagelmueller visited son John. Frank Spitenberger seen. Pekar sisters and Hlavike sisters attended Sunset School ball. Berckenhoff family at John Trubula’s Sunday. Mary Antrich and brother Peter sick this week. Bleier family at Berckenhoff home Sunday. Mrs Holz and daughter Tina visited Tin Coach residence.
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