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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

5

School Inspector Visits Local Board for Salary Talk

Mrs. R L Ragsdale of the State Department of Education in Austin inspected our schools on Friday and gave a stirring message on future affiliations and teachers salaries at Kuhn's Drug Store. The school board, minus the president away from the city, held a special meeting at 2 30 p m and the board members attended. The board hopes the inspection was favorable and that the mood remains positive.

R. L. Ragsdale State Department of Education Austin Ragsdale Kuhn’s Drug Store

Camp Fire Girls Initiate New Member and Prep for Public Appearance

A ceremonial and business meeting were held at Miss Olivia Ehlers home with Miss Atmon Canon joining the Camp Fire Council. Most members will earn the Wood Gatherer rank within two weeks and wear the fagot ring. Flag Day on June 14th will feature the girls assisting the American Legion. Professor Earl L. Cochran will become Lyford Superintendent, and Miss Carlyn Trautwein will return as English teacher. Red Cross Lavaca County Chapter plans a Public Health Nurse program starting Sept. 1, 1920.

Olivia Ehlers Alyina Wolters Atmon Canon Camp Fire Council American Legion Post Lavaca County American Red Cross Red Cross

Prohibition Hero Watterson Seeks Public Spirt at Dinner

From Kentucky comes Marse Henry Watterson's letter to the New York Press Club. He scorns a dry dinner and proposes a more public-spirited enterprise. He calls himself a mixed prohibitionist and suffragist, but not a fool, urging continued civic participation.

New York Kentucky Marse Henry Watterson New York Press Club Henry Tam Sam

All Weol suits priced to beat competitors says Janecek and Petry

The message lists guaranteed cheaper All Weol suits as a sales pitch attributed to Janecek and Petry, urging customers to shops for value. It presents a bold price promise with emphasis on affordability.

Janecek &Petry

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