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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
2
An Assyrian tablet in the British Museum cellar shows the hanging garden of Babylon according to Herr Bruno Meissner. If correct, it would be the first textual evidence of the gardens in cuneiform inscriptions.
A rapid new starch replaces the old style, reducing labor and cost while keeping collars and cuffs looking fresh. Available at grocers in large packages for 10 cents.
Amos Kelner of Cherry Valley Illinois writes that Piso's Cure for Consumption cured him after a dire illness. He credits the remedy with saving his life and shares the testimonial dated November 23, 1895.
A brief moral admonition on humility and conduct for those of small stature in social or perceived authority roles. The note suggests restraint, modest behavior, and avoidance of ostentation in public settings.
Article recounts Col. Gurley’s partisan Rangers raised in Texas, their participation in Civil War battles near Fort Smith, and the enlistment drive led by Col. Gurley and Lieut. Battle. It also covers the sixth annual Oil Mill Superintendents’ convention in Waco with program details and remarks on rice cultivation opportunities and irrigation projects in the Houston to Galveston region.
W. C. Moore, immigration agent of the Southern Pacific, returns to Houston from St. Louis where he organized the Trinity Rice land and Irrigation company with $250,000 capital. The firm has purchased 15,000 acres in Chambers county and plans to lease 10,000 more for rice cultivation. He notes difficulty organizing locally despite success in St. Louis.
Thomas S. Green of Waco advocates fast freight trains linking central Texas to northern markets. He cites past bean sales and predicts 200,000 acres planted in truck farming if rapid transit extends to Chicago New York Boston and Canadian cities. He argues railroads can spark a garden region surpassing others for vegetables melons and berries.
William Lomas of Dallas warns sun scald damages fruit and shade trees on the south side. He advises applying grafting wax to already split bark and placing a 1x12 inch board high on the south side to shade the stem and prevent further injury.
A private telegram from New York confirms the sale of Lone Star line ships Mattewan and Miami to new service buyers. After the Miami unloads in New York it will voyage around Cape Horn to San Francisco to enter the San Francisco Honolulu trade.
The McKinney oil mill has shut down for the season. Local mill owners say operations pause until next harvest, with maintenance crews inspecting equipment and preparing facilities for reopening season.
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