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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
4
The piece recounts an editor who began with little and, over twenty years, grew wealth to a comfortable fortune of $50,000. It credits industry, economy, conscientious effort, and perseverance, noting the uncle’s death provided $49,990 in the final sum.
Let Us Print For You In printing signatures to per sonal Christmas cards last year we made the mistake of not re questing cards of uniform size. We are glad to handle this busi ness for you, even though you do not purchase cards from us. No order for printing will be accepted for less than 25 and as many more as you like.
A commercial college scholarship is offered for sale at a bargain. Prospective buyers are advised to call the office for details and arrangements.
Commissioners Court led by Ed Jungermann petitions to establish Road District No 3 Lavaca County and hold a Dec 12 1925 election at Moulton for road bonds totaling 175000 dollars. Judges Emil Grunewald Fr Filip A J Elster John Dari e Jim Maresh to oversee voting and clerks. Tax in District No 3 to cover interest and sinking fund.
San Antonio reports Bishop James E. Dickey at the West Texas Methodist Episcopal conference condemns modern dancing and lax pastimes. He cites bear hugs, bunny hug, and Charleston, insists womanhood is the sacred shrine and questions youths’ attitudes toward women. He notes the era’s trends as appalling.
Ford Motor Company released figures showing a domestic production total of 49,004 cars and trucks for the week ending October 23, a record for a six day period. The peak day was Tuesday with 8,466 units produced.
The Gazette notes the birth of George C. Seydler Jr at his parents home in Gonzales on November 12. The family expresses joy and invites greet from the editorial desk in the near future.
The Girls Bridge Club met Saturday evening November 7 with Miss Cora Berckenhoff. A salad course and hot chocolate were served. Mrs Alvina Wolters won high score and Virgie Monroe low score. One member was absent, Mrs Wolters substituting. Next meeting with Miss Roxie Veree Buske. Reporter
Posted notices ban hunting and trespassing across the farms. Violations will be punished under applicable law. The brief notice marks two by three inch posting.
The Eagle Pencil Company of New York ships a large supply of Mikado pencils to be sold at 50 cents per dozen when bought in dozens, and 5 cents each for single pencils. The notice states no better pencil can be bought at this price.
A Blue Cross marker on the newspaper page indicates an expired subscription. Readers are reminded that renewal is required to continue delivery.
A party including W. O. Garbade D. Garbade R. F. Moeller E. F. Mueller Robt. Harrison H. Olle Jr. C. E. Maurice of Gonzales and Rudy Garbade of Shiner were in Port O'Connor Monday and Tuesday bringing back 69 ducks.
Mrs Emilie Schendel aged 79 years 1 month and 21 days died at the home of her son in law Otto Jaroszawski west of Yoakum on the Hocheim road Saturday near noon. Funeral services were held at her residence Monday at 1 pm with Rev Bierman of Shiner Lutheran Church. procession then to Shiner City Cemetery for burial at 3 pm. She is survived by eight children B Own Amoucu y W rasier of Orange Grove Mrs Robert Proetz of Schulenburg Wm Schendel of Shiner Emil Schendel of Runge Mrs Otto Jaroszewski of Yoakum Mrs C S Brooks of Corpus Christi Edmund Schendel of Wied. The Gazette extends heartfelt sympathy.
$150,000 To Loan At 6 Per Cent, On improved black land farms, will buy your land notes. E. J. Motis, Lawyer Neuman Building, Yoakum, Texas. 52tf ee
A sales pitch for The Youth's Companion 1926 offering journeys to Maine woods Alaska Navaho plains and Southern seas with treasures and lost islands. Subscription bundles include 1926 issues and remaining 1925 issues for $2, with McCall's Magazine option at $2.50. Subscriptions via S. N. Dept. Boston office.
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