Subscriptions and political notes from Shiner Texas
The column lists subscription rates for J. C. Habermacher and notes W. D. Bryan as a rising political figure. It mentions a Chinese Masons lodge in Galveston, campaign slogans, and speculation on Bryan, Castro in Venezuela, and election plans for 1909. It also notes Laura B Payne as a Socialist candidate and Tom Watson's resignation as Populist nominee.
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Texas
Congress
Laura B. Payne
Tom Watson
Taft
Geor R Sheldon tied to Republican fund posts
Geo R Sheldon treasurer of the Republican Campaign fund for ten years and a director in seventeen corporations is identified. A new East conflict rises as Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria tussle with Bulgaria declaring independence. Fiskville school trustees surrender to state adopted textbooks. Weather calls in from readers with grand to intoxicating notes.
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Republican Campaign Fund
Geo. R. Sheldon
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Fiskville
Moulton Backed by Staats Zeitung Editor in Bryan Nomination
Herman Ripper of the New York Staats Zeitung endorses W. J. Bryan as the Democratic nominee despite not being a Bryan man. Moulton pledges 523.00 to the Democratic Campaign fund and is cited as loyal to his principles. Bryan’s anticipated presidency is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ripper
New York Staats Zeitung
Bryan
Democratic Party
Moulton
Democratic Campaign Fund
W. J. Bryan
Epitaph on Taft Sinton era amid scandals and tax tariffs
A scathing verse laments political corruption and ruin around Taft and allies. It references Sinton and Rockefellar, denounces tariff misdeeds, and portrays a populace weary of theft and betrayal amid a gritty political climate.
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Taft- Sinton
Cannon
Sunny Jim
Aldrich
Rockefeller
Graft and Fraud Critique Amid Bitter Dissent
Henry Watterson in the Courier Journal savages the grand old party as graft ridden and fraudulent. He predicts its decline, saying it will end in a bone yard with a stench and a final inscription about living in clover.
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Henry Watterson
The
Courier- Journal
Menger School News Letter Seeks Readers and Updates
A local letter from Sour heart in the Menger community recounts harvest activity as quail hunting opens seasons and a Sweet Sixteen party with a phonograph concert. It notes school improvements, opening Oct. 19 with Otto Fisseler as teacher, and a book exchange at Schlottmann Drug Store for new books.
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Gazette
Anton Blohm
Ernst Blohm
Jaeline
Ida Deharde
Ask Rosebud
R. D
IF. Remmers
Hy. Abrens
J. Mueller
Gus. Jaehne
Zimmermann
Reinhardt
Olga
Ophelia Dreyer
Willie
Henry
Emma Remmers
Johanna Abrens
Frank
Fanny Nedbalek
Sophie Harbers
Anton
Ida
Annie Deharde
Otto Fisseler
Emil Schendel
Walter Blohm
Emil
Alma Zimmerman
Menger School
Schlottmann Drug Store
Otto Zimmermann
Dryer
Shelby Notes and Local Happenings From Harmonia Park
A fragment from Shelby notes recounts Scull Creek School opening with 23 students on September 28 and a lively community letter mentioning travels, a wedding invitation, a German Day feast, local visits, Woodmen and Herman Sons society appeals, and various Sunday events plus school openings and church attendance.
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Gazette
Scull Creek
San Marcos
Shelby
Harmonia Park
Raymond Simmonk
New Ulm
W. A. Voekel
Woodmen of the World
D. Meinchen
Herman Sons
Morris School News Silent Weekends End With Oct 2 Ball
Morris School notes resume after a silence. The Morris school ball on October 2 is mentioned, with brief details of the event and attendance.
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A. I
Morris School
The Sausage Riddle and Devoe Paint Ads
A curious letter compares sausage prices by street and argues affects on value. The note extols Devoe paint as superior, noting eight paints and cost comparisons, claiming Devoe delivers greater strength and fewer gallons for a given job.
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Devoe
Use Printers Ink the Road to Public Awareness
Fragmentary text hints at an advertising or publishing slogan about using printers ink to inform the public. The readable portion shows a road and small letters suggesting a campaign or policy phrase. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable.
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the Gazette
J. C. Habermacher
Shiner, Texas
W.d. Bryan
Galveston
Venezuela
Castro
Menger School News
Sunaine
Mary
Annie Michal
Brosch
Frank Drabek
Shiner
Chas
Mreary Milata
Yoakum
atyMt
J. Baros
Josie
Bertha Huebner
Kuechler
Emma
Lena
F- Thom
St- Anna’s
Morris School News
W. E. Rabb
Lavaca County
Rudolph Valenta
S. L. Bennett
Louis Wagener
Precinct
Chas. Strauss
Otto C. Henkhaus
W. T. Bagby
W.R. McCutchan
A. B. Devall
Precinct No
Lavaca
A. B. Noble
Gonzales Co
J.P. Boothe
L. B. Richter
Inu
Bbn
R. T. Daniel
Bright Music Company
Jackson Loan & Trust Co
West Capitol St
Jackson, Mississippi
W. Devoe% CO
P.s. GC. L. Williams
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