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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
5
Advice to mailers to speed holiday parcel handling. Do not delay shipments past December 20, write clear addresses with return info, avoid postage due surprises, and avoid using Red Cross stamps on packages. Mail in forenoon if possible, be courteous to postal workers, and mark gifts not to be opened until Christmas.
Maud Souders argues Christmas gifts should match a boy’s growing need for challenge and skill. She contrasts dull presents with items like jack-knives, lariats, stilts, and sporting gear to fuel muscular testing play and self training.
A humorous note observes how townsfolk use stores like drug stores and cigar shops as storage for Christmas presents bought ahead. Many families stash gifts in a nearby resort to avoid discovery and cope with crowded holiday demand.
The piece advises buying plants near home rather than traveling far. It notes added costs from travel, packing, and time can exceed savings from cheap offers. It warns that dealers coordinate prices before the holidays, so quality plants hold near fixed values.
The passage recalls many stately Christmas ceremonies and historical events linked to early yuletide celebrations. It highlights how ancestors celebrated with abundance and shared with those in need, offering a glimpse into past traditions and communal revelry.
Willard Battery Company says it will cut prices on most types by up to 25 percent to meet demand from buyers, motor trade and service stations. Dealers may place orders for December, January and February shipments, with consumer prices dated December 15, 1920. The firm will issue credits of 14 percent to service stations for new battery purchases billed May 15, 1920 period, and the factory expects to resume shipments after repairs by December 27.
I have arranged with major U S piano makers to ship pianos directly from the factory to your door at savings of one hundred dollars or more. This postcard carries all details on models pricing and how to order for fast delivery.
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