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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
4
Notice to advertisers and correspondents that no news matter can be received for insertion in the current Gazette after Tuesday noon. Readers are asked to bear this deadline in mind.
Amid strong opposition from political machines and major newspapers, Bailey may still win the second primary, though it would surprise many observers.
Federal troops restore order after a car-man strike in Denver resulting in several deaths. The unrest attributed to labor unions spans the nation amid widespread disruption and tension.
Private J C Tyer once guarding Galveston fire fought Captain Robertson after a failed challenge and was acquitted at court martial. He will face another trial in district court on the same case.
The governor race broadens with Bailey supporters scheduling speaking events. Neff now concedes open shop as an issue, cutting into Bailey's momentum and support.
The Galveston News plans to concede the closed shop has become an issue in the gubernatorial campaign and editorially notes Mr. Bailey at Brownwood and Mr. Neff at Dallas speak in perfect accord. Bailey and Neff influence readers and voters toward the same view.
The Houston Post column argues Mr. Neff supports freedom of contract allowing workers to join or quit unions as they choose and others to replace them. It notes Bailey has stated his position clearly and helped bring the labor issue into the campaign while Neff seeks credit.
Cochart Texas August 5 Hon O Ellis former war field marshal for the State council of defense addressed Martindale west of Cochart on Bailey campaign for former Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey. Judge Nye Clark says events will be held across the country and Ellis delivered a gifted oratorical speech. It is as easy to loan a book as a dollar but easier to obtain the dollar check.
Alexander Bell of Tell City Indiana regains memory of his identity after a 25 year lapse while a woman from Haskell Oklahoma learns she has two husbands. Bell had spinal treatment and later asked for family, with investigations showing no memory of the last 25 years. His wife and son had searched for him while his wife later married another man.
The Houston Post questions Senator Bailey will discuss a personal platform if he speaks for the Democratic ticket. It notes Bailey’s past focus on himself and non-worshippers, contrasting with Neff’s attacks. The piece questions Neff’s emphasis on Bailey versus addressing any platform, while an advertisement from Schwartz Brothers promotes stock for the fair trade season in Schulenburg and Bay City, Texas.
Lavaca county commissioners court fixed the county tax rate for the year at 88 cents, covering general fund 1 44, roads 15, court house bonds 1, bridge bonds 1, old bridge bonds 0.5, and new bridge bonds 1 cent. Special road and school taxes levied by districts add 5 to 50 cents.
A reward is offered for the return of a lost set of Ford auto chains found on the streets of Shiner. Return to The Gas Station office for claim.
For sale at a bargain 612 acres seven miles from Alice with improvements wells windmills silos and fenced pastures priced at 35 per acre. 200 acres black land six miles from Alice unimproved but fenced at 35 per acre half cash. 820 acres unimproved black loam seven miles from Alice near depot gin store post office and school priced 30 per acre with six year terms and 6 equal notes. Rd Stevens
A special meeting of Shiner Farmers Union Local 1908 will be held at City Hall in Shiner on Saturday August 14 at 8 p m. All members are urged to attend for vital business.
Austin Aug 4 Commissioner of Agriculture Fred W Davis president of the State Farmers Institute calls the tenth annual session in Austin for Sept 8 to 10. The price of the 1920 cotton crop will be a major topic as cost of production data and government yield estimates are expected to guide price recommendations. Representatives from spinner interests and invited speakers from South Carolina and Alabama are slated to address the meeting.
Miss Meta Hagemeister left for Shiner to stay with brother Louis Hagemeister. Prof and Mrs William Eilers and sons Ernest and Erwin of Wied visited Friday. Edward Boehm departed for Frenst at Czecho-Slovkia to manage business and visit friends. Well wishing for a safe journey accompanies the note from The Eagle.
A brief notice about A. B. Jungbecker’s establishment, the Palace of Sweets, detailing its proprietor and the sugar shop ambiance.
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