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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
2
In a reflection on Christmas 1923, the piece praises U S aid to Russia amid famine, notes American relief work as defining, and contrasts colonial Christmas origins with modern American holiday unity. It highlights Santa as American aid, the need to feed millions in Germany, and carol traditions revived in cities like Denver.
Twins Jane and John, aged five, awaken to a miraculous Christmas gift a golden-haired doll who is a real mother. Santa’s present binds the family in joy as the children lavish affection on their new mother while their father shares happiness at a Christmas of healing.
Paris reports Allied reparations talks pave way for U S involvement in expert committees to study Germany budget balance and the repatriation of German capital abroad under article 234 of the Versailles treaty. Committees to meet in Paris Berlin and London with eminent authorities.
Germany produced more food this year than for domestic consumption last year yet must import food, says Agricultural Commissioner Squire in Berlin to the U S Department of Agriculture. Production is the greatest since the war, while consumption remains far below prewar levels and cannot meet demand without imports.
Washington reports immigration authorities were asked by the labor department to remit a fine of 116000 dollars imposed on the steamship Estonia of the Baltic-American line for bringing an excess number of immigrants to New York in September.
Llano Texas reports half the year’s turkey crop unsold with an estimated 75 900 to 100 000 birds. A local dressing plant has run at full capacity for two weeks but cannot handle the volume. Operations continue and by Christmas most birds should reach markets.
Texas markets show steady demand as cabbage shipments begin and grapefruit and pears reach markets. Prices for beets carrots onions and peppers remain firm with peas and pecans in good demand. turkey and other poultry offerings stay brisk as Texas producers supply fresh produce.
Washington reports a 3 percent rise in basic commodity production for October and early November, led by anthracite mining with gains in textiles lumber and sugar. Freight shipments and wholesale trade stayed above normal while wholesale prices and employment were largely unchanged. Building contracts rose 25 percent with more residential work, and large railroad freight moved, marking October as record volume.
The first snow of the season fell across the Panhandle and plains last Wednesday and spread into other West Texas regions and northern parts of the state. Rain sleet and cold weather were reported at many locations as the wintry blast moved through.
London reports that the submarine 1, nearing completion at a Chatham dockyard, will be the longest and fastest undersea craft. It will attain a surface speed of 33 knots.
Monterey Mex The National Railways of Mexico have requested the ministry of communications and public works for permission to construct a direct railroad line between Mexico City and the port of Tampico.
The new Franco American cable, claimed to be the world’s longest, was landed safely on Wednesday by the steamship Stephan. The cable will enter service within a few days, linking France and the United States.
Mrs Enrico Caruso formerly Dorothy Benjamin of New York widow of the tenor married Captain G A Ingram a British army officer on Wednesday in London after meeting in Italy.
In 1922 Alaskan commerce surpassed 80 million dollars. The piece envisions Canada’s northern empires expanding and praises vast mineral deposits, coal near year round ocean channels, and profitable reindeer herding. It predicts great fortunes from northern ventures in the coming decades.
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