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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
4
The Gazette informs advertisers and correspondents that no news will be accepted for insertion after Tuesday noon. Readers are urged to plan submissions accordingly and note the deadline for the current issue.
Rel Cross Christmas notes circulate about a sale of officer positions with Texas Ecok Association contact. Tom Finty recalls a Galveston event where a beer inventor was deemed a poor judge of chances, reflecting on luck and missteps in a public sale.
In wartime remarks to Congress the speaker said we cannot make treaties with outlaws, yet he notes ongoing efforts to negotiate terms with Mexico. The statement contrasts moral stance with diplomatic practice during the conflict.
The text criticizes federal courts amid labor strikes, arguing that the nation has drifted from democratic standards and questions whether government operates by law or by individuals. It laments a loss of clarity in constitutional principles and democratic tradition.
Despite a dry state, the county court docket lists 14 aggravated assault cases, 3 wife abandonment cases, and 3 swindling cases, with most dismissed or continued for service.
The note states Wilson arranged an immediate end to the miners strike with miners expected to agree. A decision was slated for Tuesday December 9 to finalize the understandings.
President Carranza has summoned a council of the Mexican governors to pacify the country and avert American intervention, though prominent Mexicans claim other motives are at work.
A large packing plant is to be built on the Ship Channel near Houston. A stock yard will also be established. Sixty acres have been purchased and the total capitalization is $4,000,000.
The passage asserts China wants discussions with the United States on security and rights, alleging that past American action failed to safeguard its own citizens. It frames the U S as unable or unwilling to protect people domestically while pressing for dialogue.
Advertisements in major dailies tout Luzianne Rice Hotel G Washington and Maxwell House coffees, highlighting quality and variety while noting prices continue to climb. Consumers face higher costs as coffee popularity sustains rising rates across brands.
A recent crop report highlights Jones County near the panhandle as a likely leader in cotton production for 1919. The writer recalls a past view of Jones as suited only to sheep pasture and rejoices in the county’s agricultural progress.
The LaGrange Journal notes chatter about Joe Bailey possibly seeking the Texas governorship, with speculation fueled by his stated willingness to sacrifice if the people want him. It also mentions R E Thomasson of El Paso as a candidate and Bob Henry flirting with Bailey’s path, urging readers to watch the capitol steps for change.
Classified notice from W Miller offering two improved homes close in with acre of land or two lots and two and a half blocks in East End Addition. States willing to sell at a sacrifice and offer terms if desired.
Walter Ladewig reports hogs straying at his rural route 2 property in Gonzales County. He urges attention to recover or remove the animals. warns he will take them up and stray them himself if not addressed.
Schwartz Bros. sells 100 horses and mules at old time prices. Mules priced from 75 to 150 dollars. Buyers urged to inspect and purchase at Schulenburg Texas location.
Consulor Agent Jenkins is released from a Mexican penitentiary while the Senate of the United States ponders its course toward Mexico. President Wilson faces a critical moment as policy standoff continues.
Saturday program at the Opera House features Pathe serial Lightning Raider Episode 7 along with a Harold Lloyd comedy showing for local patrons.
We offer all Ladies and Misses hats at half price. If you need Eye Glasses now this is a good time to secure them as a Christmas gift. Have your eyes tested locally by me and keep part of your money in your own town. All work guaranteed.
Readers are told that catarrh can be cured at all stages by constitutional treatment. Cheney’s Catarrh Medicine is described as internal medicine that eliminates the disease’s foundation and strengthens the system. Proponents offer $100 to any case it cannot cure, with tests list available from F. J. Cheney & Co. and sold by druggists.
Garments cast aside due to soil or fade can be renewed by Cleaning and Dyeing. We offer cleaning and dyeing for gents and ladies with special attention to ladies. J. W. Schindler in Shiner Texas.
Mechanics and materialmen claim a Maxwell Roadster 1912 model owned by A L Gordon of Dallas County. After 70 days unpaid charges of 41 dollars plus costs, a sale is set for December 13 in Shiner near the Depot between 10 am and 4 pm to pay the lien with any surplus to the rightful owner. Witnessed November 20, 1919.
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