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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
4
Public notice requests advertisers and correspondents to submit items no later than Tuesday noon for the current Gazette issue. The reminder emphasizes timely submission for publication.
The piece credits Governor Hobby’s term with overall criticisms but highlights a notable change toward Mexico as a positive development for the state.
Texas Court of Appeals declares it illegal to charge admission for motion pictures or baseball on Sundays. The ruling warns blue laws threaten to overwhelm the nation unless voters veto them.
Lawmakers confront a heated debate over foreign immigration with charges that the current class of newcomers includes criminals and paupers likely to become undesirable citizens. Proponents warn of a two year debarment and assert foreign nations plan to unload burdens on the nation.
Chicago December 10. Organization of a corporation to finance foreign trade backed by bankers manufacturers and merchants nationwide was endorsed at a conference of the American Bankers Association. The Edge law formed entity would have a 100 million dollar capital to pay cash to American producers whose goods foreign buyers could not pay fully in cash. Herbert Hoover said the plan, if successful, would mark the most momentous conference since the armistice.
Austin, Dec 11. After the second preliminary in debate the following men were chosen for the University of Texas Debating Squad Paul Mahon Bonham Leslie B Merrem Shiner Firle M Racy San Antonio W D Combest Paducah Judson Francis Austin Jack D Blalock Marshall Robert M Field San Antonio F H Harcrisos Cary W R Howell Corsicana Frank McGhee Weatherford John D Cofer Austin Truett Walton Mansfield
Self filling safety pocket and regular fountain pens priced from 2.50 to 10.00 may be exchanged after Christmas at Kuhn's Prug Store.
Weather fair as farmers prepare for the 1921 crop. Farewell party for Mr. Hagemeister and family at his home. Hagemeister kin and friends visit, with many staying overnight. Frank Reidel and family relocate to Rosenburg. Mattie Hagemeister and Elsie Batram make trips within the area. John Antrich moves near Moulton. Henry Klos and wife attend church in Shiner.
A Wednesday night performance titled All on Account of Polly features a large cast including Polly Perkins and Polly’s guardian, with characters such as a prospective son in law, a money lender, a butler, and two social climbers. Admission is 25 and 85 cents.
Mr. W. E. Wims from Ohio will present four free nightly entertainments at the City Hotel starting Wednesday December 15 at 7 30 p m and continuing through Saturday night. The act promises a good laugh and a distraction from troubles.
Real candy buyers can find the Seward Line at Wendtland and Novak in a simple promotion.
Charles G Nerger aged 57 of 603 Goliad Street and formerly of Sealey was found drowned in the San Antonio River at Brackenridge Park near the golf links yesterday morning. A Black passerby located the body and notified the patrolman. inquest testimony was incomplete. Identification came from cards in his pocket and initials on a tie clasp and belt buckle.
Notice that A B Jungbecker has sold the Palace of Sweets to new owner who will continue the candy shop as before and add staple and fancy groceries seeking public patronage.
Local store Emil Bonorden advertises a clearance on the Christmas line with reduced prices across toy decorations and gifts. Shoppers are urged to visit soon for best selection and price cuts.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Raabe spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Mewes and family. Several local families hosted Sunday gatherings while Misses Kate and Annie Muenich led a well attended party.
Mrs. Ella Moeckel traveled to Giddings on Tuesday for Chas. Nerger funeral services. Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen advertised as a fitting Christmas remembrance at Kuhn's Drug Store.
A notice to customers and the public explains that prompt deliveries are often impossible due to bad weather and labor shortages, especially during holidays. It asks customers to place orders ahead, notes cash terms.
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