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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
5
A brief entry notes mail handling at the Shiner Texas post office identifying second class mail matching procedures. The line references local postal operations without broader context or named individuals.
A week of cold weather with ice affecting industry, warnings to shop for Christmas, and a four page supplement. The gubernatorial race narrows with Colquitt Davidson favored. Cone Johnson and Colquitt active in the region. Weimar ships four turkeys to Mexico for President Diaz. politics and railroads feature prominently. The Pierce acquittal brings little surprise and the paper extends holiday wishes.
Drifting snow disrupts train service across the Panhandle of Oklahoma and Texas with detours onto branch lines. Beaver Harper and Texas counties report the worst snow drifts in years, while Alva in Woods county notes the storm is the worst in ten years.
The Weimer Mercury urges readers to change their ads early and often as a path to business success, emphasizing constant advertising updates.
Public notice announces G W Binechke will move to Aransas Pass and close out his stock of dry goods for cost. Sale starts 8 o clock a m December 1st 1909. Cash Dry Goods Store Shner Texas invites early attendance to save money. one stock valued at $5 000 reportedly moved quickly.
W C Emler plans a sale of holiday trees and toys with last year’s stock in good order plus new novelties to hang on trees and penny can dies. The item promises a stock of festive goods he expects customers to buy.
A promotional notice explains how to choose wholesome reading for families, praising The Youths Companion as a nourishing, enjoyable influence. It offers a 1910 volume for $1.75 and bonus Venetian Calendar 1910, with subscription details for The Youths Companion in Boston.
Schlottman's Drug Store updates its holiday inventory with new Xmas goods. Call for availability and details on featured ornaments and gifts.
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