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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
6
An “absolutely fire-proof building” has been erected in New York and its insurance status is under inquiry. The piece notes a contrast between coal mine prices and consumer costs, implying railroad expenses are rising.
In Yoakum Texas on December 17 the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture deny taking part in advising farmers on what to plant. The Farmers Union is well represented in the area and decisions on crop acreage are left to such bodies as they choose. The renter, as usual, is mentioned as a silent factor in the local dynamics.
A clipped montage quotes critics from Houston Post Bay City Tribune and Galveston News condemning mince pie politics and socialist schemes. It notes North Dakota as a home of bank failures and questions taxpayer costs and political ideas.
The State Highway Department reports 2,400 motor vehicles registered in Lavaca County for the nine months ending October 1, an excess of 283 over the prior year. Dallas leads the state with 26,090 registrations, followed by Harris 21,730 and Bexar 19,247. Statewide auto registrations reached 402,143 as of October 1, with 831,810 for all of 1919.
A LaGrange Journal editorial cites the Flatonia bank burglary failure due to electric alarms as a timely warning to managers of all institutions. It argues that eager criminals roam from state to state seeking easy money, with both novices and professionals targeting new fields as big cities fade. It urges readers to protect their interests.
Solid Gold cuff links crafted with white gold green gold and platinum trim listed by Albrecht Jewelry Co Yoakum offering luxury accessories for formal wear and gift options.
A local ad announces wholesale clearance of the Christ mas line at Emil Bonarden. Albrecht Jewelry Co. in Yoakum promotes men’s watches and various chains with sale emphasis.
A short advise note emphasizes daily outdoor time and adequate sleep to avoid overexertion. It mentions enjoying a beautiful line of Baton-Crane's Stationery at Kuhn's Drug Store and urges rest and healthy living.
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