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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
8
Fragmented OCR style poem evokes the nativity with the infant Jesus in a stable. It describes Mary’s care, the shepherds, Magi, and the Lamb of God, blending reverence with rough-edged phrasing and archaic imagery. The piece centers on Bethlehem birth, heavenly radiance, and earthly hardship.
Austin notes that John D. Rogers and Adams farms were abandoned in November. Forces moved to Huntsville and Imperial farms respectively. The report tallies 2775 convicts on hand December 1, including 2044 on state owned farms and 466 at Huntsville.
The Texas state highway commission at its December meeting increased the salary of the state highway engineer from 6000 to 10000 dollars annually, making him the highest paid official in the state. Chairman Hubbard notes the move fulfills a contract and reflects a trend among smaller states to reward technical leadership. Windrow’s new pay governs road projects valued at about fifty million dollars next year.
The Texas Supreme Court adjourned in Austin until January 2. Bryan completes a new $100000 high school building now occupied. Three wells drill for oil in northwestern Travis County. Cattle in Montgomery County suffer black leg. Medina lake to add strawberry bass as game fish. Angleton to hold January 24 election for $100000 road bonds. An American provost guard and a Mexican civilian killed near El Paso in a clash with smugglers. Bond issues approved for Cass County and Camp County districts. Val Verde County returns show a $400000 good roads bond measure passing by a wide margin. Gulf & Desdemona Northern Railroad charter approved between DeLeon and Eastland. A Labor Division report finds working and comfortable living costs for women workers. Prison earnings and expenses for November cited. Texas leads the nation in farm value for 1919 with crops worth over $15.8 billion and agricultural value toping $1 billion. Emmeline Pankhurst speaks in Houston on Bolshevism from a woman’s view. NC-4 wave record noted by Houston radio operator Clifton W. Vick. State land rules tighten mineral lease consolidation near 40-acre tracts. January 6 set for a statewide poll tax effort to mobilize Texas women voters.
Two more Christmas pardons were granted by Governor Hobby in Austin Texas bringing the total to 28. The governor indicated more pardons would likely be issued this week as the board of pardons review additional recommendations.
The text extols green as the unifying color in nature. It notes that blue sits beside greens without conflict and that various plants pair quietly with green foliage. It asserts green enhances any rose and that all seasonal colors soften into green naturally.
Fremont Ohio resident Mrs. M Golden reports relief during the critical period of life at age six? years after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The message touts heat flashes nervousness backache headaches irritability and the blues easing and system restored by the famous root and herb remedy. It invites readers to write Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance with any complications.
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