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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
3
Nationwide prohibition became effective at midnight Friday. General Leonard Wood is described as the leading Republican presidential candidate. A good cotton crop and 40 cent cotton price could enable a newspaperman to buy a car. The pool hall pressure moves from Texas courts to the Supreme Court in Washington.
Reader urged to pay overdue Gazette subscription dues before February 1st. After that date the annual rate rises to 2.00 dollars.
By January 1 1920 Lavaca County reports 6 435 bales ginned versus 838 067 on the previous year due to rain army worms and boll weevil. The writer questions Col Ed of Texas for not mingling with common people and instead dealing with peace treaties and leagues of nations.
The San Antonio case against Senator Fall continues with 100 additional witnesses to be examined. Gruesome evidence is being reviewed as new information and documents are handed in for the inquiry.
Col Ed House of Texas near Paris has not yet declared his gubernatorial preference. Until he does so, supporters withhold their choice and aim to be as near right as possible.
In Gonzales up to January 15 only 14 women had paid poll tax while Lavaca county shows 40 women paid. How these women voted remains unknown.
Announcement items detail advertising rates for office candidacies in the Nordheim Gazette. Rates list 9100 for Congress 10 for Representatives 10 for District Offices 10 for County Officers 5 for Precinct Officers. The editor notes the rates are higher than before and no consultation was held.
City and School taxes must be paid within two weeks to avoid a 10 percent penalty after January 31.
The Yoakum Herald notes voters face poll tax payment deadlines and critiques Gov. and party missteps. A Woman's Suffrage bill failed by 25,000 majority, finances and taxes are debated, and church involvement in politics is discussed amid calls to secure state funds.
Army recruiting material from Houston Texas and Army Publicity Department discusses presenting American soldiers’ heroism to the French government and the need to copy official notices. References the soldiers’ sacrifices and the collaboration with French authorities, encouraging copies for distribution.
Clouds gather over the party as regulars draw the color line while W H R Green leads a committee in support of colored voters. The split signals a clash within the Republican organization over race and reform.
A reflective line questions what George Washington would say about entangling alliances and the current state of the republic, invoking Washington Jefferson and Jackson to comment on the turmoil and unrest.
In Texas politics the scene splits into three currents the old line Jeffersonians led by ex Senator Bailey the American party under Jas E Ferguson and the so called progressives under W P Hobby. The note says the politics will be considerably mixed up in Grand Old Texas this year.
Fragmentary remarks discuss Mr House as Prest Wilson's adviser returning to influence politics. The note hints at an old jail pinhole and promises of quiet, with cryptic references to political roles and ongoing discussions.
The Yoakum Times urges residents to plant ornamental trees and shrubs this season to enhance neighborhood beauty and increase property value. It highlights the citywide effort to improve home grounds with new greenery.
Rev Father Neubert who has led the Catholic church here for years departed Wednesday to take charge of the Catholic church at Prabha. He will be succeeded by Rev Father Kopp of Ammaneville.
Tax Assessor Rudolf Valenta lists assessment dates for 1920 in Lavaca County. The notices name Moulton Thar Pri and district 22-295-24 with sessions on Saturday February 7 and Saturday February 14.
The Southern Marble & Stone Company held its annual stockholders meeting for 1920. Directors re elected the same officers with B Samuel added as assistant manager. Philip Welhausen remained president and E C Koerth secretary. The firm now controls its quarry after 1919 granite shortages and reports orders totaling 99000 with strong future prospects.
Billie Hart, Regis Pass weatherman, predicts a cold remainder of the month with several ups and downs. He calls for a sequence of rain and snow events from January 8 to 28, with periods of fair and freezing conditions in between.
The Shiner Gazette and the Alveston Semi-Weekly Farm News are offered together for one year at a price of 2 dollars and 25 cents. This special deal appears in a combined subscription promotion.
A fragment suggests Pershing could seek the presidency if he could avoid campaigning and running. The note mentions a few violent references about Mexico and Texas, hinting at unrest.
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