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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1920

Page

4

Notice to Advertisers and Correspondents

To Advertisers and Correspondents no news matter can be received for insertion in the current issue of The Gartte later than Tuesday noon kindly bear this in mind.

Democrats Split Over League of Nations Policy

The piece reports a factional rift within the Democratic Party led by W J Bryan and Woodrow, this time over the league of nations rather than silver, with Bryan favoring immediate settlement and Wilson seeking to push the issue into the campaign.

Democratic W. J. Bryan Woodrow League of Nations Wilson Bryan

Wilson illness worsens during west tour travel plans

President Wilsons illness from his speaking tour through the west is more serious than first believed. He has stayed in bed since the onset and will depart for Lower California by sea on the Yacht Mayflower in late February. He plans a month absence with Mrs Wilson accompanying him.

President Wilson West Lower California Panama Canal Washington

England's Rule in India Massacre Sparks Global Outcry

A firing by British troops aided by 200 native troops on an Indian crowd listening to a speaker killed about 500 and wounded 1500. The incident occurred after an armistice and is described as a massacre, drawing comparisons to German actions in Belgium.

India Great Britain Belgium Germany

Veteran Texan editor M J Cox dies in San Marcos

Word arrived of the death Tuesday in San Marcos of M. J. Cox, longtime editor and prominent Texas journalist. A founder of the Texas Press Association, she led the McAllen Monitor and previously edited the Hallettsville Herald. Funeral services were held in San Marcos.

San Marcos M. J Mary Jane’’) Cox Texas Press Association McAllen Monitor Texas Mary Jane” Cox Hallettsville Herald

Shiner Real Estate Transfers Involve Several Purchases

J J Macha reports buying three lots from Louis Macha in the old K P Block. Tom Marcak purchases four lots from the same block. John Behlen and wife convey to Anna Deharde two of four in Park Addition. D Niemeyer transfers to Julia for blocks 54 10 and 11 with consideration of 1200 dollars.

J.J. Macha the Gazette Louis Macha K. of P. Block Tom Marcak John Behlen Anna Deharde Park Shia D. Niemeyer Julia Y

Announcement of Political Candidate Rates in Gazette

The Gazette lists advertising rates for political candidates set for the July 1920 primaries. Congress and Representatives ads cost 10.00, district and county officers 5.00, precinct officers 5.00. Rates are stated as higher than before, with no consultation or comparison to other papers.

the Gazette Congress

Stray Tom Cat Splurges on Pigeons at Poultry Show

A stray tomcat at the Madison Square Garden poultry show attacked two carrier pigeons exhibited by a Baltimore fancier, leaving only a few feathers and costing about 100 dollars in breakfast. The cat escaped.

New York Madison Square Garden Baltimore Galveston

Voting qualifications for women in 1920 primaries

Dear Sir explains requirements for women voters in 1920 primaries and nominating conventions. Women must meet elector qualifications including state and county residence, precinct voting, and must have paid poll taxes by February 1 1920. They must pay state county and city taxes if applicable, using the male voter receipt form.

Campaign on in Lavaca County Announces Candidates

Hallettsville Texas January 22 The Lavaca County campaign is on with candidates announcing for the Democratic primary in July. Sheriff E H Houchins declines to run. J M Canon Shinor announces. C L Stavinoba county attorney will retire W E Parr seeks that office Ed Kach declines another term as district clerk. Professor Bucek Moulton route 2 joins race Jim Prasek challenges incumbent A L Bennett for collector E T Long county clerk Frank Schoppe and Mrs Bertha Mikulenka statewide first terms with no opposition.

Hallettsville Texas Lavaca E. H. Houchins J.m.canon Shinor C. L. Stavinoba Ed. Kach Professor Bucek Moulton Jim Prasek L. Bennett E. T. Long Frank Schoppe Bertha Mikulenka

Cotton Seed For Sale In Shiner Texas

One car load of good sound native cotton seed for planting available. Price $2.723 per bushel. Rogge and Zappe of Shiner Texas invite buyers to come at once.

Rogge & Zappe Shiner, Texas

Early Spring Forecast by Eagle Pass Weather Prophet Billie Hart

Billie Hart, Eagle Pass weather prophet, predicts an early spring with no frost after February 16. He forecasts varied conditions across February including fair spells, local rain, and cold norther days across South Central, Northwest, West Central Texas and the Gulf Coast region.

Billie Hart Eagle Pass Billie Texas San Antonio Norther Southwest Hagle Pass South Central West Central Texas Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Houston

Heavy rains and freezing weather hit East Texas and Gulf Coast

Heavy rains followed by freezing weather sweep East Texas and the gulf coast, delaying plowing and swelling rivers. Roads become impassable and bridges vanish over creeks while low temperatures accompany the precipitation in several communities.

East Texas Gulf Coast Colorado Guadalupe

Crooked Trails and Straight in a New Western Serial

Raine presents a late day West where cattlemen and sheep raisers clash to exterminate. The hero faces lynching when a rope surrounds his neck and is saved by a heroine. Curly Flandrau grows toward likability as Kate guides the tale toward adventure.

Bret Harte William MacLeod Raine Great Plains Curly Flandrau Kate

Tax Assessor's Notice of 1920 Local Assessments

Tax Assessor Rudolf Valenta lists assessment dates for state and county taxes in 1920. He will be at Sweet Home on Saturday January 31, Sublime on Saturday February 7, and Yoakum on Saturday February 14. Lavaca County.

Sweet Home Yoakum Rudolf Valenta Lavaca Couny

Seed Prices for 1920 Delivery to United States

Seed prices delivered to any part of the United States valid until February 2 1920 or while stock lasts. Red Top Cane seed Kaffir Corn seed Milo Maize seed Feterita seed Egyptian Wheat seed Sudan seed Rhodes Grass price per 100 lb lots and other bulk pricing listed for mail orders.

United States Rhodes

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