Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-24
IN OUR
VALLEY
HERE arc Christmas cards and

HERE arc Christmas cards and
Christmas cards.
1t is surprising how many may reach
one individual, yet each has something
original. something individual. They
arc varied in design, in wording, as the
emotions in the human race. it would
seem.
Outstanding this year, however, is
the Christmas greeting of John II.
Shary of Sharyland. who has been kind
enough to remember The Herald.
1t is a work of art Printed on
deckle-edged paper, pamphlet style, it's
first page carries an oblong panel in
the deep-blue of twilight sky. Stars
ares hown twinkling over the Shary
home which appears in relief. windows
lighted and throwing reflections over
the waters Of the lake fronting the
beautiful residence. Palm trees are
seen in the background, and the first
page announces christmas at Shary-
land"
The printing of the Shary greeting is
hand lettered in old style Guttenburg.
and the wording is something new in
oO1OeTldH0 christmas STCCLlHR. II IOI-
lows:
"Here in Sharyland in the Magic
Valley Of Texas Christmas is none the
less joyful and none the less Christmas
because there is no snow, no ice. no
holly.
"a December moon. flung high in a.
sky of myriad stars shines down on or
ange blossoms and poinsettias. roses
and oleanders. Rippling waters reflect
the stately palms and the mysteries OF
the sky. All these make for US really
joyful Christmas.
"We send to you our heartfelt WISH
es that you, too, are surrounded Dy
the things you love and have with you
your loved ones. For, after all, that IS
what makes Christmas. John II. Shary'
And here is one from the Edinourg
State Bank G. Trust Company:
"Wishing you all the joys OF the
Christmas Season we desire to express
our thanks for your splendid support
which has helped make our business
successful. During the New Year itI
shall be our ambition to excel past ei-
forts to please you
James L. Jones of Brownsville, w'th !
the u. S. s. Affair, in Pacific waters
sends greeting carrying photograph
Of the Affair. James is the son of Mrs.
W..R. Jones of Brownsville.
r. F.. Erwin and W. A. Hadden Of
Weslaco send greetings and take occa-
sion to announce also the formation of
their partnership for the practice Of
law. Good luck, Messrs. Erwin and
Hadden.
A. G.. Sperber. knight Of the grip,
specializing in paper. good-natured' a
splendid story teller, and all-around
good fellow, remembers US with this
one:
If / was a Cop,
And you had bus.
I'd tell you to stop
And handle you thus:-
I'd hand you a ticket
And on it 'twould say
"A Joyful and Merry.
And Bright Christmas Day!
E. c. Spires, Buick Motor Company,
San Antonio:
"May our relations be rich in friend
ship and understanding and health and
prosperity be yours always. Buick
Motor Company, San Antonio, Texas.
The Patteson Motor Company,
Brownsville. grects its friends with a
rare work on parchment, the first page
a panel depicting the journey of the
Three Wise Men of the East. The
wording: "May your caravan through
the; coming years journey along the
paths Of Peace and Happiness. May
Health and Prosperity attend you and
those you love. May your Christmas
be Merry one and your New Year pc
a year Of gladness.
Dear Sir: Merry Christmas. We
beg to advise that your note for SlOO
will be due January 1st. Happy New
Year"
Not so good Now we wonder whe
thet he meant everything he said.
Shouldn't have printed that one, but
started transcribing it before we real
ICED what it was. However, let it stand.
Other appreciated greetings coms
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