Ruth loyalty and a brave choice to Bethlehem
The piece follows Ruth and Naomi from famine in Bethlehem to Moab and back, highlighting Ruth’s voluntary vow to join Naomi, the loyalty she shows in leaving her homeland, and the later tale of Ruth and Boaz. It contrasts Ruth’s steadfast character with the shallowness of rapid growth trees, drawing moral on courage and providence. It ends noting a pecan tree planted for Governor Hogg’s grave and an ad for poultry at Bissett’s Meat Market.
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Ruth
Bethlehem
Elimelech
Naomi
Moab
Land of
Boaz
Westurn Newspaper Union
Hogg
AD Poultry
Bissett
250 000 Pounds of Wool Bring Better Prices
Del Rio June 16 Sale of 250000 pounds of 12 months wool for better than prevailing prices to Adams and Lelland Boston was announced by the Del Rio Wool and Mohair Company. Wool houses here recommend that sheep not be sheared this Fall to reduce supply of short wool and raise the long wool supply. San Angelo and Kerrville wool men are reported to be considering a similar move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Adams & Lelland
Boston
del Rio Wool and Mohair Company
San Angelo
Kerrville
Proposed Texas amendment taxes county school lands
Senate Joint Resolution 10 proposes adding Section 6a to Article 7 to tax all agriculture or grazing school land owned by counties to the same extent as privately owned lands. The amendment would be voted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1926 with for and against ballots. Governor to issue proclamation and cover publication and election costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State of
Texas
A. D
Emma Grigsby Meharg
Proposed amendment to the Texas constitution abolishing prison board
Senate Joint Resolution No 9 seeks to amend Article 16 Section 58 to place Texas Prison System under Legislature chosen officers, abolish the Board of Prison Commissioners, and set a November 3 1926 general election for voter approval with specific ballot wording and a $5000 appropriation for publication and election costs. Emma Grigsby Meharg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State of Texas
Board of Prison Commissioners
Texas
Emma Grigsby- Meharg
Dentist Dr. Jim L. Dailey Headed to Hodges
San Saba Texas dentist Dr. Jim L. Dailey will be at Hodges for a limited visit. Call early or phone for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim L. Dailey
Dent
Hodges
Payment to Schools Will Relate This Year
Austin June 16. Because all probable income to the State available school fund has been apportioned for this year no payment can be made before November 1 on the 1926 27 per capita apportionment which likely will not exceed 12. 5S M N Marrs State Superintendent of Public Instruction announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
M. N. Marrs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leonard A. Barrett
Wesley Peacock
Ph. B
San Saba, Texas
Lee Mason & Son
Kerrville, Texas
Chrysler and
NASH
RCA
Mason
Charles L. Mason
Leto
Heyman Drug Store
Auleawor
Arthur Simon
Old Allen Produce Stand
Heyman
Roosevelt
Phillip Luthringer
Boyett
Quick Service Tailor Shop
Wiggley
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