28 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
1
A San Saba report notes extensive damage to mast and pecan crops due to cold weather. Officials say the section may still produce some yield, but overall prospects are uncertain until conditions improve. Local growers assess the impact across orchards and groves.
The Grand Jury of San Saba County reports general conditions are adequate but gaming and prohibition laws are frequently violated. They urge citizen enforcement, note no felonies, highlight swindling and fraudulent mortgage dispositions, commend the County Attorney services, and praise county officers while noting county business should be efficiently run like a corporation.
A long fragment proposes hiring an efficient experienced auditor to audit county accounts from the last audit date and annually thereafter. It thanks cooperation of county and attorneys and lists names such as Gibbens Consland Ware Reavis Smelser Bode Walker McConnell Christy.
Mrs Edgardo Neal entertained a small circle of old friends in honor of her aunt Mrs V Armstrong of Brady. The surprise gathering featured a salad course and tea. Attendees included W. M. Allison Winston Bd BR W Hudson Emmett Kelly Roger Halden Mitch Johnson John Bennett J E Sorrel Callahan EB Johnson Thos Hutchon and others.
The journal announces arrival of printing machinery and a plan to connect with the wider world. Editor shows appreciation for local supporters, mentions moon folklore and zodiac as topics, and notes nearby events and a four legged chicken tale amid community chatter.
Notice to creditors and interested parties about the final account of W F Farley deceased and an application to be discharged from administration. The hearing is set for the fourth Monday in May 1921 at the San Saba County Court House. Arch Woods Clerk. Eddie Williams Deputy. Read the Ads in the News.
A reflective verse urging readers to inspect inner sin and motives, asking if one has faced hidden faults. It questions heart purity, envy, hatred, and the path taken, urging repentance and service to God.
MESSRS. RECTOR AND RECTOR, lawyers and real estate agents, operate in San Saba Texas offering legal services and property transactions. They handle title work, closings, and consultation for buyers sellers and lenders in the local market.
An old Bowser county note reports D T Cowart plans to move to Brownwood after schooling ends while his son Dr Walter Cowart now runs a sanitarium there. Mrs Sidney Gibson visits her parents after teaching at Little Bend. A local car dealership promotes Chevrolet and Buick with terms arranged for buyers, alongside an eczema remedy ad for Hunt's Salve at 75 cents.
A Galveston reader references Bunyan’s Pilgrim's Progress to praise fortitude, notes on religion and politics, and describes town life, gambling booths, and local frugal living. He laments scams, collects anecdotes, and recalls family influence on character.
Before starting on your automobile trip, equip your car with a new battery tubes and casing spark plugs pliers mud chains luggage carriers and more. A. F. Arhelger offers a large stock to help make your trip pleasant.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a stimulating purgative for men to relieve habitual constipation and impurities in the body. It lists a price of $1.25 per bottle and notes Corner Drug Store as a special agent. We also note an auto service line with a night call contact for Ford service.
A church report details Sunday school enrollment across departments, with total contributions and new members. It urges continued effort to boost church work, noting preaching at Sloan and inviting participation in services led by Pastor B. D. Greer.
The note mentions a general call to service and availability. It lists a game score Southwestern 59, Martin 29 with Elton Noble. It also notes Mrs. Lee Cook and her children visiting Mrs. Cous's parents in Fort Worth, identifying Mrs. Cook as a native of San Saba with many friends eager to see her again.
An advertisement touts Fidelity Straw Hat Dye to convert an old straw hat into a glossy new one in any color without stiffening. Sold by Simmons Drug Store and Corner Drug Store in San Saba. Also promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a stomach and digestion remedy for nervous symptoms, priced $1.25 per bottle at Corner Drug Store.
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