16 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
1
Published at San Saba Texas every Thursday and entered as second class matter. Advertising rates listed for local readers per line, per issue and per word for classifieds. Display rate is 25c flat. Subscription rates shown for six months at 1.00 and three months at .60.
The fair crowds reflect a prosperous San Saba county with a bountiful 1928 harvest. Ex-Sheriff Hugh Miller is highlighted, and a generous gift of large irrigated Elberta peaches sits on the desk, symbolizing appreciation and local pride.
Announcement from the Robinsons that Bernice Robinson will wed Will Collins on Saturday August 4 1928 in Bartlett Llano Texas. Will Collins works with his father W B Collins editing the Llano News. The note praises Will as a capable publisher and family man. Also mentions local merchants and a pest control ad from City Drug Store and Rexall Store offering Jersey milk and flykill products.
A new product named Mesala claims to cure many dandruff cases with a single application and the most severe cases within one or two weeks. It is advertised as pleasant to use and inexpensive, backed by a positive guarantee, and sold at Simmons Drug Store for seventy five cents.
A dental remedy named Leto's Pydorrhea claims to cure sore gums and restore confidence. Advertisers say dentists recommend it and druggists offer a money back guarantee if it fails.
Warning travelers that personal effects face perils from accidents, fire and theft. Insurance protects baggage in transit, hotels, and public spaces along the route. Low cost, prompt adjustments, dependable service emphasized.
Miss Alice Arnim of Houston visits her sister Mrs Travis Walker as O'Ced ar oil and O'cedar mops are sold at City Drug Store and Rexall Store. Judson G Gox and family Skidmore attend the fair in_STOP THAT ITCHING_ ad appears for Blue Star Remedy claiming relief from eczema and other skin conditions with Blue Star soap as a cleanser. Davidson Bros rt 2 rink Ideal Beverages San Saba Texas 33-8p 33-3x
Mrs. R. W. Burleson returned from a month with daughter Mrs. Dick Miller in Marfa. Mr. Miller and son Jack accompanied her to the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Jack attend. Mrs. A. D. Duggan of Dallas visits Mrs. J. H. Martin and other old friends.
An old advertisement touts K. R. O. powder as a rodent killer harmless to domestic animals, claiming it destroys rats that threaten feed stores and farms, with sales by a local vendor.
S R McCarley of Center Point visited his father C McCarley and attended to business last week.
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