Election to issue school bonds in San Saba County Texas
The 1920 election in public school district No 21 asks voters to approve bonds of 3000 dollars for a new free school building and to authorize yearly property tax levies to pay interest and a sinking fund. Frank Paxtonpresiding officer will run the election with two judges and two clerks. ballots read For the bonds or Against the Bonds.
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State of Texas
San Saba
Commissioners Court
Frank Paxton
Edgar T. Neal
Texas
Our Faithful Friends By Uncle Dick Sullivan
A short verse praising true friendship. The speaker defines a faithful friend as always near for comfort and cheer, pointing out faults, aiding recovery, and sharing life through time toward heaven's peace. It emphasizes lasting gratitude and enduring affection for such a companion.
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Uncle Dick Sullivan
Christian Revival at Tabernacle Opens Next Sunday
Revival meeting at the Christian Tabernacle begins next Sunday morning with Rev. Frank Ross preaching. Members of all churches are invited to attend and assist in a real spiritual revival. Dunbar of Kimble County is noted for the fair.
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The
Christ Tabernacle
Frank Ross
Ian
Chameleon Barometer Teaches Weather Prediction
The Scrap Book describes a novel chameleon barometer from Popular Science Monthly. Build on cardboard with a black center, four colored segments, and a paper chameleon soaked in cobalt chloride mix to change color with humidity, acting as a simple weather indicator.
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Popular Science Monthly
S. Leonard Bastin
Chen
Chanteleon
Wooden Shoes Make Inroads in New York Fashion
Dutch shoe merchants plan to enter New York markets amid protests against inflated leather footwear prices. Delegation to explain benefits of wooden shoes, with early sightings of the style among shoppers on Fifth Avenue as parents consider durable options for their sons.
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New York
America
New Auisterdan
Wil Snon
New
Vanilla Harvest Diminished In West Indies By Pest
Harvesting of vanilla has begun but promises are lower than earlier forecasts. Many plants are attacked by an insect pest suspected to weaken vines and require control measures. Meanwhile an American vanilla company sets up in Guadeloupe to buy green vanilla for the U.S. market, with reports noting its resources.
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West Indies
Tough
Guadeloupe
Swedish Students Claim World’s Largest Crater Found
Young geology students Wiel and Vgberg from Sweden report the discovery of a crater in Iceland believed to be the world’s largest. The five mile by three and a quarter mile feature reportedly includes warm springs after their expedition.
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Invo
Wiel
Vgberg
Iceland
Drought Strains Alushan Court Seeks New Capital
The royal court of Alushan, a Mongol kingdom, seeks a new home as Fumafu endures a seven year drought. Nobles consider relocations to relieve water scarcity and sustain governance.
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Alushan
Fumafu
TWO OF THEM tht 1929 Western Newspaper Unto The Girl
A fragment from a Western Newspaper untitled romance centers on Diana and Dickie, broken by a quarrel and distant travels. In a hillside idyll Diana encounters a young man and confession as she and Dickie confront memories, forgiveness, and a rekindled bond.
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Dina
Diana
Dickie
Dollie Madden
Dolly
Stent
Chinn
The Most Welcome Brunswick Tire On The Market
The Brunswick tire is presented as a high standard product built by veteran rubber experts. It emphasizes policy, workmanship, and continual improvements, promising superior performance at price no higher than similar tires and inviting full adoption by customers.
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Brunswick Tires
Brunswick
Brunswick Organization of Tire Makers
China Creek Baptist Church to Hold Regular Services
Rev. Charlie L. Carroll will fill his regular appointment at China Creek Baptist church next Saturday night and Sunday at eleven o'clock. The congregation is invited to attend. Hugh Grumbles traveled to Temple to bring his daughter Miss Bessie home after her recent operation, expected this week.
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Charlie L. Carroll
China Creek Baptist Church
Hugh Grumbles
Temple
Bessie
Temple deputy visits San Saba chapters on official tour
Mrs Frankie Lewellen the district grand deputy from Temple spent Sunday and Monday in San Saba making annual visits to local chapters. She attended Richland Springs Saturday and then proceeded to Lampasas. D A Autry returned to Temple after cancer was removed from his hand last week and is progressing well. Mrs J F Smith of Llano and C C Rice of Temple were guests and visitors this week.
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Frankie Lewellen
Temple
San Saba
Richland Springs
Lampasas
San Saba County
D. A. Autry
Absentee Voters Privilege for August Primary
In Austin on August 13, county clerk F. C. Malone announced absentees may vote at the August primary from the 18th to the 24th by presenting a poll tax receipt or exemption in person. Any qualified voter absent on election day may use the law, and those who voted in the last primary may obtain poll tax receipts. The policy applies to all counties in the state.
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Austin
Attorney General’s Department
F. C. Malone
Travis County
Insurgent W C W Lose Fight Against Higher Rate
The Woodmen local camp reports insurgents opposing a recent rate increase have lost their challenge. Word comes from Omaha insurgent headquarters where the case was being heard. a possible appeal is noted.
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Brownwood Bulletin
Omaha
Controversy Over Insurance Rates At Local Fair
Report notes ongoing legal fight over insurance policy charges tied to a higher rate. Observers say policyholders may incur debt if forced to cover the difference with interest. Nearby visits include P S Boren of Ennis and locals Helen Walker and Sam Walker of Lampasas. Hon T Z Beasley and J R Taylor of Mercury attend the fair. Beasley seeks re-election as representative alongside Pat Neff supporters.
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Supreme Court
T. Z. Beasley
J. R. Taylor
Mercury
Taylor
McCulloch County
Mr. Beasley
McCulloch
Pat Neff
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Kimble County
Toran
Ditta
Chain
Danny
Dollie
Brunswick-Balke-Collender CO
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Main St
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China Baptist Church
J. F. Smith of
Llano
J. E. Hayden
C. C. Rice
P. S. Boren
Ennis
J. L. Matlock
Helen
Sam
Walker
Lampasas County
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