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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
3
Published in San Saba Texas every Thursday and entered as second class matter. Local Readers 8c per line per issue. Classified Adz 11 2c per word per issue. Display Rates 25c flat. Any erroneous reflection on any person or firm will be corrected promptly on notice to management.
A Sun-of-a-Gun column praises the Pecan Show and local poultry fair as educational and uplifting for the county. It notes the Armadillos football team’s strong play despite district loss and lauds San Saba and Lampasas high school football and a Texas victory by Joel Hunt at Kyle Field.
Players praised Joel Hunt as the greatest football player they had ever met in an exhibition that displayed the finest spirit on the field of honor. The account highlights sportsmanship from both losers and winners.
Dickerson's Variety Store advertises a special for next Saturday with hose priced at 65 cents from 1.00 and 35 cents from 50 cents. Federated Store promotes new dresses, hose, and shoes and invites customers to compare. J G Campbell's Spot Cash Store also features sale items.
Miss Lillian Rich, a Westmoreland College student in San Antonio, spends the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs B T Rich. Special low prices on shoes at Campbell's.
San Saba showcases its National Pecan Show with Majestic Monday and Tuesday on December 5 and 6. Officials crown the King of Nuts amid exhibits, contests, and local pecan economy spotlight.
Campbell's Spot Cash Store features the latest spring dresses. Shoppers are urged to visit for the newest arrivals and special prices on seasonal attire.
A 1927 Warthern Newspaper Union note describes the dodo as a large, slow bird once on Mauritius and Bourbon islands. It explains the name dodo meaning simpleton, its resemblance to a swan, and its short legs and tail that made capture easy. The species is now extinct after once being plentiful.
J. C. Campbell spent several days last week in Dallas at a Federated Stores representatives meeting. He plans to enhance merchandise service for customers. Dr. E. W. Wicker of Hall visited the county seat recently and will attend the Mid-Winter Poultry Show with fine chickens likely to win and impress judges.
The Moore family and Frances Behrens express heartfelt thanks for expressions of kindness friendship and sympathy following the sudden death of their dear boy including gratitude for the floral offering.
J. G. Holder announces he is in the market for Christmas turkeys. Local shoppers and suppliers are invited to contact him with available birds and pricing before the holiday.
From January 1 to 31 the Seiders Insurance Agency will be closed. Readers are advised to obtain eye glasses now to protect their eyes. Dr Berry promotes eye care during this period.
Church of Christ Bible study each Lord's Day at 10 A M with preaching at 11 A M and 7 P M. Song practice and prayer service every Wednesday at 7 P M led by Minister Clem Wesley Hoover.
Next Sunday afternoon at 3 00 o clock the services at Fairview school house will be preached by C W Hoover. Mr and Mrs D Chadwick received a message Saturday that Mrs Chadwicks brother G W Langley had died at the family home at Westoff Dewitt county The body was buried Sunday.
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