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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
3
The San Saba News weekly edition from December 2, 1920 details its editorial leadership and publication status. It identifies the paper as the official organ of San Saba County, published in San Saba Texas, operating weekly on Thursdays and filed as second class matter with the Post Office.
G S Gray of Cherokee writes to Buick dealer G A Arbelger in San Saba detailing travel in 1920 from Bard California to Uma Arizona and Messine on the Colorado Gila confluence. He describes Imperial Valley irrigation, Highland Canal, Laguna dam and Uma siphon, Goodyear cotton deals, and plans affecting arid lands and citrus prospects. He notes Mexican boundary proximity and invites Arbelger to share in his observations.
A reflective piece on human life and progress urging enduring faith in God and steady work. It recalls forefathers who carved homes from forests and rewards courage, honesty, and perseverance. It calls on men and women to embody honesty and virtue to build a better country.
Sunny Slope Farm Wo ORL Barrow Manger invites boys aged 10 to 20 to raise Thoroughbred Bix Bone Poland China hogs with a $24 premium for best price bid. Entries to be shown at next San Saba Fair between May 1 and June 1. Pig ownership includes friendly credit terms with parental endorsement. emphasis on hog business over cotton.
An array of ads lists linoleum prices, poultry sales, and farm goods. W A Martin promotes cheap linoleums and window glass while McInnis and Cummins guarantee a bug killer. Ernest L Oliver advertises pure Giant Bronze turkeys with prices. A letter complains of coal shortages and brain function, plus a pennsylvania news snippet about an elderly woman and family veterans.
We the undersigned warn that our pastures are posted and no hunting or trapping will be allowed. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Signatories include W. A. Ashley, Mrs J. H. Beveridge, John Behrns, W. H. Gregg, and others. Also advertised are Charter Oak stoves and sheet iron heaters at W. A. Martin's, with miscellaneous unrelated clippings.
A brief item notes a pocket knife purchase opportunity at W A Martins store. The notice emphasizes availability and value, urging readers to stop in and consider the practical tool for everyday tasks.
A batch of small ads lists items for sale including a Dodge ear, farm animals and tools, linoleum stock, a National Cash Register, cleaning services, household goods, a piano and furniture. Listings mention E J Meador San Saba Tex and W A Martin among others with dates and contact cues.
An advertisement for Blue Star Eczema Remedy marketed for French itch eczema ring-worm totter and cracked hands. Sold with a guarantee by Simmons Drug Store. Includes a 43-12% legs notation.
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