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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
3
Postmaster N K Lidstone urges careful Christmas mail preparation to avoid congestion. Tips cover complete addresses, return cards, wrapping, and timing. Special handling stamps, insurance, and secure packing recommended for prompt, safe delivery.
The Chen China Creek meeting features music by a band and a colored quartette including Morris Baskin Carl Baskin Ward Taylor and Luther Huffstetter. Rex McCarty reads. Sam Isham hosts reading. Debates on Pioneer Days vs Modern Days with Horton Gaines opposing Frank Blakeney and Ward Taylor. Carl Baskin and Donnel Mackie give talks on agricultural evolution. Round table discussion accompanies.
The Salvation Army founded by Catherine and William Booth in 1865 began in the U S in 1877. It runs 36 maternity homes and hospitals and reports 250 women and babies aided last year at its San Antonio home. Eighty five percent of orphans in its maternity system are reformable, with many sourced via County Advisory Boards. Our rep will visit your city soon to seek support for this year’s financial appeal.
The author recalls San Saba county’s defeat by Guadalupe Exhibits at the 1927 Pecan Show in San Saba Texas on November 8 9. He touts his own 25 jars and notes rival growers proved larger tastier pecans. He questions fairness and praises judges and peers while acknowledging defeat.
D F Moore writes that San Saba was beaten as judges graded the last pecan. He asserts the judges were fair and that Oklahoma was second and Yuma third by size and appearance. He vows to try again. Also note Bangs visitors at the McMillin community and callers at the News office.
A new dandruff remedy named Mesala promises cure with one application and complete relief in a week or two for even severe cases. It is pleasant to use, inexpensive, and sold with a positive guarantee at Simmons Drug Store for seventy five cents.
Local merchants promote Christmas turkey sales with ads claiming variety and price. Shoppers are urged to compare offers and visit participating stores for seasonal poultry deals and holiday meal planning.
J. G. Holder and J. L. Yarborough of San Antonio spent a night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Yarborough in San Saba last week. Mr. Yarborough is attending the national baseball meeting in Dallas this week.
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