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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
The article urges early fall and winter land preparation to retain moisture for spring crops. It notes higher land costs and labor, a patriotic farmers' motive, and the need to break land while moist or dry to capture rains. Emphasis on leaving soil richer and easier to cultivate, turning fallen cotton stalks, and keeping teams busy to maximize moisture retention for next season.
A San Saba woman recounts severe stomach trouble and temporary relief after using Adler-i-ka mixed with buckthorn bark glycerine and water. She claims the product empties both intestines and relieves constipation gas and sour stomach, boasting instant benefits and fastest action.
The Thrice-a-Week World's 1918 appeal touts daily-like reporting at weekly price as U S forces fight in France. It advertises a $1.00 yearly subscription for 156 issues and a bundled offer with the San Saba News at $1.75 for a year, versus $2.00 if bought separately.
Pastor B. D. D Greer invites attendance at all services this Sunday with preaching at 7 00 p m Saturday Sunday school 10 00 a m morning service 11 00 a m and 4 00 p m Encourage friends to join in worship on the day
San Saba Independent School District asks property owners to render all holdings for 1917 taxes. Delinquent taxes incur 10 percent penalty and six percent interest from January. Purchasers should ensure all back taxes, including current year, are paid and abstracts show San Saba ISD taxes. John Seiders, Assessor and Collector.
Cedar Camp Woodmen of the World held its annual election of officers last Friday night at the camp hall. A royal feast followed the routine business as Woodmen Circle members joined in. District Deputy Hayes of Waco delivered an enthusiastic speech. Officers elect to be installed January first include Charles H Hearson consul commander Frank Johnson adviser Ed Crawford banker A B Wilson clerk Henry Smith watchman Virgil Huff sentry J T Taylor J B McKee managers Drs E C Beaumont H H Taylor camp physicians.
The Sheriff of San Saba County announces a public sale of 90 acres of land known as the J. O. King place. The property is levied on under an order of sale issued December 4 1917 in case No. 2049 W H Gibbons vs J O King et al. The sale is at the San Saba County Courthouse on the first Tuesday of January 1917 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for cash to the highest bidder.
The Times naval correspondent reports weekly U-boat figures show fewer ships sunk overall but more large vessels lost. He notes increased submarine activity near Britain and warns against downplaying the peril. Despite higher traffic, allied ship output rises and must balance losses as military tonnage demand grows.
R A Seara advertises ready Xmas goods at extremely low prices with limited stock and urges early visits to secure items.
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