Speaking of the Hen and Campaign Parley
In a jumble of notes and names from early 20th century politics a mix of political figures and rural topics appears. Champ Clark lauds the laying hen as a solution to living costs while William Jennings Bryan remains a prominent voice. San Saba Mills resume activity as plans clash with farm expansion for next year as Travis County holds a prohibition vote. Projections call for San Saba County to raise 10,000 more turkeys than in 1916, boosting the agricultural economy.
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San Saba
Uncle Sam Oversees Santo Domingo Affairs
A brief note declares that the United States has taken charge of governmental affairs in Santo Domingo, arguing that Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Santo Domingo all deserve similar treatment and consideration.
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Sam
Santo Domingo
Mexico
Cuba
Porto Nico
The
Phillippines
Germans from Canada settle in Littlefield Texas
A large colony of German citizens from Canada reportedly settles at Littlefield Texas. The move is described as providing refuge for the oppressed from various lands and aligns with Texas’ longstanding stance as a welcoming frontier.
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Canada
Littlefield
Texas
Let the boll weevil have the cote on and let the turkey
The text argues labor and money spent cultivating a cotton patch equal the value of breeding and selling about 2,000 fine turkeys, with the laborer potentially gaining $4,500. It suggests favoring turkeys over cotton by using the same resources.
Texas Legislature Set to Increase State Spending
The Texas Legislature meets in January and the political machinery will expand official positions and appropriations, while taxes rise. It will not repeal the primary, limit campaign expenses, simplify court procedures, or merge departments. instead it grows state costs and government.
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Texas
Great man in every emergency to redeem Isreal
Fragmentary reflection traces a thread from biblical Abram to Jerico and Joshua, then leaps to liberty and Christianity, asserting history repeatedly yields a singular rescuer in crises. The passage pauses on a claim of a perpetual redeemer across ages.
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Jehovah
Abram
Abraham
Jerico
Joshua
Caaaan
Isreal
Clash of Worlds: Kaiser Wilhelm Versus British and American Leadership
The piece frames World War I as a clash between two civilizational schools. Kaiser Wilhelm embodies divine right and martial rule, while Britain and America stumble under weak leadership. It questions Lloyd George and asks if Wilson could restrain the tide of despotism to preserve freedom and republican institutions. The verdict awaits after three more years of war.
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Europe
Kaiser Wilhelm
British Empire
America
England
Asquith
Jingland
David Lloyd- Georges
Woodrow Wilson
Charles Markel
Neff's courtroom moment shocks jurors in Watson murder trial
In a tense Dallas district courtroom Pat Neff, leading counsel for T R Watson, sparked a memorable scene while addressing the jury about Mrs Patterson, widow of a former state banking official. A bystander challenged him as the widow spoke, recalling the defendant's alleged crimes.
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Texas
Pat Neff
Waco
The
Waco Times-Herald
T. Kt. Watson
Fifty-Fourth District
Pat M. Nelf
T. R. Watson
Mr. Neff
Patterson
Song to Texas Whiskey
A bitter verse warns of Texas whiskey as a dangerous harmful drink. The speaker mocks the dubious brew and its effects, describing drunkenness sickness and visions of devils and pests. The narrator vows to quit after facing the toll of repeated consumption.
Cooper Baking Co Offers Cheaper Fruit Cakes
J. D. Estep returned Tuesday from San Angelo El Paso and Alpine. his grandson Little Frank Meador accompanied him home. The note highlights wholesale prices and a better recipe to save customers time and money on fruit cakes.
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Cooper Baking CO
J. D. Estep
San Angelo
el Paso
Alpine
Little Frank Meador
Notice to San Saba Bank stockholders January meeting
Notice to the stockholders of the First National Bank of San Saba Texas that the annual directors election will be held at the bank building in San Saba Texas between 10 am and 4 pm on the second Tuesday of January 1997. U. MI
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First National Bank
San Saba
Texas
First National Bank of
U. MI
Debt Owed by January Cited in Sanderson Cashier Note
Sanderson cashier records a note stating an amount owed by January, attributed to W. R. Harris. The fragment references a financial obligation and precise names, implying a ledger or promissory context.
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W.R. Harris
Mrs A B Kirkpatrick’s operation in Temple sanitarium
Mrs A B Kirkpatrick underwent a dangerous operation in a Temple sanitarium Sunday morning. Her husband was with her and the latest report said she rested reasonably well. Also reports O B Jordan aged 74 died at his Locker home Wednesday morning. Mrs N N Lacy and son of Millersview returned home after visiting her mother Mrs F C Peisker. Limited stock of old fashion black fruit cake available from Cooper Baking Co.
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A.B. Kirkpatrick
O. B. Jordan
Locker
N. N. Lacy
Millersview
Cooper Baking CO
Turkeys Turkeys Turkeys Buyings and Local Offers
Local ads announce high turkey prices from J. W. McConnell & Son and B. L. White who recently purchased a Buick. W. R. Harris urges settling notes by January 1. Riley Bros. markets fresh ground corn meal at competitive prices.
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Riley Bros
How Appendicitis Can Be Prevented San Saba
San Saba readers are advised that a simple mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adlerika may relieve or prevent appendicitis and certain digestive troubles. The ad claims one spoonful helps constipation sour stomach or gas and praises Adlericka as highly effective. Also notes holiday candy plans from Cooper Baking Co and local travel and work updates.
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Mre
W. J. White
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David Love
George
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Ramsey
Evange
Austin
Travis County
Nashville
Tenn
W. J. Wilson
Gen. Jackson
Kate Lillett
Kate
Carl Turner
Brady
Volney Lockers
Brownwood
J. F. Hollow
Temple
Sterling Silver
Kimbrough
W. J. Kimbrough
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Kentucky
Sanderson
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W. R. Harris
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B. L. White
Jim
Ed Munsell
W.T. Walker
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Dallas
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