The Truth About the Meat Situation in The Mercury
In the November American Mercury F W ImMasche of the Agriculture Department argues rising wages push meat prices higher as three year beef and one year pork cycles limit supply. He notes the economy shifts to higher wages and costs, making cheap living incompatible with peak earnings, and forecasts a near term meat supply rise but uncertain long term price trends.
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American Mercury
F. W. ImMasche
Department of Agriculture
Mr. ImMasche
Profits and Prices in American Industry
A Senate candidate spoke to a 5000 strong labor picnic arguing profits drive prices. He noted profits pay for money use and investments while wages exceed profits in driving the cost of living. The piece counters claims profits alone raise prices, asserting profits are a small fraction compared with wages and essential to the economy.
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United States Senate
Hhis
San Saba Chronicle Quick Hits and Local Notes
Reports from December 16 1898 recall Precinct 1 voting on the stock law to ban livestock roaming. Snow large for San Saba blankets ground with two-day persistence. Quail hunters report lively sport with a bag of five dollars. Local weddings include Dan Eckert’s son Joseph and Lettie Crouch daughter of John Crouch.
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San Saba
Joseph Eckert
Dan
Marriage Licenses Issued and Cars Registered in San Saba
Arthur Mitchell and Gilbreth Matlock wed. New car registrations include Mack Maxcey Pontiac coupes from Franklin and Isham Ford sedan from Golding Motors. Names like Jack S Hayden Chrysler club coupe from Circle Motors and Alfred Conradt Ford coach from Golding Motors appear with other buyers and dealerships. Warranty deeds list transfers for properties in Riverside Addition, Old Town of Sam Saba, Cherokee and Richland Springs with varied sums and assumptions.
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Arthur Mitchell
Gilbreth Matlock
Mack’ Maxcey
Pontiac
Franklin
Pontiac Co. Cae
Isham
Ford
Golding Motors
Jack'.s. Hayden
Chrysler
Circle Motors
Alfred E. Conradt
Jim C. Clark
Oldsmobile
Circle Motoys
Warranpy
Mary Ellen Kincaid
Excentrix
Henry MecHaorse
Riverside
San Saba
Colquitt Burke
van Gosnert
J. DeCordova
Sherman A. Russell
Paul J. Jackson
Old Town
Sam Saba
J.L. D. Williams
EH. Roberds
B. R
Zula Hallmark
Barkley
Cherokee
J. G. Fromme
Peter B. Berrien
W. H W. Eakin
Sloan
W. T. Doran Jr
W. T. Doran
Richland Springs
F. Owen Parks
J. Newell Graves
W. C. Biggs
Santa Fe Ry
A. T. Langelux
Ernestine V. Kacherschke
Notice of Bids for San Saba County Hospital Construction
Sealed proposals for the San Saba County Hospital project will be received by the County Commissioners Court of San Saba Texas until 2 30 P M December 22 1948. Separate bids are invited for General Construction Electrical Plumbing and Heating and Air Conditioning work. Bid security 5 percent of bid. Prevailing wages apply. The owner may reject any bid or waive informalities. Bids examined at the office of John Linn Scott Architect Austin Texas.
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Kaset É Poelaesee Hospital
San Saba
Jack B. Miller
Texas
John Linn Scott
Nalle
Austin
Commissioner's Court
Christmas Meaning Through Christ in a Dark World
A reflection on what Christmas means beyond gifts and cards, urging faith in Christ as the world’s real hope amid division and danger. Mentions a 20th century context, the Gospel story, and the call to affirm "The Lord is come" with joy. Includes a notice about bid documents from San Saba County and a deposit requirement for plans and specifications.
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Christ
Rome
Fairview Social News Snippet From Magle Pass Local Visit
Fairview reports Mr. and Mrs. Clewell Crockett and two sons along with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith of San Saba visited Roy Crockett in Magle Pass last weekend. Lola Yarborough left for Cherokee and Lampasas. Will Darley traveled to aid his ailing father near Brady. High Funderburk is confined to bed after Lampasas hospital return. Her daughters stay with her until she recovers. San Saba attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Oris Golden with children. Larry Funderburk, Mrs. J. G. Guyton and Mrs. Ike Watkins.
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Fairview
Clewell Crockett
Floyd Smith
San Saba
Roy Crockett
Magle Pass
Lola Yarborough
Cherokee
Lalmpasas
Will Darley
Darley
Brady
High Funderburk
Lampasas
Paul Golding
A. J. House of
Will Johnson
Oris Golden
Larry Funderburk
J. G. Guyton
Ike Watkins
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Roy V. Fox
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Sally Ann
SAN Saba Bakery
A Eckert
Lettie Lou Crouch
John Crouch
Tev
Dennis Macune
L. T. Harkey
Loree McDaniel
C. V. Moore
Frances Behrens
Methodist
Clyde Smith
Nea
San Antonio
Trailways Bus Depot
Annex
County of San Saba
Dean
Doan
Doans
Surance Corpora
Sam
Beays Rvc
Oes
Fairview News
C. EB. Bradford
Insurance Agency
San Saba Radio & Electric
Nelson Rushing
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