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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
4
A recent year reported one divorce per 7.8 marriages in the United States, totaling 148 554 divorces and 1 126 418 marriages. The rate marks a sharp rise from the prior year, fueling questions about the stability of marriage, monogamy, and the impact on children. Most divorces stem from minor differences that could be settled by the Golden Rule.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that public opinion no longer favors sensational journalism or partisan leaders. It asserts truth and honest conviction as the enduring influence, noting press trusts awaken awareness of propaganda and push readers to seek independent political leadership.
Maurice Maeterlinck, famed Belgian writer, faced a Sicilian protest after publishing a Palermo impression from Brussels. Signor Babastiana Rondi challenged him, calling the piece affronting, while readers in Belgium expected translations of foreign opinions rather than violence.
The Chinese government will provide an islet off the coast as the site for a leprosy treatment station managed by American medical missionaries. Initial quarters will serve 250 patients, with expansion to accommodate 2,000. Patients will receive modified chaulmoogra oil, praised for success in Hawaii and the Philippines. The piece notes strong American goodwill with China and cites national property values for context. It also contains a quip about wealth per person and a prison remark by a youth about engine study.
If not for bad weather and mechanical defects, flying round the world would be simple for army aviators. Yet so far no one has mastered weather or machinery, making travel strenuous and tedious for sixty travelers.
The government declares 247 corrupt officials executed in the past year signaling a hard line against corruption and implying that relief from graft would come with the proletariat’s rise to power.
In the late hours there is doubt about the person running with an open cutout in fun, contrasting with the noise he makes. The fragment hints at a noisy incident and uncertainty surrounding the participant.
The Dallas Morning News announces a Christmas bargain for old and new subscribers. Regular rates are $10 yearly with Sunday, or $8 without. bargain terms drop to $6.45 daily and Sunday or $5.26 daily without Sunday, saving readers $3.55 or $2.75 respectively. Offer ends December 31.
Lavoptik eye wash promotes quick relief for weak strained or sore eyes with camphor herbal mix. Aluminum eye cup included. Summers and family traveled by car to Oklahoma for the holidays. Miss Louisa Berry returns home from Daniel Baker College in Brownwood for the season.
Miss Nell Oliver and Clara Pridgeon are back from the CIA at Denton to spend the holidays with their parents and at home.
December 12 1924 holiday note from Brite’s Variety Store signed by proprietor R A Brite and clerk Irene Hamrick thanking customers for past orders and pledging courteous efficient attention in the coming year with best wishes for the season and success.
Miss Marguerite Dailey of San Saba married Mr. W H Miller of Eden in a Christmas season notice. Dailey taught music in Eden, a San Saba high school graduate with noted teaching skill. Groom described as a substantial Eden businessman.
Paralysis mentioned but both are better now. Welcoming Baxters and Talleys to the area, inviting neighbors to meet. Visits include Lewis Hicks and son Frank from Colorado visiting R. Kolb. Miss Davie Means at San Saba employed by Morris-Iosley Co. at home Sunday. J. W. Parks moves household goods to San Saba. staying there temporarily. Presbyterian pastor and wife from San Saba fished and hunted on the river Monday. J. R. Ragsdale and son James working the road between Chappell and Bend this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McRorey visited T. O. Parks Sunday.
The Methodist Sunday School urges pupils to give liberally to support the Orphanage at Waco, appealing for generous contributions to aid the children and institution.
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the San Saba Building and Loan Association will be held at the office of the Secretary in San Saba Texas at 7 o clock p.m. on the second Monday in January for the election of nine directors and three officers.
Borozone treatment works for flesh wounds on humans and animals alike. First wash away germs with Borozone liquid, then apply Borozone powder to complete healing. Prices 20¢, 60¢, $1.20 for liquid. powders 30¢ and 60¢. Sold by Simmons Drug Store.
Elmer Harris of Locket suffered an arm injury days ago but is recovering, not yet using the injured limb.
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