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San Saba News

Location

San Saba, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1925

Page

2

Proposed sewer plants to serve 97 per cent

City officials urge San Saba residents to support a sewer system after outlining health benefits and citing examples from numerous towns. Mayor Kimbrough and commissioners Burleson Hinyard emphasize facts over rumors, noting a bond issue vote will shape local sanitation and attract potential institutions.

Cy Commission San Saba Alvarado Elgin Bartlett Granger Frost Venus Winters Hearne Merkel Midland Gilmer Sanger Bonham Arlington Brenham Caldwell del Rio Mart Uvalde Huntsville Kerrville Celina Whitesboro Whitewright Kernes West Kenedy City Commission W. H. Kimbrough W. Burleson W. H. Hinyard

Free photographs offered by local photographer prints

A notice from G. F. Bichon of Over Corner Drug Store announces free pictures this week for Mary Sullivan in San Saba. The offer states sitting on Saturday after the paper issue, encouraging readers to think of pictures and to take part.

Mary Sullivan San Saba G. F. Bichon

IRA EARL BOWMAN DEAD

Ira Earl Bowman a 39 year old former Orient mechanic died at 101 East 12th street Monday morning. Funeral will be at Robison Undertaking parlors at 2:30 Tuesday under the local Masonic order. Rev. H. E. Draper to officiate. Surviving: widow, a son Earl Jr, mother and five sisters. All will attend.

Tra Earl Bowman Orient East 12Th Street Robison Undertaking H. E. Draper Earl, Jr San Angelo Standard

Domestic egg trade and farmer bankruptcies amid tariffs

The article analyzes Chinese egg imports and American egg production, noting a tariff impact and a large home market surplus. It cites Sears Roebuck data on farm finance stresses, with 9.5 percent of farmers losing farms since 1920 and foreclosure rates varying by region, blaming deflation rather than farmer inefficiency.

Buying Power of the Farmer Gains With Rising Prices

The Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation reports farm purchasing power rose 4.8 points in the first eleven months of the year versus 1928, with an overall index at 184 on November 1 1924. The index covers 80 commodities representing over 80 percent of farm product value, and purchasing power stood at 87 using 1909 to 1914 as 100.

United States Sears-Hoebuck Agricultural Foundation China Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation United States Department of Agriculture Alice HE Thig

Health tonic and local obituaries in San Saba

Advertisement touts Herbine as the cure for languor from poor liver action with a 60 cent price at Simmons Drug Store. Obituary notes Mrs. Joe Harkey age 75 died at her son Sheriff Sam Harkey’s home in Sherwood on Friday December 19, and mentions her earlier residence in San Saba.

Joe Harkey Sam Harkey Sherwood San Saba Harkey

Rural School Consolidation at Henry No 9

By Allene Rawls the Henry district formed from Plain View and China Creek schools two years ago. A modern three room school house sits near the center, heated by jacketed heaters serving as ventilation. It features single desks and left side light to lessen eye strain.

Allene Rawls Henry Plain View China Creek San Saba County

Henry No 9 School Consolidation Benefits

The article details Henry No 9 school improvements including adjustable shades heating and lighting, a seventy five dollar library, new curtains and lamps, and two indoor playgrounds. It notes a four room teachers’ residence created from old buildings, and mentions enrollment growth, two medals at the county meet, Rural Champions banner, and Rural track pennant. It praises the P T A, state aid, and consolidation aims for better rural schools.

Aurea Peopla Henry Henry No

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