County Depository Bid Notice for San Saba County Texas
The County Judge of San Saba County Texas invites sealed bids from banks corporations associations or individuals to act as County Depository for two years. Bids due by 10 am Monday February 9 1925 must include a certified check equal to one quarter of last year revenue. Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. W V Dean County Judge.
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San Saba
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
W. V. Dean
San Saba County
Truthful tale of signing up to write for tobacco folks
The writer explains motives for producing material for a tobacco group citing love of animals and belief in quality. He notes money mattered little and mentions social expectations about appearance and decency. The piece reflects attitudes toward tobacco marketing and regional culture.
CROSS WORDS PUZZLE No 44 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLUES
Puzzle solution will appear in next issue with crosses and answers, listing across and down items and the final filled grid for iT and B2 letter designations and themed notes.
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Abollah
Apple
How to Solve a Crossword Puzzle Readable guide from a damaged page
The text explains solving a crossword by placing correct letters in white cells. Numbers mark first letters for horizontal and vertical words. Horizontal clues fill from the left to the first black square. vertical clues fill from the top to the next black square. No letters go in black spaces. All words are dictionary entries with noted exceptions.
Richard Sellman Remembered By West Texas College
Richard Sellman of Rochelle died last week leaving a deep grief to relatives and friends. The loss is felt across West Texas for his support of education and the John Tarlton Agricultural College. His foresight funded Aberdeen Angus cattle and Morgan saddle stock on the college farm. Known as Dick Sellman he championed college education as essential for all from ranch hands to housewives. Neal Gearreald, head of the School of Agriculture at John Tarlton College, comments on his lasting impact.
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Richard Sellman
Rochelle
Texas
West
John Tarlton Agricultural College
Aberdeen
Dick Sellman
Free photographs offer to Mrs Sallie E Ford in San Saba
G F Bichon the photographer announces a free portrait for Mrs Sallie E Ford to be taken Saturday after the paper issue, with travels starting March first. He invites interested people to apply early and notes his location at Over Corner Drug Store. Also Dr Jones will visit Dr Stone's office on February 5 for eye exams and glasses fittings.
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Sallie E. Ford
San Saba
G. F. Bichon
Jones
New Mesala Dandruff Remedy At Simmons Drug Store
Local druggist unveils Mesala a new dandruff remedy promising quick cure with one application for mild cases and complete improvement in a week or two. Pleasant to use and inexpensive, sold with a positive guarantee at Simmons Drug Store for seventy five cents.
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Simmons Drug Store
Battery Shop Ad Promises Right fit for Your Car
Local auto shop promises to provide the correct battery for your vehicle and offers related car care items. Visit for guidance on the ideal battery and other auto needs.
Probate notice of will for James W. Harkey in San Saba Texas
Annie L. Harkey filed in San Saba County Court an application for probate of James W. Harkey deceased and for Letters Testamentary. Hearing set for the fourth Monday in February 1925 at the San Saba County Court House.
Satirical Rules for Local Trade Groups in San Saba
A humorous list targets Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association members. It advises coming late, avoiding duties, criticizing leaders, dodging dues, and resigning on a whim. The piece urges readers to ignore service, hamper banquets, and generally undermine the organizations to “kill” them or spur reform in 1925.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Speakership Shifts in 89th Texas Legislature Opens
The 89th Texas Legislature convened at noon January 18 with Lee Satterwhite of Amarillo elected as presiding speaker after a tight race. The session begins amid many introduced bills including bad check laws and tax proposals as 98 new members join the House. Comments welcome from readers on proposed legislation.
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Texas
Lee Satterwhite
Amarillo
House
Satterwhite
Walter Aker
Houston
Tom Renfro
Mills County
Aker
Lampasas
San Saba
McCulloch
Renfro
Will and Testamentary Probate Hearing Notice
Mrs Albertina Maas filed in San Saba County Court an application to probated the last will of C Maas deceased and for letters testamentary. The hearing begins the fourth Monday in February 1925 at the San Saba Court House. All interested persons may appear. Notice published weekly for ten days.
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State OF Texas
San Saba
Texas
James W. Harkey
Annie L. Harkey
C. Maas
Albertina Maas
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F Union
Tarlton
Exide Batteries
Arch Woods
W. B. Urquhart
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James Finlay
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Gibbons, Pres
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Morris Grocery Co
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