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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
5
Postmaster J E Carson announces a Washington order moving the Lometa to San Saba motor route schedule. The mail from San Saba now leaves at 4 30 PM instead of 4 PM, allowing outgoing mail to be mailed as late as 4 00 PM.
Brownwood dry goods merchants unite for a cooperative selling plan August 8 to 14 promising big savings. The campaign, “Brownwood’s Order of Things,” touts smaller profits and bigger values with heavy stock, lower travel costs, and less overhead. Trade excursions to nearby cities will invite shoppers to Brownwood to see the merchandise and deals firsthand.
County agent F. R. Brison led a San Saba delegation to the Farmers Short Course at A. and M. College. Attendees included Hulen, Wayne Duncan, Lloyd Smith of Algerita, Wim. H. Bogard, Harkeyville, Newel Oliver and others, with Mrs. S. W. Duncan from Algerita. Brison will return in time to assist San Saba County Fair.
The revival in progress at the Christian Tabernacle will close Sunday night after two weeks of daily services at 9 45 am and 8 15 pm. Rev J J Ray pastor delivered earnest sermons with Dallas assisting Geneva Halden in music. The Tabernacle was filled to overflowing last Sunday both morning and night.
Ford of Canada Units Stock warns that outsiders offer "units" or "bankers shares" worth 1/100 of a Ford of Canada share for 7.50 to 10 each, though 100 units equal one share costing about 600. The beware note explains how stock was used to back these certificates and urges prudent dealings.
A Brady Standard report says on Wednesday thieves entered J. T. H. Miller’s farm three miles northeast of Brady, stealing 200 Narra gansatts turkeys and killing and mangling several others. Miller values each turkey at 4.00, and he will offer a large reward for the culprits as neighbors noticed lights and crates being secured.
Sam Taylor, one of the five progressive citizens of town, plans a complete concrete sidewalk in front of his residence near the Methodist church. The improvement adds beauty and value to the home.
William Jennigs Bryan died suddenly in Dayton Tennessee after a nap at 4 30 pm. Heart disease was listed as the cause. He spoke at recent engagements in Jasper Winchester Dayton and Knoxville and planned further speeches before Florida. Mrs Bryan sought Arlington burial, contingent on locating their son in California.
R R Low last week bought the Peoples Co-Operative Grocery Store. Stock is being taken and the transfer will be made Thursday and Friday. Low is an old hand in the grocery business and has connections with the Low and Urquhart firm. Parish community notes follow with Rev J J Ray attending revival in Mason and Mrs A Tinsley and Eva Toutae returning home after a visit. Mayhew Produce Co. manager S J Howard and family depart for a two week vacation visiting Corpus Christi and relatives.
Austin July 22. L. W. Riggs first assistant superintendent of public instruction says rural children must pay city tuition. The Third Court of Civil Appeals oral decision in Hurk v. Austin Independent School District has left officials and parents confused while S. M. N. Marrs, superintendent, resolves many inquiries daily.
Fair Boosters will visit Bend, Cherokee, Locker, and Richland Springs on August 4 5 6 and 7. San Saba Band will perform at each stop and citizens will be entertained with an hours musical concert. Trips depart Court House square at 6:00 PM and return by 9:30 PM.
The executive committee of the Old Settlers Association met last Saturday and accepted the Fair Association invitation to join the street parade on Tuesday August 11 the first day of the Fair. They will camp at the same spot south of the Ball Park as in previous years. Admission tickets go to those registering with the Association secretary. A fuller program will be announced next week in local papers.
The Junior Midgets of Springfield Missouri will visit San Saba for two days of baseball July 31 and August 1. The visiting team, famous for touring the nation, will thrill local fans. Our boys are excited to play this popular squad and eager for the chance to showcase their skills.
The Texas Highway Commission released a list of headlight devices approved for use in Texas. The rollout covers headlights on most cars sold in the state and those sold in the past year. All devices must be properly adjusted at county test stations opening August 1.
Richmond of north Richland Springs sandy belt has a thriving Elberta peach orchard. He cultivates 27 acres with 60 trees five years old producing 83 bushels this year from 50 trees at $2.00 per bushel. He expects about 800 bushels from 4 12 acres and has endured drought to bring ample fruit.
This week features four base ball games with Missouri Junior Midgets Friday and Saturday, and the final Gustine club visiting Sunday and Monday. McGregor & Sons buy the local Service Garage and Filling Station, Forest and two sons John Clark and Taylor run it with a focus on service. R. L. Peisker family from Austin visits relatives, with plans to catch the river’s biggest fish.
The fair association plans a grand parade to match the event in Beaumont. Chair W C Dofflemyer leads an executive committee mostly of ladies from local organizations. Sections include Band, National Guard, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, P T A, and numerous ladies’ groups ready to support the effort.
An exhibit at the City Drug Store window compares irrigated and non irrigated feterita stalks grown from the same seed. Irrigated plants yield three heads per stalk and about five feet tall with more leaves, while dry land stalks have one head and about three feet height. The display notes stock will eat feterita stalks and is located one mile north of town. The grower states heads will continue into fall. E. E. Owings and family of Granites Oklahoma visit.
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