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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
4
A satirical piece on bad roads and democracy contrasts Uncle Man and Son of a Gun with a plea for better public roads. It weaves comic metaphors with references to law and prophets and calls for public input on a Good Roads proposition and practical road improvements.
A zealous call urges a public Good Roads Bank to lower money costs, spark resource development, and fund road building in San Saba. It critiques high interest, advocates mobilizing citizens to convert “Flitting Fancies” into practical action, and references Uncle Mon and Dick Sullivan.
Candidates must file for places on the primary ballot by June 21 with the county party chairman. Applications must be written, state candidate name, office sought, occupation, postal address, and signed before an authorized official. Democrats require a sworn pledge to support party nominees and platforms in November 1920. Judge Seiders provides blanks. file with County Democratic Exe Committee at the central office.
G A Arhelger offers repainting recovering and upholstering services for older cars to restore a like new appearance. Prompt friendly estimates and quality workmanship advertised for car owners seeking a refreshed finish.
The funeral of four and a half year old Charles Molloy Jr was held Wednesday at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Relatives from Breckenridge Llano Fort Worth Eden and other places attended. Services were at Mrs J H Beveridge’s home with Captain John F Monahan U S Army chaplain presiding. Hymns A Sleep in Jesus and Some Time We’ll Understand were sung. floral offerings were elaborate. A seed for sale advertisement follows.
Mrs. J. L. Aylor, aged over 60, crafted a six by eight foot rug over two years. The rug features a family dog and child in a parlor scene with varied colors and floral designs, a true art piece likely exhibited at the county fair. For sale a 140 by 140 foot lot with a four room house and outbuildings, trade for a Ford. A J Flanagin, Loekier, Texas.
Presbyterian church urges cooperation in the revival meeting at the Methodist church starting Sunday morning. Attendees should join all services and participate. no service at the church due to the pastor preaching the baccalaureate sermon in Mullin. Remember Sunday school. B D D Greer pastor.
Dr. H. H. Butler recommends RAT SNAP for around hospitals every three months, with three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. The Corner Drug Store and Qualls Hardware sell and guarantee RAT SNAP. Also promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a liver and stomach aid priced at 1.25 per bottle through Corner Drug Store Special Agents.
A coating tongue bad breath dizziness and bowel clogging ailments are claimed reliefs by Prickly Ash Bitters priced 1.25 per bottle at Corner Drug Store Special Agents. Miss Naoma Whitt returned home last week after graduating from a business college in Waco.
Mrs. Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey avoided her cellar due to rats. She used RAT-SNAP which destroyed the rats and eliminated odors. The product comes in cake form and is sold by The Corner Drug Store and Qualls Hardware Co in three sizes 2 50c and 1.00 with a guarantee.
A new 128 page veterinary guide by Dr. L. D. YeGear outlines up to date stock and poultry care. The divisions cover horses cattle hogs sheep and poultry with charts and illustrations. Subscribing readers can obtain it for 10 cents by sending a dime to Dr. LeGear at 1700 North Broadway St. Louis Missouri.
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