Sheriff Notice of Tax Election for Special School Tax
The State of Texas San Saba County gives notice an election will be held June 12 1920 at the Cherokee Public Schoolhouse District No 22 to determine if a property tax up to fifty cents per $100 valuation shall be levied to supplement the State School funds. Eligible voters resident taxpayers may vote. Ordered May 12 1920 by the County Judge. Dated May 12 1920. Edgar T. Neal Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Saba
Commissioners’ Court
Commissioners Court
Auid Court
County Board of School Trustees
Erty
Edgar T. Neal
Experience In Pecan Market
A cautious look at the pecan trade notes the need for broad view and careful planning. The writer warns against harming the existing market while acknowledging diverse buyers across the United States from local farmers to multi millionaires.
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United States
Pecans Profit Tactics From Market Insights and Ads
A historical note discusses profit goals for fruit vendors and the value of drying pecans before marketing. It cites price swings from 18 cents for green pecans to gains when dry nuts enter, and describes storage trays, air circulation, and the effectiveness of advertising. Readers share testimonials from Sharpsville and Underwood about quality and delivery times, plus advice on mixing pecans and preventing bitterness from pig nuts. The piece invites readers to share best practices for preserving freshness without cold storage.
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Washington, D. C
Sharpsville
Love
Underwood
N. da
Hays ‘City
Kan
Death of J. P. Hill and notable East Tennessee political figure
A telegram reports J P Hill died at John Hopkins Hospital after a recent illness and a prior operation. He was a longtime East Tennessee political figure, farmer, and stock raiser near Knoxville, known to party leaders in both parties, and a Roosevelt admirer who served as a Progressive national convention delegate in 1916. He leaves a wife and six children.
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A. R. Hill
J. P. Hill
John Hopkins Hospital
Hill W
East Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Mr. Roosevelt
Auction sale of iron fencing in San Saba county
The pipe iron fence of two inch piping from the old court yard will be sold at auction to the highest bid at 2 oclock Wednesday June 16. There are 2000 feet. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. By order of the commissioners court of San Saba county. B D Sullivan Commissioner Pete Misses Annie Mae Kuykendall and Kate Kuykendall passed through San Saba Friday on their way home at Cherokee. Annie Mae had been teaching in Louisiana and Kate had been at Texas Woman's College Fort Worth the past winter and spring.
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Texas
San Saba County
B. D. Sullivan
Pete
Annie Mae
Kate Kuykendall
San Saba
Cherokee
State of
Louisiana
Texas Woman’s College At
Fort Worth
Prohibition Era Satire on Profiteers and Warping Economy
A scattered, satirical overview rails at profiteers, calls for increased production, and mocks economic strains across nations. It notes rising prices, currency shifts, and political preoccupations while lampooning attitudes toward war, fashion, kidnapping, and international affairs.
Boys Promise Yourself by Uncle Dick Sullivan
A motivational pledge urging boys to pursue peace of mind, health, happiness, and prosperity. It emphasizes positive thinking, encouragement of others, resilience, cheerful demeanor, self improvement, and living by deeds over words.
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Dick Sullivan
Williford Died Suddenly At Grand Saline Texas
News reached here that O B Williford died last Monday May 25 at his home in Grand Saline Texas He dropped dead according to report He farmed in the valley here for years and moved ten years ago to Grand Saline He leaves a daughter Mrs EB Moore living nearby The passing leaves many friends grieved for a good neighbor and citizen Additionally local snippets mention Mrs Rd Chalk visiting and a lost $50 bill with a reward for return at Hoyts House San Saba
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O. B. Williford
Grand Saline
Texas
Tax Referendum Question for District 21 Texas
Public school district 21 in San Saba County considers a tax referendum to raise up to fifty cents per hundred dollars value to supplement the State School Fund. The May 12 1920 order directs voters to decide if the county commissioners may levy and collect the tax. Dated May 12 1920. Homer Kolb. Mrs Earl Pyle visits. Pyle re elected Robstown teacher. Mrs W W Holman returns from Houston trip.
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T. C. Henry
Guy Rissen
Brownwood
SAN Saba National Bank
San Saba, Texas
Mexico
Paris
mMady
Fler
Kidnarlag
Carranza
Poland
D'Annunzio
Italy
Krance
America
Ponte
Jove
Th Pasteur Institute
Europe
Henry Goldberg
Rd Chalk
Clarksville
H. C. Holcomb
W. D. Reddock
N. Sparks
Hoyt
J. R. Moss
Hall
Liane
W. A. Martin
Homer Kolb
Earl Pyle
R.J. Edwards
Cross Plains
W. W. Holman
Houston
Blackler Vaccine
W. Conway
Livestock Exchange
Continental Serum Laboratories Co
Muscatine
Iowa
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