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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
Five U boats believed in American waters have harassed Atlantic shipping, sinking ten American vessels since May 2 6. Naval officers say these subs have lingered two months, targeting return ships while keeping transports in ports along the coast. The liner Carolina was struck Sunday night with few lives lost, suggesting the danger may ease for a time.
Camp Travis reports showcase remount stations with large veterinary hospitals and a seventy five member staff. Horses are inspected, branded IC for condemned, and sold if unfit. Peach shipments cause mess in mail, mosquitoes are controlled with oiling banks of the Salado, bath houses rise, and a dam deepens the waterway. G A Arhelger rushed to Temple for sanitarium operation.
Amsterdam reports a leading German scientific review advocates seriously considering polygamy for Germans after the war. It argues polygamy could counter birth-rate decline and replenish racial blood, noting Germany has lost much of its noblest stock. The piece calls for a decent form to govern such unions.
The 500 Club will present a manless wedding next Thursday night, June 13, with proceeds going to the Red Cross fund. The event aims to be entertaining and worthwhile, following an earlier failed attempt by the men, and organizers seek strong public support.
New York May 28 Olive drab and khaki clothing will no longer be manufactured for civilian use the American Association of Woolen and Worsted manufacturers announced. The War Department requested the ban noting olive drab and khaki are reserved for troops and military styles will be curtailed for Boy Scouts and others seeking military looks.
The Farmers' Union Feed Store announces season end and thanks customers for liberal patronage. The firm overhauls and repairs gin machinery to be prepared for the farmers of the territory. Farmers' Union Warehouse & Gin Co, J M Gunter, Manager.
One hundred men registered today with the Local Selection Board and will be ready to serve Uncle Sam if they pass physical and other examinations. This marks a sizable representation from San Saba county, boosting the region's fighting forces.
Austin June 2 Commission Earle B Mayfield declares he will not re enter the Governor's race or permit his name to be used while Governor Hobby is a candidate He cites broken faith with Texas voters and praises recent clean government legislation as a victory to hold onto.
The San Saba County Selection Board reports multiple induction actions for 1918. Registrants inducted under Call No 564 include Fort Sam Houston and other locales. Drafted volunteers proceed to Camp Lee Virginia for Veterinary Corps service. A new limited service call targets white men for aeronautics spruce production work with 22 skilled lines. Applications accepted until the 8th instant. some may not appear in State HQ lists. Public notices urge registrants to act promptly and stay informed via bulletin boards and post offices. Local social notes mention Pal Ballard in the Navy, Judge Dean performing a marriage, and if Bertha Linn and Tom Taff wed in San Antonio near Camp Travis.
Austin Texas May 28 R8 Sterling of Houston president of the Hum ble Oil and Refining Company was to day rewarded the two pounds of wool from the White House shearings his bid of 1250 having been the highest and accepted by the Governor The money is for the Red Cross and the disposition of the wool is not disclosed
A sudden river surge last Monday afternoon on the San Saba river caused widespread disruption. Flood waters trapped residents and damaged irrigation works, oil tanks, and fluming as heavy rains fell mainly in Menard and McCulloch counties. Fishing improved amid the rampage.
All candidates for county and precinct officers are requested to obtain a blank ballot name form from John Seiders, affix affidavit before the secretary of the County Committee, and file with the secretary by June 15. Democratic Executive Committee, San Saba County, Texas. S. E. W. Hudson, Chairman.
The Cavalry mascot Captain Smith now cares for a young coon brought to the Wolters Cow Boys by A. Sharrock to honor him. The animal will accompany the troop to the Mexican border as part of the unit's equipment and presence.
The attorney general's department issued a construction of the woman suffrage act, voiding the provision forcing women outside cities with populations over ten thousand to register for the 1918 primaries. The caption mentions city registration only, while the body extends to all women, rendering the portion void. Qualified voters may participate if they meet residency rules and register within fifteen days.
The colored citizens of San Saba formed a Red Cross chapter with Rev. C. W. Wilson aiding the effort. Twenty one members pledged loyalty as Luke Taylor presides, Annie McLemore is secretary, Rev. C H Anderson treasurer, and Mrs Luke Taylor leader. Wilson will help with selling Liberty Bonds and War Savings Certificates.
Brady citizens may witness a near total solar eclipse on June 8 around 6 30 PM lasting about an hour with 93 percent of sunlight blocked by the moon. The event follows a 1908 eclipse seen in parts of the U S and will end with sunset. Master Tom Hudson travels to the Menard county ranch for the summer along with W A Hudson. Willis Watson and Willie Seales start as clerks at J W McConnell Son Co. Charley Chaplin in A Dogs Life plays at the Majestic on Saturday June 15. Miss Inez Ketchum leaves for San Marcos to enter South Texas Normal for summer study. Miss Myrtle Brazil returns from Brownwood after business college course.
W P Sadler of Gatesville addressed a sizeable audience in the district court room Saturday afternoon urging W P Hobby for governor. He praised Hobby's leadership, highlighted ten mile zone, prohibition, and women’s suffrage laws, and argued Ferguson was convicted by his own admissions and friends.
Hon James H Baker will represent Governor Hobby in a public speech at Richland Springs Saturday night. Bakers praised as a pleasing and convincing speaker, with a Hobby committee urging ladies to attend. The event is set for Saturday night, June 8.
A peculiar egg on display at the News office draws attention with curious shell patterns described as mysterious. Report notes the object may hint at future events and world affairs, though no concrete facts are given.
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