Trail Dust and Prairie Life in a Texas Editor’s Column
A compilation of literary notes and quotes from Douglas Meador and others, praising simple rural philosophy. The piece references Trail Dust, The Amusing Legend of the Dogwood Tree, and local figures like J. H. Kavanaugh, with nods to readers beyond Texas and a hint of songcraft from Albert and Mrs. Bader of Hachita New Mexico.
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Douglas Meador
Matador
J. H. Kavanaugh
The
Round Rock Leader
Confucius
A. Garland Adair
Ben B. Hunt
Texas
Albert E. Bader
Hachita
N. M
Texas Star
Local editor honored in unusual parade tribute
A town celebrated a popular editor with a bouquet and a staged send off in a 1940 planned sedan after a minister's brief talk and church choir. Six husky citizens carried him from the house as the town stood at attention, a bright day in the life of their local news purveyor.
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Anonymous
Personal notices of local residents and travel
Miss Hazel Young of Fort Worth spent a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs R J Jackson and will finish a business course there next week. Her aunt Mrs Leslie Crockett joined her for a visit and she returned to San Saba last weekend. Rayford Rash left for Granbury to visit his aunt. Mrs E W Edwards of San Benito is visiting her mother Mrs Doris Oliver with Buddie Scott and expects Mr Edwards this weekend. Miss Altice L Taylor leaves Chappel to complete a BS at Daniel Baker College Brownwood and plans to teach again. E R Taylor of Raymondville visited his parents Mr and Mrs J T Taylor in Fairview and is in the confectionery business.
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Hazel Young
Fort Worth
R. J. Jackson
Miss Young
Leslie Crockett
Ft. Worth
San Saba
Rayford Rash
Granbury
Texas
E.W. Edwards
San Benito
P. G. Hays
Brownwood
Higgs
Anderson
Miss Richards
Joe Richards
Artesia
N. M
Andrew Weier
Richards
Ray Brage
Alpine
Richland
Algerita
Ed Knight
Bers
Mark Terry
A.di Duncan
Harris Fagg
Jack Spurlock
H. A. Graham
Lon Shelton
Brady
Fred Schneider
J. L. Burleson
C. C
Burleson
Clifford Funderburk
Palestine
W. M. Cawyer
Sid Cox
Milburn
Ben Yarborough
Santa Anna
Aubrey Bloomer
Valera Goodloe
Chappel School
San Marcos
Anne’ Polk
China Creek
Arch Hopkins
Jim Hopkins
Leta Hancock
Miss Hancock
Nelson Gaddys
H. B. Bennett
Burns Lane
Dee House
J. D. Walker
Mr. House
Tom Ayler
Dorothy Annette
Ruth King
Howard Payne College
Rat Exterminator Sold By City Drug Store
A rat exterminator product is advertised as non poison to other animals and capable of killing 100 rats for 2c, offered by City Drug Store.
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Gity Drug Store
Rid Your Dog of Worms With Blue Bonnet Capsules
City Drug Store advertises Blue Bonnet Capsules for dogs, enough for several dogs, touted as safe and easy to give, priced at 26 cents. The notice, dated March 28, promotes a preventive deworming product with a concise sales pitch typical of a small town newspaper ad.
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City Drug Store
Davis DeLuxe Batteries Guarantee from Western Auto
Davis DeLuxe batteries offered with a two year guarantee at the Western Auto Associate Store. The ad promotes reliability and post purchase support, signaling confidence in product quality and customer service near the shopping area.
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Davis DeLuxe
Western Auto Associate Store
Texas Game Dept Expands Hatcheries and New Lakes
Texas fish program boosts hatchery output and expands stocking in Possum Kingdom Lake with 71 000 bass. Biologists study fish food production and species suitability for new Texas lakes. Hatcheries aim to exceed 10 million fish this season despite freezes that killed over 1 million.
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Denidhds
Austin
Texas
State Game Dept
Dept
Game Dept
Texas Game Dept
L. D. Flowers
Uvalde
Flowers
Dallas County
Leland Watkins
Miss Watkins
Jon Harris
Texas Gulf Coast
Eagle Mountain Lake
Eagle Mountain
Gillespie County
Five Hundred Texas Facts Then and Now Q&A Pack
Questions cover the age and origins of memorial rites and dates for observances, plus counts of Texans in Civil War forces, Spanish-American War, World War I, and decorations. Answers note ancient rites, 1868 May 30, 1867 decoratings in Columbus Mississippi, and soldier totals around 90,000 2,000 12,000 with a 45,800 yearly death rate prior to 1922.
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Observancr
Ladies of Columbus
Impressive lodge visit and joint installation planned
District Deputy Grand Master J. H. Baker of San Saba visited the Masonic lodge, shared an impressive talk, and members planned a joint plate and installation of officers with Richland Springs in June. Social events included ice cream, cake, a squirrel dinner, and cheerful remarks about community life.
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J. H. Baker
San Saba
Masonic Lodge
Richland Springs
Findys Shaw
San Angelo
Fred Wallace
Hardt
Howard Parks
Walter Shaw
Loftin Linn
Locker
Lindy
Pickin
Jorge Johnson
Spring Creek
Grandma Johnson
R. A. Taylor
Marion Reavis
Sam Hickman
RB. 8
Ebb Shaw
Snyder House
Key Bradley
Brownwood
Rock
Joe Stanlee
Denyer Shaw
Henry Barnett
Provence Barnett
Milburn
Richland Springs Social Notes From MARIE
Richland Springs community news highlights visitors and travels. Dr P G Hays and Mrs Hays plus Miss Alma Ragsdale head to Zack Ark for the summer. Hattie Richards hosts relatives from Missouri. many local residents attend school events, AAA meeting in Waco, and a birthday dinner for Dollie Mitchell. Belle Brown suffers a fall and hip injury while news in brief.
Garage for Rent in Lee C. H. Bowers Brown & Bowers
A compact rental notice for a garage space advertised by Lee C. H. Bowers and the firm Brown and Bowers. Includes contact point for inquiries and basic lease terms.
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Lee C. H. Bowers Brown & Bowers
Algerita School Picnic Marks Happy Closing Day
Algerita observes the school closing with a Saturday picnic at Rila Roberds bottom. A good crowd attends as candidates are introduced by Co Supt Oliver. Tom Thumb wedding and home talent night delight. eight grammar graduates honored. several local residents and guests attend various events and visits.
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Bill
Algerita
Rila ‘Roberds
Oliver
Trussell
Bonnie Jean Hayes
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Western
Marie
W. M. Bloomer
CG. B. Woods
Waco
Clyde Connor
Ruth Hopkins
Frank Matheny
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S. W. Duncan
G. BR. Lane
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Little Gan
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Baytown
Dollie Mitchell
Mitchell
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Indy
Bro. Steinman
Junction
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San Saba Service Directory
Humble Service
Dean & Horton
J. E. Hagan
SAN Saba News
A. A. Moore
Hamilton
O. J. Harkey
Roger van Cleave
J. L. Dailey
Sia
J. K. Rector
Brown & Bowers
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Clarence Gosch
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