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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
3
The narrator mocks Governor Jinglebobs and a bulldoze pulpsator as overactive, warning that without tightening controls the country will face floodlike oppression of rights. He muses on God and creation, urges turning fanciful ideas into real plans, and recalls a comical marriage tale to illustrate reluctance to act on ideas.
The letter extols bold imagination as a driver of progress from Columbus to McCormick and Deere, arguing that small beginnings yield great outcomes. It links these “Flitting Fancies” to modern road-building plans funded by tax dollars, urging readers to back bonds for permanent infrastructure in San Saba County.
A half-sick discouraged man experiences a tired mood from a torpid liver and impurities in the stomach and bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters is advertised as a prompt remedy. Men at work need its cleansing and stimulating effect. Price 1.25 dollars per bottle. Corner Drug Store Special Agents.
Dr H H Butler endorses RAT SNAP for rat control in hospitals and farms. He states it works every time, recommending use even before rats appear. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00, sold and guaranteed by The Corner Drug Store and Qualls Hardware.
The Democratic Executive Committee of San Saba County Texas is called to meet in the county courthouse on Monday June 21 1920 at 11 o clock a m to decide ballot position names by lot and determine nomination method cost estimates and apportionment and to attend to other proper business. Precinct chairmen and Democratic candidates are urged to attend. W A Smith chairman and John Seiders secretary June 7 1920.
An old advertisement urges keeping Prickly And Bitters for stomach or bowel troubles. It claims quick relief and a bright mood, urging every man to have a bottle at home. The dose is said to prevent sickness and expense, priced at $1.25 per bottle. Garner Drug Store is listed as the special agent.
A coated tongue bad breath dizziness and a clogged bowel condition can be relieved quickly by Prickly Ash Bitters marketed as a man's remedy. Price $1.25 per bottle. Corner Drug Store Special Agents.
Weather rains have missed the area with cotton stands around sixty percent bad due to worm damage. Many acres lie idle this year as planting is finished. Warren Jones of Lometa visited last week. Mrs. W. W. Meador returns from Wichita Falls after visiting San Saba. Mrs. O B Mosley and daughter attend Baylor's Diamond Jubilee and visit Waco relatives. Mrs. W. H. Owen heads home from Forest Texas after seeing her daughter.
Mrs. Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey reports rats in her cellar drove the servant girl away. She used RAT-SNAP, a cake for rats and mice, which she says cleaned them out and eliminated odors. Available in three sizes 26c 50c and 1.00, sold and guaranteed by The Corner Drug Store and Qualls Hardware Co.
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