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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
1
An editorial outlines four social types regarding liquor. It condemns bootleggers as killers, praises temperance, and attacks those who ignore enforcement. The piece cites a local incident of a drunken brawl to illustrate indifference to law.
A sober town faces alcohol crime as a preacher is assaulted by a drunk attacker. Sheriff defends with pistol. Letter writer criticizes mixed views among citizens classed as law supporters and wary others, urging bold action against bootleggers and longing for reformers like Rankin Norris Shuler to rally communities.
A writer objects to the nickname wizard attached to a plant breeder, recounting a past endorsement by Prof. T. V. Munson and recalling historical witchcraft tales from Bible to Salem. The piece urges common sense honesty and courage as guiding values for the era.
Owing to floods and other causes, renewals of farm labor union meetings are set for New Algeria June 21 at 8 am, Velma School House June 22 at 8, Old Shiloh June 23 at 8 pm, Looker June 24 at 2 pm, and Neal June 24 at 8 pm. Farmers and wives invited. Tanlac advertised by Corner Drug Store.
A Lampasas County Medical Society gathering at San Saba on June 6 1922 featured a large turnout of local and visiting doctors with a grand luncheon including barbecued meats fish and San Saba pecan pie. The program proceeded despite rain and road conditions, with music by the Five Little Watsons and appreciation expressed to San Saba Chamber of Commerce and residents for hospitality.
Fragmentary religious reflection argues that the Apostles did not prove divine power by drinking poison or handling serpents. The author cites Paul and Mark to claim such acts were not demonstrations of God's power, stressing belief must come from Scripture and the risen Christ.
Hengy Fi Tuthill argues that true Christians must embrace the Gospel's miracles including healing through faith. He cites Luke 1 50 83 and John 14 12 to insist believers share in Christ's works, while warning that resisting God falls on the resister not the preacher. He emphasizes prayer of faith and calls for reliance on divine promises.
Plans to pave thirty five blocks in Campasas for public use, including the business and main streets. Work to begin once a suitable contractor is found and investigations are underway. Notably, no special tax will be levied to fund the project. Funds will be gathered from other sources.
The Lampasas Leader reports a plan to fund public street improvements from the regular street and alley fund with three yearly payments. The city council seeksCounty Commissioners Court support to cover tarviating the square and surrounding streets, hoping for cooperation to create a commensurate public square.
Mrs John Webb of 7115 Avenue E Magnolia Park Houston writes that her baby sick with stomach issues improved after using Ware's Baby Powder. She reports the first dose began to help and the next day the condition regulated. The ad promises relief for bowel trouble at 40 cents and 80 cents per bottle.
Dr Jones the Eye Man and Dr Stane hold clinic Thursday and Friday the 22nd and 23rd for eye examinations and glasses fitting. Relief from headache and eye strain noted.
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