21 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
The 1917 San Saba News lists annual subscription at 1.00, six months at 0.50, and three months at 0.25. Editor W A Smith Proprietor R L Peisker Associate Editor Mrs W A Smith local post office info included.
A collection of brief notes on corn meal as a thrift diet, political quips about Governor Ferguson and impeachment talk in Texas, local shortages, wheat flour prices, and opinions on U S war aims. Includes quotes about Galveston, Dallas, San Saba, and Kaiser Wilhelm.
A writer argues both the American and German peoples share honesty and sacrifice but differ in governing ideals. The piece frames World War I as a clash of nations tracing to a common ancestral source and pursuing world supremacy.
Discussion argues that at wartime, selective conscription is the most democratic, efficient, and speedy path to mobilize forces. Exemptions are proposed as necessary, with emphasis on using military service to assess national strengths and weaknesses and shape future policy.
An editorial advocates universal military training for youth, arguing it builds discipline and readiness. It claims training polishes a generation, sharpens physical and mental skills, and prevents unfit generations from being drafted, predicting growth through group contact and learning.
The passage lists stain removal techniques for linen and fabric including removing mildew with sorrel tea, lemon salt starch paste, and warm suds. It covers taint with ammonia turpentine, perspiration with oxalic acid, scorch repair if fibers intact, onion juice with vinegar and Fuller’s earth, petroleum for turps, and boiling water or glyceria for tarnish.
A fragmentary political remark argues that bungling in parties brings misery and ruin to thousands. It condemns misgoverned ages and the weakness of unstable coalitions, reflecting a critique of political power and circumstance.
A compact guide from San Saba Service Garage outlines legal methods for growing potatoes and offers a no glare lens promotion. The notice emphasizes safe, lawful gardening steps and free lens fitting events at the garage.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a mauve reception gown trimmed with velvet ribbon and gold braid detailing. It references a gown design with tiers and decorative sleeve and ornament details. The passage also shifts to unrelated dialogue about military aircraft and a brief exchange about marital status.
The dental practice will move on or about June 15 from Suite 14 in the Clark Building to Suite 12, the former Southwestern Telephone Company space. The change shifts location but preserves services for patients and staff.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a safe early treatment for colds and chest irritation. It promises to ease inflammation, loosen phlegm, and repair tissues while encouraging early use before complications arise. The copy urges readers to buy at their druggist for $1.00.
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