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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
7
A fragmented fashion note describes a smart English style frock for small girls with raglan sleeves and soft fullness, short to reveal bloomers, and long enough to cover undergarments. It mentions fabrics such as challs prints gingham chambray and dimity with wool jersey and cotton faille for warm days.
Local notice announces a free bottle of Soda Pop for every gas and oil customer on June 26 at Pennant Filling Station. The piece blends ad copy with assorted 1920s market notes on lamb prices, sheep industry trends, and regional agricultural analysis by Sears Roebuck Foundation, plus a Public Tax Collector letter from San Saba, Texas congratulating on accounting accuracy and cooperation.
The Optimist praises Sullivan Gibson director of Abilene Christian College band and orchestra for remarkable progress this year. He organized a junior band, started a high quality uniformed ensemble, and formed what became the best college orchestra yet, invited to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention in Amarillo. Gibson, son of John and Mrs. Gibson of Bend, graduates this year after steady work despite limited players.
The Seura Hoebuck Agricultural Foundation says American agriculture is slowly balancing production with consumption. Three staple crop groups including hay cotton corn wheat fell in 1925 vs 1924, while cattle hogs sheep fruits vegetables milk butter cheese tobacco poultry and eggs rose. Farmers feel a revived national farm prosperity linked to higher farm prices.
Tax Collector A. B. Moore traveled to Austin with the annual tax report for the past fiscal year. A noted compliment came from State Comptroller Terrell in a formal letter to Moore. The notice mentions June 1926 and June 5, 1928, as dates tied to the records.
Grace Wickline and Mrs. H. H. Taylor visit San Saba, the Keenan family visits Stephen ville and Galveston relatives, elder Keenan’s 40 year absence noted. They travel by car via San Antonio, planning to return. Also an old car for sale and a movie promo at The Majestic Theatre promising a five minute 40 Winks.
Richland Springs notes guests and visits from Elgin McGregor and Brownwood. Birth announced a 12 pound boy for Worth and Mrs Worth J Brown on June 5. Obituary of W. D. Thorp aged 77. Numerous local travelers, extended visits, and family updates from Richland Springs and nearby towns.
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