28 Jun 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
Uncle Dick Sullivan recounts travel to Washington with Pap O'Neal, sharing humorous tales of bashfulness, proposals, and army veterans aboard a train. He visits the Capitol, Washington Monument, and riverfront homes, describes the bed Washington died in, and views famous artifacts and personal relics in the era’s mood.
A letter describes a journey to Washington and Mount Vernon with vivid notes on Washington’s tombs, slavery history, Arlington Cemetery, and meetings with politicians. The writer mentions seeing Woodrow Wilson, Champ Clark, a large parade, and a personal tale of Wells Edmondson's church marriage. Includes local advertising and baking line.
The Baptist revival meeting at Pa Can Grove starts Friday night before the third Sunday in August and runs through the County Association gathering, which convenes with the church starting Tuesday before the fourth Sunday. Led by Rev. H. R. Whatley with assistance from Rev. Hillsman of Browwood, the ministers invite public attendance. Judge 5. M. Posey of Austin was here last week for legal business. Miss Margaret Kelley left Sunday to spend vacation in Virginia.
Make a quarter pint of lemon lotion by mixing the juice of two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white. Strain to remove pulp and store for up to four months. Massage daily into face neck arms and hands to bleach freckles and tan and soften rough skin.
A vintage notice warns that pocket watches suffer from unseen dust and neglect while a repair department offers opinions on accuracy. It urges owners to have watches checked to ensure proper timekeeping and avoid deterioration.
Mrs R A Smith district deputy grand matron for the Grand Chapter of Texas paid the local OAE of this county an official visit last week. She traveled with the San Saba chapter Thursday night en route to Brady. The visiting officer praised local officers for handling the secret work of the order. Misses Annie McAfee and Constance Hopkins of Richland Springs are weekend guests of Miss Allie Sullivan.
W H Kimbrough advertises the best in baking cookies cakes pies and bread offering quality items for home bakers and celebrations.
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