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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
2
San Saban Thursday and cent in San Saba detail a local publisher operation in San Saba County Texas. The note references a weekly publication cadence and nearby town naming conventions.
Readers witness plans for a county fair and new hotels on Main Street near the Ford garage. A forthcoming San Saba fertilizer mine promises relief for overburdened farmers. The Pecan Belt Highway opens north toward Dallas and oil fields, boosting tourist travel.
The piece condemns a salary increase for state judges as a self serving measure while noting frequent job vacancies. It then reports the death of George Neu, Brenham Banner Press business manager, paralyzed on a train to a convention. The writer honors Neu as a principled, civic minded leader who shaped local journalism and education.
Country Agent N. E. Scudder reports San Saba County farmers are increasingly isolated in sheep. About 25 to 30 have tentatively agreed to start small flocks soon, aiming for 50 or more entries in the San Saba National Bank contest. Investment in sheep is shown as consistently profitable, encouraging new and existing flock owners to participate.
Richland Springs residents take notice as UR Baker, a known Viva Specialist, will fit glasses for many Richland Springs clients. At Chapman’s Orro Store on Saturday July 9, reference contact G. T. Brown. Minnie Hall and other names on a later patron list will be provided.
A bold call urges readers to join the Sheep Con test by July 15 adding up to $500,000 in prizes. Farmers are encouraged to sign up at once to turn neglected opportunities on their farm into profit.
A muddled excerpt describes a tense scene with Henry Vyner and a distraught young woman in a flat. Dialogue hints at a plan to meet after a proposal and hints at romantic and psychological tension amid chaotic narration. The fragment mentions Inez Joyce and household details as an aside to the main confrontation.
Troop No. of the Boy Scouts met Monday night June 27 with 18 present. A hike is planned for July 4 leaving the church at 4:00 pm for the cabin site. Investiture of new members to occur. Two meals and bedding planned. stay all night. Names present include Jim Baker Wilbern Watson Forest Dailey Howard Sullivan S J Howard Homer Locklear Marion Darley Morris Dyricy Tom Murray Wilt Owen Bill Arch Woods Billie Dean Jom Kirk Petty and Scoutmaster McCall Behrens.
The moth larva feeds relentlessly, damaging carpets, rugs, upholstery, clothing and fur. Fly-Tox claims to kill the moth, its eggs and larva in a serenide industrial context by Fellowship Sieple blue label.
A fragment reports Trem Feu WEP of Mies maid 1b 4 and Laue amd family fishing under shade of the apranding this week. It mentions South of Uyurt House and an event titled MOND Are vamp "EUS" with unclear context and dates.
Admiral Rullgad Vieravout AUP L widard A. Son has been appointed to the important post of commander of the Washington navy yard, succeeding Rear Admiral B. F. Hutchinson.
A San Saba County general meeting of Better Homes in America workers is set for 2 30 p m Friday July 8 at Bethel chaired by Lillian E Holcomb County Chairman The gathering coincides with the County Council of Boys andGirls Clubs and aims to mobilize workers for a firstever county event C H Bowers was called to Clarksville due to his father s illness with little hope for recovery.
Kathaniel Hawthorne themed feature shown at the Majestic starring Lilian Gish and Lars Hanson runs next Monday and Tuesday with tickets priced at 25c and 50c.
Dr Kerry's office will be closed from July 7 to July 17. Contact details not provided.
An old advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic for nervous, irritable, run down individuals. It claims over 25 years of use for sickly women, nervous men, and weak children with the first week bringing stronger appetite and better sleep. Simmons Drug Store is cited.
Mrs Jack Smith hosted the Junior 42 Club with ten lively games and refreshments after. Members present included Mrs Herbert Clark Mrs Katie Lee Bourland Mrs Houston Chadwick and Miss May Smith among others. Also noted is the move of W C Draper family from Donnell to San Saba and a real estate listing for a store building in Richland Springs Texas offered by First State Bank and A J Wise Moran.
Store ad promising quick turnover and small profits with cash sales and lower prices. Encourages inspection of new items and highlights savings for customers through cash transactions.
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