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Newspaper
Hill View Times
Location
Kerrville, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
4
Jim Turner of the Turtle Creek community said he looked after business Saturday and reported crops are fine and stock fat out his way.
Oscar Nowlin of Camp Verde was observed conducting business in Kerrville on Saturday, indicating regional commerce activity involving a visitor from Camp Verde.
An Iowa editor lampoons advertising charges with a fictitious price list for belittling local figures and traits. The piece skewers lazy citizens, boozers, cowards, gossips, preachers, and devout prohibition opponents while promising to donate a portion of earnings to building an asylum for the feeble minded. The spoof ends mid sentence as it lists a deceased merchant who never advertised.
The report highlights public improvements led by a progressive resident and citizen leader. A line item shows an amount of $844,992 for planned projects, with emphasis on infrastructural upgrades and community benefits.
Henry Ford argues that prohibition became law by popular vote and not from abstainers alone. He contends saloons bore responsibility for prohibition as they hindered youth and that abolishing the saloon was a natural social development for American happiness and opportunity.
The Menard Messenger recalls monthly gatherings at the little red school house where neighbors shared meals with the parson and forged lasting friendships. The piece honors the era’s genuine fellowship and the strong bonds that bound early settlers.
The Lorenzo Tribune laments heavy rains and flood risks threatening their rice field. Editor recalls clambering through hardware yard obstacles to reach the office and jokes about the paper’s “pulling power” to redirect floodwaters and urge merchants to buy more ad space.
J. T. Frizzell from Bluff sold some fancy Leghorn hens on Friday, drawing buyer interest.
Roy Nowlin from Camp Verde visited Kerrville on Thursday for business. Alois Remschel of the Orate Realty Co. made a business trip to San Antonio on Saturday.
Rev. W. L. Downing conducted his regular sermon at the Presbyterian church in Junction. Mrs. Ellen Quinn arrived from Mississippi and will visit her sister, Mrs. Florence Butt, for a few weeks.
The Tribune reports its office is surrounded by water all week as the lake around the building swells beyond nearby shores. Readers are told the water prevents access and required oars to stay safe though tides have eased somewhat.
J. C. Browning of Medina delivered a truckload of sheep to the Kerrville market on Friday and stopped by the Times office for a friendly visit. Come again, Bro. Browning.
Fannie Allen, a chiropractor based at Schofner Place 824 Main St Kerrville, is listed in the local directory. The entry notes her professional title and business address.
A letter from Jesse J. Solomon of Corpus Christi expresses eagerness to receive Kerrville and Hill Country news, showing broad reader engagement with local coverage.
Mr Val Stockton of Falfaris visited this week and stated he has 500 acres in cotton this year. He owns property in Kerrville and is optimistic about Kerrville's future.
Max Stehling writes from New Braunfels about heavy rain that caused property damage along the Comal River. He notes hopes for repair by week’s end after about 74 inches of rain over Monday and Tuesday.
Judge H C Geddie left Sunday for Memphis Tennessee to attend the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He travels as one of four laymen and four preachers from the conference and serves on the prohibition and law enforcement committee. He expects to be away two to three weeks.
Chas. Real of Kerrville offers Bandera County Fair prizes for wool displays August 26 27 and 28 with fleece prizes of 3.00 for first and 1.50 for second. Entries must be Texas product or from imported sheep long established in Texas.
Brady Sentinel notes Mr. and Mrs. H. Vincent traveled to Kerrville Sunday to visit J. B. Vincent and Odell Olson attending Schreiner Institute. Both youths are described as doing well in school and starring in athletics.
240 acre Kerr County farm offered for sale with prime crops currently growing. Early sale may include part of the harvest with the property. Contact K.8 White at Center Point Texas phone 11 for details. Two times.
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