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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented, humorous collage touches on animals at the zoo, a punny misnaming of Australians, and World War era borderland stereotypes. The piece veers between light, dated comedy and offensive caricatures reflecting early 20th century attitudes.
An old advertisement promotes Predzona for corns and calluses with a painless claim and a separate note touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a stomach and bowel purifier for hot weather fatigue, priced at $1.25 per bottle.
An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions over twenty years. It promises relief for headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain with 12 tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
A terse aphorism notes that people who are planning their reply while others speak miss the conveyed message. It emphasizes the counterproductive habit of not fully hearing and understanding before responding.
Hans Garbus of Iowa narrates how mail order catalogs and reliance on distant suppliers ruined a once thriving village and his farm. He recalls rising from debt to 200 acres, then losing local merchants, schools, library, and band as catalogues drew trade away. He estimates his farm value dropped from 196 to 167 dollars per acre, and a total loss of 5600 dollars over years.
Collier's argues that true Americanization comes from welcoming newcomers as members through participation not coercive language study. It urges involving immigrants in local governance and clubs to absorb civic spirit, insisting inclusion and mutual respect forge belonging.
Mrs. S B Walker of Llano reports kidney trouble that caused back pains headaches and dizziness. She says Doan's Kidney Pills eased the trouble and left her feeling better overall. Sold for 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Megrs Buffalo NY.
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