Llano County News Briefs Include Tax Cut and Crime Update
The Llano News notes a four cent county tax rate cut to fifty six cents while state taxes rise. County officials pursue suspects in a recent triple murder in Travis County. Leaf worm damage rises in cotton areas, with drought aiding eradication efforts. Highway surveyors plan a Fredericksburg route to Bell Mountain, aiming for about one mile daily and awaiting final cost estimates.
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Commissioners Court
Fredericksburg
Bell Mountain
Highway Commission
Fertilizing Llano County Farms Gains Steam For Next Year
The article notes growing support for land fertilization in Llano County with many farms to adopt the practice next year. It cites long‑standing use in older states and argues fertilizing restores productive soil after decades of cultivation.
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Llano County
Quiet Critics Halt Progress or Embrace Change
The piece argues against naysayers who resist new technology and progress. It recalls 25 years of automotive doubt and urges acceptance of a rapid age, insisting that progress should be recognized rather than opposed.
Conflicting Dietary Advice From Scientists Clashes With Practical Living
The text critiques varied expert dietary guidance urging meat diets vegetables milk or fruit, arguing no single plan fits all. It notes overemphasis on expert tips would drive people to madness, as no one regime suits everyone or can be universally followed.
Political candidates prep for Texas election rhetoric
The piece notes state candidates distributing literature to newspapers to promise tax cuts and budget relief. It questions public gullibility for political rhetoric dating back to Jefferson era, suggesting ongoing manipulation as campaigns loom.
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Texas
Thomas Jefferson
Mail order houses never kept a collecting agency
A reader asks if mail order houses ever had a collecting agency. The article says they sell for cash and rarely extend credit, though some items are offered on credit with a mortgage. If payments fail, the Sheriff may auction the item to satisfy the account.
Llano Public Schools Set for a Record Year
In about a month Llano schools reopen under more favorable conditions. A new high school building frees the upper grades from the crowded joint facilities. Modern homes and better equipment promise a strong faculty and good results with teacher and parent cooperating for student welfare.
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Llano
Electrical Work Finished at High School Building
J O Andre wartha Co Austin completed wiring and plumbing on the school buildings. A Tuesday inspection found electrical work in first class condition and likely to be accepted. Finishing touches remain on the new building and work on the old building progresses toward readiness before opening date. Mr and Mrs B LaNeta of Port Arthur and daughter Mrs Al Johnson of Coleman visited Liano last week.
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Pheiffer
J. O. Andrewartha & Co
Austin
B. LaNeta
Port Arthur
al Johnson
Coleman
Liano
Leaf worm appears in county cotton fields
County agent S Whitsett reports leaf worm activity in local cotton fields after dozen farmer calls. He plans systematic control, citing hot dry weather as aiding the fight and urging readers to study his full county article on insect destruction.
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Whitsett
S. Whitsett
Mr. Whitsett
Daily Papera
Llano County Teachers Institute to Open in September
The Teachers' Institute for Llano County will convene in Austin starting September 14. County Judge A. E. Moore notes the event and the notice lists McCormick and Deering repairs at Qualls Hardware Co.
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Llano County
Austin
A. E. Moore
Liano Co
McCormick and Deering
Qualls Hardware Co
Gillespie County Fair Opens With Llano Attendance Ahead
The Gillespie County Fair begins in Fredericksburg tomorrow and runs for three days. Llano residents plan to attend, drawn by Fredericksburg’s fine exhibits and top amusements, with Llano's strong delegation expected again this year.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Llano
Camp Meeting In Progress At Honey Creek
The News reports a real old fashioned Camp Meeting in progress at Honey Creek with a cordial invitation to all to attend. Much interest noted and good sermons are being delivered.
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Honey Creek
Methodist Notes and Local Births
Preaching at the Methodist Church at 11 a m followed by the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Stereoptican lecture on Jacob the wrestler Sunday night at 715 Everybody invited J H MEREDITH Pastor Born To Mr and Mrs W A Ligon on last Saturday night a fine son Both mother and baby are doing nicely All Summer Suits at half price Byfield s Store
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Jacob
J. H. Meredith
W. A. Ligon
Byfield
Presiding Elder and Conference Held in Llano
Rev E F Hunter of Lampasas accompanied by his wife preached at both services in Llano last Sunday. The third quarterly conference followed with reports showing fair church and Sunday school membership and good finances. A big rally in Lampasas is planned for the first of next month and urged attendance.
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Hunter
Lampasas
Llano
Mrs Windsor Dies in Abilene After Long Illness
A Llano message reports Mrs. J. A. Windsor died in Abilene Tuesday night after a long illness. The body will be brought to Llano for interment at Wright's Creek cemetery this afternoon. The Windsor family lived in Llano for years before moving to Abilene. She is survived by her husband and son James Windsor, who also resided in Abilene.
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Llano
J. A. Windsor
Abilene
Wright’s Creek
James Windsor
For Sale Jersey Cow Fresh in Milk No Calf
Good young Jersey cow offered for sale fresh in milk with no calf. Bargain price available if purchased immediately. See Tom Robinson.
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Jersey
Tom Robinson
Christian Aid Society Meeting Announced
The Aid Society of the Christian church will meet Friday afternoon at four o'clock with Mrs. Geo. Buttery. For rent two rooms for light housekeeping or boarders available across street from the new high school building. Apply to Mrs. R. A. Robinson. Llano County invites sealed proposals to furnish twenty cords of seasoned oak split in two foot lengths to the courthouse and jail. Proposals due by 10 a.m. September 1, 1925. A. E. Moor, County Judge.
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Aid Society of the Christian Church
Geo. Buttery
New High School
R. A. Robinson
Commissioners Court
Lil County
Llano County
A. E. Moor
Turkeys Wanted Four Pounds and Up
A notice seeking buyers for turkeys reports four pounds and larger as the preferred size. A. P. Watts signs the request and indicates immediate availability and collection details.
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P A. P. Watts
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