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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
5
A Llano business party toured Will Talley’s fertilized cotton field where payoffs are visible. Bolls per fourteen feet range 21 on unfertilized rows, 33 on the fertilized two rows, and 51 on the heaviest row, indicating fertilizer productivity on an old worn field. The report argues fertilizer improves yields and could boost profits across the county.
A crowded week at the Opera House features Paramount pictures including Triumph with B DeMille and star cast on Thursday and Friday August 26 and 24 One wild program and dance follows WW music by the vocal orchestra. August 22 hosts a wild program with dance after the show. August 24 offers a big ball with a four piece orchestra and the Itivar Serenaders. Monday August 25 presents the Paramount picture A Man Must Love starring Richard Dix.
Joe Duncan stars for Harlingen as they rout San Benito 11 to 0. He limited opponents to one hit and boosted Harlingen toward the top of the league. Truce, a standout at South Western University, is emerging as a first class coach and mentor.
Llano School board signals opening day likely September 21 after teachers institute in Austin September 14. Growth in enrollment expected with new building and improved facilities, attracting country children to Llano.
W. J. Wallace Nora Sheen of Acme Dry Goods and R. A. Byfield of Byfield's Store came home last Friday from Dallas. They attended the style show and bought fall and winter merchandise for their houses. They said the Dallas market was extras good this year with merchants from many states present. They noted large purchases and early arrivals of fall merchandise being displayed. Accompanied by Mrs. R. A. Byfield Mrs. J. B. Mayes Miss Alice Chesnut and Mrs. V. V. Richardson of Fort Worth who is visiting this week.
The Commissioners Court authorizes automobile headlight testers and five testing stations in the county. Dan B Hackworth at Watkins Mortar Company is Station No.1, M H McDermott at Highway Garage Station No.2, W J Bogusch at Bogusch Garage Station No.3, A Conley at Quick Garage Station No.4, and Star Clark Smith at Star Garage Station No.5.
Mrs James Wyckoff left Sunday for Dallas to buy fall and winter stocks for her store The Popular She plans a heavy purchase and an exclusive trade stock for the territory Her confidence in future prospects boosts plans for new ladies ready to wear and millinery lines
The county agent warns of an early leaf worm outbreak across Jane County and neighboring areas. Farmers should dust with calcium arsenate or Paris Green and lime, or spray with arsenic mixtures, applying promptly and in small batches to protect cotton yields.
W Gregory Hatcher of Austin State Treasurer toured Llano last week meeting locals. He said the trip was non political but hinted at a re election bid next year. Accompanied by Wy DB Gowan and Ian Saba and others the party toured the area. Dr B D D Greer of Temple and family stayed with Mrs Wilburn Oatman, preached at the Llano Presbyterian church and then left for Brownwood to visit relatives before returning to Temple.
Llano Gin, now under the leadership of 8. C. Innman and W. W. Conlay of Cherokee, has overhauled its machinery and repairs completed. Four bales of cotton have been produced this season with clean seed and lint-free samples. The new managers promise prompt service, maximum capacity, and verified readiness to operate on short notice, seeking public support to prove their quality.
Crystal City travels to Llano this Saturday afternoon for a 3 pm game on the Legion grounds. A doubleheader is scheduled the next day. Crystal City touts a strong roster while Llano prepares for competitive contests, promising highly watchable games.
Dr. E. D. Townsend and Mrs Townsend are enjoying a vacation in Colorado Springs. A card notes they visited Pikes Peak, finding it much colder than Llano. The couple reports they are having a fine trip and enjoying every minute of it.
Allen Johnson and wife J L Hurt and family say they are touring West Texas New Mexico and the Republic across the river. They left Llano promising a pleasure trip and may visit Colorado and California before returning. They expect to buy gas on credit after earning funds.
About seventy five attendees including students ex-students and friends filled the American Legion hall for the Heart of Texas A and M Club banquet. Speakers described college work and club goals, with Llano officials and residents praising the college and planning future events.
The county reduces the general tax rate to fifty six cents this year from sixty cents last year. Special and school district taxes are set to fund interest, sinking funds, and school maintenance across multiple districts. The county occupation tax remains at half the state rate and poll tax at 25 cents for state tax subjects.
The Burnet Llano Baptist Association met in Llano from Thursday to Saturday noon, with major focus on Women’s Mission Work and association business. Attendees included Mrs Guthrie Zimmerman Smith Wimby Reeven Guthrie McFarland Hayes and others from Burnet Marble Falls Belton Brownwood Lampasas among towns. Chan Stapp sang in Portuguese, a notable feature as his missionary parents worked in Brazil.
A. R. Dalehan Jr. reports Castell cotton crop starting strong with early baling and a promising yield for the season. He notes the gin is in fine condition and predicts steady in the coming weeks. The first Llano county bale was credited to Dalchau about three weeks prior.
J B D McNeal and family from Brownwood arrived in Llano last week visiting Mrs. McNeal's mother Mrs. J D Atkins and others. Mrs Neal reports business conditions fair in their town and notes the effects of the year’s drought have been mild on their local trade.
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