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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
2
The Llano News lists advertising rates for a local weekly paper and reprints a critical anonymous poem urging progress and community advancement. The piece reflects local civic rhetoric about growth, and references the newspaper’s role in supporting enterprise and progress within the township.
A fragmented column quotes poets and Dr. Van Dyke praising constructive effort over complaint. It argues the community is waking up to do better and urges patience with an unprogressive populace while stressing admiration guiding action.
Advertisement notes a residence for sale offering 2 to 20 acres including a 1 acre field with sod good condition and amenities. Includes box address for contact and a brief local society note on W O Rogers and George Calhoun returning home and Mrs Calhoun's improvement after temple trip.
Good rains have fallen in our section and a new gin at Field Creek ginned a heavy bale of cotton this week. The crop will be short this season. Mr B T Marshall and family visit Lyon county to see his brother for about two weeks. J I Nixon Judge Winkler and H I Nixon went to Anson Jones county for a religious debate this week. A T Carson had a car accident near town last Monday night but is resting well. A large creek broke down near our village delaying freight to Breckenridge. Citizens improve streets and roads. business picks up with autumn millinery displays and fashion lines for ladies and children.
The Brady Sentinel marks its 7th year of existence with a commemorative note praising its longevity and reader support across McCulloch County and neighboring areas. The piece recalls early struggles, pride in progress, and continued commitment to quality local reporting amid a growing western town. A closing advertisement offers a White Sewing Machine for sale.
Miss Gertrude Ebeling returns home from visit with sister Mrs Rubin Holly while Ernest Alderson comes back from Cherokee. A busy week includes guests from Elgin Georgetown and Fredericksburg plus a wedding shower for a bride to be with letters and gifts and a lively Epworth League event.
A garbled text mentions Gilvestan Monday and several named figures including Virgil Baston and Jer, with references to political tours, visits, and reactions to events. It notes Tuesday returns from a four day visit and hints at Republican organs praising a tour while not clarifying voter impact. The piece includes stray anecdotes about a child and a man seeking play with a father’s silver watch.
An old ad-style claim touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel promising swift liver cleansing, relief from headaches and constipation, and a guaranteed refund if not satisfied. The pitch emphasizes pleasant taste, no stomach upset, and energy after use.
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