President Wilson Delivers Brief Address on Domestic Affairs
Washington, Dec 7. President Wilson read his annual message in a brief session due to medical advice. He avoided the League of Nations topic and focused on domestic questions including democracy, fiscal policy, and wartime recovery. He urged an economical, just budget and urged the nation to lead by example at home and in management of public debts.
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Van Spinks Acquires Half Interest in Martin Tailor Shop
Mr. Van Spinks buys half interest in the Martin & Spinks tailor shop and will be actively involved in Llano. He promises the public the highest class of work, noting his prior work with Jack Howell in Marble Falls and previous Llano employments. The new firm seeks patronage.
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Jack Howell
Marble Falls
District Court II Session Underway With Several Dispositions
The district court is in session this week with a busy docket. Last night’s disposals include the acquittal of Wil Mehkneely on criminal charges and divorces granted in two civil cases M. H. Waits vs Lula Waits and Dora Rosser vs R E Rosser. Four additional cases remain to be disposed.
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Bull fighting returns as Mexico lifts ban in capital
Mexico City greets the reopening of corridas after four years of prohibition. El Toreo hosts battles to the death on Sundays and fiestas, with six bulls killed per show and top matadors earning up to 12 000 pesos for an afternoon.
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Llano County Road Law Committee Proposes Plans
A Llano County mass meeting committee reports on road supervision reform. They critique the existing Liang County style law and offer two paths: revert to general statutes or amend the special road law to allow county superintendents and precinct road oversight, noting funding as a key constraint.
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Former Llano Man Perfects Power Typewriter Device
A Kansas City Journal item notes J. F. Smathers, a former Llano man, developed a power typewriter attachment with a 130 horsepower motor that greatly increases productivity and reduces labor. The Smathers Power Typewriter Company, based in the Finance Building, seeks $500,000 in capital to manufacture and distribute the machines. Officers include J. F. Smathers as president and Henry Ward as vice president.
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Llano
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New York
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Wairfax, Okla
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Frank Barhydt
Harvey Moore Shot While Duck Hunting Near Town
Harvey Moore fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs BK M Moore was accidentally shot on Thanksgiving day while duck hunting in the river bottom east of town. The weapon discharged hitting his right side and throat and death was instantaneous. Funeral services were held at the family home and he was buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery. He was a high school student noted as kind dutiful and a good comrade to his peers.
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Death rate in Llano under one half of one percent
The Llano report shows a death rate under 0.5 percent for the past year with 20 deaths recorded from January to December. Mentioned are Rev Pennsbucker and Mrs Pennsbucker visiting, and local residents Cecil Barker, Mrs Barker, Sidward Wallate, and others noted among community movements.
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Jubii Lote Drury
Otheade
Funeral for C Bledsoe in Llano Manor death from influenza
On Friday evening C Bledsoe died at his parents home near Llano Texas after a six week illness from influenza. He was born 1874 in Blanco County and lived in Manor before moving to Llano. Survived by his father and two sisters, one in Manor and one with her husband T ol Nagle. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Manor
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Bertram
Blanco County
Llano
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Methodist Church Notes Highlight Sunday School Progress
Under superintendent Jindge Wilburn Oatman the Sunday School shows good work for the community youth. Both senior and junior leagues are thriving and juniors receive special notice next week. The pastor praises young attendance at evening services and praises a duet by Mary Lee and Alfve Ches nut with songs The Man From the Other Side and The Conversion of a Business Man likely to be sermon topics next Sunday.
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Llano to Welcome New Local Laundry and Community News
W H Clark of Sweetwater Texas has bought the Ulanu laundry in Llano and plans to start work soon to restore the machinery and offer a first class local laundry. He aims to move his family here and make Llano his permanent home. The note recalls gifts to Buckner Home from local supporters and mentions various residents and community updates including Leslie Hreagede traveling from Temple with his wife and improving health of Mrs. Beings.
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Clara Smith Surrenders Probed In Ardmore Death Case
Clara Barton Smith, linked to the murder of Jake L Hammon in Ardmore Oklahoma, may surrender within a day after discussions with Fort Worth criminal lawyers. She is said to be hiding near El Paso across the river, with authorities unsure if a cross-border move will occur.
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