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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
1
A Llano granite quarry is set for rapid growth as promoters complete tests and plan to solicit orders. Samples indicate very high grade stone likely to win consumer approval and a second Llano company is expected to be announced with future development of the town's key product.
The Cassaday Grey Granite Company unloaded two cars of derrick timber shipped from Oregon for use at its quarry. Principal timbers include three pieces eighteen inches by seventy feet, with other pieces up to fifty feet. Due to length, two cars were needed for transport. Timber will be hauled to the quarry in a few days to erect new derricks aiding the removal of the stove from the large hole being worked.
The Llano granite industry expects record prosperity as 1924 closes, with continued growth over 1923. mills have expanded capacity, new plants have opened, and machinery investments likely reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, signaling strong output for the year.
Charles Harned brought polished opaline granite samples from the Harned place four miles north of town and from the Opaline Quarry near Baby Head. The stone shows superior luster and could suit interior and exterior work, with large quantities available on Tarned's property. Tarned hopes to attract investment and expand Liano county as a granite center in the Southwest.
A retraction states that during Mr. Squibbs Llano visit last week the prior report misidentified him as president of the International Union of Stone Cutters of America. No verified position or affiliation is confirmed in the corrected note.
The readable text is too fragmentary to identify a coherent event or subjects for a proper summary. No clear persons organizations places dates or outcomes are present. Unable to generate a factual two-line record from this fragment.
Local Llano granite plants run at full tilt to finish monument orders before Christmas. San Angelo dealer Silas Izzard reports strong business and has placed liberal orders for early shipment. Visitors Fritz Oehler of San Antonio and W B James of Palestine with A H Broughton toured Llano, placing orders and enjoying a deer hunt. E A Zirkel of San Antonio also visited Llano dealers to promote monument work.
A testimonial claims Adterika cures gas and sour stomach effects from cooking in ten minutes. It asserts the remedy acts on both upper and lower bowels, removes gas and poisons, and helps severe constipation. Sold by A H Bruhl, druggist.
Community event notes that Methodist ladies will host a public dinner on December 17. The announcement promotes the charitable gathering and supports local outreach by the church group.
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