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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

3

Texas Thoroughbreds and Local Life Shine at McKnight Farm

A Texas observer praises McKnight Farm south of Arlington as a thriving thoroughbred operation with Redset and other horses on a red and white fenced grounds. The piece notes the farm's impact on local employment, feed markets, and taxes, and hints racing could boost Texas industry. It closes with humorous notices and reflections from readers.

Texas Alfred McKnight Fort Worth Visi McKnight Arlington Anality Redset Bookbinder Vonset McKnight Monte Parks Arlington Downs Fliverty Bay Fills Liberty Limited T. P. Morgan Kerrville Frank Cagle Will McKnight McKknight Farm

No Great Hurry About It by Irvin S Cobb

Ray Richardson of Louisville sold a used car in New Orleans to a Louisiana preacher. After days of negotiation the preacher chose a car and later returned it with wiring and headlight complaints. A horn blast startled him, prompting Richardson to question the preacher’s faith and heaven fear amid a humorous exchange.

Irvin S. Cobb Ray Richardson Louisville New Orleans Louisiana Richardson Elder Heaven American News Features, Inc

Llano City OKs rent on utilities use of public ways

Llano Texas passes an emergency ordinance charging telegraph telephone electric water and gas firms a yearly rental for use of streets alleys and public places. Rentals set at three percent of gross receipts with penalties for nonpayment and enforcement provisions including inspections by the fire marshal. The measure takes effect immediately after passage and publication.

Llano Texas Liano Tion City of Idaho A. D

Fire death rate drops in Texas during Sep Oct

Austin reports a fall in fire fatalities with 1 death and 47 burn injuries in September and October. State fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall cites record improvements yet warns the danger remains as colder months approach. Causes include standing near open fires and improper gasoline use.

Austin Marvin Hall

Llano Fire Department and Public Trespass Notice

Citizens should cooperate with the Llano Volunteer Fire Department and yield to fire trucks by pulling to the right curb and stopping. The city marshal will enforce the law and prohibits driving near a fire within two blocks. Lands are posted against trespassing hunting trapping or wood hauling to avoid action.

Llano J. H. McLean Texas J. J. Backues

Lands posted against trespassing by Schorlemmer brothers

Notice proclaims that all lands owned or controlled by Schorlemmer brothers are posted against trespassing hunting and hauling with enforcement under law. It lists Walter Ried D. and William Billy F. Willbern with radio and electrical service ads and Paul Maxwell contact, noting over ten years of experience.

Ried D. H. Walters, William Billy) F. Willbern Paul Maxwell AML Schorlemmer Brothers

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