Llano County Schools Contest to Kill Rodents
A county wide school contest titled Kill the Rat runs December 10 to January 25, with prizes for students and schools. J B Lindsey from the U S Department of Agriculture and H C Robinson guide the effort to reduce rats rabbits moles and gophers, detailing point values for tails ears and feet and weekly reporting via the Llano News.
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J. B. Lindsey
Bureau of Biological Survey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. and M. College
H. C. Robinson
Lindsey
Department of Agriculture
Llano County
A. E. Moore
Cinno Ny Aske
Ear
Moore
Llano News
Trades Day Looms Large in Llano Before Christmas
Next Monday December 17 brings Llano’s principal Trades Day with hundreds expected. A Durant sedan will be given away by local merchants drawing shoppers from the holiday buying crowd. Stores overflow with Christmas merchandise as rain delays soften. residents urged to plan lists and join others for a day of pleasure and profit in Llano.
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Grong
Llano
Ibé Llano
Llane
Rain Delays Work On Hotel And Homes This Week
Ongoing rain has stalled bricklaying on the new hotel and halted progress on the O G Porter residence. Most construction crews have been idle for the week with plans to resume only if clearer weather appears.
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Snodgrass
O. G. Porter
Turkeys Continue to Arrive as Christmas Demand Grows
Turkey shipments remain steady at Hill Produce Company as dressing plant operations stay full. Mr Jordan declined to forecast exact run end dates, noting dependence on incoming birds. If arrivals persist, plant output may extend to days before Christmas, with thousands of dollars circulating to turkey raisers in the region.
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Hill Produce Company
Jordan
Thut
Luano Loses Final Game Of Year To Austin High
The Luano football team fell 32 to 13 to Austin High in a postseason contest last Saturday. A large crowd attended with many Austin fans, and Liltha played his last game for the season as coach Tate praised the showing against a state powerhouse.
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Luano
Austin High
Austin
Focal High
Glano
Llano
Liltha
Tate
Tin Shop Sold to San Antonio and Local Partners
Mrs. A D Siniard sold the tin shop business of her father John S Hayes to William Akins of San Antonio and Perry Wilman of this place. They will move the shop across the street to the former plumbing building with Callaway retaining part of the space. The new firm opens Monday trades day and invites local trade patrons.
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A. D. Siniard
John S. Hayes
William Afiins
San Antonio
Perry Wilman
L. C. Callaway
Callaway
Wilman
Akins
Gopher Trapping Demonstrations Planned in County This Week
Several gopher trapping demonstrations have been arranged with one held near Liano Saturday at 9 20 am conducted by Lindsey of the U S Department of Agriculture. A new trap touted as nearly 100 percent effective will be shown with traps sold at cost during the campaign at Elbert Willborn's Six Mile road fields beyond the city limits. The event welcomes anyone troubled by gophers or garden pests and promises tips for catching gophers at every adi mete point.
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Hoey
Liano
Lindsey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Commissioners Court
Elbert Willborn
Six Mile Road
Erery Adi
Thirteen Lettermen Awarded to Lano High Football Team
The Lano High School football team received letters at a Luncheon Club meeting. Thirteen players were named lettermen including captain Dorris Murphy and M a A Reed. Coach R B Tate praised the season’s fighting spirit against stronger squads and noted four seniors will depart, to be replaced by younger players.
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Lisas
Dorris Murphy
M. A A. Reed
Harold Collings
Ar Sehneidar
Robert McKinney
L. C. Broome
Reuben Nixon
Ford Clinger
Carl Rabb
R. B. Tate
Ind .Morae
Wano
Tookers Certion
Reed Wand Murphy
Collings
Rabb
Deer Harvest Slips As Hunt Enthusiasm Fades In County Town
Hunters still bring in deer daily but numbers are down from the season’s start. Cars with venison on running boards appear less often, and many bucks remain uncaught as the early vigor wanes. Estimates suggest up to four thousand slain deer statewide since opening, signaling strong outside interest in local big game hunting.
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Llane
Ion” Tse
Castell School Glee Club to Appear December 21
Miss Ruth Robinson, Castell school teacher and Glee Club director, plans an operetta at the high school auditorium on Friday night December 21. The Windmills of Holland will feature Dutch costumes and wooden shoes, with local talent providing acts. Public support urged for the event.
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Ruth Robdinson
Castell School
Glee
High School
Windmills of Holland
Robingen
Last Assets of Llano Nat s Sold Here Mon
Old Llano National Bank notes valued near 90 000 were sold for 105 to BE L Avery. Depositors await a final dividend as receivership winds down six years after closure with about 15 000 on hand and uncertain payout estimates.
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Llano
Llano “National Bank
BE. L. Avery
Comptroller's Department
Rainfall under 1.25 inches in first ten days of December
December shows daily drizzle but total rainfall by Tuesday morning stands at less than 1.25 inches, leaving stockmen urging a heavy rain to replenish stock water and flush streams. Farmers note good soil moisture yet lack of running water, while forecasts predict a heavy upcoming event atop the existing dry ground.
Tyson Eager To Begin Road Work In His District
Mr. V Tyson stated Monday that highways through his district are rough with numerous holes due to repeated rains. He plans to hire a full crew to resurface roads as soon as weather allows, noting ordinary highways are in decent condition while this season delays resurfacing.
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Tyson
V. Tyson
Fult
Christmas Program Nearing Completion in Town
Charles Milliger reports rapid progress on holiday events. The Children's Christmas tree on December 22 will feature gifts handed to youngsters by Santa Claus. A band program and local talent concert follow with a chorus of about a hundred voices. Decoration contests will award fifteen to twenty prizes across four classes with business and residential entries.
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Charles Milliger
Santa Claus
D. W. Sauer
W. M. Ransome
Eeaggher
Tax Payments Slow This Season Says Deputy Tax Collector
Deputy County Tax Collector Wallace reports tax payments are at a standstill with few parties discharging obligations. Automobile taxes dominate receipts as the 1929 license rule tightens, while extensions of time remain undecided. Janury is expected to bring the usual rush as collectors prepare for the year end.
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Wallace
Box Supper at Mayes Chapel Church Next Saturday Night
The News announces a box supper at Mayes Chapel Church next Saturday night December 15. Proceeds go to a fund for improvements at Mayes Chapel and Baby Head cemeteries. Public invitation to attend and support the cause.
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Mayes Chapel
Ue Mayes Chapel
Baby Head
Lumber Yard Buildings Undergoing Quiet Expansion
Progress at Rockwell Brothers lumber yards in North Shanu shows extensive improvements with new warehouse space planned for lumber and materials. Structures are to be located near the railroad, easing access for the yard amid strong trade activity this year.
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Rockwell Brothers
North Shanu
Ft Euavenient
Dan Tie
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Ephta
Lkano High
Castell School Glee Club
Wilsup
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