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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
2
The city council of Llano adopts Ordinance No. 125 imposing annual occupation taxes on coin operated devices used for amusement or vending with fees above five cents. Certain machines such as pay telephones and gas meters are exempt. Tax amounts vary by fee level, and operators must display a current tax receipt. The ordinance takes effect after legal formalities on December 1934.
Dr George W Crile of the Cleveland Clinic reports findings that captured solar energy re radiates within animal cells. He links this energy to thyroid and adrenal glands and notes larger glands in lions and tigers versus smaller glands in crocodiles based on 1700 animal studies.
After a seventy five year lapse a buffalo was killed on December 3 on L A Schreiner ranch near Kerrville. Harold Chaney Kerrville taxidermist shot the three year old bull, weighing about 1500 pounds, with a single shot from a 2-20 rifle.
The State of Texas Llano County sheriff announces a public sale under a December 4 1934 court order in case J F Buttery vs C H Brame for a Llano County land parcel. The land lies in Llano’s original town blocks 3 and 60 61 by the Llano River and will be sold January 1 1935 between 10 A M and 4 P M at the Llano County Courthouse for cash to the highest bidder.
Senator McFadden argues surplus wealth should be used to improve health and happiness for those who enabled its accumulation. He warns against injudicious charity and urges high inheritance taxes to curb unearned rewards, framing wealth as a responsibility rather than a possession.
Public fire safety notice reviews Christmas hazards from candles trees wrappings and faulty wiring. Advises against placing candles on trees handling fireworks or misusing fuses noting Texas fire losses likely lower in 1934 than since 1919. Signed by Raymond S Maulk Fire Insurance Commissioner.
Notice to ex service members announces a very important meeting on December 13 at T. J. Watkins' Store. No prior meeting since the District Convention. Attendees are urged to be present to settle matters for the Legion's best interests.
A Denison Herald editorial argues that a bandit’s courage vanishes when confronted by law. It contends criminals prey on unsuspecting motorists until apprehended, and that real bravery appears only in lawful pursuit and capture.
A Buffalo convention of women’s clubs heard a speaker arguing no war was started by a woman, diminishing Cleopatra and other famous heroines. The piece suggests wars were driven by male desires for provinces and empire, with Helen of Troy as a possible catalyst only by capture. An advertisement for AntiFreeze car antifreeze follows.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram advocates separating cattle from traffic to reduce highway crashes. It notes Tom Greencounts law to mulet cattle but finds no fines recorded, and argues enforcement is needed or cow traffic must be fenced off. It warns drivers underestimate cows on roads, especially at night, and urges stronger measures. Read Llano News advertisements.
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