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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
2
The text offers a Christmas era meditation praising the birth of Christ and urging compassion and faith. It hopes for renewed joy and peace, with calls for generosity toward the poor and a better world, as 1925 nears its end.
A community pledge aims to ensure every home receives Santa visits this Christmas. The piece notes past droughts reduced farm yields but reports cotton bales this fall up in the county, with Liane and Mason the only counties showing gains in the state section.
In Llano, many children could be helped by a single present. the piece urges generosity on Christmas and notes next issue will discuss poll tax payments. It also hints at the 1950s election year with speculation about a woman governor candidate and voters needing to prepare for upcoming votes.
Jol Mitchell, once court martialed and discharged for six years, now faces a choice between film or vaudeville to earn a fortune. Llano reports a booming Christmas shopping season as merchants showcase a wide array of goods. A noted matrimony tale follows, about a couple married forty-two years with a strict rule that when anger rose the other would leave, leaving the husband to live in outbuildings.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce plans a convention in Llano after the Granitemen's gathering, urging more hotels and services. County Agent Whitsett says Llano County should grow cotton output to six thousand bales using fertilization and scientific farming, while a public interest in Texas politics grows amid Austin headlines and national attention.
For many days the town has engaged in Christmas shopping wrapping and mailing packages decorating trees and preparing for the holiday. On the morrow the community hopes to bring happiness to children and celebrate the Savior's birthday fittingly.
The Honey Grove Signal editor suggests nations copy Russia by doing the opposite of its current actions. He notes radical ideas now dominate Russia and hopes for a change for the people's sake so they may learn from their errors.
Public notice invites purchase of a government minted memorial half dollar honoring Confederate soldiers. Proceeds support veteran organizations and commemorative events. Limited quantities available through selected government outlets.
Bill McLean a University of Texas student spends Christmas week at home with Judge and Mrs J H McLean Ed Lindsey a Sherman Austin College student visits his parents Mr and Mrs J E Lindsey during the holiday period.
Liano's apportionment of Confederate Memorial Half Dollars reaches 314 100 sold so far and more will be reported soon. Please help push sales by buying at banks during deposits or currency exchanges. Mrs S V Oatman travels to Lockhart for holidays and Francia Barler of Hongton visits Jane for Christmas with Prof F M Behrns.
In a Lampasas Texas address Rev Be A Hunter sings of the incarnation and the divine nature of Jesus. He cites scriptures from John Luke and Romans to argue that Jesus is God and man, and urges personal acceptance of Christ for eternal life. He reflects on the cross resurrection and ascension and ends with a call to receive Him in daily life.
Living room suite for sale. Apply to Mrs Wilkin Orr. The E Ratlitt Farm two miles from Liano on the Six Mile Road offers good water. Contact M Lauterstein 510 East Houston Street aio Texas.
A night watch on the Chisholm Trail in Indian Territory recounts a cattle stampede of over three thousand head. The riders, using skilled horsemanship and cattle songs, guided the herd away from timber and prairie dog holes with no injuries or losses. The crew notes such nights are thrilling but undesirable to repeat.
For sale or trade a newly equipped cafe offering fifteen percent savings on cost. Located across from the University campus east corner, near thousands of daily students. Modern, new, no junk. Easy terms. Also offering property in a thriving city with granite resources. Contact M. B. Dabbs at 2506 San Antonio St Austin Texas for references and negotiation.
The Attorney General requires all autos to be registered with 1926 plates by January 1, 1926. Cars using 1925 plates face arrest and up to $200 fine. Tax collectors will enforce. 1926 plates available now. Bring last year's license receipts to aid registration. Llano County Sheriff W T Rogers announces.
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