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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
3
A fragment from the Llano Post Office column notes a legend class mail matter under 1875 Congress terms. It urges readers to pay poll tax promptly while hinting at desires for a north and south highway project as a valued local improvement.
A civic notice urges every person subject to a poll tax to pay and secure the poll tax receipt, arguing preparation is prudent as political conditions may change within twelve months. The warning emphasizes possessing credentials to vote when a proposal arises.
If 1925 proves as good as Christmas, residents of Liano County will be satisfied. Citizens express gratitude for a peaceful Christmas celebrated by many in the county.
An editorial tone discusses the Texas Health Department instructing children in Llano County about swamp fever. It notes visitors from Austin and upcoming legislative activity while contrasting mild winters with issues in other regions. The piece extols Texas life and Shinu county’s blessings.
The piece notes Washington Senators quarrels over the Teapot Dome affair and laments political strife. It highlights a farmer in South Texas who yielded over two bales of cotton per acre without rain and won a thousand dollar prize. The year 1923 is greeted with well wishes and hopes for peace and prosperity.
The column notes that many personals and local items are omitted due to space. It urges readers to contribute via phone, saying a telephone call takes only a minute or two and could broaden weekly local coverage.
A Liano County farmer and his wife were discussed in a brief note about longstanding hope and routine, with references to basic farming life and ongoing assurances despite unclear details. The fragmentary text suggests a personal, domestic angle rather than a public event.
A farmer adopts purchasing strikes to reduce milk and butter costs. He lives modestly yet comfortably, proving the method works for his family. He could invest in more stock with little collateral, though merchants face moral risk rather than financial risk.
On December 23 Mrs. Allen S. Johnson hosted a festive class party for Llano High School fifth graders. Santa Claus visited, a decorated tree and baskets held gifts from each child, and mahogany squares with dates and whipped cream desserts were served.
Wilson Hudson a student at A M College spent holidays at home with parents and relatives. Mary Nash Buttery a Southwestern junior vacationed with her father J F Buttery and kin. Ethel Alexander came from Houston to visit her parents FE H Alexander. Kathryn Atkins teaching Goose Creek schools in Llano visited her mother Mrs J D Atkins. Anna Mae Tarrence teaching at Mount Calm Texas stayed with her parents BE W Tarrence during Christmas week. J Kay Moss and wife visited Mrs Moss’s parents R F and Mrs Cates. Joe Bozarth resident of Fairfax Oklahoma was in Llano visiting sister Mrs R A Melnnis. Fritz Kothmann and wife from Field Creek were in Llano shopping. Mrs Kothmann recently returned from Temple. Robert Lindsey visited his parents during Christmas week. Jewel Lindsey from Katy Railway in Dallas was at home with her parents. Quintin Martin high school faculty member at Carthage Texas visited his parents in Llano. J B Long came from Kingsland for business and to see friends.
The note from Hazelwood, contractor, extends season’s greetings to friends and customers and predicts a year of rapid building in Liano. The piece also reports local holiday visits by Miss Rita Davis, WH Wallace and family, Howard Wallice, Harold Nevins, and Alvs. J C Hurt’s family’s Georgetown trip. and a Ladies Aid meeting at Judge Moore’s residence on Friday January 2 at 3 pm with officer elections.
Chas Thompson, a student at A and MM College, has been at home for the holidays visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W J Thompson and other relatives.
Drew Garrett operates a Packard Sedan daily between Llano and Austin. The morning departure is 7:30 with an 8:00 p.m. return, granting travelers about four hours in the Capitol City. The service is described as dependable and convenient for mid day visits to Austin and intermediate points.
Notice announces the Johnson and Bermuda Grass Killer will be in Lone Grove on January 3 and 5. It promises a guaranteed one application remedy that kills grass without harming land and invites farmers to see the agent during the visit.
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