Llano Banks Stand Strong With Heavy Cash Reserve
In Llano, Texas, two banks carry over three hundred fifty thousand dollars in available cash, a level unmatched by similar towns. Officials cite conservative management, solid capital, and strong reserves as proof of financial stability amid recent bank failures. County leaders urge local cooperation to sustain growth in 1926.
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Ulano
Texas
National
Hanks
Llano
Liano
Berne Ruttle
Ligno County
Liano County
Rainfall in Llano Shares 1925 Totals and Cloudy Year
Weather bureau figures for Llano show 1925 rainfall of 23.34 inches and an unusually high number of cloudy and partly cloudy days. The record notes 142 clear days, with snow traces only on December 28 and a single 24 hour high of related data.
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E. W. Torrence
Baker’s Father Dies in San Antonio on December 22
Mrs J G Bakers father Deas J Nowlin of San Antonio died December 22. Mrs Baker was with him at the end. She has the sincere sympathy of many Llano friends in the loss of her father.
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J. G. Baker
Deas J. B. Nowlin
San Antonio
J. B. Baker
First Llano County School Land Oil Well Planned
M D Bryant location approved for Llano County school land north of San Angelo as the first oil test in the area. A 3 500 foot hole is planned with Ralph Oberholtzer supervising after contracts to Tow Harvey and Ira Nourse of Ranger. The project follows recent producing wells in West Texas as part of the region's oil expansion.
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Dallas News
San Angelo
Landa
Thaps
San ‘Angelo
M. D. “Bryant
Agland Geological J Department
Ft Ig
H. L
H. L. Fannin’s Subdivision ‘B64, Llano’ County
Ralph V. Oberholtzer
Pure Ofl Company
Dallas
Kanawha-Angelo
Clark
Sterling County
Virginia
Texas
Case-Fuller
Iron County
Watkins-Inks Motor Co Tops Ford District Contest
The Watkins-Inks Motor Company of this place led the Houston branch Ford dealers in the first twenty days of December in the 200 500 Dealers Contest by selling and delivering 36 automobiles. The firm ranked second district wide, behind Parker Motor Co of Center, and was among the top in Houston San Antonio El Paso and other large cities. Roy Binks manager announced plans to boost volume and improve service after a year of expansion in buildings and equipment.
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Watkins-Inks Motor Company
Ford
Houston
Liand
Parker Motor Co
Center
San Antono
el Paso
Certa
Soca
Ford Cladty
Roy Binks
Doctor J A Gibson Dies in Port Arthur After Stroke
Dr J A Gibson died in Port Arthur Saturday night after a sudden paralysis following an automobile collision. He had lived in Port Arthur after leaving Jane years ago. He was fifty three, survived by his wife and two sons Joe in the navy and John of San Antonio.
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Selman
J. A. Gibson
Port Arthur
Jane
Cissom
Joe
John
San Antonio
Gibson
First Baby of 1926 Born Five Minutes After Austin Prize
The business firms of Austin offered a substantial prize to the first baby born in 1926. A daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs S B Simpson in Austin just five minutes after the first baby of the year. The Simpsons moved from here to Austin last fall and now reside there.
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Austin
S. B. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Llano Opera House Upgrades With New Screen and Projector
Manager Oates at the Llano Opera House reports installation of a Gardiner Velvet Gold Fibre Screen and a second modern picture machine this week. He has been improving the venue for months to bring town patrons the finest productions from leading companies.
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Manager Oates
Llano Opera House
Oates
Opera House
Striv Fng
County birth and death tallies with note on local visit
County records show 53 boys and 48 girls born in the past year, 55 marriages, and 31 deaths with 21 males and ten females. Karl Fowler, long‑time San Antonio resident, visited Llano during the holidays and reported a planned city building program starting this year to rival southern metropolises.
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Karl Fowler
San Antonio
Llano
J. W. Fowler
Karl
Llano County Shows Cotton Grown Increase in 1925
The department of Commerce census reports Llano County plus neighboring areas gained cotton in 1925 over 1924. State total fell, Guadalupe had the largest drop, while Llano and nearby counties show rising figures with fertilization touted for 1926. Local farmers plan widespread use of fertilizer to boost yields.
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Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
Lianb County
Magon County
Llano
Neachy
Blanco
Burnet
Guadalupe County
Regular Meeting Notice for American Legion Auxiliary in 1926
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its first 1926 meeting at Mrs. T. W. Levy's home on Thursday at 7 30. Members urged to attend and renew dues of 1.00, with forfeiture for nonpayment after 39 days. reminder to uphold Texas Department.
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THE
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
American Legion
T. W. Levy
Advancce
Department of Texas
Emil Peml Joins Bogusch Shop With Nobles Partnership
Emil Pehl closes his blacksmith shop and partners with Julius Nobles at the Bogusch shop due to Bogusch’s retirement from the business. The duo plans to continue the established service and quality. Local note mentions health updates and Christmas visits from Will Rogers and family.
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Emil Pehl
Julius Nobles
Bogusch
Llano Postal Receipts Rise 1928 Over 1924
Llano post office reports 1928 postal receipts higher than 1924 by 527 dollars. December saw 45 000 stamped cards and envelopes sold, 1100 insured and 200 uninsured packages mailed, with money orders down from 1924. Mr Tarrence credits early Christmas mailing and efficient work by local and railway staff.
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Llano
Liano
Linko
Tarrence
Holtzer Building Restored After Fire Damage
The Holtzer building has been thoroughly overhauled and is now in splendid condition. Workers spent over a month refurbishing upstairs rooms, replacing papered walls, and completing repairs, with new office spaces likely to be occupied soon due to strong demand for houses and rooms.
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Holtzer
Ormore
Family Reunion At Home Of J W Williams And Wife
For the first time in eight years Mr and Mrs J L W Williams had all their children home for Christmas. Present were Mrs F T Coleman of Paso, Mrs Olile Bozarth of Austin, Mrs Grace Vin Swearinger of Dallas, Walker Williams of Eldorado, H W Williams of Austin, and grandchildren Betty Nell Coleman of Paso and Bess and Carrie Von Bozarth of Austin. Williams called it a joyous occasion to sit by the hearth and recall old days.
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JL. W. Williams
F. T. Coleman
Paso
Olile Bozarth
Austin
Grace Vin Swearinger
Dallas
Walker Williams
Eldorado
H. W. Willims
Poso
Bess
Carrie von Bozarth
Williams
Making Improvements at New Home Before Moving
W. R. Orr has had workmen busy for days at the recently purchased home from H. N. Put at Llano. The house on Bridge street will be occupied by Stator Duncan and wife after Orr vacates.
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Orr
H. N
Mrs Clymer's Mother Dies In Eagle Pass
Mrs Clymer and her wife returned home from Eagle Pass after the illness and death of Mrs MoM Jones on December 29. The funeral was held at Del Alu. Mrs Jones was well known in the community as she and her husband lived here during the building boom when Mr Jones worked as a contractor. Mrs Clymer receives sympathy from many friends.
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MS. Clymer
Eagle Pass
Llano Adopts Plan For New Methodist Church Memorial
A Llano quarterly conference confirms a $10,000 endowment from Geo. M. Watkins toward a modern church plant. The project, named the Lutie Watkins Memorial Church, aims for a total cost near $28,000 with additional funds from members to complete the building and a Kathryn Watkins Memorial Sunday School room. A building committee is empowered to hire an architect and begin preliminary work as plans progress.
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Liano
Sas Sion
Geo. M. Watkins
Liana
Mr. Watkins
Haw
Llano
Watking
Wika
Ylutie Watkins
Appleton
Orville Buttery
J. Mason
Collins
J. J. Manon
Atewarda
Hh. A. Hunter
Thas Llano
Llano Fur Company Burglary on New Year's Night
A thief entered the Ligne Fur Company building on New Year's night and stole about 230 dollars worth of furs. Police are investigating but no arrests have been made as of now.
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Llano Fur Company
Ligne Fur Company
Darrel Faubion Breaks Arm After Fence Fall
Darrel Faubion sustained a broken arm from a fall off a fence while at home last Saturday. The injury proved painful for a day or two, but he returned to school Monday and is recovering in a sling.
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Darrel Faubton
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Fishbeck
Emil Peml
Will Rogers
Smithville
Howard Blodgett
Mrs. A. Blodgett
South Texas
Abilene
J. W. Williams
Mw Watkins
Buiiding
Darrel Faubion
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