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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
5
The Llano post office reports a steady four year rise in net receipts from 1925 to 1928 and continued expansion in the money order business. 1927 money orders totaled 6,450 with $22,001.48 in order value. 1928 had 6,450? and $9,622.21 in paid orders. stamp and card sales rose as local commerce expanded.
War J Tucker Austin game commissioner and deputies joined Round Rock wardens and others on a hunting trip in Liavo woods with St Smith to bag quail. Birds to be served at the State senate banquet. they expect a return trip to Yiaito woods.
January first deposits show nearly one hundred thousand more in the banks than a year ago signaling broader prosperity in Liano's trade territory. Moore State Bank and Citizens National Bank report notable year over year increases, with higher deposits and related indicators.
The year 1928 brought 27.46 inches of rainfall, about four inches above the thirty year average. Monthly totals are listed with January through December readings. Agent R Fishbeck reports cattle and granite shipments up for the year while cedar posts and turkeys declined. turkeys, 21 cars in 1987 and 12 in 1928. Motor registrations reach 723 by noon, hinting at voter interest but many cars remain unregistered. all cars must be registered by June 1 per Collector Dan McDonald.
A local Music Study Club announces a Saturday gathering at 3 30 PM at Mrs. Orville Buttery's home. The item lists participants and related notes, including history of music discussions and various names.
The Lino school suspends classes for the present week due to a flu epidemic. Local banks held annual stockholders meetings Tuesday afternoon with directors and officers elected for the coming year. Citizens National Bank and BP Cage share the same leadership, reporting close to one million in deposits and about half a million in cash on hand. Both banks are described as the strongest in this part of the state based on comparative statements.
A News correspondent reports Mrs. J. W. Baugh killed a live twelve point buck on the Ben Behr place last Saturday before season end. The Baughs found the deer in the pasture and, after Mr. Batuzh had shot his limit, Mrs. Baugh took the gun and brought the deer down.
Gov. Dan Moody proposes extensive changes to Texas state government including a short ballot system appointing most officials, a completed highway program, prison reform, and relocation. He urges modernizing administration while stressing highway funding and a broad shift toward appointed officials, with emphasis on reform at the state level.
The meeting of Culture Clus discusses Sudermann and Pinery plays, highway material adjournments, and University fund leases. Governor Moody urges state civil service support, hospital funding, and a $315 annual school apportionment with notes on utilities and public aid.
Tarrence, a Llano weather observer, provides a year long condensed weather summary to the News. The report outlines average temperatures, precipitation trends, and notable seasonal shifts affecting Llano. Mrs. Blow is noted as involved in presenting the summary.
Faynie Hammond a longtime Burnet pioneer widely known in Barnet county died at her home Tuesday after a brief illness. She arrived with her parents as a child and grew into a leading social figure, remembering Indian times and hospitality. She leaves husband Captain Hammond two sons Tom and HL Hammond two daughters Mrs Wash Clements and Mrs Bufford Hubbard and several relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday with friends from neighboring counties in attendance.
Justice J. B. Mayes reports Llano County births far exceed deaths for 1928 with a ratio near four to one. The county’s mortality rate appears low and the year’s figures reflect a strong birth trend.
Report from Llano notes many flu cases still present but overall progress appears positive. Some pneumonia cases seen. physicians say the situation is improving and under control, with early month observations indicating steady treatment progress.
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