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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
2
The Texas League of Women Voters states that Texas women will likely gain their first chance to vote for president in 1920 if they pay the poll tax and enfranchise themselves. Full suffrage hinges on ratification, with November shaping a major election year including a new president governor and state officials.
The Texas League of Women Voters urges prompt tax receipts to avoid delays at the window. Men in line are eager to return to business, and the group argues women can obtain receipts now without waiting in long queues.
Dec 29 191% Mrs Henry C Roth organized the Young Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church with 20 charter members. 1924 officers include President Miss Hagel Hargon and various others. meeting twice monthly at 3 09 p m. January 10 1920 meeting hosted by Hazel Hargon with a program and luncheon.
The Woman's Culture Club held its regular gathering last Monday afternoon at Mrs. George Watkins' home. Leader Mrs. Rey Moss guided a session titled The Gospel According to Art focusing on German art. Mrs. Watkins served delicious California grapefruit. Next meeting scheduled for January 28.
An Texas chronicler urges restrictions on trotline fishing in Texas fresh water streams. He cites slaughter of fish by trotlines and dynamite fishing, describes line lengths and hooks, and laments sport decline as campers and game hogs proliferate. He urges a law to outlaw trotlines to protect streams like the Concho and Devil Rivers.
A Houston Chronicle excerpt quotes Lear asserting that if every steamboat captain and citizen have witnessed the same wasteful season, they would promptly enact a law to halt trot-line fishing, reflecting broad support for fishing regulation.
An Indiana editor declares honesty after fatigue from being called a liar. The issue mocks residents John Benson and John Coyle, Rev. Stu, Dave Cankey’s death by heart failure, a mixed marriage at the Baptist parsonage, and a corrupt political interaction.
January 26 meeting features talks on German portrait painters and their works by Mrs Saunders, Munich as an art center by Miss Newsom, German arts and crafts by Mrs Dr. Fowler, and art in war ridden Belgium with Mrs Harris.
During World War more than four and a half million soldiers sailors and marines had hive insurance from the U S Government covering five years. Average policy about 3750 with values ranging from 1800 to 10000. Many allowed their policies to lapse after return to civilian life. Campaigns by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance aim to reestablish coverage for former service members. Insurance remains exclusive to Army Navy and Marine veterans and is framed as a government protection plan.
A garish misread advertisement touts Diamond Dyes by Queensland label offering garments and ties in multiple fabrics. The text claims colorable options and simple directions to dye apparel similar to the Diamond Dyes product, with scattered names and phrases.
Notice calls on all Llano County women to pay poll tax promptly. It notes the Texas woman suffrage law was upheld by the Third Court of Civil Appeals, stressing readiness for the upcoming campaign year.
Terms state strictly cash in advance and no insertion until fee is paid. Announcements are placed in order received at the office. This notice regards the 23rd District District Attorney race listing George E. Christian.
Agriculture specialists say gardens will be vital next year as food costs stay high. Farm, village, and backyard plots help balance budgets and free farm produce for those most dependent. With longer days planting will start for peas onions lettuce radishes and beets across the lower Gulf Coast region.
A Texas Wonder medicine advertisement claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and various ailments. It offers a small bottle for 2.25 by mail and cites sworn testimonials. Dr. FE. W. Hall lists 29296 Olive St. in St. Louis, Missouri, as the contact, with druggists selling the product.
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