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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
4
Durant Motors reports 1928 output and sales highs surpassing five years, with exports growing monthly. December exports reach 2,000 cars, up from 1,300, as Rugby branded Durant vehicles gain global presence. Export chief Gilpin says a robust 1929 plan will begin promptly.
Gratitude to friends for sympathy and rural offering after the loss of a husband and father. The note thanks Mrs Smith and family and mentions prayers for mercy. Also mentions J Smith and family in Austin for official business and a Capitol bustle as the legislative session continues. John Thaxton visited Cherokee with family.
Austin Texas January. A cattle marketing cycle requires services from producers to consumers. George M. Lewis notes the chain includes producers, railroads, feeders, commission agents, financiers, packers and retailers. Demand governs production and prices, with Texas cattle competing with many western states. Feeders seek cattle that adapt quickly and profitably, while stocker and feeder buyers use several procurement methods.
Texas railroads plan major map changes and extensions during 1929 across Texas. Principal lines pursue expansion, with emphasis on southern plains and eastern state improvements including yards and stations.
Edwin Ahrens of Ghoosecreek visits his parents family. L. C. Ader visited his brother at Fort Sam Houston. Prof. N. J. Badu returned from San Antonio. J. A. Hart and family visited Georgetown. Elizabeth Kuykendall visited Llano from Cherokee. Aubrey Parker of Santa Anna in Llano on business and cattle matters. Robert Darden and wife left Llano for Abilene. W T Masters of Abilene was in Llano praising progress and building. Mrs Muy fanier left for Georgetown to join her daughter at Southwestern University. Dr. Bowman and Mrs. Mueller called to Uvalde for illness of their father.
A Dallas legislator refuses to pay the auto tax and urges others to do likewise, warning that penalties and fines will apply for delaying beyond February 1. The piece notes unlikely rapid tax reductions and outlines potential costs for late payment. It also highlights polo pony trade in West Texas and University land lease issues as Texas policy topics.
A fragmentary note highlights Galveston as the old Lady of the Seas hosting its annual beauty show. The piece hints at a show drawing local crowds with performances rivaling famous revue productions, though details are incomplete in the OCR excerpt.
The new Ford features a six brake system with two rear internal brake sets and a self centering four wheel setup. It emphasizes uniform shoe contact, reduced screeching, and easy adjustments via a single screw per brake plate. Ford dealers provide factory supervised service for long term reliability.
Ford Motor Company executives Wallace and Newsom visited San Antonio on business and family matters. Allan Newsom reported his mother is doing well and hopes to return home soon. Other travelers included L. W. Felton of Texarkana visiting Lima, Pierce of Santa Anna buying cattle in Llano, and Sam Cates moving to Boling with his family.
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