Final Report on County Rodent Campaign Winners
A county wide rodent contest reports 12 337 points with 1509 ate 4282 rabbits and 752 gophers. Thirteen schools submitted results with Baby Head School taking first prize 1634 points and 49 per pupil. Individual boys and girls prizes list top scorers including J B Graham Horace Carson M J Stewart and Irmgarde Hoerster among others.
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Bureau of Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Llano
Babys
Hutchison
New Hope
Lone Grove
Llano High
Bluffton
Hvergreen
Wrights Creek
Valley Spring
Castell
Lehmberg
Kingsland
J. B. Graham
Baby Head
Horace Carson
Evergreen
M. J. Stewart
Liane High
Roy Beasley
Albert Gray
Franklin Overstreet
Woodrow Rothmann
Therbert Stewart
Clarence Reager
Irmgarde
Hoerster
Annetta
Moss
Lolent Ratliff
Mildred Osbourne
Mrs. Cora Graham Dies in Houston
Miles Buttery learns that his cousin Mrs. Cora Graham died in Houston around five this afternoon after visiting sister Mrs. Dan Morroe. Funeral set for Friday at five o'clock in Llano at Miles Buttery residence. partner details to follow next week.
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Miles Buttery
Cora Graham
Houston
Graham
Dan Morroe
Llano
Miles Battery
Last Day for 1928 Car Licenses and January Taxes
The article notes today is the final day of January and the last day to pay poll and property taxes without penalty. Automobile registrations close tonight with potential penalties for late vehicles, though Sheriff Dan McDonald allowed January operation for those unable to pay.
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Dan McDonald
County Poll Tax Receipts Reach 1529 On Wednesday
Tax receipts show 1,529 collected by Wednesday as the deadline to pay without penalty nears. County offices in the courthouse will stay open late to handle the final rush.
Death of Mrs Herbert Hill in Llano County
Mrs Edna Long Hill born August 13 1901 in Llano County died January 26 1925 at St. Davids Austin. Survived by husband Herbert Hill three children and her parents Mr and Mrs D M Long along with siblings. Funeral held at Rufus Deats home with Rev Geo B Hadfield delivering comforting words.
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Qeath
St. David's Hospital
Austin
Herbert Hill
Edna Long
Llano County
Alan
Hill
Jesus
Christian Church
D. M. Long
Rufus Deats
Geo. B. Hadfield
Mrs Wiley Lowe Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Wiley Lowe who underwent an appendicitis operation in Austin on Monday is doing as well as could be expected. Mr Lowe returned home Tuesday night and learned by phone that she continues to improve rapidly. She may be able to return early next week.
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Wiley Lowe
Austin
Miss Etoile Morrison Recital at Llano Church Tuesday
Miss Etoile Morrison presents a recital in voice and reading next Tuesday evening February 5 at the Llano church. The Sherman Carr-Burnett College student will perform a merit filled program with entertainment. A social hour follows, free of charge, hosted by Mrs Briggs and Mrs Garrett visiting from Shreveport.
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Etoile Morrison
Christian Church
Carr-Burnett College
Sherman
Dangerous Curves Near Bertram On Highway 29 Redressed
Mr. Tyson reports crews working near Bertram to straighten the Llano to Austin highway at a water structure three miles from town. The section has long been one of the most dangerous due to sharp curves on both sides of the narrow bridge and may see further improvements funded by the Highway Commission.
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Tyson
Bertram
Llano
Austin
Highway Commission
Colorado River Bridge
Fluffton
Pioneer Citizen John Templeton Dies At Lone Grove
Llano county mourns the death of John Templeton at his Lone Grove home last Friday January 25 after a three month illness. He was 74, born October 8 1854 in Cook County and moved to this county at age 20. Templeton, long a Lone Grove merchant, joined the Grayson Baptist church in 1872 and remained active in religious work. He is survived by his wife and three children Alphonzo and Edna among them, with six children having preceded him. two brothers George of Chicago and J L Templeton of Lone Grove and a sister Mrs W Overstreet of Lone Grove also surviving. Funeral Saturday at 3 o clock near Lone Grove with Revs Alvin Johnson and F V McFatridge officiating. A large crowd gathered to mourn the departed.
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Llano County
John Templton
Lone Grove
Mrr
Templeton
Cook County
Fie
Baptist Church
Grayson County
Alphonzo
George
Chicago
J. L. Templeton
W. 2. Qverstreet
Alvin Johnson
F. V. McFutrids
Iva
Miss Josephine Pehl in the Markets This Week
Miss Josephine Pehl will shop the markets for Watkins Merb ile Company buying ladies ready to wear and divisibles. Mr Watkins notes upcoming spring demand and seeks strong seasonal business in town. Pehl will study latest creations and purchase top lines for display soon. She is expected to stay in markets for several days.
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Josephine Pehl
Watkins Merbile Company
Watkins
Ciia
Pehl
Little Boy Carried to Austin for Hospital Care
Albert Banks carried his son Prank to Austin on Tuesday to seek better medical attention. The child has suffered from pneumonia for some time and his condition has been serious. No update on his status was received yesterday.
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Albert Banks
Austin
Llano Cattle Deals and Llano Hotel Progress Report
Llano area reports a major local cattle trade with Frank McCready Son and John McDade from Vine Kansas purchasing over a thousand two year old steers and hundreds of three year olds for delivery in April to Kansas ranches. In Llano the Pavitte Mining Company ships its first full ore cart to Joppa Missouri, a lead deposit touted as the region’s best with a 760,000 ton ore body and tests showing high purity.
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Llano
LEAGF
Frank McCready
John McDade
Vine
Kansas
McCready
KK. L. Avery
Avery
McDade
Wid Hirdin
McPade
Hardin
Mesars
Owens & Campbell
San Saba
Willer Lehrer
Texas
Frank C. Pavitte
Burnet County
Joppa
Pavitte
Cripple Creek
Colorado
George D. Ramsey
Strom
Staurtias
Hin
Ufa
Ramsey
Atenars
Death of Sam H Putman a Llano County figure
Sam H Putman died at his Llano home on Friday January 24 after about three weeks of illness. Born December 28 in Gonzales County, he moved to Llano in 1902 with his family. He married Minnie Chew in June 1873 and had three children two of whom survived, W. B. and G. L. Putman. He was a longtime Presbyterian member and is survived by his wife two sons and other relatives. A funeral service led by Rev Wesley Prince followed by burial in the city cemetery.
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Llano
Sam H, Putman
Mr Putman
Mr. Putman
Gonzales County
Wao
Minnie Chew
W. B
G. L. Putman
Putman
Fife
Catafort
Wil
Automobile Registration Totals for This County Rise
Report shows nearly 12 hundred autos registered last night with totals reaching 1 191 to date. Collestor Dan Nhe fionald's office records 1 028 automobiles and LS entries, indicating rising activity in vehicle registrations.
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Collestor
Dan Nhe
Fionald
Peterson Introduces New Pontiac Model at Display
Worth Peterson, local Pontiac agent, receives the 1929 model and places it on display. The six cylinder car features refined body lines and mechanical improvements that boost its appearance and performance, already popular in the market and well received by prospective owners.
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Worth Peterson
Tit Pontiac
Orew Ches
Death of Miss Maggie Pryor in City
Miss Maggie Pryor daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Pryor died Tuesday January 20 in the RO room and was buried Wednesday afternoon at the city cemetery. Born March 6 1908 she lived most of her life here and was well known among the youth. She was Baptist and president of the Young People's Union. Friends included Dallas Moore Lud Lunirg L Id Broome Ford Clinger Frank Spinks and Doris Murphy. Neautttal Aorat offering noted high esteem.
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Maxsie Dryer
Jim Pryor
Son
O’elock
BP. VY
Merarridge
Miss Pryor
Ufe
The
Baptist Church
Youngs People’s
Une Son
Dallas Moore
Lud Lunirg
L. 1d Broome
Ford Clinger
Prank Spinks
Doris Murphy
Mia Llane
Acme Dry Goods Vice-President Heads North for Spring Buying
W H Wallace, vice-president and general manager, leaves Llano for Saint Louis New York and Chicago to buy a large spring line. He will visit wholesale houses and style shows to secure early inventories. Wallace plans a two to three week trip to study latest designs and ensure top stock for the coming season. R H Ratliff is in Austin serving on the Federal pecic jrey.
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W. HH. Wallace
Acme Dry Goals
Murkety
Bir
Wallace
Hi Saint Fons
New Yor
Chicago
Llano
Chir
Bever
M Ramsey Dies at Lampasas After Long Illness
M Ramsey died at his Lampasas home near noon on Tuesday at age eighty two after a period of declining health. He was brother in law of Mrs Davittsey, and Mr Lindsey traveled from Llano to attend the funeral. Friends and relatives here mourn the loss and recall his prominence in the community.
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Lindsey
Work Starts on Another New Home in This Town
Workmen begin constructing a new residence in the western part of the town. The house will be built for Slivy Wutiean and Wite, on a choice lot, and will feature stucco exterior and the same design as other modern homes in the area.
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Bie
Ldung
Slivy Wutiean
Wite
Untitled fragment hints at a youth gaining independence
Incomplete text mentions a young person about to live on their own, enjoying the privileges of independence. The readable portion lacks clear names, dates, or a complete event to specify further details.
Musical Recital at High School Auditorium Tomorrow Night
Mrs J A Laning presents a program at the high school auditorium tomorrow night. Mrs Laning and her pupils have worked hard to offer rare entertainment for music lovers and invite the public to attend.
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J. A. Laning
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Llano Castell
Lote Grove
Duncan
Suade Mt
Fidlad Creek
Isu
Oxford Prairie
Mt. An
San Fernando
John Templeton
Qvoqrt Peterson
Miss Maggie Pryor
New York
R. H. Ratliff
Pederut Pecic Jrey
M. Ramsey
Lampasas
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