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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
2
The Llano Post Office notes a debate on farm act funding and roadside advertising. The piece laments lawsuits delaying farm improvements while praising the founders of the republic and urging citizens to honor their legacy.
The article laments the loss of postwar unity as labor and capital clash and suspicion grows. It urges readers to reclaim shared purpose to secure prosperity and global standing, asking how Americans can unite on common ends beyond personal gain. Mrs. E H Qualls returns from Texas relatives.
The text compares lifespans of American farmers and city dwellers. It notes farmers die about seven years younger than city businessmen, country women die five years younger than city women, and factory mechanics die younger than city businessmen due to unhealthy working conditions. It concludes young people leaving rural areas for cities lose five to ten years of life.
The piece extols rural women as the driving force behind churches schools and community projects. It argues women free from hand labor can devote time to child training public welfare and local progress using home efficiency devices to aid this shift.
The text notes women increasingly enter politics and campaign more subtly than men. It highlights refined outreach, social influence, and conversations over loud parades, suggesting women could sway votes and gain powerful support.
The piece reflects on July 4 as more than a date marking independence. It argues prosperity stems from right principles and united effort, contrasting the United States with Mexico and noting that freedom and equality were promised to overturn the world. The nation’s founders fostered growth through principled community life.
An old health ad argues catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube area. It claims the only cure is a constitutional remedy and promotes Cheney & Co. Catarrh Medicine with a money back offer via Druggists in Toledo Ohio.
Miss Ida May Lee, student at Columbia University, visits Tuesday with friend M Moss. Announcement from Methodist Church for Sunday July 4 1920 lists regular Sunday School at 9 45 a m Junior League 4 p m Senior League 7 30 p m preaching at 11 a m and 8 15 p m. Musical program includes Bertice Dees Helen Oatman Elsie Wothmann and Hazel Oatman with piano voluntary solos and offertories. Public cordially invited by Pastor PL Pennybacker.
Ranch for sale by owner located between Colorado and Lilino rivers in eastern Liano County. About 3 ten acres fronting on Colorado River with a fine pecan orchard and 70 acres in cultivation. Cedar timber balance land in valley and granite country with nine living springs. Two residences, a carralg barn, hog proofed fences, and mountain land fenced separately. 960 acres fenced and leased at a reasonable figure. Price 13.59 per acre and surge or $40,000. Address E V Casner Alpine Texas.
Immediate sale of the Geo. W. Tea pleton farm 12 miles east of Llano and 14 from Lone Grove. 220 acres of good farm and pasture land with 120 acres in pecans, 95 in cotton, and 3 acres in corn.2000 pounds pecans? 419 young pecan trees and 148 bearing. Well and creek water, hog-proof fences, Elwood wire fencing, new barns and additions. Asking price 6,000 cash with balance secured by lien on the place. View immediately.
Notice to jurors in the Callan case that payment funds are available by applying at the Llano County courthouse. Llano County has remitted funds from Menard County through County Commissioner J. H. Alexander. Also notice of a stray dark bay mare with white blaze, owned by unknown party, to be claimed or disposed of per law after due process.
The judge seeks reelection in the Democratic primary on July 4, 192. He notes opponents J H McLean and campaigns will proceed, defends his record, asks voters for chance to continue enforcing the law, and thanks supporters for their confidence.
Lutherans hold Sunday School in the morning with Evening Worship led by P C Schroeder. Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m Preaching at 11 a m Sunbeams at 3 p m BYP U at 4 p m Mission Sunday School at 6 20 p m No services at night Pastor J M Garner plans revival at Bertram Special music by a male quartet Miss Helen Oatman soloists and choir sing at the 7 15 p m service Pastor M B Harris invites the congregation
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