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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
2
A historical reflection on how newspaper advertising via suggestion drives consumer behavior. It argues that repeated prompts about desirable goods like phonographs and shoes boost sales, while noting concerns that such influence can mislead. It concludes businesses should use suggestion to attract spending.
A reflective piece argues that school spirit and audience cheering drive athletic success and community motivation. It claims strong bleacher support boosts players, while hostile crowds harm effort, noting cheering can be as vital as the game itself and that towns rise or fall by their fans.
Notice to all holders of script for jury service in the Callan case. Eligible payees may apply to the undersigned at the courthouse. Menard County has remitted funds to Llano County to cover this expense.
A 1920 Texas legislative draft proposes amending Section 4 Article XI to raise the maximum ad valorem tax for cities and towns with 5000 or fewer residents from one fourth to one and a half percent. It also adds Section 60 to Article XVI providing for public official compensation and directs a statewide election with official ballot wording. Five thousand dollars is appropriated for publication and election costs.
A fragile Texas Legislature document presents House Joint Resolution 7 proposing an amendment to the state constitution on how public official compensation is determined. The text outlines the scope and intent of changing compensation rules for state officers and duties.
Senate Joint Resolution 17 proposes amending Section 3 of Article VII to exempt independent and common school districts from the one dollar per hundred valuation tax cap. It calls for funding via state taxes, authorizes district tax and school funding measures, and frames an election for adoption in 1920 with a $5,000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
The speaker laments financial hardship and limited stock to meet demand, blaming unpaid debts and credit barriers. He recalls 27 years serving farmers, urges mutual trust, warns against unfair competitors, and calls for shared effort to resume fuller trade.
Double your money back in Eggs or cash. Martin's Roup Cure cures Roup guaranteed by Ransom and McInnis. Catarrh is widespread in this region and deemed incurable by doctors until Hall's Catarrh Medicine offers constitutional relief. One hundred dollars reward for a failure to cure. Toledo based Cheney Co. promotes internal treatment with mucous-surface action. Sold by druggists. Hall’s Family Pills noted for constipation.
Property offers 2 acres farm and pasture, 130 acres pecan trees, 95 acres cotton, 25 acres corn on 148 bearing and 40 young pecan trees. Includes spring, well, creek water, hog-proof fences, barns, and a large painted addition. Cash price with balance secured by lien. Also ad for Prickly Ash Bitters a men's remedy at 1.25 per bottle with claimed health benefits.
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