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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
The Llano News lists subscription prices and advertising rates for single and multi issue placements. Rates cover full pages and fractions, with higher costs for repeated insertions and local notices, plus blackface reader pricing.
The piece condemns false political attacks and clarifies claims about Confederate pensions tied to James L. Slayden while noting no such vote occurred. It cites crop records for strawberries and praises Weather Service cooperation with Forest Service to deliver forecasts to settlers. It mentions residents visiting Caldwell and lists Eastman Kodaks at T. P. Justus.
Dayton Moses writes in support of Captain T. B. Hammond as better qualified to serve as District Attorney, noting his legal attainments and experience. The letter defends Hammond against questions of fitness and cites Governor Ferguson's appointment of Hammond’s predecessor and Moses’s favorable view of Hammond’s capabilities.
By authority of the Democratic Executive Committee of Llano County a primary convention is called to meet in each voting precinct at 2 60 pm Saturday July 22 1908 to elect delegates to the County convention in Llano July 29 1916. A county convention is set for Llano at 2 00 pm Saturday July 20 1916 to elect delegates to the State Convention in Houston on the second Tuesday in August 1916 and to attend to other business. Witness my hand July 8 1916 Wilburn Oatman Chairman Democratic Executive Committee Llano County.
A Llano Texas pastors association urges Democratic voters to support a submission question on the July primary ballot. They argue for letting the people decide the amendment and emphasize democracy and majority rule as core values.
A fragmented, garbled report notes Prohibitionists across the nation press for a decisive year. Prominent figures including J. Pronk Hasty and W Straw reportedly urge party unity and action, with a convention in the city of Palla to discuss constitutional change.
A French device applies revolving water sprays that massage injured limbs while gradually increasing in temperature to aid healing.
Scout troop schedules regular meeting Friday night marking the last gathering before an upcoming hike. Various scouts traveled recently to towns including Bur vie Mar lin Temple San Angelo and Comanche with return plans noted.
A list of candidates announces bids for multiple offices in the 33d Judicial District, 89th District, and county roles. Names include N. T. Stubbs, Thomas J. Martin, T. O. Schmidt, Louis H. Bruhl, John McLeod Jr, J. W. Alexander, E. Hargon, W. J. Everett, Zack Stewart, Elmo May, Kellus Carter, J. W. Thompson, G. W. Harned, B. Gray Keese, Lark Meppm, Pld Holland, T. S. Forehand, I M. Smite, and W. Dr. Green. End mentions a Fort Worth business trip.
A nostalgic advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims to ease nausea, cramping, headaches, dizziness, and constipation with one spoonful nightly. The copy emphasizes a pleasant taste and suitability for children, promising long lasting family well being.
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