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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
1
Felix Jordan merchant and postmaster of Katemcy reports three black widow spiders dropped by dirt daubers in his store. One spider floated in a pan of water at the rear, another lay on the sidewalk, and a third was placed on the mail counter.
The Angora kid clung to a high limb in a large oak near Mr Hardemann’s home after being stranded by high waters for six days. L B Kirkpatrick found it and rescued the animal as witnesses described a remarkable scene witnessed by W H Hardemann and others. The kid recovered from the ordeal.
Tom Green county agent W J Marshall reports interest in a new drought resistant maize from South Africa. Cape Argus story notes Morgenster Marvel, bred from Wisconsin white and American Flint, promises high yields and flood resistance, with 12 inch cobs and bags averaging 239 pounds.
A new discovery named Zeeta is promoted as an untold blessing for burning feet itching cracked toes and water blisters. Consumers are urged to rub Zeeta on feet and sprinkle in shoes with a money back guarantee if it fails to provide day long relief. Zeeta is sold by druggists and department stores for relief from aching feet excessive perspiration and uncomfortable chafing.
Generations of the Kothmann family gathered in San Antonio for an all day reunion and picnic dinner with barbecued meats and fried chicken. John W. Kothmann, in livestock commission since 1893, led families from Medina county and San Angelo with 300 plus descendants attending. Caroline Lagle, daughter of Rothmann, attended at 83. Elgin Kothmann, a noted Hereford promoter, was also linked to the reunion.
Wide field tests over two years indicate new maize retains its vigor and yields under drought. On Mr Morkel s farm breath resistance is noted with rainfall about 12.1 inches last year and 3.2 inches late season. New maize averaged over six bags per acre across 600 acres versus one bag for standard varieties. Tests show distributed crops as an oasis in a drought stricken district. Marshall Tom Green county agent is mentioned as a former resident of Liano.
San Antonio Express notes the Rothmann family reunion honoring a 90 year family record of industry thrift and honor. Speakers from San Antonio, Seguin and Elgin praise the lineage after a 40 year acquaintance with the family head. A family emblem adopted in 1927 features red white blue shield eagle and Texas star.
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