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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
2
A columnist notes hotter weather and returning thunderheads while a weather prophet forecasts a very wet year. Austin business leaders urge residents to park cars in garages to save gas, though the plan could impact nightlife and business activity.
The article notes watermelon season prices in Llano County and mentions ongoing tick eradication work despite opposition. It reflects on the idea that the majority rule remains as important now as in Jefferson's time, illustrating local civic tensions.
Large city stores advertise reductions on ladies bathing suits as they assume the season nears its end. They expect styles to change before next summer. Men are noted as unaware of bathing suit fashion trends.
Street talk hints at county offices as candidates warm up for next year. The piece notes the town’s sidewalks and park near Badu Park as a pleasant rest area for travelers, praising the lake and willows and inviting reflection on elections ahead.
The writer reflects on persistently hot, dry weather through July and wishes for a cooler August with moisture. They muse on human response to others burdens, noting how we critique during struggle and praise after relief, comparing it to pardoning a condemned man after execution.
The piece notes congestion in northern cities like Cleveland and Detroit prompting talks of daytime auto bans on popular streets. It questions parking provisions and links rising tourist wanderlust to a broader worry: youths unprepared for work and likely to be lost in life, a fate the writer finds pitiful.
The piece argues Lino could profit from a large rock crushing operation to supply road material, claiming national demand, capital needs, and local economic benefits. It notes a hot summer nationwide, with cooling west Texas breezes, and looks toward the season's end as momentum builds.
A passage in the American Magazine contrasts a rising booze business with an interview from a New York hospital superintendent noting drunk cases at about one fifth of open saloon days. The piece argues editors need not share every contributor’s view and readers misplace editorial responsibility.
The death of William Jennings Bryan marks the passing of a leading American crusader who drew broad popular support. Despite political failures his sincerity and lasting impact remain noted as his life is counted in terms of influence and public service.
The article urges optimism after harvest and argues that people often fear wolves at the door in summer yet fare better than expected. It encourages perseverance and a positive outlook, noting pessimism worsens outcomes and urging continued effort without quitting. It likens blues to a disease but promotes finding a bright side or making one.
Col Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald assesses four top prospects in Texas gubernatorial race Miriam Ferguson Lynch Davidson Dan Moody and Thomas B Love. Ferguson May not seek reelection but could run again if circumstances align, creating a possible runoff and shifting outcomes depending on who else enters the field.
Officials warn farmers and stockmen about aggressive hog marketing schemes offered by so called Livestock Improvement Associations. Promoters contract to buy back standard gilts at high prices, but the standard is defined by the promoters, risking losses for buyers. Letters from District Agent A L Smith and a bankers article outline the scheme and urge vigilance among bankers and community leaders.
A Montana Bankers Association committee met with the Executive Council and College of Agriculture officials and learned that bankers had found the hoe scheme just starting in their communities. They arranged for a statewide warning letter to banks to halt the scheme in Montana. Reports say growers in Idaho and Washington may be targeted next. Farmers have had a good year, making them prime targets for schemes that benefit only the swindlers. Rural bankers can aid communities by protecting farmer patrons.
Otto Henrich and children express gratitude for comforting words from Rev Moerner and Rev Grote at the funeral service and for the floral offering. The family asks the Lord to bless all who cared for them during the illness and death.
C H Brame advertises available homes for sale or rent with flexible payments and easy terms. He notes two were sold last week and urges buyers to act now to secure desirable places before prices rise.
The article warns farmers to verify any attractive propositions from strangers through the County Agent and College of Agriculture. If a deal seems risky, state bankers and agricultural leaders should notify banks to shield farmers and the community from losses, potentially saving large sums.
To our kind friends and neighbors we wish to express heartfelt thanks for their acts of kindness and help extended us during the recent time.
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