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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
7
Harry Nichols of Western Granite Works exhibits twelve samples of Llano granite used in building and monumental work. The stones include grey granite with varied grains and opaline stone for interior decoration. The display highlights the abundance of red and black stone, though grey dominates the market today.
Pete Ahrens of the Blue Diamond Quarry Co and John Hopson of Mountain Granite Co toured North Texas selling car loads of stone. They reported cooperation among dealers and growing demand for stone with work conditions described as fine and orders filled. They visited Gainesville Fort Worth Hillsboro and Waco during the trip.
For sale a monument business in Temple in Central Texas. Offered only due to death of owner. Mrs Joseph Odgies Ompla Texas Co L Pirtle represents Sullivan Machinery Company selling quarrying and shed machinery. Pirtle says Llano customers strong and business good.
Elgar Rogeenbach of North Texas Marble and Granite Works in Cleburne ordered a carload of finished stone from Smith Brothers Granite Works before leaving. CG. T. Lucas of Chas. Lunas Monumental Works in San Antonio visited, reporting strong granite demand and active business across the Alamo City.
T W Norton, proprietor of Lino Granite Works, reopened the Shite Quarry on the JF I Slator ranch and reports the stone will be used at his plant. The rock is not new to Mai, Nori, or over Ldlave sheds, who all recognize its merits and note another quarry offers tarnishing rock for the big Wommend.
A scrambled passage notes growing industry in town, with dealers from various regions seeking to secure trade. The piece hints at fame and economic impact over several years, though exact details are unclear due to garbled text.
Unclear copy notes that the Granite freight rate dispute before the Railroad Commission was postponed. The commission had granted a temporary order in favor of local defendants, but a final election decision is pending.
An article fragment details a transition at Opaline Granite Co in Llano with a new manager, describing town impact and local display of granite. It mentions operations, road project, and community reaction as the company continues its activities after leadership change.
In the past week Terrell examined stone from Liang firms and showed keen interest in the granite stock. Other dealers also noted Terrell’s strong admiration as he works at Temple, with a substantial amount of the material involved in his projects.
A group of 189 Llano Granite dealers united to demand stock and pricing concessions from the supplier. The move signals coordinated pressure as dealers seek better terms and predict possible market impact.
Chas Hinman, a top designer and finisher of Lane's stone, visited Menard this week on business tied to his plant. Reports praise Llano Granite work and note high quality stone and jewelry trade potential amid the industry response.
Fragmentary notes show a sales trip to the north with references to Texas and the state, plus unclear mentions of people and security theaters. The text shows disjointed phrases about orders, permits, and calls, with no coherent event or outcomes.
Charley and Thomas Pesek of Hallettsville toured the Lolano area last week and viewed the quarry. They praised the quality of the stone and believed the supply would continue, noting a pleasant visit and a showy bus ride at Hallettsville.
A brief item reports Jert yesterday traveled through the state on a business trip to discuss trade matters with News advertisers and related activities.
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