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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
A county bond proposal promises 65 to 75 percent of funds spent in Llano County with road building creating 2 to 3 year employment for local workers. Voters are told a small tax will return many times over through reduced vehicle wear and broader tax benefits as a first class road system is built across Llano County. The cost is cited as 38 cents per hundred dollars of valuation.
The Llano News argues that highway funds should benefit all by supporting county progress rather than city streets alone. It urges voters to back the June 25 bond to foster prosperity and comfort for Llano County residents.
An early 20th century classified ad lists Deering and McCormick mowers and rakes with twine and repair services offered. The snippet shows a trade notice for agricultural implements and maintenance.
Classified items advertise low price shoes for ladies and men by John A. Chism. Also bulk twine from Buttery and poultry products from Geo Johnston. Justus Paint Store promotes wall papers with a large assortment and nebby selections.
For sale a Ford truck in good condition offered at a bargain. Address inquiries to W. Lehmburg Castll Texas.
Texas faces an $82,478,060 highway construction year with $60,400,000 in bond issues and a $25,000,000 county aid allotment. R. M. Hubbard says the sum is the largest for any southern state, and the Texas Highway Commission plans $32,000,000 in new road work. The War Department also allocated 88 passenger cars to aid road inspectors.
Texas Attorney General advises that all expenses of the State Highway Commission including engineering and construction should be paid from gross receipts from alcohol licenses and some costs deducted from county appropriations. Williamson County votes 4.5 million in road bonds in Saturday election.
A fragmented verse voice complains about a grouch and self importance. The speaker asks for restraint from gossips and warns against praising trivial grievances while railing at the world.
A cryptic note asks about okay cuts from ROUN TREE if homery is obtained. It hints at evaluating options and potential selections but provides few concrete details or names.
The State of Texas requests publication of this probate notice in Llano County to inform all interested parties that Mary Harris deceased has an application for probate of her last will and testament and for appointment as executor. The filing occurred July 1, 1929, at the Llano County Court House, Llano Texas. Interested parties may appear and contest the application. Witness provided June 15, 1929 by Clerk MALLEPORT and officials.
A vintage ad suggests mixing the juice of two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lotion that softens and whitens skin. It claims to remove blemishes, freckles, sallowness, and tan and to keep for months with proper straining and daily application to face neck arms and hands.
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