McAdoo S Hopes Stir Democratic Convention Talk
In San Francisco on June 22 McAdoo’s chances are debated as Palmer Cox and Edwards supporters push their claims. Mary Foy vows to nominate Wilson while Champ Clark's camp denies immediate name placement. Delegates from New York boost Smith on early ballots amid party maneuvers.
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William Gibbs Cagpo
McAdoo
Raymond T. Ba
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Palmer
Cox
Wood
Lowden
Harding
Chicago
MeaAidoo
Texas
Belef
South
Edwards
Marshall
Indiana
Wilson
White House
Mas Mary Foy
California
Bennett Clark
Champ Clark
James B. Thompson
Clark
Theodore A. Bell
Champ Irk
Banquet Planned at the Llano Auditorium Monday Night
Committees organize a Llano business gathering at the Auditorium on June 28 for a five course dinner at $1.50 per plate and short speeches and music. Officials urge full citizen cooperation to help grow the town.
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Chamber of Commerce
Llano
Forehand Announces Candidacy for Precinct 2 Commissioner
T. S. Forehand announces his candidacy for commissioner of precinct 2. He has held the office for many years and pledges faithful service. He asks electors for continued support and consideration.
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T. S. Forehand
Mgr. Forehand
J M Eaves Dies In Austin After Long Llano Residence
J M Hayes a longtime Llano resident who had lived in Austin for several years died Tuesday. The remains were brought to Llano Wednesday and funeral services were held at 5 pm yesterday at the Llano cemetery with Rev Garner of the local Baptist church conducting the rites. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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J. M. Hayes
Austin
Llano
Rev
Garner
Baptist Church
Menard Visitors Air Trip Highlight Llano News
Charles Shults stockman and banker from Liano visited Menard by air from San Angelo. He stayed with James Callan and left for home Wednesday. Local residents and guests from Temple Hallettsville Burnet Bryan San Antonio and San Saba were seen in Llano for visits business and outings.
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Menard
Charles Shults
Liano
Shults
San Angelo
James Callan
Congressmen Clanton and Blanton Speak at Courthouse
This afternoon at the courthouse Congressman Thos L Clanton will discuss his bid for re election as Representative. A schedule change brings Congressman Blanton to Liano in the afternoon for a hearing noted as interesting and entertaining.
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Thos. L. Clanton
Congress
Blanton
Liano
Congressman Blanton
First Meeting of J. V. G. Club Elections Held
The J. V. G. Club met on Monday at Miss Lillian Brown's home. Officers elected included Miss Beatrice Mosely president and Mrs. Morton Hardison vice president with Miss Polly Norton as reporter. A lunch followed with yellow and white daisies as decor and prizes for top scores.
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J. V. G. Club
Lillian Brown
Beatrice Mosely
Morton Hardison
Polly Norton
Ola Mayes
Pauline Haynie
Lee Tyler Jackson
Amy Newsom
Poly Norton
Hilda Staples
San Marcos
Dunaway Mercantile Co to Open at Hye Texas
The Dunaway Mercantile Co is formed by D. F. Dunaway Geo M Watkins and Roy B Inks to run a general store at Hye Texas starting July 1 They bought a local business from the previous owner and Dunaway will move to supervise the store A note of well wishes for Mrs Dunaway follows mentioning her post operative recovery in St Louis.
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Hye
Texas
D. F. Dunnaway
Geo. M. Watkins
Roy B. Inks
Dunaway
D. F. Dunaway
St. Louis
Beautiful Greel Proto-Play At Opera House Saturday
The Methodist Missionary Society brings the dawn the wonderful picture The World at Columbus and The Wayfarer to the Opera House next Saturday night. It features gigantic scenes and beautiful settings and is described as a religious, uplifting entertainment. Admission is 3 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Miss Fay Byfield left Sunday for Austin for a summer normal. Miss Louise Foster returned to Corsicana to continue training after visiting her parents.
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Opera House
Columbus
Methodist Missionary Society
Louise Foster
Corsicana
Townsend Relative Visit Ties Eastland to San Antonio
Miss Bessie Townsend visited her parents Jin Liang in Liano after staying with her brother Dr. Roy Townsend in Eastland. She departed Liano on Sunday to return home to San Antonio.
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Bessie Townsend
Jin Liang
Liano
Eastland
Roy Townsend
San Antonio
Llano Farewell Note For Beloved Local Citizen
Mr. and Mrs. Will Sparks and children and Mr. and Mrs. J R Decker and children attended the funeral of the father of Mr Sparks and Mrs Decker in Cideings last week. Sparks was a longtime respected Llano resident and his passing will bring sadness to former Llano friends. The News extends its sympathy.
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Will Sparks
Chilldren
J. R. Decker
Sparks
Decker
Llano
News
Llano Gets Together Banquet To Boost Growth
The town invites all residents and businesspeople to attend a Monday night banquet at the opera house. Organizers urge cooperation to expand population and commerce and to benefit every local firm and profession. Buy a ticket from committee members and support Liam’s efforts to grow the town socially and economically.
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Llano
Opera House
Liam
Three Picnics Planned in Slang County for July Third
The News announces three old fashioned basket picnics on July 3 in Slang County. Valley Spring Blue Water Hole on Honey Creek and Otto Birk Hoffman area near the Liena river host hospitable communities inviting all to bring well filled baskets. Candidates are urged to attend to cover the ground and participate.
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Valley Spring
Blue Water Hole
Honey Creek
Otto-Birk-Hoffman
Liena River
E. H. Alexander Files Candidacy For Commissioner Seat
The announcement that E H Alexander seeks reelection as Commissioner for precinct 1 is made this week. He has served the past two years proving a faithful efficient officer and, at friends' urging, has consented to run again. Voters in precinct 1 are urged to consider him.
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E. H. Alexander
Nhumber 1
Alexander
Decker Family Relocates to Taylor for Barber Shop Interest
The Decker family moves to Taylor after Mr. Decker bought a barber shop, leaving Llano where they have lived for several years. Friends express regret but send best wishes and anticipate frequent visits since Taylor is not far away.
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J. R. Decker
Taylor
Decker
Mr. Decker
Llano
Blanton Announces Public Appointments Across Texas
Congressman Thomas L. Blanton outlines scheduled appointments in multiple towns from June 24 to June 26 including Burnet Lampasas Lometa Goliad and Coleman with times and locations. Miss Myrtle Hargon departs for Fort Worth to take a summer position.
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Liane
Myrtle Hargon
Fort Worth
Walter Charles Decker Heads to Austin for Surgery
Mrs. Walter Decker and her son Walter Charles travel to Austin on Sunday for a ton sils removal procedure as part of his medical treatment.
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Walter Decker
Walter Charles
Austin
Cotton Demonstrations and Caning Tips Highlight Prairie Mountain
Rains boost corn and cotton growth while boll weevil numbers rise. Carl Spaeth and Jim Jenkins showcase top cotton and corn plots in the county. J. C. Walker touts a boll weevil catcher and Medlock farm field as a leading example. A canning recipe for corn is shared and local trader Moss & Co is mentioned. Tow Saturday will host a canning demonstration, and Esbow community reports good crops.
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Carl Spaeth
Jim Jenkins
Jimmie
J. C. Walker
Medlock
I. C. Walker
Mr. Walker
Prairie Mountain
Jeff Medlock
Moss & Co
Liano
Beesly
Tow
Male and Female A Realism Marvel At Local Opera House
Cecil B De Mille directs the Paramount Arterart production adapted from Bar rie's The Admiral Crichton. Star Gloria Swanson Lila Lee and Bebe Daniels headline with Thomas Meighan in the leading role. The story centers on Crichton the butler who leads English nobles after a yacht wreck. Local patrons are urged to see this screen masterpiece. Miss Caroline Smith visits Llano from San Antonio.
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Cecil Bb. de Mille
Mr. de Mille
Paramount-Arterart
James M. Barrie
Admiral Crichton
Liane Opera House
Gloria@wanson
Lila Lee
Bebe Daniels
Crichton
Cecil de Mille
Thomas Meighan
Theodore Roberts
Raymon Hatton
Guy Oliver
Llano
Opera House
Hazel Oatman visits homefolks from Georgetown
Miss Hazel Oatman arrived from Georgetown the latter part of the week and is with homefolks for the vacation period. Mrs Frank Lockhart and two children from Austin are visiting with Mrs Lockhart's parents, Mr and Mrs John Cone, and other relatives.
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Hazel Oatman
Georgetown
Frank Lockhart
Austin
Suffragists Press Harding for State Ratifications
A bevy of suffragists from 15 states confronted Senator Harding in Washington demanding he urge Republican governors to summon special sessions to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. They sought action by Connecticut and Vermont, arguing timely ratification would allow women to vote in November. Harding declined to intervene, saying he would not use his position to compel state action. The National Woman's Party criticized his stance, pledging ongoing pressure until action is taken.
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Harding
Connecticut
Vermont
Ace
Senator Harding
Coolidge
Hays
National Committee
Marding
Alice Paul
National Woman's Party
Capitol
Paul
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