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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
6
A pleasant purgative with a gentle stimulating effect on liver and stomach is praised as a reason for its wide use. It is described as suitable for the whole family. Price one dollar twenty five cents per bottle. Ran som and McInnis advertise good white house paint at two dollars seventy five cents a gallon at BAPTERY HDW. CO.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, back pain, rheumatism, and irregularities. It offers a small bottle that “often cures,” with mail order at $1.25 and sworn testimonials. Dr. E W Hall address given in St. Louis, Missouri. sold by druggists.
The piece argues that true bosses need subordinates who can disagree with plans and offer better ideas. It contrasts two types of yes men with two kinds who do not yes the boss and urges workers to study their jobs, propose improvements, and back the best ideas. It also notes censorship in Snap Shots and references mob violence petitions led by Governor Allen for the Kansas Republicans.
Reflects on the urgency of living wisely as days pass quickly and time cannot be recalled. Emphasizes Forward movement along a chosen path and the small number of years. Urges not to waste days or lower the life’s standard in pursuit of meaningful living.
In a London Answers snippet a quarrel erupts aboard a tramcar as a woman accuses a man of folly. The man somberly grins, while passengers listen to the tense exchange ending with a sharp taunt about being fools in London.
An old advertisement touts Lilieus impurities as skin blemishes and promotes Ash Bitters as the cure. It claims to verify the blood liver and bowels and lists a price of $1.25 per bottle by Ran som McInnis.
Percy Nobles recounts a remark from a capitalist's daughter after mentioning his landlords plan to raise rent. She suggests he should find work as a mirth ball for the summer, reflecting class tension and humor in their exchange.
A humorous exchange cited by the Yale Record features a student and professor debating the word matter. The sophomore’s questions spark the professor to become increasingly flustered, ending with a quip about closing the matter as a playful linguistic muddle.
The Junction Eagle notes a rise in local business advertising as merchants press residents to buy locally amid fierce competition from metropolitan stores. It argues citizens should back local dealers who have invested in town, warning that out of town buying risks property value and downtown prosperity.
A ten year old boy named Billy Dingbats was fatally shot by a 22 caliber pistol while opening a crackerjack box in front of Hawkin's Jarwe and a lumber yard. The incident occurred as bystanders watched the scene unfold near Charley Auer's hardware store. The funeral was held at Sipes parlors with Rev I M Mburnful delivering the service.
For sale one eight month old bear hog bred as a Poland line. Hogs raised near Bartlett Texas in the home of good Poland. Interested buyers call P Bishop in Fredonia Texas.
A dialogue centers on a spoiled fish and whether it is better to let it spoil than risk stomach upset. The speaker seeks treatment for a sick stomach while admitting the fish would spoil by the next day if eaten. The exchange highlights humor and frustration at unfixable spoilage.
Essay urges readers to choose a constructive path of cheer and help over selfishness. Encourages kindness to children elders and strangers, promising joy as the outcome of a compassionate life.
Texas farm boys may compete for berths on a Texas Farm Boy Special tour planned for August. The five car train will depart College Station July 31 and visit farms and marketing centers across eighteen states plus Canada, with stops at major agricultural sites. Tickets cost 300 dollars and are issued to organizations and businesses, not individuals, with eligibility restricted to registered farm boys.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh cured by their medicine. Notary public verifies the oath on December 1, 136. Ball’s Family Pills for constipation promoted.
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