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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
6
The piece endorses a national push against illiteracy citing Noah Webster and delegates to a national congress. It argues for universal public schooling for all ages, critiques state funding imbalances favoring higher education over common schools, and notes Texas and the South show high illiteracy due to skewed allocations.
The Dallas Times Herald argues Texans should increase state funding for country common schools even if it reduces support for higher education, as the best way to combat illiteracy. Also an ad notes Ford Drive-in offers free air and Runge & Runge in Mason, Texas offer real estate loans at 7 percent.
A Llano resident testifies of relief from kidney pain and nervous distress after using Dean's Pills. The ad claims the product cures frequent urination and backache, and promotes its 60 cent price. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo manufactures the pills.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr. touts GM and Delco Light as transforming farm life by bringing electricity to rural households. Delco Light plants, engines paired with generators, have over 250,000 installed, saving about an hour daily in 25,000 locations, with 4,000 sales staff and 68 overseas distributors.
Restful sleep interrupted by stomach gas is addressed by Adlerika which claims to evacuate gas in ten minutes and expel surprising amounts of old waste. The ad promotes Adlerika as an excellent intestinal evacuant for constipation or stomach trouble and urges purchase from A. H. Bruhl, druggist.
Practically new adding machine offered for sale. Contact BB Carl Moss for details and price.
A humorous cartoon caption contrasts professions and their handling of mistakes. It notes that a plumber, carpenter, doctor, judge, and preacher respond differently to errors, ending with a playful line about making mistakes into law and a quirky sign-off from Inland Printer.
Llano County Texas issues notice to interested parties that D Q Haynes and Henry Haynes filed for probate of W W Haynes will in the County Court. The hearing is set for the first Monday in July 1926 at Llano Court House. Contested by interested parties. Clerk J T Hallford notes writ and return.
A select lot of breeding age Hereford bulls are offered by Elgin O. Kothmann at Premier Branch. Described as well bred and well grown with proper feed and care for breeding use. Located 17 miles southeast of Mason on Highway No 9. Priced very reasonable.
A 1910s style ad touts Herbine as the cure for liver trouble and low energy. It states working people feel blue and lazy when the liver fails to act and recommends taking a dose or two to purify the system and restore health. The Corner Drug Store sells it for 60 cents.
An advertisement touts emergency gas delivery from Ford Garage with immediate service. It also promotes Taroline single-coat paint and Martin’s Poultry Tone feed with a money back guarantee. BRUHLS DRUG STORD is referenced as a storefront notice.
An old drug advertisement offers a jar of Blue Star Remedy for skin conditions including itching eczema and ringworm. The copy promises no clothing stains and a pleasant scent, suitable for adults and children.
Unlimited funds for stock farm and ranch loans with low interest rates and quick inspections. We offer liberal advances and operate in Llano Mason and San Saba counties.
A Llano Drug Co message notes installation of electrical ice creation equipment in the coming days. They promote gas and lube services plus conveniences and ask for customer support as they prepare announcements for next week.
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