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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
8
A call for churches to embrace social and recreational life to attract youth. The piece urges appointing leaders for church play programs, with gymnasiums, teams, picnics, and monthly events to build joy, vitality, and community loyalty. It emphasizes leadership, self discovery, and positive social expression through supervised play.
Richard Sellman, famed Aberdeen Angus breeder and cattleman, died Tuesday January 20 at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio while seeking medical treatment. Born September 6, 1855 in Montgomery County Maryland, he moved to Texas in 1881, built a vast cattle empire across McCulloch and San Saba counties, and donated over 3500000 to charity. He leaves a son John T. Sellman and a daughter Louise Sellman, plus a wife from his first marriage and established ranches, mercantile and banking interests in Rochelle. He was a leading breeder credited with shaping a national stock reputation. He joined the Baptist church and the Masonic order late in life.
Essay on using church led activities to reduce race and international tensions, promote universal peace, and foster wholesome entertainment. Recommends books with plans, games, and stunts, urging readers to order from denominational houses and noting several titles and prices.
The Morgan Horse Club and the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association honor Richard Selman for his charitable nature and willingness to aid others. The Texas Cattleman notes his passing and the enduring respect of friends who valued his vision and friendship.
An old advertisement draft mentions a 7 percent loan on renal estate with quick service from Runge & Runge B in Mason Texas, plus notes about mechanical refrigeration and a drug company. It then shifts to a tangential, nostalgic monologue recalling bootlegging days, Rangers, and rodeo era artifacts with altered spellings and slang.
On sale to farmers in South Plains Texas these 1 10 acre tracts cost 25 to 35 dollars per acre with 20 percent cash and 10 or 15 year terms at 1 percent interest. Water around 100 feet. For literature and free transportation contact Hogar T Neal District Agent Lathe Prawer San Saba Texas.
Six foot windmill and pumpjack offered to sell with property references in Llano News. Mention of Mt El Rey and Ace hardware style note suggests a real estate or equipment sale listing.
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