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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
6
A 1924 essay outlines ten criteria for evaluating a town for settlement or investment. It covers attractiveness, healthfulness, education, people, recreation, living conditions, accessibility, business, employment, and progressiveness, urging town salesmen to ensure their town measures up in all respects.
The piece discusses how farmers and agricultural groups amass large sums through businesslike methods and cooperation, noting distribution as a weak point and urging skilled management to boost farmer profits and independence from government aid. It cites a St. Joseph Gazette quote on agrarian capitalists and mentions other topics from reform and public health to music education and the Texas Centennial plan.
Bert Woods in the Valve World reflects on a character marked by obligation and service. Aimed at defining peace and happiness the piece argues for recognizing and refining a sense of obligation as the core rule guiding thoughts and actions, linking it to the Golden Rule.
SMU expelled nine students and suspended twenty five others after a wild drinking party. The action aims to preserve serious study and school reputation, even as it costs tuition. The editorial praises the courage of the university in removing disruptive students from its ranks.
A well dressed young man was observed riding on the back end of an Austin streetcar and stealing seven cents from the street railway company. The incident is cited as evidence that a petty thief may steal larger amounts if the chance arises, and that morals do not scale with the sum stolen.
Two students riding a train discuss their senses. One asks if the other can see a distant barn and a fly on its roof. The other admits not seeing the barn or fly but claims he can hear the tin roof shingles crack when the fly steps.
Local advert notesTexaco gasoline sold at Ford Garage and Prive in Station with retail emphasis. The card invites customers to test the product and expresses appreciation for any part of their business.
An advertisement promotes Dean’s pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidney weakness. A Liano resident, W H Todd, recounts severe backache and frequent pains before taking the pills, which allegedly relieved pain and cured kidney troubles.
Trade note mentions price 60 cents at all dealers for a product by Foster Milburn Company manufacturers in Buffalo New York. The fragment implies distribution details and pricing across dealers.
Mrs O Flarity, a charwoman, explains she was caring for one of her sick children during a several day absence. When asked how many children she has, she cites seven in total across marriages. The anecdotal reply reveals a humorous count of offspring across wives and husbands.
An advertisement touts Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel to ease weak or strained eyes. It promises quick relief from minor eye soreness and includes a free aluminum eye cup, sold by A El Bruhl, druggist.
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