Local Candidates Announced by Llano News
The Llano News lists candidates for district and county offices including Alfred Petsch Tom Martin Lawrence Bruhl for Representative 5th District and E O Speck Andy Box R M Bolt Shirley Williams for County Judge. sheriff tax assessor collector Elmon D Stewart. district county clerk J A Mayes. county attorney Bill S Watkins. county treasurer Mrs T P Visitor. various commissioners and local officials with names and roles.
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The
Llano News
S$5th
Alfred Petsch
Tom Martin
Lawrence L. Bruhl
J. A. Mayes
Bill S. Watkins
80S STUDIES WAYS TO CUT HIGHWAY EROSION DAMAGES
Soil erosion adds to highway maintenance costs from Maine to California. Plans by the Soil Conservation Service and 32 state highway departments aim to cut damage through 81 projects in 21 states, with 11 more planned, currently in laboratory to field testing stages.
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Maine
California
Soil Conservation Service
Highway Departments
Wisconsin
Highway erosion control advantages from culvert use
Service engineers list five benefits of highway erosion control work including preventing road damage reducing maintenance costs protecting roadside farm lands increasing safety by eliminating ditches and improving roadside appearance. Programs run with advice from the Bureau of Public Roads and the Highway Research Board.
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The
Soil Conservation Service
Bureau of Public Roads
Highway Research Board
Cattle numbers fall slightly but value rises in 1938
January 1 1938 cattle on U S farms total 5 93 million head a drop of 518 600 or 0 8 percent from last year. Value per head reaches 36 64 up 2 57, highest since 1931. Milk cow herd stands at 24 903 million head valued at 54 45 per head, down 0 4 percent from 1937.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Nebraska
Texas
Modern scarecrow substitutes protect crops from wildlife
The United States Biological Survey replaces traditional scarecrows with new deterrents when game laws shield wildlife but wildlife injures crops. Methods include flash guns, revolving lights, move-on noise makers, and even fireworks in high value situations to guard ripened grain while preserving wildlife.
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United States Biological Survey
Biological Survey
Texas Plans Board Studying Underground Water Drought
The Texas Planning Board's water resources committee warns of a looming deficit in underground water and urges drastic conservation. Areas like the Winter Garden face rapid declines unless measures ensure a continuous supply and orderly use of the state's aquifers.
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Texas
Texas Planning Board
Winter Garden
Planning Board
C. 8. Clark
Sate Board of Water Engineers
War on Hoppers Begins May 24 in San Saba County
San Saba News reports extension entomologist R. R. Reppert warns the grasshopper problem is growing serious in San Saba County as he visits the area. The program to combat the invasion starts on May 24 with planned measures and local cooperation.
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San Saba
R. R. Reppert
Poison Bran Mash Distribution Planned for San Saba County
May 16 report quotes Reppert on worsening crop threat and federal aid readiness. County Agent Tisdale says 60 tons of bran and 1000 gallons of arsenic poison on hand. poison mash to begin May 24 with weekly Tuesday and Friday distribution. Two mixing stations set up at San Saba and Richland Springs.Committeemen oversee proper mixing before delivery.
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Reppert
San Saba County
C. E. Tisdale
Mr. Tisdale
San Saba
Richland Springs
Gillespie County Voters Reject Bond Issue
Gillespie County voters rejected the $150,000 bond issue for a new courthouse in the Thursday election. Only 1617 votes were cast out of about 3600 eligible voters, indicating a turnout under half.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Texas bond results and dairy growth noted in year report
The report highlights that only two precincts backed bonds with Peter's Hall and Honey Creek voting small margins. It also notes Texas shipped 778000 more cattle in 1987 than 1986. The Texas Planning Board reports 42000 more milk cows in Texas this year versus 1937, signaling dairy expansion.
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Peter’s Hall
Honey Creek
Texas
Texas Planning Board
The
Corner Drug Store Promises Refund on First Bottle
A corner drug store advertises a refund policy for the first bottle of LE TO'S if it fails to satisfy customers, promising money back to those who are displeased with the product.
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Leto’s
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E. 0. Speck
Andy P. Box
R. M. Bolt
Shirley Williams
Elmon D. Stewart
T. P. Visi
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Albert Ricketson
M. V. Tyson F. M. Cassaday
Luther Nobles
Louis Templeton
Neal Wood
Willie Birk J. BE. Epperson
Justice of the Peace
Pet
J. B Mayes
Virgel Casper
Hy Marshal
J. J. Backues
M. E. Joseph
J. C. Virdell
Llano
SC Rea
Chevrolet
Fry Motor Co
Gordon Croom
Mgr
Dodge and
Plymouth Sales and Service
Reighenau
San Antonio
Mason — Castell & Llano
Cash Grocery
Ray Walker
Otis Light
Leto
M. C. Dalhau
Kansas City Life Ins. Co
Llano Building
Leon F. Zwiener
Evan
Clerik
A. H. Bruhl
Carter Bros
Kellogg
Kellogg Wheat
the Tot
Esther Dalchau
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