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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
2
The piece notes roads becoming state highways and predicts broad future growth in public roads. It references California bonding for irrigation and urges turning focus from criticizing others to improving oneself in daily life and public progress.
The speaker recalls Jin Ferguson promising to cut Texas expenses in half two years ago while touring the state. He notes the current tax burden has risen to historical highs and accuses the leader of lacking any talk about easing taxpayer costs.
The piece contrasts anxious politicians seeking publicity with a utopian Llano County scene. It lauds Texas countryside, wildflowers, clear streams in Livery Creek, and Temples of God as a perfect retreat where nature inspires life.
The Llano school year closes after a successful term praised by faculty and students. Supt. Levy’s first year is highlighted as a positive start for LLano schools. The piece comments on the 1926 gubernatorial campaign, Llano politics, weather quirks, and calls for a modern hotel to attract tourists and support regional growth.
J W Davis, district special assessor, is about 78 of the way through valuing property for school purposes. The school board hopes for extra revenue next year from this assessment, with taxes paid to the equity tax collector as before. Ford family from San Antonio stopped in Liano for a short visit with Mrs Daniel. Kingsland hosts a dance on Friday night May 28 with music and ample floor space.
Farmers report an unusually strong oat crop this season in Slane County with yields up to seventy five bushels per acre due to clear weather. The small acreage remains the main drawback, while Olivia Jackson has left for Birmingham Alabama after visiting her parents the Jacksons.
All church services moved to the District Court room with Sunday school at 9 45. Teachers must locate classrooms early. No 11 a m preaching due to Commencement at the high school auditorium. Epworth League attends Bertram meeting with address by Mr Sterling H Takeuchi of Japan on The Challenge of Christianity to Japanese Youth. Salem church preaching at 3 p m. d J Mason Pastor.
Mrs W Fowler, who spent days in Temple for treatment with improvement noted, has returned home. Wilbur C Treadwell Optometrist will be in his Lane Office Monday June 7 for eye examinations and glasses fitting.
The report notes three vehicles were involved in an incident and lists Grey Olinger, A. J. Simpson, and J. A. Bird in the voting process. The committee will reconvene to assess candidates and set the slate with the first primary roughly two months away.
John Cummins W 0 Williamson W D Parkhill W T Atchison E W Tarrence Grady Baubion J Ri Cone and W B Collins formed a party of Royal Arch Masons who visited the Marble Falls Chapter Saturday night. They conferred Royal Arch Degree work and were hosted with dinner at the Masonic Temple before returning home that night.
Frank Gregg Post American Legion Llano Texas invites sealed bids by noon June 21 for rights to run stands at the July 5 celebration and barbecue. Bids must include a one fourth bid deposit. Open and award bids June 21 by the Legion executive board.
On Sunday June 30 the Baccalaureate sermon is cause for no preaching services. Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m sharp with closing at 10 45. Evening preaching by Pastor Dally at 7 30. Attendance requested for the evening service. Evangelistic meeting arrangements may be finalized, starting June 6.
Wesley Prince is listed as pastor. Sunday shows 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Worship Services and 8 00 p m Wednesday Bible and Prayer Services Evangelistic Sermon at 5 00 p m. Wanted experienced bookkeeper and general officer familiar with monumental business apply at the Liang News office 35 41 p will be in big Limo Office Monday glasses fitted.
A reader notes a purchase consisting of a Gillette razor and blade set accompanied by a small tube of Palmatine priced at 35 cents. The item reflects a compact shaving kit from a bygone era.
A fifty dollar reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone mistreating pigs in the care or ownership of L. B. Smith and Willet Smith. The notice seeks accountability for cruelty to animals under their custody.
The court found L. C. Callaway in contempt for leading a noisy hoodlum wagon around the courthouse during grand jury sessions. He was fined $100 and sentenced to three days in Llano County Jail with costs, and a capias pro fine and commitment ordered.
Frank Gregg Post 370 American Legion Llano appoints Allen Peterson chairman and members W D Parkhill J C Cone Jr and J M Cone to plan the Legion Banquet at the Legion Hall on Thursday June 5 at 8 30 p m. The committee will meet with the executive board at the regular monthly meeting that Thursday night, Commander T J Watkins notes.
Robert T. Futch withdraws from the Llano County Tax Assessor race citing other business connections. He thanks supporters and friends for their time and backing during his candidacy.
For sale 200 acres located eleven miles north of Liano on a designated highway. Includes 50 acres in cultivation, house, barn and other improvements. Price 4400 dollars, half cash, balance on good terms. Contact T. F. Gray, 36-4t, Baby Head, Texas.
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