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Newspaper
Canyon City News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
J N H chronicles a Texas Panhandle visit noting water access by bore wells, rich soil, and rapid tree growth. He praises farming potential, contrasts with Kentucky, and criticizes touring lecturers and church fundraising schemes, urging plain practical preaching on slander and reputation.
Canyon City News announces subscription details and postal handling terms. It notes publication every Friday, second class mailing, office location on West Evelyn Street, and that papers are sent out of the county when time paid expires.
G B Ellis of Glasgow Kentucky describes a May visit to the Plains country noting a treeless, flat landscape with windmills and minimal vegetation. He praises Hartley area cattle and Hereford stock, and observed good hogs and thoroughbred cattle, comparing favorably with Kentucky.
William Jennings Bryan says prohibition should remain a state issue, not a national one. He notes receiving pro and anti letters but will not discuss beyond his platform and cites his teetotaler stance while voting against Nebraska style state license schemes in 1890. He emphasizes states must tailor laws to local conditions.
The Texas Christian Advocate runs a lengthy editorial condemning the practice of giving fes to opponents. It argues the move harms sportsmanship and undermines fair play by rewarding opponents.
Pastor Hawkins delivered a sermon at the Methodist church on June 7 urging Christians to withhold judgment. He framed the text Judge not that ye be not judged as a practical guide to confronting daily evils and improving character. The discourse aimed to empower listeners with guiding thoughts and spiritual nourishment.
A Western Publisher reader from Kansas thanks authorities for quarantining his family for two weeks during a smallpox outbreak. He notes three meals daily at home, peaceful evenings, and that visiting relative left town after seeing the smallpox sign. He wishes for future quarantine reminder and hospitality.
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