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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
5
Local items include pure lard and dairy deliveries from Brooks Dairy, seed potatoes for sale, Rhode Island red roosters, Masque rade costumes rental, and hay for sale. Notices mention lost rat terrier Jim Tom, a memorial service for Ex President Wilson, local births, and upcoming piano lessons.
N. G. Wessels of Winburg South Africa visited local goat and sheep operations this week. He observed different wool and mohair selling methods, noted Africa uses seasonally separated clips and a strict inspection based registration, and said US markets receive most South African wool and mohair despite tariffs. He praised local conditions and aims to learn market conditions for American buyers.
Prof Chas Barrett and Prof A C Ivy vis ited London from Parker and James River schools over the weekend to visit friends and relatives. Local residents and visitors from Little Saline and Junction were in town Friday and Saturday for social and family gatherings. Electric lighting projects advance in town as R L McKinney supplies several business houses and homes.
Hon J H McLean empanelled the Kimble County Grand Jury Monday. Twelve jurors were seated with W C Bradshaw as foreman and others named. By Wednesday afternoon one indictment had been found with arrest, bond set, and posted. A full report will follow next week if adjournment occurs.
The piece argues mail order houses do not know or care about customers while local merchants personally know neighbors. It emphasizes hometown shops provide service, selection, quality, and better prices, with money staying in town to strengthen property values and jobs.
The February term of the Kimble County District Court opened at 10 am with Judge J H McLean presiding. A chapel service preceded grand jury selection. The court set criminal and civil dockets with cases including State vs W T Bishop and State vs Emil A Loeffler. Roy Nelson pled guilty and was fined 100 dollars. Attorney Alfred P C Petsch of Fredericksburg attended on legal business.
Willis Mason remains as inspector for three to four years and will stay another year. His territory grows to six counties: Mason Kimble Menard Sutton Edwards and Kerr. O W Cardwell a Sutton County ranchman and Meadow Brook Polo captain aims to book a West Texas match next summer. players to wear West Texas boots spurs saddles and bridles.
WE offer a scholarship good for any course at the two largest Commercial Colleges in the State. It covers a year of education and prepares one for a good paying position. Apply now to secure this business education opportunity for deserving youths.
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