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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
2
In Commissioner Williams case, a railroad pays 239000 yearly for 17 miles of track owned by another. The annual rentals claim reaches 14000 per mile, with total capitalized gains around 224000. Williams criticizes the rate as excessive and questions the lack of road name.
A Victorian tone piece extols a primary school teacher as the anchor of education, praising her patience and impact on unruly children. It also notes political maneuvers and candidacies, including Sam Sparks backing Ball, prohibition policy debates, and election filing deadlines in Texas.
A Jersey ball is offered for sale at the Lubbock wagon yard. W Aucutt is handling the listing and requests interested buyers to call 194 for details about Wing cows and the ball.
Ribbons and trims surge in fashion across garments from children's dresses to lingerie. Belts, sashes, and braids in velvet, taffeta, and worsted appear in many colors and designs, including floral prints and Roman stripes. Fancy sash braids and contrasting suede belts become key fashion statements.
An advertisement touts a free illustrated educational catalogue. It claims a cash-backed guarantee of $100 for every statement and highlights graduates and business employers vouching for the program. It urges parents to review letters from former students and employers to decide on schooling.
The Temple First Methodist Church bulletin cites James E K Ferguson a governor candidate as supporting pro saloon advocacy and criticizes his stance on youth smoking and public morals. The piece questions if Ferguson still holds these views and how his alleged $36 000 campaign fund would influence his principles and policy positions.
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