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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

3

Texas leads in farm wealth and county counts

The report notes Texas has more counties and leads in farm value produced, with Rhode Island as the smallest state entity. It mentions Louisiana parishes, 2,987 cities plus 19 independent cities, and references major national parks. An aside praises Mr Waed er of Lubbock bottling works for ice cream, urging local production.

Rea Texas United Rhode Island San Baridino Caliia Priston County R. I Louisiana United States Bi “National Park Tiany Reste Enis ‘County Waeder Lubbock Fiome Industry

Local notices by R A Rankin and visitors in Lubbock

R A Rankin visited Ralle on Sunday to persuade them to return home while Mrs Rankin and Bidren stayed there. Claud Miller and family from Oklahoma stop in Lubbock for the summer. T B Duggan of Temple, brother of A P and C J Duggan, visits Littlefield. John Pendler of Amarillo takes a position with R B Davis, boot and shoemaker.

R. A. Rankin Ralle Claud Miller Oklahoma Lubbock South Plains John Pendler Amarillo R. B. Davis Davis

Mrs. Craig to Visit Lubbock Family

Mrs. 8S. F. Craig of Dallas will arrive in Lubbock the first of next week to visit her daughter Mrs. C. F. Hn and family for a few weeks.

8S. F. Craig Dallas Lubbock C. F. Hn

Portable washing apparatus with adjustable wringer and safety features

A compact, motor driven washing unit sits on a low pipe and iron platform. It includes a rinsing tub wringer and clothes basket with a swiveling wringer and safety release. A bushing drives the motor and controls are within easy reach.

Comment on agrarian reform in Mexico

The piece argues that opponents of Mexico’s agrarian reforms warn that land division would swiftly dispossess peasants. It claims peons would lose land within 60 days, either through gambling or debt seizures by moneylenders, undermining any gains.

Mexico New York World

Bost to Wed in Iron City North Carolina

P. T. Bost left Tuesday afternoon for Iron City North Carolina where he is to marry on Sunday June 28. He and his bride will start for labbook immediately and will reside on Mr. Bosts farm east of town.

P. T. Bost Iron City N. C Labbook Mr. Bost

San Angelo businessman reports strong statewide trade

L. and Heyser of San Angelo, with B. F. Avery and Sons Plow Company, visited the city Monday and said business is good across the entire state section he travels through.

L. &. Heyser San Angelo B. F. Avery & Sons

Earhart, Stokes and Hill Visit Here in Brief Stay

S. M. Earhart of McAdams Lumber Company attended business here Monday. J. E. Stokes of Tohoka returned Tuesday after a few days visiting relatives. Miss Marie Hill, who spent the school year in Manhattan Kansas, came home Friday.

S. M. Earhart McAdams Lumber Company J. E. Stokes Tohoka Marie Hill Manhattan Kansas

Garza County Judge J M Boren Visits City

J M Boren, county judge of Garza County, was a business visitor in our city earlier this week to check on local projects and meet with county officials.

J. M. Boren Garza County Our City

Keep Worries From Home A Timely Lesson For Husbands

An advice piece urges men to leave work behind at the door and treat their families with cheer and respect. It argues that temper at home damages love and respect, while pleasant conduct and genuine care sustain home life and success in business. A note on W P Lane’s congressional bid is included as a street talk example.

W. P. Lane Congress Lubbock

Attorney General ruling bans proxies for county executive committeemen

The Attorney General holds that county executive committeemen cannot delegate duties by proxy and must attend meetings in person or votes will not be counted. Assistant Keene notes committeemen are effectively elected by the people and certain duties cannot be delegated. Sanitary methods apply to our meats section.

Attorney Generale Department Pashé Keene

Chamber of Commerce secretary gifts new typewriter

The Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, equipped with a JL. C. Smith typewriter provided by the Chamber, signals plans for increased publicity for Lubbock as Mr. Briggs continues his drive with a new writing tool.

Chamber of Commerce JL. C. Smith Briggs Lubbock

Abilene Party Spends Night at Howard Hotel

An auto party from Abilene including Mr and Mrs Henry James Fleming James Dorothy James and Misses Anna Laurie Ball Lucerne Hill stayed at the Howard Hotel last Friday night Enroute to Colorado for the rest of the summer plans.

Henry James Fleming James Dorothy James Anna Laurie Ball Lucerne Hill Abilene Howard Hotel Points Colorado

Mrs J W Losey Family Headed to Fort Worth

Mrs J W Losey and her family left this week to move to Fort Worth Texas where they will establish a new home after Mr Losey exchanged his local property for a place in Fort Worth.

J. W. Losey Fort Worth Texas Mr. Losey

Family Return After Weeks in Georgetown and Austin

Mia and Earl Davis arrive with their young son after spending several weeks visiting in Georgetown and Austin.

Mia Earl Davis Little Son Georgetown Austin

Miss Willie Briggs Heads to Manitou for Summer

Miss Willie Briggs departed this week for Manitou Colorado to spend the summer there.

Willie Briggs Manitou Colorado

Grover Merrill Heads to Crosbyton for Electrical Work

Grover Merrill departed last Monday for Crosbyton to perform electrical work, aiming to complete tasks at local sites.

Grover Merrill Crosbyton

Mediation and the Mexican Peace Question

The piece argues mediation in Mexico risks favoring big interests over common workers. It challenges the idea that mediation ensures peace for Mexico’s domestic land and economic issues, suggesting elites profit from conflict while ordinary Americans want stability and reform. It notes doubt about mediation’s success yet hopes a new policy may arise through Mexican public input.

Portland Ore South America Mexico

County Officials Travel Amid Heavy Rains Report

County Commissioner N. R. Ports and Claud Miller drove over Plains and back in one day. Porter notes two days of rain with very heavy downpours in Terry and Yoake counties, some reports—seven inches in a night—were received by residents.

N. R. Ports Claud Miller Plains Porter Terry Yoake

Waddell Texas stockman touring Pecos country

W. N. Waddell, a leading Texas stockman, was in town Monday. His home is in Fort Worth but he maintains extensive ranch interests in the Pecos country.

W. N. Waddell Texas Mr. Waddell Fort Weir Pecos

Estacado event draws many candidates and attendees

A five mile gathering at Estacado drew numerous attendees including candidates as people traveled to the location. The report notes strong turnout and mentions contact details for Tash Meat and the event organizers.

Estacado

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T. B. Duggan Temple A. P C. J. Duggan Littlefield Anka el P R. Alsobrook Agt. P N. T. Ry Bae Pa
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