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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
2
A fragment notes a monthly charge of 40 cents and a weekly amount for a carrier service. It mentions entry at the Mexia post office for transportation through the mails as a matter of second class.
A Ledger note argues small town literary clubs struggle without practical, well judged programs. It urges adapting topics to members abilities, warns against copying city clubs, and stresses effective program committees. It also mentions local theatre events and a music shop sale.
A fragment from Carver Texas dated October 23 129 requests publication of a ribate to Captain McDonald by members of their company and asks to send a copy of the paper to them.
A committee from Company L honors Que McDonald, a steadfast, quiet leader famed for honesty and loyalty. The tribute recalls his kindness, threat of harsh first impressions softened by deeds, and the deep, lasting bond with comrades. Weep, yet hope for the day of reunion. Calvert, Oct. 23, 1999.
The San Antonio International Fair offers large cash premiums for livestock and agricultural products, expanded racing events, and a Mexican exhibit with a detailed view of Mexico. A first class Mexican band, special excursion rates via the International and Great Northern Railroad, and a packed daily program with many themed days are planned. Train service will be specially arranged to handle crowds safely.
Cloudcroft in Otero County New Mexico lies 100 miles northeast of El Paso atop the Sacramento Mountains at 9000 feet. The area offers snow capped White Mountain to the north, the White Sands of the Tularosa Valley to the west, and vast spruce and pine forests to the south and east. Climate is described as superb and invigorating, with government study designating Fort Stanton as a sanatorium site. For rates and schedules contact T P Tanner Dallas. See Lane the shoe man.
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