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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
3
The Texas Farm & Ranch observes renewed activity in poultry with widespread demand and rising sales. It notes breeders broadened by improved practices and consumer interest, signaling growth and prosperity across the state. Also mentions local notes on cotton receipts, and various social quips and personal anecdotes amid the chatter.
J M Easley visits Fairfield and returns to Waco while Jim Bradley visits from Groesbeck and Howell Johnson comes back from Corsicana. A Wright from Prairie Grove and W A Lanning changes ad are mentioned. Groesbeck commissioners court meets to elect a successor to late J I Moody as Tax Collector with O Wiley Sr elected. others travel to Fort Worth Waco Calvert Palestine and Oakwood.
Grace McClendon seeks ownership of a fine milking cow with a young calf. The notice notes her application to acquire the livestock, detailing the animal’s quality and lineage for official approval.
Fulton Market relocates from Rob Rhea’s stand to the left wing of the city hall, outfitted in first class style as Simmons and Thomas push for top quality market space. Local residents and visitors note a robust turnout while assorted citizens travel to and from Groesbeck and Wortham on afternoon trains.
The Texas and Pacific Railway announces a new passenger arrangement that ends the Malvern layover and offers two daily trains to Hot Springs Arkansas. The service features palatial Pullman Sleepers and reclining chair cars with free seats, promising enhanced comfort on the trip to America’s greatest Mineral Springs.
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