Dry farming success in Reeves County shown at exhibit
October 12 1909 marked a turning point as Reeves County residents showcased dry farming results with grain forage and cotton displays. Corn and mile maize impressed Kansas observers while advocates urged another trial year before eliminating irrigation. Exhibits praise local women and business support, with premiums listed and El Paso viewing planned.
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Pecos
Reeves County
Trans- Pecos
Kansas
Commercial Club Root
el Paso
Ladies’ Department
August Sales Rise in Wholesale Firms Across the Nation
Wholesale sales show an unusual August surge with shoes and dry goods up 30 percent from July. Meats gain modestly. groceries, hardware, and drugs slip slightly. Dry goods rise in all regions, led by St Louis and the South. Clothing stronger in New York and St Louis. compare August with last year shows little change overall. Agricultural machinery demand up about 9 percent. stock levels ease from July but some lines still high.
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St. Louis
New York
Public Fountain Designs Considered by Civic Club
The ladies' civic club committee reviews fountain designs submitted by architects and manufacturers for the public square. The final choice will be announced later, and the club members express confidence the fountain will be a credit to Flowing Wells.
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Brantley- Cranghon
Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Ad Club
Salesmanship Club
Lions Club
Ladies of Civic Club
Business Square
Ladies’ Civic Club
Complimentary Shopper and Clerk Exchange Over Mirrors
A shopper asks to see cheap mirrors and the clerk directs her to a display piece. The brief exchange captures a moment in retail chatter over budget purchases.
Card of Thanks For help in our time of sorrow
We extend sincere thanks to all who helped ease our burden after the passing of our beloved daughter sister niece granddaughter and cousin May God bless each of you Our hearts hold you dear Mr and Mrs F W Wilcox and family and many others express gratitude for kindnesses received
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Nice
F. W. Wilcox
Ira Wilcox
James Wilcox
E. L. Hope
R. P
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Brantley Draughon College
Brantley-Draughon
National Association of the Accredited Commercial Schools
American Business Schools
National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools
United States
Canada
Brantley-Draughon College
Fort Worth, Texas
Lamar
THE
Reeves County Farmers’ Institute
J. Y. Leavell
M. L. Swinehart
Commercial Club
Messrs
J. N. Yarbrough
M. C. Buchanan
Earl Ligon
Pecos Times
L. R. Wright
R. N. Wauters
Alex Hoefs
F. Fuqua
Alex Davis
R. Wright
B. G. Smith
First Hoefs & Fuqua
J. H. Tom
New Cafe
J. P. Meeks
H.H. Carpenter
Sham Wright
Ward County
J. R. Moore
E. L. Collings
Ada Bowlin
S. Ligon
J. T. Hubbs
C. W. Griffin
John J. Bush
Sam Halil
Kershaw
C. H. Eggleston
J. C. Alexander
W. D. Cowan
C. W. Clayton
S. Ferrer
Katie Collings
Telephone Co
Ida Allen
Lena Smith
Reeves Co. Drug Store
T. A. Randall
E. L. Cail
Jertram & Bartoo
Fay Capps
H. C. Carter
Swinehart
Battenburg
Mildred McCarver
Mr. Adams
Res. Reeves Co
Farmers’ Institute
Eeditor
Tom
Farmers’ Department
the Times
Mayme Pruett
A. G. Taggart
Vernon McCarver
Mendelssohn
Winnie Wilson
Sid Lasley
Dr. Neill
Mae Ward
Jettie
Lillian Pruett
Howard Collier
Luther Wheat
Guinn Oesbit
Pearl Pruett
W. P. Brady
Mildred Obits
Ora Prewit
Joe Hedgepeth
T. B. Pruett
Guinn Nesbit
Mrs. Taggart
H. H. Cooksey
Pearl
Big Springs
J. L. Ward
Fenton Alley
Arizona
E.S. Alley
Jas. F. Ross
Tom Moseley
Henry Leavelle
Scotty
U Ranch
Harry Woods
Tur Ranch
Winkston
Joe Sé
Toyah
Harry McTier
Pecos City
Amarillo
Mr.MecTier
Board of Strategy
R. D. Gage
J. F. Christian
Bob
Tnele Seth Ferrell
Mrs. Ferrell
Financial Review
Iefeefoege
Mdi
Frank Joplin
Barney Hubbs
R&s
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