02 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
1
Judge C. T. Word sold a mixed lot of cattle to Dawson Bros for use in their market. The 46% pound group included two calves two yearlings and a two year old steer selling at five cents per pound total 282.27 dollars. Judge Word, a believer in cattle stocks, runs large ranches and has had success in this trade.
Local politics are dormant for the upcoming Tuesday city election with only one declared candidate, for City Marshal. Potential mayoral names include George A Brandon, while David Thomas, J G Oldham, and B W Ackley are floated for various wards.
In a stray fragment a child asks to play violin for Mr. Jones. The dialogue hints at family dynamics with mentions of Mrs. Jones and a claim of playing second fiddle.
A severe prairie fire swept into Kintia Texas last Wednesday around 8:00 P M causing destruction of houses barns and cattle losses. Wind at least fifty miles per hour fanned the blaze and residents escaped by lighting counter fires. Estimated town damage ranges from 20000 to 50000 with ranch losses and burned cattle.
Two modern structures are under contract for immediate erection on the northwest square corner. Gilboat and Skinner win the award for the court house and bank offices totaling 16 832 400, with plans for pressed brick facings, marble trim, steam heat, and ready occupancy by September first.
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