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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
6
Only premier firms are listed here with Insurance Co. of North America and New York Underwriters among the top names. The roster highlights trusted insurers and trusted partners for clients seeking reliable coverage and service.
A series of prairie fires driven by high winds destroyed feed, grain, and homes across Armstrong county near Tulsa. The blazes burned five miles wide, damaging multiple farms including Helms, McGee, Fisher, and Holland properties with significant losses. A separate fire southeast of Tulsa damaged corn and crops at W W Bookout and Elkins farms, while residents assisted with fire guards and backburning efforts to protect Tulia. The origin of the fires remains uncertain as authorities review the incidents.
The Pecos Valley railroad reconstruction from Amarillo to Woodward nears finish under General Manager Turner with Superintendent Elliott and Roadmaster Roos directing. The line promises safe fast service as heavy steel and ballast work finish, and the Clovis end will receive ballasting under Roadmaster John Henry Stinson to match the rest of the system, making Amarillo’s road among Texas’ best.
A whimsical upper West Side spelling bee has forty guests stumble as they judge a test sentence. The host notes the president of a college makes five errors while a clergyman makes seven and a teacher six, per the New York Press.
The Panhandle hog output has risen 400 percent over the past year as farmers plant cheap feed like mile maize kaffir corn alfalfa to boost profits. In East Texas farmers shift to fruit and track growing while Panhandle pasturage for hogs promises bigger rewards for those who supply Bermuda wheat or alfalfa grazing.
The Canyon Mercantile Company advertises paying the highest price for butter eggs and various kinds of produce, highlighting its leadership in local trading.
The Tulia Standard notes kafir corn's high value for man and beast, its palatable digestibility, and growing demand. It reports yields of 40 to 60 bushels per acre, adaptability to sod or old ground, and expanding use in flour mills and cereal production with strong export interest.
Amarillo parties at Farwell preliminary hearing report John Williams as principal and "Doby" Williams as accomplice held without bail. Brothers were moved to Deaf Smith county jail for safety due to jail conditions. Hearing drew many Panhandle cattlemen and local witnesses from Bovina where the killing occurred.
W E Klein a citizen of Swisher county died at his home in Happy on the 22nd inst He came to the county a year ago worked in land business and farming He was prosperous and held in high esteem The Standard extends sympathy to his family and friends Tulia Standard
Advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a perfect reliable medicine for bowel complaints. Mentions sale by City Pharmacy and cattle bills of sale.
Court practice solicited. Will attend to cases in all courts of the state. Examination of land titles a specialty. Notary in office. Office in Smith building. Phone oz.
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