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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
7
Buie Rollins and Woolley Court Practice Solicited
Buie Rollins Woolley and Buie firm to attend 1 case in all state courts. Examiner of land titles, notary public in office hours in Smith Building. Phone 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eMee
Smith Building
Lawyer J. Hunt Practices Criminal and Civil Law in Canyon
J. Hunt, a lawyer with twelve years of experience, handles criminal and civil work and drafts all contracts and instruments. He serves as notary in office at the northeast corner of the public square, upstairs, Canyon, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Square
Canyon
Texas
Jellyfish with Sail Navigates Polynesian Waters
A jellyfish in the South Pacific near the Ellice islands carries a sail membrane and steers through shallow island waters with precision. It uses a venomous sting against predators, harming fish and posing danger to humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Polynesia
North Island
New Zealand
Square Bemis Settles Bushby Disputes With No Fees
Old Square Bemis settles various disputes with clients without charging. Ephraim Gregg and Bill Henderson appear in a garden damage case over a colt and blackberry vines. Bemis declines to prosecute, noting damages could exceed four dollars and urges reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
Pemis
Ephraim Gregg
Bill Henderson
Bill
Bemis
Ephraim
Collecting Good Art Says Duveen
Henry J. Duveen lauds American taste in art on a New York Telegram visit. He notes growing scarcity of genuine works, praises American collectors, and cites Morgan Widener Gardner Walters as peers whose collections rival European museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Henry J. Duveen
London
New York
New York Telegram
Morgan
Widener
Gardner
Walters
Paris
Clothiers note parade attire boosts ready-made suit sales
A clothier says civilian parades drive demand for new suits as observers focus on appearance. He notes marchers seek best possible show and dealers monitor upcoming parades for a big rush on ready-made clothing.
Forks Prongs Down Says Mme Grundy In New Rule
A new note on table manners reports Mme Grundy decreeing prongs of forks must face down on the plate. The guidance echoes childhood Simon says and urges diners to conform to the updated standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Grundy
Simon
Love Letters Burn Before Sending
A sage warns that love letters are risky and advises a single safe method. A curious exchange follows about writing and reading, then burning letters rather than sending them.
Orioles Build Cotton Nest Near Busy Train Station
An amateur ornithologist describes a Baltimore oriole nest hanging from a maple branch near a rail platform. The nest, woven largely from cotton strands blown from mail bags, sits within 20 feet of tracks used by about 60 trains daily. The station has housed orioles for years, with the male gathering material and the female weaving. nests are rebuilt about once a year or every few years, taking roughly a week to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frogs' legs debate sparks baffled lunch tale
A Chinese diplomat expresses mild disgust at frogs' legs while an American teases him about eating dogs and rats. The Chinaman defends edible dogs and rats as clean feeders, noting they are raised in controlled runs and fed a diet of bread milk and vegetables to keep flesh light. He hesitates to finish discussing frogs.
The First New Woman at Bologna University
A tea time remark notes that old and new women overlap across centuries. The piece cites Bologna University’s notable female professors Morella d Andrea, Madonna Manzolina, Matilda Tromboni, and Marie Magnesi, highlighting a leading European institution with about 10 000 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Bologna
Morella d'Andria
Madonna Manzolina
Matilda Tromboni
Marie Magnesi
Europe
Take a Pleasant Thought to Bed
Success Magazine urges calming mental state before sleep. It cautions against retiring in anger or with a frown and advises achieving serenity, removing troubling thoughts, and smiling if possible to ensure peaceful dreams and harmony at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Keir Hardie Urges Aiming Within One's Scope
Keir Hardie told boilermakers in New York that success comes from aiming within one’s scope rather than lofty aims. He compared aiming for Shakespearean tragedy to failing and urged workers to aim for what they can realistically hit, noting those who seek grand marks often stumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keir Hardie
Labor
New York
Mr. Keir Hardie
Divorce Timing Sparks Courtesy Debate
In a Louisville Courier Journal quip, a friend asks whether condolences or congratulations fit after a divorce, highlighting social etiquette questions about endings and new beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Couries Journal
Artist Sketch Sparks Uncle Winfield Portrait Surprise
An elderly town figure recalls meeting a street artist who sketched him as a character in a magazine story. The artist paid him a silver dollar for the five minute likeness, and a grandchild later found a pirate captain illustration resembling him in a magazine. He jokes about wanting to return the dollar someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Uncle Winfield
Sour Milk Cow Tale Tests Newcomer on Farm Folklore
A farmer tells a newcomer in wi country that sour milk comes from cutting a cow’s tail to keep the udder exposed to sun. He insists the sun’s heat sours the milk, while the guest remains dubious about the tale.
The Early Military Band Emergence
The article notes brass bands began around 1835 with the first brass ensemble. It recalls older military music relied on woodwinds such as oboes clarinets horns and bassoons, and explains brass has since become central to modern bands with many horns and even saxophones included.
Small Change Wanted on Sunday Morning Car
A Sunday morning streetcar scene shows a passenger asking the conductor about small change. The conductor moves dimes and nickels between pockets, saying he only carries small change on Sundays, explaining that people want it for church and that women especially seek it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. P
Long Cable Ropeway Under Construction in Turkestan
A German firm builds what is claimed as the world’s longest ropeway to link Turke stan coal mines near 80 miles from Samarkand with the railway. Previously camels hauled coal for five days through hilly terrain. The ropeway will stretch 54 miles and move 8 to 10 million poods annually with 20 pood trolleys at six miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Societe de l'Industrie Charbonniere Et Miniere de
My Lady's Hair in Hame Lin Shop Dialogue
A playful shopping exchange reenacts a music counter request for the Rat Charmer of Hame lin. A saleslady directs the customer to the wig department, confirming a humorous, era-tinged storefront scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamelin
He Loved Animals and Kindness in Blackmore
An old friend recalls the novelist Blackmore as loving animals and birds nearly divine. Dogs loved him and pigeons followed him. A blackbird built a hole in his garden and he blocked the well with a ladder for the young to escape. He kept a vine dresser image in Christowell and was shy and retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Blackmore
Christo
Mr Ruskin
Lorna
Daniel
Gentleman Look In Court Prompted Shrewd Quip
Barrister questions witness on what a gentleman looks like with the man replying in hesitating terms. The barrister demands plain answers and the witness retorts that the barrister blocks his view and cannot be transparent in the London Tit-Bits humor piece.
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London
City Churches Invite All to Attend Services
With The City Churches the churches of the city invite all persons to attend the services at their various places of worship. The times of the regular meetings are given below.
Church notices and sales in Canyon City bulletin
Religious services listed for Methodist Christian Presbyterian Baptist and First Church of Christ Scientist with service times Sunday school leaders and meetings. Plus multiple local business notices including sales ads for piano cattle hay furniture and livestock and a hotel dining room under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Groves
H. J. Cavet
Frankie Gober
Junior Endeavor Society
Nixon
Senior Endeavor Society
Bessie Groves
First Church OF Christ
Edna Henson
C. S
Ava R. Hall
Rogerson Hotel
Cini
Schultz & Schultz
For Sale 35 h p Pope-Toledo Touring Car
Auction ad offers a Pope-Toledo touring car with 35 horsepower recently overhauled, new tires, guaranteed first class condition, gable horn and speedometer, 36 inch wheels, runabout for owner’s purpose. Demos available and ownership check for $1,000. contact P O Box 68 Amarillo Texas. Stock Yards Ft Worth ad also promotes livestock consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Box
Amarillo
Tex
Quality printing for up-to-date goods
Promote your fine goods with superior printing. We produce the kind that reflects well on you and is worth the cost. Send your orders to this office.
Canyon Residence for Land Trade Offer
Advertises a premier dwelling in town in exchange for half section of land. Trade proposal involves Latir-Cowling Land Co. seeking property for a residence swap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Latir-Cowling Land Co
Work Team For Sale
A work team weighing about 1250 pounds is advertised for sale by 382 J D Koy.
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J.D. Koy
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a perfectly reliable medicine for bowel complaints. It claims no failure even in severe cases and notes availability at City Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
City Pharmacy
Fine 617 Acre Hog and Alfalfa Farm For Sale Near Court House
617 acres two miles northeast of the courthouse with a running stream. 400 acres of fertile alfalfa, includes a residence. Asking price 85 dollars per acre with terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
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Canyon City
Pes Wa
Johnson
D. M. Stewart
Wallace
A. H. Thompson
Geo. J. Parsons
Vetic Thompso Drug Store
F. M. Wilson
Cees
City
S. L. Ingham
Canyon National Bank
Geo. A. Brandon
W. D. Scott
Cawyer Omee
Frank Buie
A. S. Rollins
Wwaaa
J. ©. Hunt
R. A. Sowder
Randall County
Solomon
Methodist Church
M. KE. Hawkins
Angie Meyers
Srlgon
Junior League
John Hibdon
Home Mission Society
Christian Church
J. B. White
Helsi Morping
Lee Vansant
Travis Shaw
Bryan
Cowart
Mnquire
J. A. Wilson
G. G. Foster
I. L. van Sant
W. D. Cleveland
M.F. Slover
George Siuts
Plymouth Rock
Poland
J. H
E. M. Caccretti & Son, Stock Yards
Ft. Worth, Tex
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