Coleman Texico Cut Off Shortest Pacific Gulf Line
President Ripley of the Santa Fe announced plans to build the Coleman to Texico railroad at once after bonds were sold. The line would create the shortest route from the Pacific Coast to the Gulf at Galveston and open up rich agricultural Texas territory. He described Southwest farming as fair to strong with advances in cultivation reducing crop losses.
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New York
Ripley
Santa Fe
Coleman
Texico
Pacific Coast
Gulf
Galveston
Texas
Death of W. S. Eakman in Tulsa
W. S. Eakman died at his Tulsa home on Thursday morning after several weeks illness at age thirty one. He had worked with Kanipe Tensorial Parlors and leaves a wife a three year old daughter and his father and brothers who came from Jacksboro last week. Remains shipped to Belvue Texas for interment. He was nephew of Judge Cyrus Bakian and known to many in the city.
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W.S. Eakman
Tulsa
Eakman
Oklahoma
Mr. Eakman
Jacksboro
Dimmitt Court Rescinds Bailey County Organization Order
In Castro County Texas the commissioners court in special session rescinded an May 10 order that had permitted Bailey County’s organization. The May petition had 150 signers who claimed to be qualified voters, but today officials found only 36 were aged and most had not resided in Texas twelve months.
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Dimmitt
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Castro County
Bailey County
Cas
ISO
A Booster's Pledge for Dalhart Citizens
A Dalhart community pledge urges residents to consistently boost town prosperity. The pledge commits to public works support, majority-rule respect, civil discourse, praise for local people, and patronizing legitimate home industries to foster growth.
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Dalhart
Dalhart Texan
Normal School for West Texas Frontline Appeal
The Southwest Farmer and Investor endorses locating a new state normal school in West Texas Panhandle. Amarillo and San Antonio compete. funds and local support rise to attract the institution. The paper urges Panhandle first to equip local youths for life and work.
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West Texas
Normal School
Panhandle
the Panhandle
Southwest
Garner-Meador Wedding in Plainview
Rev Barcus joined Miss Jewell Meador and Flake Garner in marriage at Plainview last Sunday morning. The couple left for a southern wedding tour. Garner, son of W L Garner, is well known in the city. Meador is a leading young woman of the sister city. Attending were Marvin P Garner and Miss Kate Garner, siblings of the groom, and W L Garner, the groom’s father, County Clerk.
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Plainview
Rev. Barcus
For Life
Miss Jewell Meador
Flake Garner
Garner
W. L. Garner
Miss Meador
W.L. Garner
Marvin P. Garner
Kate Garner
Free Band Concert In Canyon City On Public Square
The Canyon Cornet Band gave its first public appearance last Friday on the public square. A lengthy program showcased strong musical talent and the band aims to hold Friday concerts all summer, entertaining local residents with high quality numbers and growing prospects. A later note contains a local cash reward offer for revealing the misdeed behind dog illnesses, signed by Bo. WwW. M. in Canyon City Texas.
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Canyon Cornet
Comparative Farm Values in Iowa and Texas for Ten Years
A 1906 hand book comparison shows per acre values for corns, wheats, oats, barley, potatoes and hay between Iowa and Texas. It notes corn values are similar, while other crops yield higher per acre in Texas. mentions land values and potential farm sizing. Mr and Mrs John Rowan Jr return home after several weeks in Kansas City and elsewhere.
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Iowa
Texas
United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Texas Panhandle
Illinois
S. W
Kansas City
John Rowan, Jr
This
City
T. H. Rowan
Johnnie
Music Class Encore Praises in City Opera House
The music class taught by Miss Pearl Gilliam delivered a highly praised program last Friday evening at the opera house. Each number was performed capably and well received with strong applause, reflecting careful training during the past winter and spring.
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Pearl Gilliam
Opera House
Plains Country Bankers Promote Railway Ties and Growth
H T Kimbro of the First National Bank of Lubbock urged that Plains country hopes for railway connections with Plainview within three months to spur greater immigration. George W Attig of Lone Tree Iowa visited en route to his land near Happy and noted rapid area progress. T H Rowan family returned from Kansas City as Roy H Wright Canyon National Bank assistant cashier visited Greenville to see family, and Cowart's shop was mentioned for treats.
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H. T. Kimbro
First National Bank of
Lubbock
Plains Country
Plainview
Roy H. Wright
The
Canyon National Bank
Greenville
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Coleman-Texico
Pacific
Treo
Normal School For
Garner-Meador
Canyon City
George W. Attig
Lone Tree
Happy
Cowart
Canyon, Texas
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