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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
8
Promotes a land sale offering mild winters and cool summers ideal for farming. Highlights potential quick land value growth, pure water, fertile soil and strong yields of wheat, corn, oats and barley. Mentions a welcoming Union location and abundant farm possibilities.
Revival services led by Rev. J. F. Black of Dallas continue at Beula with sermons on the Mission of the Holy Spirit. Attendees include Rev. J. P. Cope, Rev. Arthur Coleman, Tulsa visitors, and local families. Wheat harvest progresses amid dry wind. farmers use more headers than binders. Community reports describe illness improvements and attendance at Children’s Day exercises.
Rain showers refreshed the Panhandle region Tuesday night. Mrs. Clint Abbott visited Canyon on business. Mr. Mantz departed for Peoria to join his wife. Will Cage Otto Barley and Charley Hasty of Hoffman attended church in Canyon. Mesdames Straton and Bernham stayed with Mrs. Al Parish. Charley Slaughter visited Canyon on Saturday. Jess Saunders and wife visited friends in Hereford. Bernice Williams visited Canyon friends Tuesday.
Miss Charlotte Easter of Hof man spent Tuesday night with Miss Nellie Conrad. Henry Beckman and wife were Canyon visitors Saturday. Misses Nellie and Irene Conrad visited Mrs Charley Frans Wednesday. E A Hunt and wife were business visitors in Canyon Saturday. Little Misses Edith Minnie Lula Conrad and Arline Rose were guests of Miss Eula Frans Thursday with a jolly good time. Panhandle
The Saturday public dance in Umbarger drew a well attended crowd with music by the Hereford band and ample refreshments. Attendees enjoyed a grand evening despite crop conditions, reflecting the community's spirit and good-natured social life.
Wheat harvest progresses under favorable weather. Mitt Slack’s buggy accident near Can yon left the buggy demolished but no injuries. Mr Schnelle sustained severe finger injuries from a chain wheel. Emmet Prichard returned home last Saturday from Peniel.
A brief mentions a student who has been attending school in Texas during the past winter and spring, indicating ongoing enrollment and location.
It is much cooler today and a good soaking rain would be welcome as crops grow slowly and pastures dry. Mr and Mrs Deckman of California visit Mrs Saltzman. Deckman is her brother. H Burtz and family visited Jas J Leavitt and wife Sunday. William Saltzman a Canyon caller Monday. Jas J Leavitt was in Canyon Thursday.
Private weather reports warn spring wheat in the Dakotas and Minnesota has deteriorated 15 percent in a week. A noted expert says continued dry spell could cause sensational damage. Wheat prices traded around 93 1 4 cents for September on the Chicago market as rains remained scarce.
In the spring wheat country traders report scorching weather with temperatures above 0 degrees. September wheat opened bids at 234 cents, higher than yesterday's close, signaling firming interest in futures.
Canyon City Lodge No. 730 A F and A M elected Geo A Brandon W M W T Moreland S W Roy Cullum J W R G Oldham Secretary L S Carter Treasurer J S Christian Tiler. Canyon City Chapter No 298 R A M elected Cyrus Eakman M E H P Gee A Brandon E K J L Prichard E S R G Oldham Secretary L S Carter Treasurer S B Lofton CH W E Lair PS E W Pipkin R A C J T Service M1st Vail J S Christian M2nd Vail Roy Cullum M 1st Vail. The Council R and JS Masters elected Cyrus Eakman T F M S B Lofton R F D M F N Hicks F P C W E Pipkin Tr I L Hunt Recorder Roy Cullum Cap Guard.
The Civic Improvement Society invites all residents to an ice cream and sherbet social in the former Dawson Meat Market room on Friday evening June 24. Proceeds support cemetery improvements. Ice cream and cake offered for 15 cents.
A Misses jacket was found and the owner may reclaim it by proving ownership and paying for the notice ad. Call the News office to claim.
An offer to join the Semi weekly Farm News for eight months and the Randall County News for one year at a total price of $1.50. Readers are urged to send in their subscriptions promptly for the limited time deal.
Notice from Randall County that the Commissioners Court will convene as a Board of Equalization on Monday June 37 1910 to hear taxpayers reasons why their tax renditions should not be raised.
Mr. Reid of Oklahoma told the News reporter that Hereford crop prospects look poor due to a warm dry month. He warned that the conditions reduce the crop average and that business activity is quiet and the outlook hazy.
N. Thompson and his wife from Va era Texas arrived in Canyon on Thursday to visit their son T. C. Thompson and family. It is their first visit to Canyon and locals hope they form a favorable opinion of the country.
Tom Rowan arrived on the morning train Thursday from a trip north and reports dry heat starting in Iowa and increasing through Kansas, coloring the day with rising temperatures.
Ledger Blackwell wife and son of Cleburne arrive in Canyon and are visiting at the home of T B Reid and family.
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