Early Settlers Recall County Habits and Pioneers
The reminiscence edition prompts letters from old timers like J. H. Patton now in Amarillo and Capt A Hammond in Melrose NM. Hammond led fortifications during the Indian scare and built Canyon City’s first house, a blacksmith shop near the First National Bank. Lee Conner Hale was the county’s first white male child born, with L. G. Conner still owning his city lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Patton
Amarillo
A. Hammond
Melrose
N. M
Lee Conner Hale
L. G. Conner
Canyon City Subscriptions Start for Independent School District Support
The committee in Canyon City began active fundraising Wednesday to raise needed funds from residents and property owners. A donor offered a thousand dollars and pledged more if needed as the drive targets a four percent levy on taxable valuations to meet the required amount.
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Conner
Canyon City
RAPID COURT HOUSE WORK PROGRESSES
Brickwork on the first story nears completion as contractors report four entrances finished and most brickwork completed. Weather has aided progress and if conditions hold, the roof may be in place by December first allowing interior work to continue.
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Court House
Explosion Cause Recalled In Din ner Whistle Incident
In a terse exchange, Pat asks what caused the explosion, and Mike responds Riley carried a case of dynamite when the dinner whistle blew, implying the blast stemmed from the dynamite.
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Mike
Riley
Tramp Whines of Family and Householder Advice
A Farm Journal joke scene shows a tramp lamenting that his mother has not seen him in years and a householder retorting that he should wash his face. The quip highlights rural humor and social norms of domestic life.
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Farm Journal
Cowart X Phillips Unveils New Roaster and Popper
The confectionery shop introduces a modern peanut roaster and popcorn popper offering quality snacks. Local patrons are invited to try the fresh roasted nuts and popcorn at Cowart X Phillips.
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Cowart X Phillips
Seymour Boosts Dallas and New Mexico Railroad Funding
A mass meeting in Seymour Texas yesterday led to a $52,000 subscription toward a $120,000 goal for the Dallas and New Mexico railroad. The remainder is expected to be raised in days and contracts to build the line will follow, securing a direct eastward route for the town and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Texas
Baylor County
Court House
Dallas & New
First Cold Snap Sees Unseasonably Warm Weather End
A north wind on Sunday morning brought noticeably cooler air after an unusually warm spell. Reports indicate frost near Ft Worth and Dallas caused some damage, with a light snow in parts of Missouri. The September chill marks the coldest weather in years across the state.
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Ft. Worth
Dallas
Missouri
Sale of mares and farm equipment at Whitman place Canyon Texas
Two safe in foal work mares, one bay mare 3 and one seven years old, both driven and trained. Two colts born last spring from these mares and Ranger R. Also a Ranger R. bred bay Morgan colt, a Champion Broadcast binder, a Peoria disc drill, a road cart, an old buggy with harness, and a short use three hole gasoline stove. Items located 11-2 miles west of the Canyon court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger R
Morgan
Whitman Place
Court House
Canyon
Texas
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Keiser, Bros. & Phillips
Canyon City, Texas
Panhandle Lands
Ara Ae
Ae Gee
Panhandle
Pat
New Mexico
Chas. C. Duncan
J. J. Crume
J. J. Hume
Bivins
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