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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
4
The Randall County News Put Every Friday published by The News Publishing Company R A Terrill manager editor. Entered at Canyon Texas post office as second class matter. Office of publication West Evelyn Street. Papers sent out of the county promptly discontinued at expiration of time paid for.
Main Line west bound lists No. 11 to Albuquerque at 10:00 am and No. 201 to Carlsbad at 8:00 pm. Main Line north bound shows No. 202 to Kansas City at 5:59 pm and No. 12 to Amarillo at 10:05 pm. Plainview Branch north bound No. 198 to Amarillo at 10:50 am. Plainview Branch south bound No. 197 to Plainview at 3:25 pm.
The ticket names R N Henson for County Judge W D Scott for County Attorney M P Garner for District and County Clerk R A Sanford for Sheriff and Tax Collector P H Young for County Treasurer Joe Poster for County Assessor and J P Redfearn E W Neece J D Koicely M P Park for County Commissioners.
Editor boasts growing readership in the county and city with a fourfold rise in postage. Advertisers are shown full value as subscriptions swell, with citizens buying extra copies and distributing them to others. O C Davis credits ads for attracting applicants and sales.
The Wheeler County Texan notes the third annual fair and barbecue in Shamrock on October 9 and 10. The paper lists premiums for a wide range of county produced products, highlighting local enterprise.
The editor vented strong criticism at a group described as young squirts for their conduct at the opera house last Friday night. He condemns their behavior as disgraceful and compares them to monkeys, urging punishment.
The article extols rapid progress in the county as the foremost farming district in the West. It highlights local initiative, improved yields, and community efforts driving growth and prosperity for farmers and merchants alike.
A Vidette editorial mocks boastful claims of honesty and loyalty to honor. It offers a satirical guaranteed bill of sale for ten dollars and a beer, arguing many believe they are not for sale yet have not been tested. The piece cautions against self-promotion and urges real deeds over boasts.
A quotation from Clovis Post encouraging fearless, principled advocacy and steadfast integrity. It urges standing by one’s own opinions despite envy or differing views, and maintaining dignity, honesty, and self respect to earn respect from critics.
Editorial urges citizens to support public schools citing strong local education. Citizens say Herford schools are satisfactory and well above average. In our city most students who left for other towns to study will complete courses in local schools this year.
Railroad passenger agents predict a record influx of settlers to Texas this fall as low land prices in the state attract thousands from the North and East. With virgin soil dwindling and wood homes rising in cost, promoters urge would be buyers to act now before prices and terms become less favorable. Randall County will see growing settlement as migrants arrive to inspect what is called the finest country in the region.
A cryptic fragment notes dissatisfaction among buyers toward northern or eastern homes, hinting at broader scrutiny of regional housing appeal and local options. The language remains opaque, suggesting unsettled consumer sentiment without clear names or dates.
Citizens of Jacksboro gather today to consider final arrangements for a Dallas and New Mexico railroad. A proposed 85,000 bonus per five miles would be paid as steel is laid, with construction starting locally. The road would reach Seymour in two years and Dallas in three, with right of way supplied by the town and county.
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