Prospective Texas settler touts Panhandle land value and climate
H J Weber writes from Canyon City Texas praising Panhandle soil depth five to seven feet and yellow subsoil, plentiful clear water, healthful climate, and good hog and grain prospects. He compares land value favorably to Illinois and Iowa, urging others with modest means to relocate with horses and farm supplies.
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Ilinois
Iowa
Panhandle
Texas
Illinois
H. J. Weber
Grain prices in sacks for Wheat Oats and Corn
Quotations from Canyon City grain dealers show the market day before the paper. Prices listed are in sacks unless stated otherwise for Wheat No 2 per bushel Oats best per bushel Maize Kaffir in heads and threshing types per bushel Chickens and Eggs prices shown in dollars and cents
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Canyon City
Nominating Shakeup in Thirteenth District Republican Party
At a Jacksboro meeting the Republican Executive Committee chose Jasper N. Haney of Amarillo as the congressional nominee after H. B. Sanborn declined. Haney, long active in party affairs and a Palo Duro Canyon National Park advocate, was notified of his selection and accepted.
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Jacksboro
H. B. Sanborn
Amarillo
Congress
Jasper N. Haney
Lewis Johnson
Haney
Johnson
Parker County
Texas
Alabama
Palo Duro Canyon
Armstrong County
Central Park Committee
Local Travelers Report Activity in Miami and Roswell
J Frank Smith and Brent C Taylor traveled to Miami on business last Monday. J B Rhea of Roswell spent the past week in the city, returning with business interests.
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J. Frank Smith
Brent C. Taylor
Miami
J. B. Rhea
Roswell
City
The Best Plaster Provides Quick Relief
A Namel dampened plaster bound to the affected area offers superior relief for lame backs side or chest pains. The Chamberlain liniment also eases rheumatic pains and pleases users with prompt relief. Sold by City Pharmacy. J W McDorman left last Saturday for an extended visit to his old home in Iowa.
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City Pharmacy
J. W. McDorman
Lowa
The Star Barber Shop on the square’s west side
The Star Barber Shop is located on the west side of the town square as described in the local directory sketch. The note highlights its position relative to the central square and nearby storefronts.
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the Star Barber Shop
Their Own Way in Panama Servants and Customs
The Demerara Chronicle notes Panama’s servant problem with Jamaican maids. It cites examples of peculiar habits such as a maid clinging to her Panama hat while serving and another cooking steak with tomatoes and lettuce sent from the steamer. The piece frames these as foreign customs baffling to American residents.
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Panama
Jamaica
Demerara Chronicle
The Magic of Odd Numbers in Grocery Packaging
A New York Times remark notes a perceived magic in odd weights for common groceries. The housekeeper explains most salt sugar coffee and similar items are sold in odd pound packages. Traders can weigh odd sizes but two or four pounds require custom weighing.
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New York Times
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A. H W. Thompson
Geo. J. Parsons, W. B
Thompson's Drug Store
F.M. Wilson, M.D
Orrick City
Geo. A. Brandon
W. &. Scot
Frank Buie
Iva Buie
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Canyon, Texas
R. A. Sowder
Randall County
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Canyon National Bank Building
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Keiser Brothers & Phillins
Aetna
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Phoenix of
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Brooklyn
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Royal
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Marine Shawnee
Westchester
C.N. Harrison &Co
By Tang
Jennie Merrick
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