Readers urged to sign letters for publication
The paper invites reader communications while requesting signed submissions to identify the source of letters.
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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
10
Railway timetable notes west and north main lines
Railway timetable fragment lists west bound No. 1 to Albuquerque and No. 84 to Carlsbad plus north bound No. 2 to Kansas City and No. 12 to Amarillo. Plainview Branch shows north end No. 19 to Amarillo at 10 a.m and southbound No. 1% to Plainview at 7? with partial times and obscured details.
Democratic Ticket for County Officials
The ticket lists candidates for county level offices including County Judge R N Heason, County Attorney W D Scott, District and County Clerk M P tarner, Sheriff and Tax Collector R A Sanford, County Treasurer PH Young, County Assessor Joe Foster, and County Commissioners W J Redfearn E W Neece JD Knicely M Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R N Heason
W D Scott
M P Tarner
R A Sanford
PH Young
Joe Foster
W J Redfearn
W Neece
JD Knicely
Park
Try Writing Letters To Attract New Citizens
An editorial urges Randall County residents to promote their town by writing persuasive letters. It extols favorable natural conditions and a healthy, law abiding populace, but says growth depends on activists spreading word. The author suggests every citizen write ten letters to friends to attract new residents or property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Randall County
Get Together to Boost Canyon City and County
A 1908 plea from Canyon City Commercial Club president R A Terrill urges all townspeople to unite for local growth. He highlights public-spirited effort, quarterly rallies, and a booster club to spread positive messages, attract investment, and develop farmers and town beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Terrill
Pres
Commercial Club
Canyon
Payments of interests in Texas bonds handled by state treasurer
AnnuDiff annual and semi annual interest on bonds in the Texas State Treasurer’s custody was due October 10 and this week’s heavy payments total about 900000 dollars. Most bonds belong to the permanent school fund. the remainder to university and asylum funds. Interest is credited to the available school fund and used for current expenses. principal remains invested and never used for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Almost Unanimous for Railroad Proposals in County Meeting
The Friday night city hall session drew near unanimous support for backing a railway to Silverton. Committees have worked faithfully and will soon seek subscriptions. Citizens are urged to contribute promptly, not wait to be hunted down, as delay is dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Silverton
What have you done for the town and county
A community exhortation questions readers about their contributions to local and county development urging more action to populate lands and reduce reliance on large pastures, insisting citizens must create demand for their produce and invest in settlement.
Reciprocal Rise: Living Costs and Wages Inflate Each Other
Economic idea notes that higher living costs push up wages and in turn higher wages raise prices again. The cycle suggests wage adjustments often follow inflationary pressures, affecting households and business costs.
Land Sharks Target Texas Investors Window Dressing Crooks
Texas Realty Journal warns homeseekers and investors about land sharks posing as agents. They have no offices beyond hats, prey on northern and eastern buyers en route to Texas, and lurk in hotels and public places seeking easy marks. Stay wary and deal only with established, legitimate land firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Realty Journal
No coffin provided unless you act now says county official
County commissioners warn that if you refuse to buy burial, the law allows free pauper burial. They urge immediate action to avoid family dishonor and potential disinheritance, claiming relatives are ashamed.
Time will fill every room as monsters haunt millinery shops
A fragment notes that as time passes rooms become crowded and even millinery stores face unsettling proportions with monstrous figures appearing among hats. The line hints at an eerie view of abundance and oddness in shops.
Insurance Firms Expanded Roles Across Markets
A list of prominent insurers and underwriting firms includes C.N. Harrison and Co, Aetna, American Central Continental, Michigan Commercial, Mechanics and Traders, New York Underwriters, National, and North River, highlighting a broad network of stock and mutual carriers operating in multiple sectors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R.A. Terrill
West Evelyn Street
Ames
Sie
Abuquerque
Carlsbad
aApema
Kraneas City
Almarillo
Plainview Branch
North End
Amarillo
SQ. Bound
Plainview
Canyon City
Sas
C.N. Harrison & CO
Aetna
Commercial Union
Detroit Fire and Marine
Equitable Firemen’s Fund German American Hartford
Michigan
Mechanics and Traders
New York
National Union
Northern Assurance
North British & Mercantile
Providence of
Washington
Phoenix
Hartford
Brooklyn
Queen Royal
Springfield
St. Paul
Westchester
C.N. Harrison &Co
Prince
Rose
Armour Dale
Dale
John Hutson
Canyon City, Texas
Dawson Bros
Nigger Head Maitland
Globe Cattle Dip
Growdus Bros. & Hume Co
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