The Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, November 6, 1903 Page: 4 of 16
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In December Amarillo will have
a J. U. G. bazar. This is, we sup-
pose, for the purpore of allowing
her citizens a chance to obtain a
"jug" for Christmas use.—Qu'mah
Observer.
Surely that cannot be the reason,
for you know it has been said, or at
least mildly intimated, that Amarillo
furnishes the "jug" to her citizens
tch vc::.r and that Chrif-t-
365 days each yc r
mas, ro far as the
cerned, has gained
over any other day
the Observer meant
idea that the citizens
chance to obtain an
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derstand.
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Jim Browder spent several daya
here this week from Memphis. He-
remarked when it began to sprinkle
rain this morning that he would have
to hurry back to Memphis, as it
wouldn't do to get rained on.—
Clarendon Chronicle.
That puts us in mind that Mem-
phis country can raise and market
more crops every year than Claren-
don country by several times. This
year up to date over four hundred
bales of cotton have been ginned
here and about forty at Clarendon,
only ten to one. This year sorghum,
kaffiir and maize crops are fine here
and have been but ordinary at
Clarendon. This year one hundred
cars of wheat have been shipped
from Memphis but none from Clar-
endon. This year Indian corn will
average twenty-five bushels per
sere here and only a modern yield
at Clarendon. Last year was a
better year than this. So rain or
no rain we do not compare unfavor-
ably with our neighbors.—Hall
County Herald.
It is a fact that all portions of the
Panhandle are pretty much the same
and one locality will gain nothing
by trying to show up the bad quali-
ties of another.
C. Trenfield, of north of Wolf
creek, was in town Saturday and
dropped in to see the News man
while here. Mr. Trenfield brought
with him three mammoth onions, his
own raising, one of which measured
15 inches around and weighed 1:;
pounds. On three square rods he
raised 15 bushels of these onions.
At this rate on 160 square rods,
(one acre) the product would be 800
bushels and at $1.25 per bushel
would yield $1,000 worth of onions
to the acre on $2 land. This is
another sample of what can be made
on cheap land in Texas. One of
these specimens is now on exhibition
at this office.—Higgins News.
The Higgins News man always
has something good to tell about his
country's products, and this last is
the best. This seems a little scarry
and would be a great deal more so
to a citizen of central or east Texas,
but knowing the Higgins man as we
do, we are compelled to believe
every word of it, and join him in
believing that the onion crop will
eventually be one of our leading
crops.
The voters in the Memphis in-
dependent school district did the
proper thing Wednesday by voting
to issue school bonds bearing 6 per
cent interest unanimously. There
were 83 votes cast all in favor of
the bonds. There are 129 voters in
the district so !bat 83 votes cast
lacked three votes of being two
thirds of the entire number in the
district. With our handsome new
building nearing completion and the
bonds issued
see th;; end of
-—Hall County
we can
our school
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begin to
troubles.
j opinio:. < : i.ieranhis and now that
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her citizens, to a man, are vsi.iing
to assume a small burden for the
establishing and maintenance of a
good school, one of the fundamental
elements in any country's civiliza-
tion, our former opinion is strength-
ened and we are inclined to the be-
lief that Memphis would be an all
round good town to live in.
John Gorin was in from his ranch
Tuesday, as full of optimism as he
was ten years ago when nearly
everyone here was trying to get
away because crops would not grow
without work and cattle were selling
for little more than would pay the
tax. John says this has been the
dryest season he has ever known on
the plains, yet he has no fault to
find with his crops. His oats
threshed out forty bushels to the
acre, barley thirty-eight bushels,
kaffir corn is all right, and while
his Indian corn did not yield as
heavy as he would like still it is
better than he expected—but he had
to work it well. With plenty of
feed, fat cattle, and his children
fully recovered from the measles,
why shouldn't he be happy?—Claude
News.
The above furnishes food for the
consideration of many of our citi-
zens. Here and there over the
Panhandle, there is to be found a
man who takes the pessimistic view
of the question when things don't
pan out according to his liking, and
it is not at all strange that almost
invariably that man proves a failure.
He was a failure in the old states
and will ever be such wherever he
goes. There are men who forget
that dry years occur elsewhere than
in the Panhandle. Those farmers
who planted crops this year and
worked them well have plenty of
feed and fat cattle and hence no
cause to be dissatisfied.
Lee S. Smith Moves to Bowie.
The many friends of Lee S.
Smith, the jeweler and optician, will
regret to learn that be has decided
to move to Bowie, having sold his
fixtures to W. W. Meeks. Mr.
Smith is an expert jeweler, and with
his wife, is a hard worker in church
and society circles, and The Brand
joins his friends, who, while regret-
ting his departure, will wish for him
a prosperous future at his new home.
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ultimately, bring about the best results to a community.
THE PANHANDLE
') a boom, but is enjoying (be most rapid growth oi any sec-
as?.
Bccttusi; y.iiy n ■ nil/ have the public nt large realized the opportun-
ities which ib ncrtbwort :; etion oí It : \s offer*. The large ranches
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stock fa^ms.
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lias on tal.: ¡iaÜy a low rute home-seekers ticket, which allows you
stop-overs at nearly all points; thus giving you chance to investigate
the various sections cf the Panhandle.
Write A. A. GLISSON,
General Passenger Agent, FORT WORTH, TEXAS
For pamphlets and full information.
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The Southern Kansas Railway Company of Texas has
printed a little book descriptive of the Panhandle of Texas
and setting forth its advantages to the homeseeker. This
book is intended to be used in the work of developing and
settling the country and we are pleased to offer it to our
friends for this purpose. Anyone interested is requested to
send us names jnd addresses of friends in other states to
whom they would like this book sent. We shall be pleased
also to send out these books to lists of prospective patrons
sent us by real estate agents in the Panhandle. If you want
a copy send me your name and address.
DON A. SWEET, Traffic Manager
Amarillo, Texas
Prize Colt Show.
On Saturday, November 14th,
R. H. Norton will hold his annual
colt show, though the program will
be changed from that of previous
years in that all colts foaled during
the spring of 190.3 will be admitted
to competition, regardless of the
sire. For the best colt on exhibi-
tion at this show a cash prize of $10
will be given by Mr. Norton and a
further prize of $5 will be awarded
the owner of the second best colt.
Much interest has been manifested
in these exhibitions during former
years and we understand that many
contemplate entering their colts for
the generous prizes offered by Mr.
Norton, who makes these yearly
offerings for the sole purpose of
doing his share toward inducing our
people to do their utmost to breed
only the best of horses.
Remember the date—Saturday,
November 14th, and be on hand
with your well bred colts.
Subscribe for The Brand—$1.
Will Leave Hereford.
Dr. C. L. Stocks returned yester-
day from an extended visit among
old friends in Georgia and East
Texas points. Dr. Stocks informs
us that he has made arrangements
to enter the dental profession at
Paris, Texas, and will leave Here-
ford next week. While Bro. Stocks
has a large circle of friends and
patrons in this vicinity who will
much regret his departure, yet their
best wishes will follow him in his
new field. As Dr. Stocks is an
aggressive prohibitionist we expect
to hear from him in Lamar county
politics at the next local option
election.
For Sale.
Guy Gamble's household furniture,
consisting of beds, chairs, tables,
carpets, matting, dishes, etc., will
be sold at less than cost. All new
and good. Can be seen at Guy Gam-I
ble's saddle shop. Come quick foi
a rare bargain. .35t(
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Ray, J. & Vanderburgh, F. L. The Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, November 6, 1903, newspaper, November 6, 1903; Hereford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth142372/m1/4/: accessed June 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Deaf Smith County Library.