Early Lubbock Avalanche

“Local Siftings”

1908—1909

Abstraction of the column “Local Siftings” written by the Editor, J. J. Dillard in the Avalanche newspaper from 1908 to 1909.

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· 68 Page Soft Bound Book

· 15 Pages of Index Names

· Newspaper Articles 1908—1909

· Published 2004

There was no more optimistic supporter of Lubbock in its infancy than Editor, J. J. Dillard of the Avalanche newspaper.  It was his column “Local Siftings” which touted the land speculation, community events, visitors, and even the health of Lubbock city and county residents.

Abstracting “Local Siftings” from 1908 to 1909 gives today’s readers a glimpse into ordinary life when Lubbock was just beginning.

Abstracted by:

Yvonne Spence Perkins

Judy Womack