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Newspaper
Bowie Booster
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
3
The Bowie Booster notes cash in advance for ads with locals 20 cents per line per insertion and a 25 cent minimum. It lists rates for cards of thanks obituaries resolutions tributes of respect and lodge or church notices with fees and promises corrections if any erroneous reflection appears upon individuals, firms, or corporations.
The piece argues that advertising should reflect real value and honesty. It notes untruthful ads harm public trust, and only firms that fulfill promises can consistently advertise with confidence. Observing local ads helps identify dependable businesses in a community.
Congress authorizes 3 million dollars from the federal treasury for a Texas Centennial Exposition in 1936 to mark Texas independence. Dallas and the state pledge 9 million, totaling 12 million in public funds with expected building costs at 25 million. The event invites foreign governments and aims for international significance, recalling battles at the Alamo and San Jacinto.
In Talihina Oklahoma on July 18 a bolt struck a tree sheltering Bill Dixon and five others. Dixon 60 was seated on a box against the trunk when the lightning hit, tearing the seat from his trousers. He was knocked unconscious along with Mel Armstrong, both now recovering.
Ausit in Texas July 17 This notice emphasizes cautious summer care for children. It warns against excessive heat and activity, advises more rest, proper digestion, protected milk, and gradual sun exposure to prevent sunburn and heat-related issues as children enjoy vacations.
W C Ray of Ringgold and Miss Irene Gaines of Stoneburg were married here on Saturday July 13 at Rev J F Kilman’s home. The couple will live in Sherman where Ray works with the CCC camp.
The Booster outlines two of seven proposed constitutional amendments for the August 24 special election. The Old Age Pension Amendment would allow the Legislature to pay pensions to residents over 65 meeting residency rules, potentially with federal funds, and cost estimates range from forty to fifty million annually. The second would let counties confine insane persons for ninety days pretrial observation without a jury trial, preserving jury rights but permitting temporary commitment for noncriminal cases.
Brief humorous note from the Altoona Kansas Tribune about aging and inactivity, describing a clerk who feels stiff from lack of exercise and working in a quiet store that does not advertise.
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