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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
7
Mute Sense I M Tite notes that a man shows greater interest consciousness when repaying a loan than when borrowing. The local banker emphasizes the discipline and focus required to manage debt and honor commitments.
Leading dry goods merchant I Will Grumble claims prosperity grows with population and demand. He argues advancement follows more people seeking goods and better living.
The fragment suggests a reflection on inheritance and desire, contrasting a widow’s stance with a son’s satisfaction from his father’s legacy. It hints at differing outcomes tied to family choices and intergenerational expectations.
The school principal compares life to a circle-saw arguing that neglecting effort lets the woods close in. He urges students to keep cutting wood to stay ahead and avoid entrapment by creeping obstacles.
Eb Ery warns against a suitor as Mary dates a young man Eb disapproves of. Mary's mother interjects that escaping the messy side of life would be a relief, highlighting household tensions.
In our town Pete Mosely, an old bachelor, reflects on the traditional view that a husband is the protector and provider for the wife he marries, a standard once widely held and in some cases still seen as the provider today.
R A Good enjoyed driving the family car for amusement while Marthy accuses a man of taking their vacation days in a past incident.
In a speech the politician notes many people offer to save the country and suggests the nation may endure for another century.
Will A. Hanker argues that poets should write a ditty about the memories of the old pitcher pump that once stood in the yard, suggesting it is about time for tribute verse.
I B Smart muses on a car with a memorable handle and magneto head lights that flicker on and off, suggesting a place in history for the vehicle and its enduring memory.
The local pastor warned that his church must install air conditioning to remain competitive with a new movie house. He urged parishioners to support improvements to attract attendees and maintain congregation numbers.
Mrs. Ida Flyhigh, a socialite, states that even a proud family name can corrode if not kept polished, stressing careful public image maintenance.
Maarthy argues that a man who raises his daughter in luxury is likely to end up supporting his son-in-law in the same affluent lifestyle.
A quotation notes that the loudest critics of taxes often demand government action when a community need arises. The remark frames tax debate as a public behavioral pattern.
The author urges timely pasture mowing to defeat summer weeds such as ragweed broomweed and croton that choke grass and steal moisture. He argues mowing increases fall forage, compares weed control to cotton farming, notes mowers outpace hoes, and cites demonstrations from farmers and highway crews improving grazing and erosion control.
Texas agriculture shows broad gains in range cattle wool mohair wheat cotton fruits and nuts but dairying remains the neglected frontier. Leaders organize with county agents home demonstrators and vocational teachers backed by government field staff to improve herds adopt silos and better marketing for a stronger balanced Texas farm program.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Smidt and Jack Hunt of Lamesa with Miss Mary Dalham of Dallas visited Friday night and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hunt. Mrs. Smidt is remembered as Miss Anna Louise Hunt and is the grandmother of Jack Hunt.
Elmo Scott Watson recounts a 1901 Charleston hoax in which a West Coast social climber convinced Charleston elites to invite President Theodore Roosevelt to tea. Roosevelt, bound by a committee rule, agreed to honor an old servant’s wish, only to reveal the servant was hired for the stunt. The ruse enraged women but amused men.
Mr and Mrs Pierce Chandler of Decatur guest of J P Kearby Jr and I L Chandler. A O Bacher visits Barker family in Vashti. Roy Fultz and daughter Betty of Memphis Texas visit John Black family. Peggy Walling of Dallas weekends with John Walling. Ruth Mary Anderson from Ryan Oklahoma stays with John B Hunt. Multiple families attend a weiner roast and ice cream at Stoneburg.
Bulger Major, visiting Denton as a seer, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Major, enjoying time at home after the event.
Lyon and Matthews Co promotes new Title I federal housing loans under the FHA program. Announcement highlights eligibility and application steps for homeowners seeking financing assistance. Describes loan terms and potential benefits for communities investing in housing improvements.
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