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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
2
A teacher describes visits to Leonard Ratliff's Sunset Farm noting terracing plans for two fields and a broader program for next summer. He urges timely firewood cutting and pruning of peach trees apples grapes and pears, with practical steps and cautions for each crop.
A reader reports seeing a merchant’s advertisement in The Bowie News and plans to contact the seller about the offer. The note emphasizes recognizing local ads and following through with inquiries.
A 34 member kitchen cabinet linked to Governor Elect W Lee O Daniel convened secretly in Fort Worth with no press access. The group includes leaders from utilities oil firms education and other sectors as O Daniel adds J P Lucey of Dallas to advise on policy and pensions funding.
Mrs Elbert Sills visits her mother Mrs A O Wood in Sanger with Mildred Lauder. Weldon Smith visits Dallas relatives. J A Pulkey hosts Shook family and others from Newport. Clergy visits noted at Union Church and Newport. Various families relocate move and holiday plans outlined. Christmas program planned for Dec 24 with 4H club activities and pin awards delayed.
A humorous exchange on the operating table has the patient asking to send for his pastor. The doctor asks why, and the patient replies that he would rather be opened with prayer.
An advertising copy promotes Creomulsion as a cure for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation claiming it heals inflamed mucous membranes loosens phlegm and reduces germs. The pitch promises a full refund if customers are not satisfied and urges asking for Creomulsion by name.
A large crowd attended the spelling match at the schoolhouse last Thursday with visitors from other communities. The next spelling match is scheduled for Thursday night December 15. Guests included Miss Louise Walker of Leona and Miss Opal Groves of Hancock, plus Louise Holt from San Antonio visiting his father. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Short of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs. Blake Barnett of Quanah visited Tom Tarpley’s home.
Mrs Winnie Jameson Miss Erin Simpson and local families from Montague Nocona and Centralia visited the A J Fenoglio home Saturday night. W J Campbell Bryan Reed August Nobile were in Nocona Saturday. Mrs B B Fenoglio visits Emil Carminatti of Montague this week. Mr and Mrs
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