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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
4
The Enterprise reports A. T. Chapman, Norton merchant, has abandoned credit and moved to a strict cash basis. He now posts grocery and other price lists to attract buyers, arguing cash sales help customers amid tight finances and help the store survive in perilous times.
Miss Gwendolyn Higginbotham hosts a bridge party at her home with pink and white periwinkles as the floral note. Miss Faye Lowry won high score and Miss Kate Tannehill won low. Gifts were given to guests Miss Dorothy Clift Christine Glenn and Louise Roe. Uncle John Butner returned from a lengthy trip reporting dry plains a thousand miles traveled and little rain.
Mrs Homer Clark resumes residence at the R I Hickman store after several days away due to a painful spider bite and illness.
We express deep gratitude to friends and the good people for aid in fighting the fire that destroyed our home and for your heroic efforts in saving as much as of our household effects as were saved. Such help in a time of need is much to be appreciated and such unselfish friends cannot be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Mackey. Little Miss Marjorie Percifull has returned from a visit with her aunt Mrs. Quincy Hames at Crosbyton.
The Enterprise notes a shift toward a strict cash basis in pricing. It urges readers to compare the new policy details and understand the implications for purchases and payments.
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