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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
4
The piece announces a moral weekly editorial voice from the editor and owner M. C. Thomas. It notes the paper’s post and year date, and hints the editor will write occasional art pieces or stop, asserting no vanity in the staff yet a bold intent to share opinions.
In a school trustee election a newcomer named Steinford with about 5 000 potential supporters polled only 13 votes highlighting disengagement with school issues. Voters show little interest in the race and the campaign struggles to gain traction.
An editorial laments voters shirking duties while praising rain that renews West Texas spirit. It notes a re elected school board, warns how a few could misvote, and compares drought impacts to Ohio and Missouri. The piece urges patience, noting 1925 could be driest or best yet.
The speaker recalls starting with about a hundred local supporters near Stamford and now counting 1200 cash-paying subscribers who remain friendly. He notes patches on their britches yet regards themselves among the county's richest, asserting that twelve hundred friends provide sufficient funds to meet all needs.
The Carrigan Hotel advertises home like service and meals at reasonable prices. Mrs. J. A. Carrigan, Proprietress, 208 E. Oliver Street invites transient trade and notes Gambill Bros. Safety Hatch Incubators nearby.
Community column recounts Sunday sermons and visits from families in Haskell Anson Cottonwood Rotan and Bertha places. Farmers are urged to attend coming Sunday School and reorganization while neighbors share weekend hospitality and small town updates.
Farmers await rainfall to plant feed. Visitors include Mrs. H. H. Morrison from Wichita Falls to see her father, Mr. J. Way. Mrs. C. Taylor hosts Mrs. L. B. Clary and Mrs. L. A. Gustafson of Stamford. Numerous local friendships share Sunday visits and weekend guests among Winkler, Byrd, Lindsey, Kendrick, and related families.
Mrs A Buske and daughter Ollie visited Stamford shoppers on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Henry McLemore spent the day in Stamford. Church service is set for Sunday at 3 30. Mr and Mrs J C Nix pursue treatment with Dr Gould the chiropractic practitioner. Mr and Mrs W B Sandefur visited their daughter Mrs P D Lambeth in Stamford Sunday. Blue Eyes Red Picket Fence Brazelton Lumber Company. Asa Ra Foi PS.
Avoca reports a light rain and a productive week with a large turnout for the Jack Rabbitt Drive. Spiry Richardson's death in Waco and funeral at Avoca Methodist Church dominate local notices. Families from Abilene and Albuquerque visit. Hastings drive planned. community cooks and schoolchildren served. births noted. several sick lists and travel plans mentioned.
Thursday April 16 is set apart as cleanup day at Lueders Tourist Park. It is hoped that day the Cham...
Lueders celebrates new school board members Grouthitt Rushing and Shipp as community leaders. Avoca fans attend Lueders game where town boys edge the school team in a lively 10 to 8 matchup. Local events include church services, a revival, sewing club gathering, and rental housing construction by Guy Douthit.
The article recalls a heavy Tuesday rain avoiding Lueders and frames it as lingering hope in the field of battle, preserving a tone of resilience and expectation amid altered plans. It emphasizes perseverance despite weather as a backdrop to local concerns and activities.
Misses Zenora Ludecke and Christine Meil return from Bell County with notes of preaching crowds in Corinth. The piece mentions singing in Anson, travels to Comanche Co and Abilene, and updates on Willie Ludecke’s baby. Family visits include the Baucoms and Wersebe.
Two showers and a bit of hail fell on Wednesday though not enough to satisfy. Last Sunday services and the Lord's Supper were held but Sunday School was not. Mission Band to give a program at the church Tuesday night. Mrs Oscar Larson and son Frank plan a return to Elgin. Mrs O O Taylor and children visit from Breckenridge. Mr Paul and Bernard Oman return from Elgin. mother of Mrs Oman ill. Want ads bring results.
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