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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
2
Spring Creek residents celebrate rain that boosts cotton and feed prospects. Social visits fill the week as families like Christian Nash Clark Moore and Smith gather, with plans for a Stamford community fair urged for participation and entry.
McKeythan were in Stamford last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Nash Mr and Mrs Homer Nash Arthur and Windell Nash visited in the New Hope community Sunday. Well as news is scarce I will ring off for this time.
Miss Corine Harvick and her brothers Elmer and Lawrence of Old Glory visit grandparents and uncles T. P. and R. T. Harvik families along with Mrs H B Sims and children Olga Doris Pauline and Harvey Jr of Mineral Wells. Tom Harvick and son Guy and Lawrence Harvick meet friends in Stamford after rain. W B Amerson and daughter Vida visit friends in Toledo and attend Baptist church singing.
A Busy Body note says residents at the Harrel oil well gathered Sunday evening to salvage a raising rig. The piece suggests the rig may be abandoned as it stands. It mentions F B Rogers formerly at Swans Chapel School and J D Harvey from Haskell holding a large Bethel meeting, with all invited. The writer notes heavy rain washed away news.
Rain fell Friday and Monday helping crops in Bunker Hill while Paint Creek overflowed causing cars to sink and be waterbound. A meeting by Brother Morris closed Sunday and 42 players met at G A Fouranstegn’s home for a hard battle. Many locals attended Stamford trades day last Monday.
Residents report 2 to 3 inches of rain Friday into Friday night amid persistent mud. Fears of boll worm damage ease unless wet cloudy spells continue. Some forecast a quarter to half bale per acre. late feed crops will yield feed. Several plan fall gardens and plant feed as Miss Inez Agee visits Miss Melba Rowland.
The auxiliary of the Methodist church held a Mission study Monday afternoon led by Mrs. Starkey Duncan. Chapters 7 and 8, The Master Missionary, were discussed with a round table closing the session. A letter from Mrs Caperton Pace in China thanked the society for condolences on her mother's death. The Daily Vacation Bible School will convene in late August with details to be announced. Pineapple lemonade followed. Next Monday Missionary Voice meets at 4 o clock.
Local listing announces a sale of high grade aluminumware at Lyles Economy Store located on South Side Square. Items include durable cookware and serving pieces offered at promotional prices for a limited period.
Ballinger reports strong cotton prospects in Runnels county near last year’s output of about 60,000 bales. San Saba eyes irrigation bonds to unlock 35,000 acres, while Crosbyton plans a hatchery for poultry growers. Stamford opens a new inn. Haskell expands an amusement park and gas prospects. Quanah approves a municipal band law. San Angelo anticipates a large 1926 wool crop. Sonora reports sales of 565 two-year-old goats and other farm activity statewide.
A brief notice inviting readers to join a growing American readership community. It emphasizes warmth, belonging, and ongoing access to diverse articles and stories for all ages. No specific event or date is listed.
M. Faverman of Faverman Dry Goods Company visits eastern market cities to select fine merchandise for fall and winter stocks. The store has long been a favored shopping spot with carefully curated lines and will introduce many new ideas on arrival.
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