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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
5
Stamford American edited by Cleburne Huston, owner. Published each Thursday from 114 East Hamilton Street. Entered as second class matter August 11, 1924 at the Stamford Texas post office under the act of March 3, 1879.
Stamford residents face rising fire losses this year and risk losing favorable insurance rates. Experts say 99 percent of fires are preventable, underscoring the call for public schooling in fire prevention.
Stamford intends to install a white way lighting system soon after Jayton installed a similar lighting setup recently. The note warns not to forget the planned public improvement and asserts Stamford will complete its own project.
The American editor relishes publishing children letters to Santa Claus and invites readers to share in the charm of their earnest notes. The piece notes the missing handwriting and the honest effort behind each letter, highlighting the wholesome holiday spirit.
A reflective verse noting Christmas as a spirit rather than a date. It contrasts the idea of one day of giving with continual generosity, urging daily kindness to strangers and kin and the belief that what is given returns as sunshine to the home. The piece emphasizes ongoing cheer and duty beyond a single holiday.
At Monday assembly Stamford school representatives shared experiences from their trip to the State Teacher’s Association in San Antonio. Superintendent Holland described visits to Edinburg and a Mexican school, while Mrs. Johnson discussed San Antonio tours funded by Mr. Johnson. Coach T. R. Tinsley spoke on the Sweetwater game. The Board planned new machinery for the manual training home now ready for occupancy.
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