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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1978
Page
8
Local Industry advertises a male janitor position prefer 40 or older and sober. Must be clean cut, hard working, dependable and honest. Starting pay 2.90 an hour for 40 hour week with overtime, retirement, six paid holidays, and more. Send qualifications to P O Box 968 Stamford Tex 79553. All replies confidential. 36 2¢
A mix of children's Christmas letters requesting gifts for siblings and parents, featuring Lynn Martinez and Cody Wilson, plus Melody Crenshaw and Santa, from a Stamford American page. A Texas agricultural expert warns crossbreeding will not yield a super breed as cattle markets shift rapidly. The issue also notes potential national fuel savings if autos reduced consumption by one gallon per week.
James Henry Carter of Georgia travels through Texas in 1860 seeking a new home for his family. In a letter from Austin dated April 20, 1860, he praises the country and people, notes circus sights, large stores, abundant cattle and horses, and plans to tour towns like Marshall and Jefferson before choosing a location. He admires Houston’s business tone, the Capitol, and the promise of healthy climate and abundant land, while cautioning about travel costs and potential adjustments with family.
The United States handles more than 90 billion letters and packages annually, reflecting vast mail and shipping activity across the country. The figure underscores the scale of the postal system and private courier networks in serving homes, businesses, and institutions nationwide.
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