British Finally Put Down Bloody Revolt In India
A World War era article recounts the 1857 Indian Mutiny with ten thousand miles to home and sixty five thousand British soldiers facing two hundred thousand mutineers aided by Indian allies. Delhi falls, reprisals unfold, and a dramatic rush of troops from Persia under Outram helps avert greater empire-wide disaster.
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India
England
Delhi
Tts
Regine
London
Crystal Palace
Charles H. Spurgeon
Lord Canning
China
Persia
Outram
Rev Sam Morris Reports Jonesboro Mission Crusade Growth
Rev Sam Morris reviewed his trip to Jonesboro Arkansas at First Baptist Church. He described the Jeffers Haerd revival conflict that led to a Fundamentalist Baptist church under Evangelist Joe Jeffers forming six months ago with about 13060 members and 1006 in Sunday School. He noted nightly attendance from 1200 to over 2000 despite bad weather and praised dedicated worshippers.
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Sam Morris
Jonesboro
Arkansas
First Baptist Church
Jeffers-Haerd
Mr. Morris
Evanelist
Joe Jeffers
Morris
Morrie
Japanese Question To Be Discussed At Methodist Church
Rev. W G Fletcher will discuss the empire of the rising sun and Japan in crisis in a Sunday morning sermon at St John’s Methodist Church. An evening talk with Babylon as a backdrop will cover Abraham leaving Babylon and Tower of Babel ruins. Mrs N M Phy will give the organ recital before the 7 20 singing.
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W. G. Fletcher
Japan
St. John’s Methodist Church
Mr. Fletcher
Far East
Geneva
Littl
China
Methodist Church
Abraham
Babylon
Euphrates
Tower of Babel
Shinar
N. M. Phy
Stamford Man Hurt as Truck Overturns Near Tuxedo
C A Speck of Stamford was injured last Friday when a truck he guided behind a wrecker overturned near Tuxedo. He received treatment at Stamford sanitarium for head injuries and was sent home Saturday in improved condition.
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C. A. Speck
Stamford
Unusual Service At First Baptist On Sunday Night
A McCauley man praised the First Baptist Church Sunday service led by Pastor Sam Morris. The sermon, part of a series, focused on Armageddon and the coming world leader. A dozen new members joined, mostly by baptism, and attention turned to next week's study of Matthew 21.
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First Baptist
McCauley
First Baptist Church
Sam Morris
Christ
Mil Sales
Ehurch
Euditorium
Morrisid
Zachariah
Palestine
Jerusalem
Dantel
Mr. Morris
Orient
France
Jesus
New Insurance Agency Opens in Stamford by Harvey Family
Fort Worth broker R. M. Harvey and his son R. J. Harvey of Tulsa Oklahoma become district representatives for the American National Insurance Company in Stamford. The firm is described as a major Texas life insurer.
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R. M. Harvey
Fort Worth
R. J. Harvey
Tulsa Okla
Stamford
American National Insurance Company
Texas Life
Voters to Elect Majority of City Council in April
The Stamford city election is set for Tuesday April 5. Terms ending this year include aldermen in places 1 3 and 2 with two holdovers for one year Geo E Pryor and C F Upshaw will remain on council along with mayor J K Brady and Police Chief G G Flournoy who seek another year in office.
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Stamford
J. K. Brady
G. G. Flournoy
Co N. Humphrey
de. A. Blackwell
T. '. Boston
Boston
Geo. E. Pryor
C.F. Upshaw
George Washington Bicentennial events planned in Stamford
Stamford prepares for a Bicentennial program February 22 at 7 0 p m to be emceed by Mayor Brads with the American Legion and other groups presenting a sequence of talks music and tributes The St Johns Methodist church will host a patriotic service February 21 led by Rev W G Fletcher inviting city lodges clubs and organizations to attend
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Stamford
City Auditorium
Pierian Club
St. John'’s Methodist
W. G. Fletcher
American Legion
J. K. Brads
Stamford Firemen
Sam Morris
Our Counery
Leroy W. John
iMusic
M.B. Harri
Urges Quick Payment of Pledges to United Charities
Dr Dallas Southard chairman of the executive committee appeals for immediate payment of all pledges to the Community Chest. Funds are low as 15 percent of families receive relief. $1504.11 has been collected, while several pledges from firms and individuals remain unpaid. Ray Rector and W G Swenson are authorized recipients.
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Dallas Southard
Ray Rector
W. G. Swenson
Southard
Rotary Club Hears Eloquent Tribute to Geo Washington
Stamford Rotary Club held a noon meeting featuring Judge Will Hair of Abilene presenting a tribute to George Washington to mark the Washington Bicentennial in Stamford. Dr FE P Buckley introduced the program and President J W Johnston announced the All-Texas Rotary conference at Mineral Wells May 2 3, naming a delegation committee.
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George Washington
Will Hair
Abilene
Stamford Rotary Club
Washington
J. K .Brady
Dr. A. Blackwell
Lueders Man Injured in Auto Accident
C Purcell of near Lueders suffered severe injuries after being struck by a car driven by Bob Sides of Lueders last Friday. He was walking north of Lueders when hit, brought to the sanitarium with a fractured skull a dislocated shoulder and a severe scalp wound. He was moved to his home Saturday.
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Lueders
C. Purcell
Bob Sides
Hunter blasts highway plan as wasteful state project
Democratic governor hopeful Tom F. Hunter condemned the Texas Highway Department for proposed 45 mile road paralleling US Route 1 from Weatherford to Thurber and a later 3.5 million dollar cut off project, arguing the state would waste millions while many Texans remain unpaved and counties deserve fair shares. He warned of autocracy and corruption and urged people to reclaim power from moneyed interests and restore liberty as in Texas history.
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Texas
Tom F. Hunter
State Highway Department
Weatherford
Thurber
Nho
Coleman
Panhands
Tyler
Sherman
South Texas
Porhec
Vernon
Guadalupe County
U. S
Liberty
Stamford to Host Singing School Next Thursday Evening
A traveling singing school will visit Stamford with a program at 7:20 p.m. at the Piet Baptist church. The movement began Monday night with a Baptist church session and a large audience heard proposals for the school. Stamford leaders and visitors from Abilene and nearby towns will conduct classes across several nights in the coming week.
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Atlbatia
Dulles
Athenia
Stanford
Bstarape
Abilene
Lewis
Cutin
Baptist Church
Ssephy Haire
Tuxedo
Senge
Stamford
Me Stampe
Mare Hie
Close fought City League basketball near top standings
The four City League teams have each played eight games as Floyd Lindsey’s Loopers lead with five wins and five losses. West Texas Utilities and Slim Pearson’s Red Birds sit close behind. Wholesalers and the Red Birds face a key double bill as Thursday night’s schedule offers a chance to tighten the race. Admission is 10 cents, benefiting the High School Basketball Fund.
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Floyd Lindsey
Whatalera
West Teens Utilities
Coach Walker
Slim Pearson
Red Birds
Lindsey
Loopers
West Texas Utilities
Demonstration Club Meeting on Chicken Canning in Stamford
The Home Demonstration Club of Stamford and vicinity meets next Tuesday at 2 PM in the Home Economies Building. Miss Sue Bonner will demonstrate canning chickens.
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Stamford
Home Economies
Sue Bonner
Two Reeves Help Cans Stock For United Charities
The Stanford Home Demonstration Club at the L. B. Adams home organized a canning day producing 200 cans of meat and by products for the Stamford Community Chest. Twenty workers plus visitors participated under the supervision of Miss Sue Bonner and Mr. Jobson, with many local women aiding. A large turnout included Mrs. Frank Heflin and numerous residents, reflecting strong community support for preserving donated beef and expanding the chest’s reserves.
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Stanford Home
L. BE. Adams
Stamford
G. C. Caruthers
Mins Sue Bonner
Jobson
Frank Heflin
Mra
S&s
Row Langford
W. K. Carlton
Pagar Adams
Carlton
Mises Pay Adame
Miss Lombee Addame
Francia Adame
Mere Cart Carlton
WW. Terry, Jr
John MelLemere
Mies
Annie Hetle Taylor
Misa
Annie Laurie Staire
Edith Me Tilvery
Newlin
Charlie Cortes
Vander Cor
Puncell
Allieon
Calor
Hamlin Exhibit Showcases Home Canned Goods
The Women s Home Demonstration Club in Hamlin will stage a food preservation exhibit on February 27 at the county level. Women may enter canned products including peas beans tomatoes and jellies with judging prizes for top entries. A cheese making demonstration in Union community drew fifty attendees and formed a new club with officers elected for the Caffey Vassar Mayfield and Heald groups.
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Ste Benner
Niin
Hamlin
Prwlort Kittchens
Belee
C. H. Heald
Anderson Chapel Tome
Wyehe
R. C. Caffey
Offt‘corsa Were Elected: Mrs. R. O. Caffey
G. W. Mayfield
Lee Vassar
Honeymooning George K. Rawlins suspended for reckless driving
George K. Rawlins faced a reckless driving suspension in Chicago while on his honeymoon. The action reflects a court or municipal penalties during a personal trip, with no further details on charges or dates provided.
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George K. Rawlins
Chicago
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Land
W.G. Fletcher
St. John's Methodist Church
Pete
Death
Pete McKenzie
Albert Hausser
Bexar County
Hunteville
Missouri
Huntsville
Methodist
New Insurance Agency
Geo. Washington
Mes. Dowle Middleton
The
Patriot
Mae
W. G. Pletcher
CC. M. Lester Benediction
Fred Rosy
Uraes
United Charities
Rotary Club
Geo. Wastington
Tom Hunter
Highway Department
McClain
Houston
Sam Aiken
Atlanta
Aiken
Stamfoord
Reeves
HD Club
Harlin
Shi
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