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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
2
Publication indicates RC Thomas is owner and exiter with weekly issue notes. Entry confirms second class matter status and mailing details at 114 East Hamilton Street Tenant. Paper notes weather delays and desire to proceed with town and country business despite moisture and pessimism.
A fragmentary entry references town services and municipal concerns with unclear names and dates. The readable portion suggests a public inquiry or meeting overview and possible administrative actions pending clarification.
The notice claims 1905 style beginnings in West Texas with strong ampochetts prices and a positive outlook for a prosperous year, urging readers to come to the region.
A brief note states the advertising firm aims for more business and invites referrals. The text emphasizes that the advertiser controls the message and requests potential clients to consider their services.
The Wellspring note reports good general health this week with Mr. Nash and Mrs. Burleson on the sick lists awaiting quick recovery. Henry plans a visit to Hillsboro for a few weeks while schools are small but functioning and residents amuse themselves by tossing snow.
Local notes from Corinth report snow interruptions and a poultry show where Wersebe won first on a cockerel and pen, plus second on a pullet. Callaway also earned first on pullet and cock, while residents convalesce from bad colds and visit neighbors in Anson and with Ruth Callaway.
The column notes sickness in the community with G. R. Nash Grandma Ellis and Eva Ellis reported unwell. It mentions a hoped recovery, travel to Anson on business, and that the school operates with five teachers under a new instructor.
Scattered notes say J Richardeom is improving while Les Cubwell remains ill. A muddy road report from Avoca follows a Monday game among residents. H D Toning and others head to Anson Tuesday, with Cockrell and R A Yans in tow as roads stay muddy. News scarce this week.
Contributed piece extols Stamford as a progressive community with respected professionals, strong churches, solid schools, and welcoming hotels. It notes growth, likening Stamford to Dallas someday, and includes a local remark about visitors from Overbrook and a farm snow estimate.
Fragmentary OCR text offers limited readable content about renewal or restoration efforts. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or locations are extractable to form a precise summary.
The oe Hatch incubator promises reliable temperatures with solid construction. Its two layer walls, wool felt strips, and vacuum air spaces maintain heat evenly. Therman bottle principle and other exclusive features are highlighted for demonstration.
The Stamford Picture Framing Shop advertises 300 Medal Lions or Memories at less than full cost. Regular price is $3.00, sale price starts at $1.50 while supplies last to promote Art Novelty Company products. Bring your pane.
Snow in Avoca since last week measures about eight inches with light drifting. Farmers report the season offers good prospects for crops and plan to proceed with planting and field work as conditions allow.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce plans to run its Bureau in Austin for seven years with Homer D. Wade in charge at the Driskell Hotel. The Austin Chamber will lend Assembly Rooms for meetings as needed. They seek equitable revision of state tax laws and an orderly approach to government.
The deceased left a son E. B. Harrison and five other children Mrs. L O and K. C with residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday service to be led by Rev. J. J. Grimes and Rev. E. A. Short of Avoca. Interment follows at Hichland cemetery. Barrow Furniture Co. Undertaking in charge. Sympathy from friends.
Stamford residents mourn the death of Mrs. W. M. Henson who, with her husband and two young daughters, lived in the city until last October. She was struck by an automobile on January 11 while going to church with a sister.
A brief notice places the deceased at the Baptist Senitorium in Houston and records burial at McAllen Texas, the family home, indicating the final resting place and prior location.
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