Writer Recalls Tough Trip Up The Tigris In War Zone
The diary excerpt shows a weary trooper recounting a brutal first month of warfare along the Tigris. He and a British officer share tea under a scorching sun while debating Biblical history and the discovery of Belshazzar in Ur.
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Garden of Eden
Earth
Leftenant
Lower
Mesopotamia
Fletcher
London
Belshazzar
Babylon
Daniel
Nabonidus
Belshaz
J. FE. Taylor
Lueders Encampment Opens Monday in West Texas Ledger
The Stamford trade territory article highlights higher grade beef and dairy cattle profits, citing gains in Jones, Stonewall, Haskell, and Shackleford counties. It notes improved dairy cows at about 56 dollars, beef averages near 38 dollars, and emphasizes live-at-home farming and better feed strategies driving prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
West Texas
Texas Plains
Jones County
Stonewall County
Haskell County
Shackleford County
Wisconsin
Michigan
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Norris to Speak in Fort Worth Baptist Pulpit Sunday
Dr. J Frank Norris, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth, will preach at the First Baptist Church here on Sunday July 19 in both services after teaching the pastor's Bible class at 10 am He is invited to speak in Lueders July 18 and may appear there for a special event prior to his Fort Worth engagements.
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J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church of
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
Lueders
Sam Morris
W. R White
Texas Baptiat Mission Board of
Dallas
White
Wis
Leeders
Rug
Morris
Dr Norris
Norris
First Baptist Shurch
C B Smith Home Damaged By Large Tuesday Fire
The home of Mr and Mrs C B Smith on East Vanderbalt street was badly damaged by a fire discovered about 6 p m Tuesday. Loss estimated at 2500 to 2750 dollars, the heaviest fire loss in the city this year per Fire Marshal L Meeker. Fire started in a clothes teleset in a back bedroom attributed to spontaneous ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C. B Smith
Vanderbalt Street
L Meeker
Stamford Wheat Marketed In Texas Territory
Around 50 000 bushels of wheat have been marketed in Stamford this season with little rain ahead. No 1 milling wheat around 36 cents per bushel, local milling buying at 45 cents until storage space filled. Wheat from surrounding towns and territory yields about 1% bushels per acre, with profits limited at 31 to 46 cents. The crop has brought perhaps 100 000 in Stamford territory, oats and barley remain unsold due to low prices.
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Stamford
Stamford Mill & Elevator
Avoca
Lueders
Sagerton
Anson
Hamlin
Haskell
Plainview Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Plainview residents hosted relatives from Denton county Tennessee and Oklahoma City. Visitors included Mr and Mrs W T Overby and Ary Morse, Curtis and Jenkins families, Mr and Mrs George Hansen, Kim Miller, Ira Scott, Altus Cates, Tom Chatwell, Opal Campbell, and Johnny Colvin at various gatherings around Plainview and nearby areas.
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W. T
Rob Overby
Denton County
Tennessee
Curtis Jenkins
Jenkins
Ary Morse
Oklahoma City
Tom Jenkins
George Hansen
Kim Miller
Near New Hope
Ira Scott
Anson
Altus Cates
Pleasant Valley
Tom Chatwell
Opal Campbell
Johnny Colvin
Bunker Hill
Plainview
Colbert River Ranch Sold to Odessa Oilman Hendrick
Sale of Colbert River Ranch near Stamford including 8000 acres and the ranch home on Clear Fork of the Brazos River was announced by Colbert Land and Cattle Company president R V Colbert. John T Cross of Fort Worth handles the transaction. Hendrick, an Odessa oil and cattle man, reputedly one of West Texas wealthiest men, is expected to finalize transfer after title examination.
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Colbert River Ranch
Hendrick
Odessa
Colbert River
T. G. Hendrick
R V. Colbert
The
Colbert Land and Cattle Company
Colbert
Clear Fork
Brazos River
Stamford
Buffalo
John T. Cross
Fort Worth
Judge Hendrick
West Texas
Winkler County
Lueders Baptist Encampment Set to Open Monday
Expect record attendance as the Lueders Baptist Encampment opens next Monday with plans for large delegations from many towns including Knox City Rule and Abilene. The grounds are prepared with tents and cottages ready, and multiple conference leaders are scheduled for doctrinal and mission sessions.
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Lueders
Knox City
Rule
Maskell
Electra
Mineral Wells
Breckenridge
Merkel
Munday
Albany
Cisco
Ranger
Fastland
Abilene
Sweetwater
Reton
Stamford
Avoca
Hamlin
Anson
Rochester
Clyde
Sylvester
Aspermont
Funeral Service For J. H. Baldwin Held Here Friday
J J Baldwin aged th of Old Glory died in Stamford from a heart attack suffered at his ranch near Old Glory. He was born January 2, 1856 in Fannin County Texas. The service was led at St John s Methodist with multiple pastors assisting and body sent to Honey Grove for burial. He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter and two brothers and a sister. Barrow Undertaking Company handled arrangements.
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J. J. Baldwin
Old Glory
Stamford
Mr. Baldwin
Stonewall County
Fannin County
Windom
St. John's Methodist Church
M. B. Harrie
Christian Church
WG Fletcher
St. Johns Methodist Church
Percy W Jones
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Baskin
Baptist Church of
Aspermont
Honey Grove
J BO Pumphreys
Chas
W Zng
HA Carter
HH. Dobyns
GL. Inglish
F. Upshaw
G. Ho Zachary
Gordon R. Haynes
Barrow Undertaking Company
Marshall Baldwin
Mixes Blanche Baldwin
Old Gidry
San Antonio
Jack Baldwin
Haskell
Jane
W. P. Cappleman
Yantis Diks At Home On West Side
F. Yantis died at his home in the western part of the city Monday morning at 2 o'clock after a long illness. He was 60 years old, born in Kentucky, a carpenter by trade, and is survived by his wife and six brothers. Funeral services were held at Kinney's Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. Sam Morris, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
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F. Yantis
Kentucky
Yantis
Kinney
Sam Morris
First Baptist Church
Highland Cemetery
Robbery at Roosters Club Garfield Strips 41 Members
Two armed bandits entered the Roosters Club in Garfield New Jersey and stripped 41 members of their trousers before fleeing with 1100 dollars in cash and jewelry.
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Roosters’ Club
Garfield
N. J
Stamford Area Sees Nearly Two Inches of Rain
Heavy overnight rain drenched the Stamford area with near two inches from 12:50 a.m. to about 6 a.m., delaying drought worries and aiding cotton growth. Government gauge by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce recorded 1.0 inches, with other local gauges showing 0.8 to 2.0 inches across nearby towns. The rain extended along the Katy to Dublin and toward Amarillo, marking July’s first notable precipitation after seven weeks.
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Weather Bureau
Weet
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Mice Lovn Green
Chamber of Commerce
Anson & Inches
Lueders
Lueders 2, “Agerten 1 ° Hackell 105, Rotan, Peacuwk 1, Jayton
Girard
Sweneon
O. Hawley
Abilene
Munday
Seymour
Spur
Hamtin
Albany
Katy
Dublin
Denver
Amarillo
John L Hudson Dies After Stroke At Abilene
Funeral for John L Hudson, 65, long time Belton native and Stamford traveler, was held at Central Presbyterian Church. He died in Abilene after a stroke suffered Tuesday and was laid to rest in Belton after services in Stamford and Abilene. Survived by wife Nora Tuttle Hudson, his parents, siblings, and several relatives, with out of town attendees from Denver, Del Rio, and Carmel Valley.
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John Hudson
Abilene
Central Presbyteran Church
Beady
Buffalo Gap
Santa Fe
Belton
Trodges
Denison
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hudson
Hodges
Mr. Hutton
Minster
Fred 5. Rogers
San Angelo
Aloc
der E. P. Kinkley
Dick Rowland
F. Upshaw
F. Upshaw, ©. M. Frances, C. A. Douthit
Harry Yates
W. N. Kinney
Hudson
Beltonies
Nora Tuttle
Mery Hudson
Stamford
West Texas
Mr. Sudeon
Mra
Taylor Hudson
Lee Hudson
Dallas
KR. L. Penn
Wilson Davia
Carmel
Rs. Hadeon
Mra, Tuttle
Denver
Cole
A. C. Easterling
del Rio
New Officers Of Masonic Lodge Installed
Stamford lodge No. 854 APF AM installed its officers for the year at the Masonic Hall. June 30. S. H. Caldwell is the new worshipful master and the officers include E. K. Britton senior warden J. M. Martin junior warden W. B. Tayman senior deacon A. A. Warren junior deacon David S. Bennett secretary J. Reese Pratt treasurer A. J. Turner senior steward S. D. Gay junior steward Rev. M. B. Harris chaplin.
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Stamford
A.M
Masonic Hall
S. H. Caldwell
E. K. Britton
J. M. Martin
W. B. Tayman
A. A. Warren
David S. Bennett
J. Reese Pratt
A. J. Turner
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Tigris
W. G. Fletcher
Southwest
Cleburne Huston
BY KR
Kenneth Evans
A. J. Swenson
Texas
Mr. Swenson
Department of Agriculture
Swenson
Frank Norris
Port Worth
C.B. Smith
Miss Universe
Netta Duchateau
Belgium
Galveston
White State Baptist
Inspirationas Sprearer
Ible
de GW. Chancelloer
Rev. A. Powel
University Haptist Church
de. M.A. Jenkena
Mre. J. B. Leigh
J. H. Baldwin
Bob
Yantis Diks
West Side
John L. Hudson
Masonic Lodge
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