Four Buried Cities Beneath Asshur Ruins Revealed
The essay notes Asshur as ancient capital and religious center of Assyria. It describes successive buried cities beneath its ruins, excavations by German teams, and relics now in European museums. The account recalls Burmese Christian soldiers, royal tombs, and questions about future archaeologic treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fletcher
St. John's Methodist Church
Asshur
Babylon
Ashur
Assiyian
Shalmeoneser I
Tigris
Calah
Waa
Nineveh
Assyria
Imant
Judson
Burma
London
Berlin
Paris
Cyaxeres
Bagdad-to-Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Profit From Eggs Still Shows Small Margin in March
The Jones County record notes seven farm flocks totaling 1506 birds averaged 19.6 eggs per hen in March. Production cost per dozen was 9 1 2 cents with a selling price of 11 1 2 cents, yielding a 2 cent profit per dozen and a March total profit of 241 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Relics Sought for Texas Cowboy Reunion Exhibit
R A Bible announces a relics and curios exhibit for the Texas Cowboy Reunion on June 25 26 and 27. Collectors are asked to bring items for tagging and labeling before the event. Exhibits may be left at the Bible Tire Store or with committee members John Wallace Stamford Laundry Cleburne Huston The American office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bible
Mr Bible
Bible Tire
John Wallace
Stamford
Cleburne Huston
Opening Of New Baptist Building Set For June 21
Rev. Sam Morris announces the formal opening of the new Sunday School building on June 21 with invitations extended to former pastors. Next Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 10:00, a 11:00 sermon on Talking Back to God, a 7:00 BYP, and radio to KFYO. The church aims to boost attendance and continue study of Revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Morris
Lerae
Christ
God
KFYO
Abilene
Sunday School Organized at Bunker Hill
The Bunkerhill Union Sunday School organized on May 24 at the union tabernacle with William Pritchett elected Superintendent and class teachers named. Attendance grew from 27 members and 5 visitors to 35 members, as new members joined and a program by the New Hope B.Y.P.A. drew a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunkerhill
Bunkerhill Union Tabernacle
William Pritchett
Bates
Turner
J. R. Rice
Floyd Turman
Union Sunday School
Roy Adams
Stamford
New Hope B.Y.P.A
Red Henson
B.Y.P.U
Bunkerhill Union
Baily
Sam Morris
First Baptist Church of Stamford
Union Tabernacle
Dr. Fletcher to Begin Teaching of Sunday Class
Rev. W. G. Fletcher, recently elected teacher of the Brotherhood Sunday school class at St. John's Methodist church, will teach for the first time since his election Sunday morning. He has been ill the past two Sundays but has traveled in Palestine and much of the Bible land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fletcher
Brotherhood
St. John’s Methodist Church
Balanced System of Farming Urged by Jones and Haskell
Agriculture agents in Jones and Haskell counties advocate a balanced farming system to lift regional prosperity. The Stamford trade area benefits from good roads, diverse markets, and cross county collaboration led by the Chamber of Commerce and West Texas Chamber of Commerce. County agents emphasize livestock feeds, pasture, and crop diversification with examples from Stamford Inn Dairy Farm and trials funded by A&M College and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JONES
Haskell County
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Jones County
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Haskell
West Texas
Shackelford
Stonewall
Fisher
Cooper
Stamford Inn
State A&m College
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
A&m College
Swenson
Boca
Stanford
A@M
FiveYear-Old A C Thane Dies From Head Wound
A C Thane five of Stamford area died in Stamford Sanitarium from a bullet wound believed self inflicted or safety related. He had mental health problems last year and had recent head and spine pains. The tragedy occurred while he was cutting grain on his farm and the shot came from a .22 rifle. He lived with his parents near Stamford and funeral services were held at Highland cemetery with Kinney Brothers in charge. He is survived by his wife son and numerous siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Thane
Stamford
Thane
WN. Thane
Welock
Highland Cemetery
MK Harris
Cervier and Kinney Brothers
McNeil Brothers Buy Bolers Bakery in Stamford
Paul and Woodson McNeil of Brownwood acquire Boler Brothers Bakery in Stamford effective June 1 and rename it McNeil Brothers Bakers. The brothers, formerly with J A Boler of Brownwood, relocate to Stamford and plan to continue existing products including Big Dandy and Butter Kid bread. Woodson returns to the office. both reside in Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul and
Woodson McNeil
Brownwood
Boler Brothers
Stamford
Ftem
McNeil Brothers Bakers
McNeil Brothers
J. A. Boler
Paul McNeil
Laureana
East Texas
McNeile
Exchange Club Miniature Golf Tourney Promises Fun
The Horn Tooter notes a lively Exchange Club program with music by Mrs. John Pinson and helpers, a Clean-up Week report, and a Friday night golf tournament at the Hinky Dink course. Attendance climbs as crowds enjoy the event and a pewter mug prize motivates members and their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pinson
Mica Pinson
Misa Rowland
Bill Leavitt
Frank Lockewater
Revival Meeting at West Side Baptist Church
A revival begins Sunday night at West Side Baptist Church. The event invites all Christian people to join in worship and to feel free to participate with cooperation appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Baptist Church
Paving of No 30 in Haskell County Underway
Concrete paving on Highway No 30 begins Wednesday four miles north of Stamford Haskell county. EF Whitham & Company lead contractors set Stamford office and plant near Wichita Valley tracks employing about 150 men and 10 trucks with local labor. initial delay due to state checks on truck weights and licenses. Cement from Lone Star Cement Dallas and sand/gravel from Moore of Flat Top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highwan Maskell County
Moore @ Moore
Flat Top
Lone Star Cement Company
Dallas
Encampment At Lueders Set For July 1919
The Lueders Encampment Baptist Pastors and friends plan an encampment July 3 to 19 on the grounds led by Ken J. M. Littleton Walter Jackson and Rev. Ross A. Smith The program focuses on conference lines with morning sessions from 9 to 11 and evening messages by WR White A bulletin copy available from Walter Jackson 244 Hickory Street Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueders
Ty O
Ken J. M. Littleton
Walter Jackson
Aml
Ross A. Smith
Heow Red of
Hickors Street
Abilene
Rotarians Outing Next Tuesday at College Lake
Stamford Rotarians and families will attend an outing at College Lake Tuesday evening at 7 pm replacing the noon meeting. The Boy Scouts will present the program and the venue was moved from the Scout camp and Flat Top Mountain for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
College Lake
Boy Scouts of
City Wall
Flat Top Mountain
Public Information Committee
Rotary
S. H. Caldwell
A. L. Rodgers
Cleburne Huston
Methodist Pastor to Be in Pulpit at Two Services
Rev W G Fletcher pastor resumes duties and will occupy the pulpit at both Sunday services after a two week illness. He recovered from influenza and will lead morning and evening worship with former Vernon district elder Rev R A Stewart and Rev M B Harris having recently preached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fletcher
St. John’s Methodist Church
Dr. Fletcher
R. A. Stewart
Vernon District
M. B. Harris
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Jobson
C. Jobson
Mark Twain
Fred Walter
Dewitt County
Frank Seals
Hartley County
Albert Zech
Dilworth, Minn
First Baptist Church
Bunker Hill
United States
Southwest
Kenneth Evans
Jones Courty
Joe C. Wiliams
A. ©. Cooper
Mr. Jobson
Mr. Williams
Boler’s Bakery
Exchange Club
Haskell County Lanor
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