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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1931

Page

8

Roosevelt Seen As Favorite For Democratic Nomination

The piece argues Franklin D. Roosevelt would be the Democratic nominee if the convention were held tomorrow, though opposition is ununified and potentially deadlocked. It surveys possible rivals including Albert E. Ritchie Newton D Baker James M Cox and Alfred E. Smith and notes Smith as a frequent field favorite alongside Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Ritchie Baker Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt New York William Jennings Bryan Chicago Brean Leonard Wood Frank ©. Lowden Warren G. Harding McAdoo John W. Davis West Virginia Bert Ritchie Maryland Bert Fish James G. Blaine Blaine Senate Albert E. Ritchie Presidential Newton D. Baker Ohio James M. Cox Northwest News Napoleon Alfred E. Smith Owen D. Young Cox Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Byrd Virginia

D J Barker Dies At His Residence Near Stamford

D J Barker age 58 died Thursday May 28 at his home near the Stamford Cotton Oil Mill after an illness. He had worked at the oil mill eight years. Survived by wife Delia Barker daughter Ruth Johnson a brother and three sisters. Funeral at Kinney's Friday May 29 conducted by Rev M K Harris. Interment Highland cemetery.

D. J. Barker Stamford Barker Delia Barker Ruth Johnson Kinney

West Texas Chamber honors Col Penick with lifetime vice presidency

Col R L Penick of Stamford receives a certificate from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce naming him lifetime honorary vice president for life. The motion noting his long service as charter member organizer and director was unanimously adopted and signed by President Chas E Coombes and manager DD A Bandeen.

Col R. L. Penick West Texas Chamber of Commerce Elections Committee Col. R. J. Penick Stamford West Texas Chamber of Commercce Col Is Penick Chas. E Coombes DD. A. Bandeen Penick Louis J. Wortham Fort Worth Joe Kemp Wichita Falls P. C. Coleman Colorado

Balanced system of farming urged by county agents

County agents urge a 160 acre farm plan dividing land into 4 acres Sudan pasture 60 acres sorghum 60 acres cotton plus a garden and young orchard. Each 180 acres to have about 200 hens for monthly cash, with examples of farmers and their profits. The article notes wide adoption and regional progress as Stamford improves. Mrs Collins retires in favor of her husband after valedictory at Georgia State College.

Sudan Jones County Dr. L. Smith Avoca F. T. Swafford H. M. Miller Stamford W. Y. Barrett Hamlin Harold Barrett Jones Haskell Carl W. Collins Georgia State College Tifton

Four Buried Cities Revealed Beneath Asshur Ruins

Descriptions of Asshur ruins show four buried cities with camped soldiers of the British empire. The Red Triangle hosts American YMCA service men among Turks and Highlanders. Armistice day saw Turkish surrender after engagements with air and artillery.

Asshur Y.M.C.A

Klingman To Speak At Church Of Christ Sunday

George A. Klingman of Kentucky arrives to preach Sunday morning at eleven and give an afternoon lecture at four on his Holy Land trip and research. Ministers and church members are invited to attend both services to avoid city scheduling conflicts.

George A. Klingman Kentucky Church of Christ Holy Land

Francis jeb Wins Gas Mileage Contest in Albany

Francis jeb won the gas mileage contest held in Albany last week, driving a Ford Roadster Model A and achieving 52.9 miles per gallon. The Iller Brothers Ford dealers organized the event, with Walter Nixon finishing second after tallying 704 miles driven to reach the contest stage. The lowest mileage was 22 miles, and prize money awaits the winner who will compete in Breckenridge this week against county winners.

Lueders Francis Jeb Albany Iller Brothers Ford Francia Walter Nixon Nia Lieb

Fishing trip reports big catfish on Pecos River

Sanford Hodge manager of the Alcove Theater returns from a Pecos River fishing trip near Langtry. He notes large plentiful catfish and plans to return with stronger tackle and larger bait to aim for 50 to 60 pound cats.

Sanford Hodge Alcove Theater Pecos Langtry Mr. Hodge catTieh

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