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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1929
Page
2
The spring rains are bringing unusually vigorous weeds to vacant lots and neglected spots across the city. A live civic group could lead a weed cutting campaign within a week or two, with city cooperation and a broader cleanup effort.
The Daniel Guggenheim Fund requested roof markings to identify Stamford from the air. A campaign was begun on Col. Charles A. Lindbergh’s recommendation. The American notes Stamford has already complied, thanks to the local American Legion post.
State lawmakers urge universal voter turnout for two proposed constitutional amendments in a July 16 1929 special election. One would expand the Supreme Court to nine members with open year round business and speedy action. the other would set the Governor’s salary at 10000 dollars annually. The Legislature's resolution requests newspapers and radio to inform voters and directs officials to distribute copies to media outlets statewide.
The Rochester Reporter thanks Mrs. W P Murphey for beets beans cabbage and berries, Mrs Chester Speck for beans, and Mrs W H Bittick for peaches. It praises thoughtful friends sharing food and asks the Rochester editor why neighboring-town editors weren’t invited to dinner.
On May 1 dairy bull circles totaled 4296 in 44 Texas counties with 814 circle bulls, as reported by county and district Extension Service agents.
Jones county grand jury recommends building a new jail with separate juvenile and female wings. notes overcrowding unsanitary conditions, plus showers for overnight jurors, courthouse yard cleanup, roof leaks, repainting, and improved janitorial service. signed by foreman MO C Turner.
A U S soil expert warns two billion dollars in soil washes from farms into streams after rains. Terracing and contour tillage can nearly stop the loss, saving moisture and fertility. The Southwest Plainsman notes the effort to adopt conservation practices is laborious but necessary.
The county agent notes terracing and running rows level prevent soil erosion and leaching while conserving rainfall. This practice raises immediate production, particularly in drier sections, since moisture is frequently needed during growing seasons across the state.
Services will be held at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church on Sunday June 9. Galvanized Screen Wire. Brazelito Lumber Company.
New Hope defeated Anson 7 to 4 in a Friday baseball game. Polly pitched well for New Hope with seven strikeouts while Powell allowed 14 hits. Williamson and Pitman homered for their teams, and New Hope broke the game open with a late rally to seal the win.
Anson Enterprise Co announces A Riche of Huddleston and Riche will handle drainage structures for the Anson to Hamlin section of Highway No 4. Work begins June 5 with 1500 cubic yards of concrete and grading to proceed over 175 working days. State Highway Commission ordered June 5 start. project designated State Aid No 855. Grading for the early miles from Anson to No 4 will be done by Jayton contractors. Huddleston & Work to begin Hamlin end later.
B Yates offers star parasite remover for fowls to keep them free of lice mites fleas and blue bugs and improve health and egg production with a money back guarantee. 7-4p
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