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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
2
A poem urges leadership by example for boys, asking where the men to lead them are. It questions responsibility in sports, work, and home, calling for mature male role models across society. The piece emphasizes character, duty, and prudent guidance.
The term basilica traces to Greek roots meaning royal and later referred to a Roman rectangular hall divided by columns with a raised tribune used as a hall of justice. Emperors and magistrates heard appeals in basilicas, and Christian churches later adopted the layout as large worship spaces.
Early studies show that sleep walking stems from disordered brain activity and a failing of wake signals. Researchers note that sleep walkers often awaken only partially as the brain remains poised, suggesting sleep disorder processes keep the body partially responsive to external demands.
The text discusses sea beans as a food source in Asia and Europe. It notes their uses in meals, baking and cakes and mentions various forms and preparations, highlighting the plant’s value in coastal cuisines.
Fragmentary tale describes a dramatic event involving a husband and wife with references to hair and a possible injury. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR and inconsistent wording.
Fragmentary lines quote Cowper and mention names W Leora and L Copeland in a cryptic note about safety and tramaction. The readable text offers no clear event, date, or place for a fuller summary.
A Siberian river the Ob 2300 miles long turns rusty each winter as iron separates from the water forming rust on the ice. The river becomes poisonous forcing fish to flee toward the sea while locals drink melted snow. In spring thaw clears the river and fish return in large numbers, though many are killed when boats force them ashore.
The article discusses Samson as a Nazirite judge from Biblical Judges and notes his vow to abstain from wine, cutting hair, and contact with the dead. It mentions the common association of Samson with extraordinary strength and cites London carpenter Thomas Topham, dubbed the British Samoan, who allegedly lifted three hogsheads of water in 1741.
Herman Finck and Page pause before Ellicott & Fry's to view a country life photo exhibit with a central basket holding new laid eggs. Page asks why eggs appear in a photographer's display and Finck quips about a sitting as a swift wit example from Chestnuts Reboasted.
The article notes Princess de Conti daughter of Louis XIV and Louise de la Valliere, marriage to Louis Armand de Beerden, and a chain of arranged royal passions. It mentions Louis Armand’s brother becoming king of Poland, Armand’s death from illness, and Morocan ruler Muley seeking her hand. Also recounts a viceroy of Lima inspired by a portrait and a sacred image found by Indians in Maras.
The passage discusses Indian teledecce Letetie inflata as a familiar relative of the cardinal flower used in medicine for laryngitis and asthma. It warns that overdoses are dangerous and mentions recorded deaths and possible murder attempts.
A garbled recount describes a stranger entering the club area at Rae 6 Cute and attempting to sell items, while members recall former owner trophies and pride in the America’s club. The text glimpses a moment of intrusion amid a golf course setting.
Mr and Mrs Bernard and Mr and Mrs George Pryor and son left Thursday night for Cleveland to attend the International Rotary Convention. They will visit other points of interest up there before returning and will travel home via Nashville for a visit.
Goggan Sign Service beautifies their fronts with the slogan Tell the World with Signs and outspread wings. Inside, departments display advertising, sign work and lettering. The firm’s work is visible in surrounding towns and villages as popular advertising.
Rev Woodie Smith pastor of First Baptist Knox City directs song services and choir at Lueders Baptist encampment. An orchestra of 40 will feature in the department of music amid washior and social hours. He heads a new $30,000 church and spearheads camp projects. Lumber truck sent for teaching nave pavilion 8 by 100 feet. streets graded. West Texas Utilities to electrify grounds and buildings.
The Haskell County Fair Association prepares a large horse racing program with entries from Amarillo to Musk, including Hi am Thompson, Albert Dnes, Jimmie Ray Dallas, M B Ray, Roy McGee, Edward King, Frank Spivey, Tom Green and Joy Thompson. Prize money is secured in the Haskell State Bank, merchants urge Friday shopping for a grand Fourth celebration.
H M Gilbert is erecting a new home on East McLendon as the street rapid growth continues. B Corley moves from South Haskell to East McLendon to reconstruct a modern duplex. L H Hepler serves as contractor on both projects.
A lion and a tiger debate roar power with the lion claiming kingship from advertising. A rabbit overhears and imitates the plan but fails with a weak roar. A fox arrives amid confusion about ads and a stray mention of a magazine.
A Wednesday afternoon tea from 4 to 6 featured Mrs. M A Baldwin Miss Blanche Baldwin and Mrs J B Pumphrey of Aspermont as hostesses. A fusion of cut flowers with Japanese touches created a pastel setting for guests as they called in to share the occasion. Miss Evelyn of Wight is visiting Mrs N M Phy.
Mrs W P Moore hosted a Thursday morning gathering with pink and white decor. After games and music, a white kitten with a wedding inscription announced Ruth Moore and Carl’s June 21 wedding at high noon, with guests Ruth Tunnell Verlyme Thompson D B Doak J G Todd W C Carlton assisting.
A quotation attributed to Theodore Roosevelt about the contrast between a hard heart and a soft head, followed by a brief line mentioning Screen Doors and Brazelton Lumber Company.
Stamford Motor Company offers complete Ford Touring Car bodies with windshield and curtains for sale at a bargain.
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