Bagdad Seen Through Eyes of WWI English Missionary
Dr. William G. Fletcher recalls Bagdad as he knew it during service with the YMCA in Persia and Mesopotamia. He describes the ancient city’s decline from its fabled splendor, the River Tigris, round walls, and bustling streets, with a diverse populace and weekly religious observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Fletcher
St. John’s Methodist Church
Bagdad
VVCUA
Babylon
Asia
Plendor
Y.M.C. A
Persia
Mesopotamia
Ctesiphon
Tigris
Euphrates
Miss Bonner Opens Home Demonstration Office in Jones County
Miss Sue Bonner begins work as Jones county home demonstration agent. She opened an office at Anson and will organize clubs in rural communities with live-at-home demonstrations. Bonner, formerly Olney High School home economics head, brings training from North Texas State Teachers College and aims to expand the program across Jones county with local women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Bonner
Jones County
Stamford
C. C. Jobson
Miss Bonner
Olney
Anson
Myrtle Murray
Bonner
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Olney High School
State Department of Education
Missa Bonner
Stamford as marketing center of wide area across counties
Stamford is highlighted as a key marketing center in a multi part series by the American. The piece credits fifteen progressive firms for helping drive Stamford’s business status and encourages citizens to promote the city by sharing the paper with others nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
United States
Cleburne Huston
Faitor
March First Day Parade To Feature Cowgirls Sponsors
A parade in Stamford on June 5 will open the Texas Cowboy Reunion with a leading group of cowgirls. Warren Tayman chairs the committee and will marshal the parade, inviting West Texas towns to designate cowgirls as sponsors. Prizes include 10 for best entry and 5 for best child entry. entries must register with the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren BK. Tayman
Thareslay
City Auditorium
Tayman
Coneets
Chas. W. Zug, Jr
Dick Rowland
R. L. Penick
John Selthee
J. K. Brady
Rowland Woollivan
Abilene
W. G. Swenson
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
Jack Booth
Booth
L. M. York
W. PP. McDonald
Margery Bailey
Haskell Municipal
Joe Meacham
Pioneer Cattlemen
National Guard
Boy Scouts
Campfire Girls
Woodmen Circle
Mr. Tayman
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Stamford to Hold Free School Entry Examinations
Physical examinations for Stamford area children entering school this fall will be held at Stamford High School on June 18 from 10 to 12 and 1 to 4 pm underMiss Katherine Vavra health nurse. Avoca Swenson Pleas ant Valley and New Hope districts will join. The event is a PTA Summer Round-up with doctors dentists and nurses assisting to prepare records. No charge or treatment. transportation support and parent notices organized by PTA and Red Cross officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Katherine Vavra
Eee
Avoca
Swenson
Pleasat Valley
New Hope
Parent-Teacher Association
J. H. Rutherford
P.T.A
W. P. Lyles
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Juanita Bounds Takes Post at Girls Camp
Miss Juanita Bounds, 1931 College of Industrial Arts graduate, leaves for Glen Rose to serve as referant dietitian and counselor at the Girl Reserve Camp from June 6 to July 3. She will supervise meals for the YWCA group. recent education includes Simmons University and CIA Texas State College for Women, Bachelor of Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Bounds
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Glen Rose
Miss Bounds
Y.W.C.A
Stamford High School
Simmons University
Abilene
C.I.A
Texas State College For Women
Stamford’s Markets Grow as Railroads Spread Prosperity
The article describes how early Texas markets expanded with rails and roads, turning cattle and farm produce into cash. It highlights Stamford’s rising role as a regional market, supported by local highway progress, multiple grocery and wholesale outlets, and hotels and rooming houses serving farm products. It notes Jones county's livestock limits, drought impact, and scarce sheep output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Seaboard
Texas
Jones County
Stamford
Threshing Begins as Stamford Wheat Sells at 45 Cents
Threshing starts in parts of the Stamford trade territory with No 1 mill wheat at 45 cents offered to farmers by the Stamford Mill & Elevator Co. Oats and barley fetch little, with oats 16 to 17 cents and barley about 25. Threshing per bushel around 10 cents and cutting charges about $1 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stamford Mill & Elevator Company
W. W. Scott
Mr. Scott
Rain Delays Planting as June Shower Reaches Stamford Area
The first June rain fell Tuesday evening with Stamford reporting 0.39 inches while Leeders and Avoca areas saw better rainfall. Crops in the region show adequate moisture but seed viability and later planting are affected. Farmers are harvesting grain and threshing begins this week as drier weather is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Leeders
Avoca
Miss Floy Owens Dies at Age 14 Near Anson
Floy Owens died at her family home six and a half miles northwest of Anson on Friday June 5. Rev. L. D. Crumpler officiated the Baptist service. Burial followed in Roby with Kinney Brothers of Stamford in charge. Pallbearers named J. Wilson, F. Byram, Ray Campbell, Kay Hauling, T. M. Etheridge and Byron Arrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Owens
Anson
L. D. Crumpler
Roby
Kinney Brothers of
Stamford
J. ©. Wilson
Byram
Ray Campbell
Kay Hauling
T. M. Etheridge
Byron Arrington
Knotted String Traces Wages Claim by Irish Laborer
A laborer from Fermanagh Ireland sued for 250 dollars in unpaid wages. He presented a knotted string as evidence, stating that each of the 11 knots signifies half a year of work, tying the knots to the claimant's labor period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fermanagh
Ireland
Chief Warns Cowboy Reunion Will Be Very Dry
Stamford officials pledge a dry Texas Cowboy Reunion with Chief G G Flournoy leading police help from federal prohibition officers and state rangers. He notes last year’s liquor was scarce and aims for an even drier event, citing business benefits of a dry convention over a wet one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Flournoy
Flournoy
Stamford
Poms
Preparations For Reunion Near Completion In Stamford
Officials and directors of the Texas Cowboy Reunion prepare for the second annual program with a new grandstand, arena fencing painted blue and white, a rodeo office, and expanded exhibit booths. The June 25 to 27 event expects more entrants, a larger dance pavilion, carnival, lighting for night rodeo, and increased attendance, with ticket sales starting June 26 at $1 per car and general admission at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowboy Reunion
W. G Swenson
Association
Swenson
Rodeo Arena
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Carnival
Rolen
Ork
R. L. Penick
T. Perkins
Cooper Leases Spur Inn Linking West Texas Hostels
A. C. Cooper, Stamford Inn proprietor, has leased the Spur Inn from Swenson interests effective September 1 for three years. The arrangement links two West Texas hostels prominent in regional history, with Mrs. R. A. Eaton and Buddy Wheeler to manage Spur Inn. Produce from Stamford dairy farm will supply both inns. Spur Inn built in 1910 and remodeled in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Cooper
Stamford Inn
Swenson
West Texas
Grip
Spur Inn
Cooper
R. A. Eaton
Buddy Wheeler
Stamford
Ben Ray
Summer Roundup Starts Next Week in Jones County Schools
The Public Health Service and local doctors will begin preschool health examinations in Jones county on Friday June 12 at Laeders. Public Health nurse Catherine Vavra will oversee the program with immunizations for diphtheria typhoid fever and smallpox available to adults and children at no cost. The county is divided into seven groups with Anson Stamford Hamlin Hawley Lueders Cross Roads and Tus grouped centers. Summer rounds begin June 16 in Anson and Stamford on dates to be announced for other areas. Biologics immunization starts early July with free administration potentially funded by the county. Parents trustees and civic groups are urged to promote the program to ensure every child receives a free health exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Powerment of Health
Jones County
Laeders
Mia Miller
Ancon Mise
Catherine Vavea
State Department of Health
Otto Miller
Federal
State Departments of Health
Coumissieners Court
Anron
Stamford
Hamlin
Hawley
Lueders
Cross Roade
Tus
Anson
Harmony Antelope
Oak Grove
Pleasan
Eth
Pinion
Sinclair
Anderson Chapel
Hannah
Lakota
Corinth Land
New Light
Avoca
Pleasant Valley
Swenson
New Hope
Luedert
Bumpass Hill
Wileon
Nugent
Swan Chapel
Hollis Hill
Central
Delk
Lyeten
Willow Creek
Turner Chapel
Midway
Marre
Truby
Goodman
Golan Sleorn
Carpenters Gap
Compere
Stith
Warren
Hhood Chapel
Carlton
Wise
Nevida
Tusedo
Lovie
Plainview
Sunnywide
Anson Town
Catherine Vavra
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