Cimarron by Edna Ferber
Edna Ferber novel Cimarron is presented, with copyright noted by Bana Ferber and WNDU Service. The item lists authorship and service credit for distribution.
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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
4
Edna Ferber novel Cimarron is presented, with copyright noted by Bana Ferber and WNDU Service. The item lists authorship and service credit for distribution.
The tale follows Yancey Cravat returning from border exploits in Indian Territory to Wichita and Osage Texas. Sabra Cravat, his wife, builds social life, forms a women’s club, and navigates town politics as Yancey launches a reform edition of the Oklahoma Wigwam while a wave of violence, marriage, and community clashes unfold in a rough frontier town.
Excerpt from a serialized tale describes a Native gathering near Hominy with drums and cultural tension. A holdup on the Santa Fe near Wetoka yields thirty five thousand dollars and a fatal wound to Verdigris Bob, the gang member shot in the head. The narrative follows the hardened figures Dixie Lee and Sally as moral choices loom.
Announcement of a summer round-up and free physical examinations for Lueders School district children ages 6 months to 6 years. Dr Scudder and Dr Dunlap, with a government trained nurse, will conduct the check at the school. The event is part of a breath relief campaign sponsored by the PTA.
Marlene Dietrich arrives to headline Dishonored at the Alcove for a three day run starting Sunday. The wartime spy drama features Victor McLaglen and a strong supporting cast, drawing on real life sex and espionage tales amid Paramount press.
A hotel blaze at the Denver Hotel Saturday night and a Swenson Street residence fire Sunday morning caused only minor damage. The Denver Hotel fire started from an electric drop in a bathroom and caused about 40 dollars in damage. The Sunday fire, at Mrs. Arthur Bushell's home, began when an oily sweater ignited. damage was about 50 dollars.
Theodore Quillen of Chicago, aged 109, was charged with attacking Fred Boeckleman during an argument over religion. He was reprimanded and then released.
J T Thurnhanger, a Haskell county poultry demonstrator near Weinert, reports January to May 1931 results showing 31 136 eggs, 566 56 dollars in sales, 146 60 dollars in costs, and a net gain of 258 36 on a 527 investment. He notes 59 1 cents per hen and 6 6 cents per dozen egg cost. Affidavits will back the figures.
Stamford Rotarians and families attended a barbecue dinner at the Stamford Inn moved indoors from College Lake due to rain. Dr A Blackwell led the program with committee members R E McDonald Ray Rector and Clarence Nichole coordinating meal prep and Jess Allison catering. Mrs Byron Lewis oversaw games in the dining room and Boy Scouts led by Byron Lewis presented first aid demonstrations by Eagle Scout Joe Rutherford with help in service and arrangements.
Stamford serves as a local market hub for dairy, meat, poultry, and cotton products, with 3000 dairy cows on 2800 farms and 25 000 cases of eggs produced locally. The town supports diverse commerce, from creameries to hotels, and encourages gradual farm expansion through accessible financing and small-scale poultry ventures.
The West Texan notes a shift toward cultivating young stock and sound loans, arguing the surest money on a farm comes from what will grow into cash. It praises the rise of at home markets in Stamford and the easing of market inconveniences for Jones county residents as the territory expands.
A reporter recalls Baghdad's faded splendor with the Khadiman shrine and thick gates. He notes strict religious access, filth and disease, Western dress clashes, and street scenes as Ford cars squeeze through. A Christian service in the city marks a new, hopeful event.
Reports from across the country indicate a larger turnout for the Stamford event. General admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with grandstand seats at 25 cents. Attendees travel from towns up to 200 miles away for the Stamford Reunion on June 25 to 27.
Police searched the Brooklyn apartment of Mrs. L R Hyam and found 50 mice 75 rabbits 25 poodle dogs 4 birds and 4 goldfish.
West Texas Utilities announces electric gas and water service extensions across its San Angelo district and other towns. Projects include 2000 ft water main in San Angelo, a 4160 volt rural extension, 2500 volt transformer bank for an ice plant, 12 kv line in South Vernon oilfield, 2500 volt line serving Magnolia Pine Line Company, 440 volt line near Traan for Corvette Oil Company, 2500 volt lines for Rule and Robert Lee, a parkway lighting upgrade in Baird, 12 new lights and 3500 ft underground cable in Stamford, plus stronger distribution at Vernon Medicine Mound Jayton and Cisco gas mains.
The St John church notes announce new members weekly and announce evangelistic meetings with Bishop Boaz invited. The Brotherhood class aims for seventy five members next Sunday after sixty last week. Pastor will discuss a Tomb of Christ visit and a question on dying for religion.
C Bryant and Bill Ray returned from a car trip to Charleston Missouri Mr Bryant's old home. After a brief stay at Charleston Ray continued to Owensboro and Auburn Kentucky to visit relatives. Bryant enjoyed a visit with his brother W C Bryant in Charleston. Ray drove the car on the trip.
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