This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
4
Texas health officials warn of bites from Latrodectus maculatus the so called black widow spider. Details cover identification bites symptoms and control methods while noting risks to rural residents and urging prompt medical care.
Jake Hollis pitched well for Stamford backed by Raymond Day’s two doubles as Stamford beat Munday 5-3. Day and Coody led the offense with multiple hits while homerun by Coody highlighted the game. Munday pitcher Robertson took the loss.
Andrew Jackson praised Sam Houston in a note calling him a chief among leaders after Houston’s triumph at San Jacinto. The former lieutenant’s achievement is highlighted in the communication.
Dallas reports plans completed and authorization given to start the Texas Building as the centerpiece of a 15 million dollar expo project on the State Fair Grounds. City bonds of 3 million will fund 26 acres, sewer upgrades, a 500 thousand dollar art museum, and other improvements while bond sales of two million continue with 580 thousand still outstanding.
The American reports eleven new subscribers in a 24 name list who prepaid for their paper, with payments continuing strong for this season. Names include Z A Jeter Stamford H T Hodge Abilene Mike Moore Stamford and others across Stamford Lubbock Abilene Plainview Austin and Kansas City among listed subscribers.
Guion Gregg of Lubbock announced a series of Farm Debt Conciliation Committee meetings in Stamford and surrounding counties. Sessions begin June 18 at Sweetwater courthouse at 2 30 pm with dates set through June 19 at Paducah Amarillo Lubbock and other courthouses. The program aimed to halt foreclosures and aid distressed farmers via the Farm Credit Administration network. J D Shackelford is Stamford Conciliation Commissioner and Warren B Tayman is secretary treasurer of the National Farm Loan Association.
Laymon N. Miller of El Paso won first place in the boys division of the North West Texas District housing essay contest. His essay advances to the state contest with a trip to Washington for the winner of the state event. Miller is 16, a recent high school graduate, former senior class president, debater, and scholastic honors student. He is nephew of Mrs. G. B. McLaughlin and W. W. Miller of Stamford.
The National Institute of Public Affairs launches a three month study program in government agencies in Washington in cooperation with the Federal Government. Fifty four college students and graduates participate to explore lobbying with forums featuring the American Federation of Labor and the United States Chamber of Commerce.
A compact promo line urging readers to save with The American offers through a simple pitch. The fragment hints at savings and a call to action for potential customers.
Recognition of Railroad Week was given at a Rotary Club meeting. T. J. Boston spoke on railroad progress and air conditioning in trains, while Cleburne Huston discussed plans for the Sixth Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion. L. W. Johnson led the program.
Mittie Shelton Circle of St Johns Woman's Missionary Society met Monday with Mrs J F McCulloch hosting. Theme on Methodist Missions led by Mrs J Roy Moses and Mrs Leslie Larche presenting Cuba Brazil work. Guest list included Mesdames McCaulley Dodson Smith Larche Midgley McDonald Moses Bryant Curry Gay. Next meeting set with Mrs Brandon Curry at 1034 Symonds.
The W M U gathering directed by Miss Maye Belle Buffington was held with attendees including Mesdames Raymond Hammer W E Swanson A S Hamilton Buck Gregory Ebb Macon Alice Bores J M Martin Ed Dodson R Rose Jewel Austin Otis Harber W F Robbins L H Culwell C Cannon Doyle Alton McClellan R Tinsley H S Hinson Jim Mil Woodson McNeil Emma Yantis Clay Randel J A Maudux W G Wiggins Bingham Morris and Kirk Gregory. The Sunbeam group listed Wanda Faye Rose Jackie Doyle Raymond Hanson Charlie Frank Robbins Eva Ann Allen Pasy Rose Swint Wayland Bingham Mildred Martin Louis Kirk Gregory Sam Morris Jr Margaret Jo Doyle Sammy Earl Doyle Peggy Van Harbert and Thomas Hinson.
When Sam Houston became Commander in Chief he ordered Col. William B. Travis to dynamite the Alamo as a death trap and to retreat. The orders were disobeyed, shaping the Texas siege narrative.
Col. James W. Fannin, a Georgian and United States Military Academy graduate, leaving the U.S. Army to pursue a life of adventure.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.