Stamford American reports on Democratic committee actions
A correspondent from M A Dallas writes that Jim Ferguson was removed from the ticket and criticizes others while praising Supt Nick Holland for his dedication. The writer says the paper was sent to him in special wrapper and will be delivered weekly despite harsh weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Jim Ferguson
Nick Holland
M. A
Dallas
Nick
A. H. Buie
Campbell Street
Buie
Abou Negro
Sting Negro
Getios
Stamford
China
Ralph Roundtree
Edd Roundtree
Sarah McLaughlin
Fourth of July race meet and picnic planned in Haskell
The town of Stamford faces loss as Abilene hosts a large 4th of July auto race and picnic drawing money and crowds away from Stamford. Local merchants in Stamford trade area seek incentives or entertainment to keep shoppers and visitors from traveling to nearby towns on Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Abilene
Stamford
City Council to Extend Brick Paving at Ferguson Reynolds Turn
Officials approve extending brick paving around the Ferguson Reynolds intersection. The current turn has been rough and hard to maintain. Residents anticipate paving Reynolds Street to the High School campus in a future project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Street
Reynolds Street
Reynolds
Stamford seeks Harmon Foundation grant for playground funds
Secretary Loftin reports Stamford has applied for a $2000 Harmon Foundation grant to purchase land for a children’s park east and south of the Carnegie Library. Swenson Brothers offer to provide the ground. grant funds would be returned to Stamford for park improvements if awarded. Harmon inspectors visit in July to assess the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loftin
Chamber of Commerce
Stamford
Harmon Foundation
Swenson Brothers
Swenson Bros
Carnegie Library
Wichita Valley Tracks
Infertile Egg Campaign Promises Premium for Nonfertile Eggs
A Western Produce Company plan with manager and general supervisor outlines a July 1 premium of 8 cents per dozen for infertile eggs, contingent on 15 days separation of roosters. The scheme details stamping, recordkeeping, twice weekly marketing, cooling storage, and testing rules to prevent fertile eggs from claiming the premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Produce Company
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Stamford
The
Stamford Citizens Call For Race Track And County Fair
The writer argues Stamford should develop entertainment for farmers with a Saturday race program and a county fair. He cites lack of facilities such as a ladies rest room and urges local leadership to fund and organize horse or auto racing, plus agricultural exhibits to boost business and town goodwill. The paper will back a strong local leader who pushes these plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueders
Jones County
T. C. Birdwell
George
Ord
Thrivng
Stamford
Basball Sanford
Ore
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1924
A list of candidates is announced for the Democratic Primary on July 26 1924 with races for County Superintendent Public Weigher Pro No 2 Tax Assessor Commissioner No 2 Sheriff District Clerk County Clerk Tax Collector and related offices. Names include Miss Luella Hauk Mike Corley Roscoe Hood Henry McCauley W H Griffith James A Davis H D White T C Burdwell Tom Hudson Clay R Randel M H Francis Alf Reaves W C Cutrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Corley
Roscoe Hood
Henry McCauley
County Agent Calls for Compliance in Egg Market Waste
J. R. Masterson urges producers to meet requirements, separate the roosters from the flock, and reduce waste in the egg market as part of a significant promotional project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Masterson
Swede Swenson Pledges $100 to Texas Memorial Stadium
A Longhorn football star Swede Swenson, three year all conference center, sent a $100 pledge in a mailed pledge card to Texas Memorial Stadium. He also offered services to the stadium movement and now runs a ranch near Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Orr
Gulf
Texas
Orr
Glasgow families enjoy mixi busi n Stamford visit
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Glasgow and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Glasgow with children Hershal and Oma Elizabeth of Avoca traveled to Stamford for a day of mixed business and pleasure on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Glasgow
R. H. Glasgow
Hershal
Oma Elizabeth
Avoca
Stamford Satury
Rhodes and son from Lueders visit town
G. W. Rhodes and his son Cecil from Lueders were in town on Saturday to conduct business and discuss plans, with Mr Rhodes recalling the American and noting yearly figures in the good weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Rhodes
Cecil
Lueders
Mr. Rhodes
J W Morse noted in town from Carolina
J W Morse of Carolina visited Stamford on Monday, living three miles east and known as a staunch home-town booster who reads many papers and stays well informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morse
Mr. Morse
Carolina
Stamford
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. C. Thomas
Cleburne Review
Luella Hauk
W. H. Griffith
James A. (Albert) Davis
H. D. White
Sheriff
T. C. Bbrdwell
Tom Hudson
Clay R. Randel
M. H. Francis
39Th Judicial District
Walter S. Pope
A. S
Alf
Reaves
W. C. Cutrell
Swenson
Texas Memorial Stadium
Penick-Hughes Company
Joyland Theatre
J. Warren Kerrigan
Anna Q. Nilsson
Tom Santchi
Wweing Rai
Wastrel Barlyworth
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!