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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1937

Page

6

Philadelphia Planned in 1682

In 1682 Philadelphia was laid out as a planned city with a grid layout and designated public squares reflecting William Penn's design. The plan shaped the early growth of the city and its civic structure.

Philadelphia

Rodeo Held in Pecos Texas Years Ago

A colorful cowboy port describes a rodeo event held in Pecos Texas about thirty years ago. The piece highlights the lively atmosphere and the contestants in that era.

Kirst Pecos Tex

Health habits shape a child's future character

A five or six year old can develop temper and behavior from early experiences in the cradle. Habits formed by crying, tantrums, and imitation of adults influence later actions, with elders bearing responsibility for a child’s conduct and the adage about a twig being bent.

Equal Justice Under Law in the U S Supreme Court role

A compact summary of how critics in Congress debate weakening the Supreme Court and shifting interpretive power to Congress. It cites quotes from Washington Webster Carson and Roosevelt underscoring the court as a pillar of the Constitution and a defense of liberties.

James Bryce United States Supreme Court Congress Supreme Court Judicial Branch Legislative Branch George Washington Daniel Webster America Carson Washington Theodore Roosevelt

Corley Plans Furniture Purchases Across St. Louis Chicago

H. H. Corley proprietor of Corley Cash Grocery and Furniture Store travels Sunday to markets in St. Louis and Chicago to buy stock. He will then visit Detroit Michigan before returning home around June 30. Printing from American Ways please.

H. H. Corley Corley Cash Grocery St. Louis Chicago Detroit Michigan

Buck Nite Not a Lottery Says Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre invites patrons to witness performances and confirms Buck Nite has never been discontinued. The note cites only two prior legal interferences, both ruling Buck Nite not a lottery, and urges attendance to verify.

Buck Night

Astral Lamps in 1800s America

The first half of the nineteenth century saw astral lamps widely used in the United States by well off families and professionals needing more light. Argand burners provided brighter, better distributed light and greater decoration, though the term astral applied to both a tall table lamp and to wealthy class double and single arm Argand lamps.

United States Boston Transcript

The Crookedest River in Kentucky

The Nolin River in Kentucky is described as the crookedest river in the United States. Local lore and measurements highlight its winding course through the region. The claim underscores regional geography and the river’s distinctive bends.

Kentucky United States

Free sample of High Blood Pressure tablet offered

Bunkley's Drug Store in Stamford invites all hypertension sufferers to try a free sample of Allumin Essence of Garlic Parsley Tablets for High Blood Pressure. Dr. Frederick Damrau of New York City cites success in lowering blood pressure with dizziness relief in many cases. A two weeks’ course costs 50 cents.

Bunkley’s Drug Store Stamford Bunkley Frederick Damrau New York City

First Medical Journal The Medical Repository

The Medical Repository, published in 1797, is described as the first U.S. medical journal and an early American scientific periodical.

First Medical Journal the Medical Repository U. S

Law and a Man’s Way: Keeping the Law Brings Satisfaction

A pithy reflection on law and personal conduct suggesting that adherence to law yields a satisfying life. It emphasizes the value of lawful behavior as a path to steady fulfillment and social harmony.

Haskell Races Promise Fans Plenty Thrills

June 24 at Rice Springs Park Haskell prepares for July 3 and 4 auto races. Sixteen drivers signed with more expected as Red Hodges and Morris Musick set speed marks. Tracks, records, and fast cars draw top Southwest drivers from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Nebraska.

Haskell Rice Springs Gene Town Central West Texas Fair Assn Walter Murchison Murchison Texas Haskell Track Red Hodges Dallas Southwestern Auto Racing Association Morris Musick Musick H. T. Sullivan Southwest Oklahoma Louisiana Nebraska

Big Talker, Small Thinker Says Uncle Eben

An older saying warns that those who talk the loudest often think the least. Uncle Eben reflects on the misfit between boastful talk and real understanding in everyday life.

Uncle Eben

Pepper Cadets Captivate Stamford Kiddies On WFAA

The Dr Pepper Cadet program featuring Radio Star Sunshine has drawn 6100 enrollments in four weeks. Children imitate the Pepper Cadet code and fans send large amounts of mail to Dallas. Sponsors include the Dr Pepper Bottling Company of Stamford and authorities praise the show.

Pepper Dallas Little Sunshine Capt Dunn Sgt Jimmie Sunshine Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of Stamford WFAA Mon FBI

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