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Stamford American in Stamford, Texas

30 Jun 1937

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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

6

Cowboys Roamed Seymour in Early Days Aboard Open Range

R S Dick Brannin of Benjamin recalls Seymour Baylor County in 1882 as a cow town with bullets whizzing during celebrations. He describes schoolhouse bullet holes, moves with cattle outfits, and key figures like Adams and Burnett as he details a life on the Wichita River and Knox County ranches.

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R. S Dick) Brannin Benjamin Texas Cowboy Reunion Association Seymour Baylor Millett Mr. Brannin Brazos John Albright Harry Bradford al Donald Wise County Decatur Edd Brannin Wise Archer County Persimmon Springs Archer City Bill Mann Bill Grounds Bob Melton Bill Jack Low Wichita Knox County L— Company Hilary Bedford Wichita River Knox Haskell Stonewall G. H. Connell Brazos River Rhineland Connell Parhandle Dixon Creek S. B. Burnett Arizona Tom Adams Little Adams Adam Ranch Winchester Lee Oldham Osgar Reed Chuck Brannin Perry Adams Tom Uanah 8. B. Burnett
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Competition for Coveted Saddle At Stamford Parade

A 1947 saddle contest will begin at 10 o’clock Saturday in the arena with horses riders costumes and equipment judged and prizes awarded. Cowboys and contestants parade through Stamford streets at 1 p m and later reach the Reunion grounds to join the grand opening with prize presentations at 2 10 p m.

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Stamford
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Tourist Trade Grows To Be Texas Second Largest Industry

Texas completed its stocktake as a merchant of tourism and found that visitors powered its second largest industry in 1936 with $446 million in spending. Oil led with $450 million, followed by agriculture at $384 million and cotton at $210 million. Auto touring boosted state gasoline revenue by $4 million, more than covering the Centennial appropriation. Wallaper and canvas ad from C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co.

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Facing America's Basic Problem Unemployment Census Studied Soon

National Chairman Sentinels of the Republic urges a thorough study of unemployment to diagnose the jobless crisis. He argues accurate data on who is out of work and why will guide recovery and curb relief waste, appealing to taxpayers for transparent use of funds.

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Fiddlin ConTEST Biggest Free Show At Reunion

Prizes totaling 32.00 for a fiddle contest at the Reunion include 15 for first, 10 for second, 5 for third, 2.50 for fourth. Jim Stell of Stamford chairs the committee. Past winners and standings are listed, with former champs named from Weinert, Anson, Stamford and other West Texas towns. A square dance at the Cowboy Bunkhouse each night completes the Reunion activities.

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Jim Stell Stamford Co. A. Ward Weinert Pomp Brown Anson Tom Michael Sweetwater J. C. Lane Tohoka Jack Litton C. A. Ward J. E. Meadow Leeders W. W. Ellis Spur W. W. Cyfert San Angelo
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Texn Reunion Horse Wrangler Brown Jug Clyde Burnett New Mexico Jack Brown C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co Tfe America By Raymond Pipcairn Sentinels of the Republic AFE Geneervice BUSE Tom Michaels Lubbock Panhandle J. T. Stell Distributor Cowboy B.H. Baird & Sons North Side Square Texas Coca-Cola Bottling CO THE
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