The Real Cowboy Spirit in the Texas Roundup
Reprint excerpt critiques the popular image of the American cowboy versus the real outdoorsman. It argues cowboys are plain, hardworking, open and honest, with respect for authority and women, and that fashion misleads the public about their character. The piece notes Walter Hasen’s Texas Parade article and invites reader opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cotton
Walter Hasen
Texas
The
American
Hasen
Wild Cow Milking Champion Comes Back For 1939 Reunion
Phillip Williams Jr. of Tokio is the 1938 Texas Cowboy Reunion wild cow milker and plans to return for the 1939 event. He rode Chief the horse and carried home a prized saddle last year after an average run around 28 and 35 seconds. Williams’ father helped at the first reunion over 30 years ago. Frank Miller of Fluvanna won in 1987 with 64.15 seconds across three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggins
Tom
Pard
Stamford
P. S
Mars
Orson Welles
America
Jesse James
Phillip Williams, Jr
Tokio
Williams
Frank Miller
Fluvanna
Reverend Shepherd to Preach at New Hope Church
Rev B N Shepherd Baptist district missionary will preach at New Hope Baptist Church on July 2 in the morning and evening. Pastor J H Skiles announced Rev Mr Skiles will lead the regular Saturday night service on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. Shepherd
New Hope
Baptist
New Hope Baptist Church
J. H. Skiles
Mr. Skiles
Truth about Advertising by Charles B Roth
Early advertising myths center on genius and mystery. real success comes from truthful simple messaging. A Florida druggist showed that knowing customer desires and offering a clear value with a local ad can outperform high salaried campaigns. Park View Drug’s 5 cent Double Dip ad illustrates plain, convincing, readable copy serving public interest.
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Littl
Florida
Spend
Park View
Charles B. Roth
Antelope Trapping Moves Antelope to New Ranges
The Texas game department reports the antelope relocation project in the Trans-Pecos succeeded, moving animals up to 100 miles to stock plains ranges. Officials plan more trapping this fall after youngsters grow. Overpopulation on some West Texas ranches prompted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Department
Trans-Pecos
Will J. Tucker
Anteiope
West Texas
Plains
Gifts From Amon G Carter And Henry Ford At Oldtime Cowboy Bunkhouse
At the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds the bunkhouse gains a talking mounted steel head from Amon G. Carter. Ford contributes square dance records to be used at the event. The head, shipped from South Texas, features fiery eyes and smoke. Cards include Carter Whiteman and Will Rogers portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon G. Carter
Henry Ford
Cowboy Bunkhouse
Fort Worth
Stamford
Frank Reeves
Holland Magendie
Star-Telegram
C. E. Coombes
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Will Rogers
Rogers
Mr. Reeves
John Selmon
Ford
Judge Coombes
Detroit
Mr. Ford
Junior Cowboys to Compete For Saddle on Closing Day
Junior Cowboys under 13 will contest for a saddle at the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Preliminary judging July 3 at 10 a.m. Grammar School grounds East Moran Street. final judging July 5 at 11:15 a.m. in the rodeo arena. Prizes: saddle first, belt second, aluminum spurs third. Entry fee $2. All entrants receive a rodeo grandstand pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
East Moran Street
Algard Oil Company of
Dallas
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Jerry Johnson and Orchestra May Arrive by Plane for Reunion
Jerry Johnson and his N. B. orchestra, set to perform at the Texas Cowboy Reunion dances, asked about a local landing field. They will likely use the new hangar during their engagement, per Roy Arledge, aviation committee chair of the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Johnson
N. B
Roy Arledge
Aviation Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Save Feed at Its Best By Ruth J. Cooper
Practical guidance on trench silos for preserving corn and sorghum as ensilage. Emphasizes green stalks, timing after grain hardens, sloped walls for better packing, smoothing walls, and consulting a county agent for tailored advice to support livestock health and milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth J. Cooper
Breeder-Feeder Association
Fishermen Catch Alligator on Lampasas River
Four Belton fishermen on the Lampasas River in Bell county reportedly hauled in a six foot forty eight pound alligator while trotlining south of Belton. State Game Warden K S Hull reports the unusual catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Lampasas
Bell County
K. S. Hull
Gator Found In Texas Waters After Anglers Reel It In
A crocodilian tangled in fishing lines in East Texas rivers drowned after four anglers pulled it from the water. Experts note alligators are rare in Central and North Texas and are not native, having generally escaped from pens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Central
North
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Knox Pittard
Anson
Sid McAdams
Abilene
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Coleman
Dick Bishop
Winters
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