Let 1929 Lesson Echoes in Wartime Texan Viewpoints
A Texas wartime column discusses the 1940 Republican convention with Hoover vs Dewey, notes Texans at Cherbourg and Saipan, urges bond buying, and urges resilience. It praises sacrifice of Stamford area servicemen and stresses faith, caution, and optimism about victory while warning against fear.
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Chicago
Dewey
Wendell Willkie
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Robert Taft
Cherbourg
Pacific
U.S
Saipan
Italy
Fifth Army
Salerno
Texas
Stamford
New Guinea
Burma
China
England
This is the big show pay off for a decent world
A speech asserts the fight to end war, declaring victory comes at a great cost in lives and money. It frames the conflict as essential to securing a peaceful future for America and its children, urging citizens to fund the war effort. The speaker insists G I s will provide the sacrifice and asks others to provide the finance.
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G. I. Joe
J H Jackson Seeks Constable Office For This Precinct
J H Jackson announces his candidacy for constable of precinct 2 in Stamford. He has lived in Jones County for about thirty years and resides along rural route No 2 near Stamford. He asks voters to consider his qualifications and support.
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J. Hi. Jackson
Stamford
Y. Jackson
Jones County
Elliott Heads to Missouri After Mother’s Critical Illness
Joe Elliott left Saturday morning for Seligman Missouri after learning his mother Mrs Susan Elliott was critically ill She died Friday at 1 am several hours before his arrival in town
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Joe Elliott
Seligman
Susan Elliott
Mrs Elliott 83 Dies. Nine Children Attend Funeral
Funeral service held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Elliott age 83. She is survived by nine children, all of whom attended the service.
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Elliott
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Barrow Furniture CO
R. B. Spencer & CO
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Stamford Production Credit Assn
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Stamford Cash Grocery
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