Prizes Offered by Stamford Merchants for Parade Stunts
Stamford merchants pool prizes to accompany the Longhorn University Band visit on March 21. Judges and prize list include awards for best decorated auto, largest local family, a Charlie Chaplin imitation, a rundown vehicle, a broken down buggy, a loud donkey, and a bicycle race around the square. Local entries invited with contact Eanes Brophy.
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Stamford
Longhorn University
Longhorn Texas University
Eanes Brophy
Texas University
Swenson Bros
Layne-Yates Dry Goods Co
McDaniel Dry Goods Co
Gambill Bros. Howe Co
Snyder's Variety Store
Central West Drug Co
Faverman’s Dry Goods Co
Larche Gro. Co
City
Mutual Creamery Co
South Side
Nichol & Son Gro. Co
White Rose Hamburger
Hambright
Gulf Refining Co
Texahoma Oil Co
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Pierce Petroleum Co
Wooten Gro. Co
Jack’s Garage
J. M. Carter Produce Co
Swift & Co
Radford
Samford
Charlie Chaplin
Lizzie
Banes Brophy
Abilene
Post Office Announces April 15 1925 Rate Changes
The Stamford office warns the public of postage rate changes effective April 15 1925 including 2 cent post cards, new third and fourth class distinctions, a 2 cent service charge on parcels, and updated money order, insured, and COD fees. Postmaster J. F. Adams urges careful calculation to avoid delays. W. R. Eddington and wife of near Tahoka visit Stamford and note the need for rain.
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J. F. Adams
Parade Forming on East Moran Street at 12:30
The parade assembles in the second block on East Moran Street promptly at 12 30 and moves along North Swenson Street by 1 00. Participants are urged to pick a prize and sign the list for immediate judging after the parade.
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East Moran Street
Swenson Street
History of Bryant Link Company Consolidation and Growth
Joe H. Payne Jr recounts the Bryant-Link Company origins from 1884 in Anson Texas, tracing J. C. Bryant and W. C. Bryant partnerships, expansion across towns, and the 1906-1920s store openings. The firm evolved from Baker-Bryant Co. to Bryant-Link Co. with thirteen stores operating under one charter, strong buying power, and loyal internal leadership.
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Stamford and Northwestern
Jayton
Spur
Knot City
Post City
Ralls and Snyder
Rotan and Peacock
Baker-Bryant Company
Bryant——Co
Bryant
Baker-Bryant Co
Bryant-Link Co
Texas
Merchants urged to remove flag after sunset
Notice warns merchants to raise flags on Saturday March 14 and Saturday 21 but to remove them immediately after sunset. It stresses the old red white and blue should never be flown after dark and reminds readers of this etiquette.
Coats Family Visits Extended in Chillicothe
Mr and Mrs 0 H Coats hosted Sunday guests including parents Mr and Mrs I L Morris and their children Edwin and pals plus Uncle D K Keys and his young daughter from Chillicothe. The Morris clan extended their stay for a longer visit.
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0. H. Coats
I. L. Morris
Edwin
Pals
D. K. Keys
Chillicothe
School notes highlight clubs and band program
Mr Powell spoke to the High School during chapel on various subjects. Two new story clubs formed by seniors and freshmen share a Motto To tell an interesting story in an interesting way. The school band performed for the faculty and students. His Inheritance was staged at Rule High School and will be shown at Stamford High School. Simmons College Girls Glee Club concert was enjoyed. Extemporaneous speaking elimination saw Jack Duncan win first place.
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Powell
Lyceum
G. C Collum
Rule High School
Stamford High School
Simmons College Girls’ Glee Club
Mr. Baston
Jack Duncan
Howard Gafford
Floyd Prichard
Jones County Teachers form League network and notices
A March report lists League member schools led by Roy Bedichek and urges teachers to join for county meet eligibility. The notice from Jones County Director General N.8 Holland calls executive committee members to duties, announces March 26 as fair exhibit deadline, and emphasizes school activities and planning under W. Z. Rogers of Anson.
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Roy Bedichek
Phantom Hill
Carlton Lystra Boyd's Chapel
Turner's Chapel
Hamlin High
Willow Creek Derk Anderson's Chapel
Hawley Elliott Hodges Weat Ward Truby
Cottonwood
Luedera Oak Grove
Compere
Anson High Warren
League
Frida
Holland
Jones Co
Farmer Sells Cotton Crop at 25 Cents Per Pound in Stamford
W. L. Martin, a thrifty farmer from near New Hope, sold his entire cotton crop Saturday in Stamford for 25 cents per pound. He calls the sale satisfactory and believes that stronger market organization could reduce the usual slump at picking time.
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W. L. Martin
New Hope
Stamford
Phantom Justice at Joyland Theatre Ends Monday and Tuesday
Readers are invited to see Phantom Justice at Joyland Theatre with showings Monday and Tuesday. The advertisement labels the film as a bold crime drama described as a crook's highway to liberty and condemns varying social ills as lesser threats.
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Joyland Theatre
Front Page Ad Flagship Opening in Stamford
The American permits an exception to its no front page ads policy to announce a new Stamford store opening. The paper will feature display ads on the front page to aid city growth, noting the opening when encountered.
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Stamford
Galveston Rotary Conference Seen as Best on Record
Report from the Galveston Texas Rotary Conference calls it the greatest gathering in the district’s history as Texas Rotary is split into three districts. Elected governors include Walter Kline of Wichita Falls for North Texas and Bruce Bogard of Dallas for East Texas with Sid Hardin of Mission leading South Texas. Next year’s district conference will be in Amarillo and Tyler. San Antonio hosts the South Texas event. The Stamford Club’s dinner was praised as A-1.
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RB Bryant
A. L. Boster
T. J. Elliott
F P. Bunkley
Galveston
Texas
Tyler
Sid Hardin
Mission
South
Debate on Philippine freedom at high school forum
High School auditorium hosted a three judge debate on if the Philippine Islands should be freed in five years. Bernard Buie won first, Dawson Duncan second, Floyd Prichard and J M Knowles fourth. Prof. Leroy Johnson presided and praised the contestants for their training.
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C I Widnes
Ray Reetor
Phillipine Islands
Floyd Prichard
J. M. Knowles
Dawson Duncan
Bernard Buie
Uncle Sam
Duncan
Bule
Prichar
Knowles
Dunaedansio
Three Owners Named in Central West Drug Store Change
The Central West Drug Store now lists three owners J P Donalson J Kline and L O Wallace with Donalson as former sole owner. The two new partners are described as thorough business men and experienced druggists bringing assets and continued growth to the firm.
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Central West Drug Store
J. P. Donalson
J Kline
L. O. Wallace
Donalson
Ex Governor Ferguson Attends Sister’s Funeral in Haskell
Former governor James E Ferguson traveled from Stamford on the Katy from Waco to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs Kate F Morton in Haskell. Dee Gay escorted him from Cooper Hotel to Haskell for the services. W N Kinney of Barrow Furniture Co Undertaking assisted with embalming and funeral arrangements.
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J. BE. Ferguson
Jas. FE. Ferguson
Stamford
Katy
Waco
Cooper Hotel
Haskell
Dee Gay
Mra
Kate F. Morton
W. N. Kinney
Barrow Furniture Co
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Tahoka
Mr. Eddington
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Bryant-Link Company
Joe H. Payne Jr
Anson
Tex
Jones County
J. C. Bryant
Mr. Bryant
W. C. Bryant
G. H. Baker
Texas Central Railroad
Albany
R. V. Colbert
W. A. Baker
J. F. P.pool
Stor
Aspermont
George S. Link
Eeeatons
Tse
Orient
Rule
Hamlin
Rochester
Leeders
Barton's Cyanshine
Lisle
Teachers OF
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Galveston Rotry
Leroy Johnson
Bing Coo Ber
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