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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1931

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British Rule Held Safeguard To India As Unified Country

Dr. William G Fletcher argues that British rule safeguarded India by keeping religious riots in check and preventing foreign interference. He contends withdrawal would trigger mass violence and partition, risking catastrophe for 720 million people and global instability.

India William G Fletcher St. John’s Meter Church Dr. Fletcher Wm. G. Fletcher Plassey Valcntta Great Peninsula East India Trade Company England Trading Company Hindustan Britain America Cuba Canada Australia Commonwealth of Nations God Allah Mohammed Khyber Pas Mahatma Ghandi

Food saving on Texas farms through home demonstrations

Texas home demonstration clubs show families of five using pantry and year round gardens to cut grocery costs. Agents report record canning and garden profits across multiple counties with notable yields in beef, vegetables, and meat preservation.

Texas Tyler Ten &Mith County Mise Nett Shultz Thee Texas A M. College Jasper County Wheeler County Cass County Wichita County Home Demonstration Club Lubbock E. R. Slater

Home Demonstration Club Women Raise Funds and Skills

In Delta and Montague counties club women fundraise and sew to cover expenses. Two women from 11 clubs produced 2 dresses costing 0 to 2.90 dollars with dimity or batistes, French seams and careful construction. Bowler 4-H girls canned 502 quarts and improved bedrooms, with 25 girls rearranging furniture and adding curtains while 26 made club aprons and caps.

Hotter Drewes Cla Cooper Delta County SLA Montague County Janie Parks

Exchange Club Easter Hunt Set for Stamford Kids

The Exchange Club will stage its annual Easter egg hunt at Harmon Park next Thursday April 2. This year the event divides children into three groups to give smaller youngsters a fair chance, continuing a popular tradition begun last year.

Exchange Club Stamford Harmon Park

Four Stamford homes entered by burglars stealing watches and cash

Four Stamford residences were entered Monday night with two watches and small sums stolen. John Pinson had a 17 jewel Elgin taken, P R Rettix $10.25, and Fred Taylor a 17 jewel Elgin. Two other houses were entered but nothing taken, while three more had attempted entries. Chief Flournoy says police are pursuing suspects and ties to Seymour robberies observed Tuesday.

Stamford John Pineon East Reynolds Street Mr. Pinson P. R. Rettix South Orient Street Fred Taylor South Orient Jewel Elgin M. M. Meltride Fast McClendon Street Cliff Wallace Seymour Flowmew

Series Of Easter Week Services At St John’s Methodist

Easter Week services begin Sunday at St John’s Methodist Church and continue through Easter April 5. Evening services start at 7 20 and feature pastor W Pleteher and others focusing on the crucifixion and resurrection through the week.

St. John’s Methodiiet Pean Natenbaan Fer W Pleteher Christ

Home Demonstration Worth Five Cents a Month Per Person

Jones county considers adopting a home demonstration agent with a yearly cost of 1500 dollars. A comparison with Haskell county shows potential financial returns from demonstrations totaling 8145.45 dollars in a year. The program promises non monetary benefits like comfort and stability for rural families and border counties already participate.

Jones County Haskell Haskell County The American Eileen F. Partlow Howver Sore Four Cit Taylor County Shackelford Aml

Scout Jamboree at Buffalo Gap May 8 9

The fourth annual May Jamboree of the Hoy Scouts Chisholm Trail Area Council will be held at the Boy Scout camp near Buffalo Gap May 8 and 9. More than four hundred Scouts are expected to attend with Troop 2 and Troop 3 favored to win the silver cup donated by Minter Department Store Abilene.

Hoy Scouts Chisholm Trail Buffalo Gap Stamford F. W. Pauling K. M. Latch

Stamford fire insurance rate rises on bad fire record

Stamford property owners will pay about SIL114 in excess fire insurance premium this year as a result of a 15 percent bad fire record charge. W. De Weese, state fire insurance commissioner, cites carelessness, vacant home fires, and overinsurance as causes. He asks Stamford insurers to prevent over insured properties in future.

Stamford Property Owwers W. de Weese Maur Warren Tayman Imeurance Stamford

Rainfall Drought-Breaking Shower Helps Farmers Planting

Light showers Wednesday night brought up to 0.37 inch of rain helping farmers. Most land in the area has dried after recent dryness and the moisture aids spring gardens and pasture.

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Improvements Needed at Buffalo Gap Scout Camp Ground

Editorial urges West Texas donors to fund a lasting memorial at the Chisholm Trail Council camp near Buffalo Gap. A 53 acre site in central council territory is eyed for a concrete swimming pool costing about 70 dollars, with nationwide fundraising to follow.

Miles Buys Bilene Plan Og G Yeatts Ep Miles Purchases Dye Works

Miles of this city deepens ties with Abilene by purchasing the Exvel Bure Dye Works from G Yeatts. He says the plant is the best dyeing and cleaning operation in the state. Miles and family move to Abilene to manage the new business while retaining the Miles Brothers shop in Stamford with L R Rose in charge.

Miles Bilene Plan OG G. Yeatts Es Miles

Farm loan applications progress in county region

About half of 900 applications for federal crop loans have been received in the county by Monday week, totaling 407.50 in funds distributed to farmers. The loan office reports many applications acted upon or awaiting regional action. rehabilitation loans extend aid for food clothing and farm necessities with set limits.

PR. Berth FE Morrow Stamford State Bank Hettia

Hirst Baptist Sees 450 in Sunday School Attendance

The Hirst Baptist Church reports an average of 450 attendees in Sunday School over the past two Sundays. Pastor Sam Morris notes plans to grow to 500 next Sunday and publish emphasis on baptisms after evening services.

Hirst Baptist S.S Sam Morris WVPU

Keachange Club Attendance Record Noted

Keachange Club attendance figures were reported after a recent gathering though town visitors interrupted the event. Henry Kinney treasurer noted thirty members remain while Barhaoge Clube planned a statewide contest with new gleinhers and attendees.

Eine Terchip Henry Kinney Trevitieg Baird Joba Oon Sean Fotke

Radio and Electric Shop Opens in Stamford Bank Building

Nada and Pleetrie along with Charles B. Sledge and Joe B. Bill opened a radio and electric shop in the Stamford State Bank building directly west of a bank. The store offers repair service and stocks a supply of radio and electrical goods.

Nada Pleetrie Charles B. Sledge Joe B. Bill Ityetey Stamford State Bank Bule & Hanna

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