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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
2
The article argues that agricultural prices have begun rising and will lift overall costs toward pre‑1926 levels. It contends higher prices will release money for taxes and mortgages, revive demand, and restart factories, challenging the idea of chronic overproduction and asserting renewed consumer buying.
The weekly The American notes rising national and local ads over two to three weeks, filling more pages. Editors explain newspapers serve readers first, then advertisers, apologizing for shifting content to please ad revenue while balancing reader interest and contributor desires.
At Buffalo Gap the Scout Jamboree unfolds with morning drills, lunch judged on menu and service, and a parade of camps. Totem poles, beadwork, and carved items display wide handicrafts, including Wallace Miles’s eagle mount. Contests cover first aid signaling water-bailing and archery, highlighting broad youth training in scouting.
A May 16 discussion on Mothers Day explores how far parents should sacrifice for their children’s education. It weighs needs, parental ability, and happiness, suggesting a pragmatic compromise rather than idealistic extremes. The piece notes varied family circumstances and ends with a somber death anecdote tied to a father’s inability to provide.
The local troop excelled in the Jamboree with well trained scouts led by Scoutmaster Fred Pauling. Observers praised sportsmanship and camaraderie, noting winners and losers alike celebrated fairly, while the day highlighted scouting’s role in mental physical and moral growth of boys.
Ericksdahl reports a Wednesday afternoon gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carlson and daughter Lydia Carlson with Rev. B. Haterius in charge. Mrs. Hugo B. Haterius played piano and a social hour followed with coffee rolls and cake. Many neighbors attended including Rev. and Mrs. Haterius and numerous Carlsons, Olsons, Lundgrens, and other local families.
A local ad lists pricing for several waves with amounts from 1.00 to 5.00 and bundles such as two for 3.00 and new offers including 8.50 wave with 2.50 free. The address given is 399 N. Swenson Ave.
The Liberty New Hope Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Floyd Brigham's home on May 11 with vice president presiding. Sue Bonner led a jelly making demonstration and will return May 19 to show foundation patterns and inspect finished work.
Barn belonging to John Hog an in the 200 block of South Anson Street was badly damaged by a fire that began at 10 30 p m Saturday. A half ton of loose hay in the loft fueled the blaze and helped it spread quickly through the structure.
A fire damaged sections of a building leaving total loss unknown. The blaze origin is not yet determined and the structure was insured against such incidents.
C D Sham & Co quotes pure gum spirits at 160 per gallon in a terse trade notice already appearing in regional business listings.
An advertisement claims BUCKETS bladder cleanser can reduce nighttime urination by flushing impurities and excess acids. It promises a 25¢ box, with a four day test and a money back offer if unsatisfied, sold by Bunkley Drug Store.
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