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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
4
In a 1924 notice Stamford readers are urged to honor November 11, the seventh anniversary of World War I ending. The parade is the highlight, with veterans leading but inviting all residents to participate for a strong, united observance.
The publisher unveils a circulation salesmanship campaign to grow The American in Stamford and surrounding country. Prizes listed highlight the effort to boost readership, attract advertisers, and expand trade while reaffirming faith in the city’s future.
The American hired Frank Kane of Fort Morgan Colorado to run a Christmas circulation drive. Kane brings years of salesmanship experience and is expected to execute the campaign from now until Christmas, aiming for the most successful circulation effort Stamford has seen.
Government weekly tally shows Stamford leading with 5686 bales, Hamlin 5421, Anson 5221 through last Saturday night. Stamford’s high prices and central cotton territory boost ginning, but overrun gins slow farmers and potential gains if new or expanded gins are built.
A 1920 to 1925 review shows Stamford local school trustees attending 163 meetings with high full-attendance rates. Records cite J. E. Montgomery, J. A. Middleton and others devoting hundreds of hours, equating to 363 eight hour days of service to the district.
Hamilton Wright formerly West Texas Editor of the Fort Worth Record has accepted the city editor position at the Amarillo News and Post. The Fort Worth Record was recently sold to the Star Telegram, leaving many employees without jobs. Wright’s new role is seen as a valuable asset to Amarillo publications.
Drilling continues daily on the Zeigler well at the J. E. McKeaver farm after starting a week or ten days ago. The Adams & Moody gasser still shows a heavy gas flow and possibly more oil, though flow was halted by salt water and gas storage concerns. Gas is vented to two torch lines, visible near the Proctor Ranch site.
C L Powell aged 79 died Monday noon at his daughter Mrs W H Stevenson home. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 pm with Rev M B Harris of Central Christian church officiating. Interment in New Hope cemetery. Barrow Furniture Company undertakers arranged. Powell previously lived in Fort Worth and had stayed with the Stevenson couple recently.
The Brach Bros of Houston will open another quarry near Lueders on Post Oak Creek two miles from town and half a mile below the Lueders Building Stone Co. quarry. Machinery is to arrive soon, marking continued industrial growth in the area.
Local reports say a poison is being laid for stray dogs, killing about 15. A few dogs are found alive, and a boy provides a fragmentary account of events. The town searches for a culprit amid concern over animal safety.
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