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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
4
Judges in a mis spelled word contest noted that nearly all correct submissions came from adults rather than school children. The piece contrasts past generations with current learners and references the old Three R system emphasizing spelling.
The piece discusses wider line spacing to aid rural readers, notes the lure of bright city lights and modern conveniences, and contrasts farm life with town life. It reflects on how education, housing, and entertainment influence farm youth to seek city opportunities, urging improvements at home to retain rural families.
Short extracts report a string of local visits in Anson and Stamford with neighbors like Mr. and Mrs. Braden, Rev. E Harrison, Miss Viola Mims and families. A car wreck near Callie injured Willie Goree and Henry Holloway, with La Salle hurt but vowing caution. Others include Dock Calloway, Mrs. Flemons returning to Dallas, and Stamford visitors from McConnell.
A newly published book by Dr. Frederick Eby outlines key Texas educational milestones from 1823 English schooling in Austin to the 1920s Interscholastic League. It notes pioneers like Thomas J Pilgrim Gail Borden and institutions such as Austin College Baylor University Ursuline Academy and Rice Institute.
Mr and Mrs Joe D Adams and friends from Tuxedo were shopping and socializing with Stam children on a Wednesday, enjoying the outing.
The St John s Missionary Society of the Methodist church met led by Mrs A L Moore. Members began the new study book New Days in Latin America and discussed Missionary Study history. A Rogers Texas church drought appeal prompted a decision to send aid.
The L. Schwarz & Company sale began Friday October 9 and drew large crowds throughout the week. The store closed doors several times on Saturday due to demand, with Monday and Wednesday especially busy. Louis Rosenwasser, the manager, expressed pleasure with the results as the sale continued. The event was widely advertised in The American.
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