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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1925
Page
4
The piece argues public sentiment is the key enforcement power for prohibition. It notes enforcement is inconsistent, cites English attitudes toward law, and warns against home brew practices. It emphasizes citizens must demand strict enforcement and view violators as criminals.
A humorous verse prescribes a tonic mixing Faith Virtue Knowledge Patience Temperance Godliness Charity and Good Resolutions. Take three times daily with prayer and shake well before taking for 365 days each year, with a note that failure to cure may bankrupt Heaven.
The Stamford community reports good health with a sick infant recovering. Cotton picking will begin as crops are short. A large attendance enjoyed a Thursday night program by the Samford citizens with fine band music. Mrs. Frank Youngquist celebrated her 43rd birthday, hosting friends and family including visitors from Denver. Local meetings and social events, tacky party prizes, and band performances are noted along with visiting relatives and upcoming community gatherings. A bid is posted for a fresh milch cow.
Local event features Jazz Orchestra nightly shows and a beauty contest where Miss Ada Lou Dunlap wins a diamond ring. Residents travel to and from Tennessee, Alabama, Oklahoma, and New Mexico visiting relatives and returning home.
In New Light Anson the week brings heavy rain and bright pasture growth with abundant late feed. Cotton appears slim as worms escalate. Mrs. J. W. Hay returns from a three week Fort Worth visit as residents list includes Tay lor, Jim Kendrick, J. C. Nis, C. Ran ey, J. W. Hay, Weldon Young, L. L. Byrd and Mr and Mrs Frank.
Publisher's Corner calls for renewal during a special subscription renewal period. Subscriptions showing expiration dates on the paper label must be paid in advance. Readers are urged to update personal details and remit payment promptly.
Mrs Breland remains on the sick list as community members recall recent worship at Swans Chapel. Henry Scotts father was buried in Anson Sunday. the community extends sympathy. Mr and Mrs Frank Winkler of Cleburne visited uncle N R Winkler. Morris Nix spent Sunday with Ira Winkler. Vesta Kendrick left for Recreation to visit Little Darlene. Burke stays on the sick list.
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