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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1925
Page
4
October 4 to 10 is Fire Prevention Week and leaders from mayors fire chiefs school officials women’s groups and churches are urged to cooperate. Warned to keep premises clean guard against wind driven trash fires and avoid leaving live ashes. Emphasizes teaching children fire dangers and the single cause of most fires careless behavior.
The piece argues Stamford should establish an annual agricultural fair to boost farming, livestock, and civic cooperation. It notes fairs are common in Texas cities of similar size and emphasize agricultural development, education, culture, and neighborly ties as key benefits.
Stamford business leaders urge a neighborly effort to recruit cotton pickers as cotton stands open after rains. The Chamber of Commerce and state employment office lack enough workers to meet demand, risking crop losses in Texas and nearby states. Farmers and business people seek volunteers and assistance.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce plans to set the eighth annual convention date for Amarillo in the second week of June 1926. A three day program and irrigation emphasis will be reviewed by the executive board in Lubbock on Sept 30. Attendees include R Q Lee of Cisco and J E Thompson of Breckenridge.
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