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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
1
Advertising rates are listed per issue for single column inch and per line, readers per issue, and yearly subscription at 1.50 dollars. The notice notes Winters Texas post office registration as second class mail matter.
Nearly ten thousand miles of federal roads were built in the past year bringing the total to about 56,000 miles. The federal system provides value by linking population centers and inspiring state and county construction. The Bureau of Roads has conducted experiments that clarifies good road standards and suitable road types for localities.
A community piece urges that a man’s responsibilities continue after securing his family’s welfare, stressing that every citizen must contribute to the common good and support opportunities for the next generation.
The town pledges cooperation with neighboring communities to enhance living conditions now and in the future through support of public institutions, civic projects, and community betterment efforts.
Farmers receive broad guidance from politicians with a mix of sound and weak ideas. The piece urges readers to discern valuable advice from rhetoric, trusting practical experience to judge what helps farming work.
The House passes a bill restoring postal cards to one cent after a two cent rise caused a yearly loss of about six million dollars. Usage fell as people reduced postal card use and did not compensate with sealed letter mail, despite claims of higher profits.
The article argues grade crossings are antiquated and dangerous despite watchmen and gates. It notes that accidents often involve driver or pedestrian error, yet removal has been slow due to enormous costs and upheaval.
A column notes that golden wedding anniversaries are increasingly reported as divorce remains common. The author argues a fifty year marriage is a strong investment compared to a long mileage motor car. The piece invites readers to consider the value of steadfast partnerships.
Babe Ruth, now in vaudeville, reportedly makes around 100000 annually. About 52000 comes from his Yankees contract and the rest from writings, ads, and other work. He’s described as a top hitter among literati. A Florida editor suggests sending chickens to solicit subscriptions and Vermont laments no mountain named for President Coolidge.
February marks the start of histories for many Americans who left enduring imprints in national life. The month is linked with origins of figures who shaped politics culture and society through decisive actions and lasting legacies.
Lonnie Williams was rushed to Abilene for an appendectomy and is reported resting well. Grandmother Williams and Grandmother Ferguson are listed as sick with improving and stable conditions respectively. Fern Mayo visited with Ethel Hendricke, while Miss Lehman returned from Abilene A. C. C. to spend the weekend at home. Nearby residents including the Hennigers, Mayos, and Wat Mayo were in and out of homes for visits and farm work.
A Saturday night event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B F Kirk featured a fine radio program and several games of forty two. Mr Odos Blanchard visited Coleman on business while Lonnie Williams shows marked improvement in the latest report.
The notice argues that population progress this year could equal auto sales, asking if past fairy stories can rival Ford’s rise from a $28,000 investment 25 years ago. It presents a comparison between population advance and automotive expansion.
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