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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
5
A weekly Winters Texas notice edits patriotic thoughts on the Fourth of July. It reflects on changes since 1776, emphasizes safety and patriotism, and salutes the Stars and Stripes and Liberty Bell while urging true civic duty and sacrifice for posterity.
A July 4 celebration urges Display the flag Saturday marking the fourth anniversary. The author laments reduced Stars and Stripes visibility since the Armistice and argues patriotism endures even when it seems asleep. It cautions Germany and stresses exhibitions of patriotism as a deterrent and wartime aid.
In a financially theory driven era the article urges restoring common sense to handling heat. It suggests the recent season’s experience shows hot weather can yield practical benefits when wise, moderate actions guide behavior.
An advertisement in a New York paper pitches a 400 acre farm as ideal for a golf course under the label gentlemen farmers. The excerpt muses on the question of whether a gentleman farmer is ever expected to farm, and notes that July 4 emerged as National Defense Day in early U.S. history.
A petition urges Winters merchants to close from 10 am to 4 pm on July 4 1925 to support a Ku Klux Klan led picnic with patriotic speeches and barbecue at Bluff Creek one mile east. The list of local businesses pledging closure includes banks hardware stores garages and lumber companies along with several motor firms and service shops.
Lankford's Bakery has installed an electrically driven automatic kneader costing $1,000. It does not increase output but enhances the quality of products. The shop invites the public to inspect the new machinery and view the bakery facilities.
H. A. Baker received by express a hog from Mexico described as a Haviland hog. The animal has multicolored hair and a porcupine like defense stance when fighting. Baker plans an exhibition at home and hopes to contribute to Tinkle park as he builds a local zoo.
Tev J L Speer will preach Sunday at 11 a m at the Methodist Church. Sunday school starts 9 45 a m with Prof A H Smith as superintendent. There will be no evening service. Junior and Intermediate Epworth Leagues meet at 7 15 p m followed by the Senior Leauge. The pastor will assist at Wingate in a revival. Several local residents are noted in health and travel updates.
An old insecticide and paint promotion markets Martin's Poultrytone and Martin's Roast Paint by Owens Drug. The ad claims to kill and deter pests for poultry houses and mentions the products’ guarantees.
A bizarre sequence describes feeding fish worm bait and dynamite, diving to the bottom, telling a bedtime story to put fish to sleep, laughing fish to death, mirror on the line, and a chaotic haul by river. The narrator Bryan proclaims drunkenness while gathering stunned fish and draining a stream to feed a hungry family.
J C Watts secretary of the Chambers of Commerce notes the Winters government rain gauge shows 1.88 inches for June. He adds that many areas in the region have received more rain than the gauge indicates.
Local classified item advertises sewing services by Mrs. Rinehart and Letha Kemp, inviting customers to arrange alterations or custom work. The brief notice emphasizes personal tailoring and reliability.
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