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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
4
The Winters Enterprise from Winters Texas lists Hill and Hall as publishers and notes publication weekly. Advertising rates show thirty cents per single column inch per issue and readers per line per issue, with a yearly subscription of 1.50 dollars.
The Enterprise disputes a Ballinger article implying Loftin sold liquor. It notes only a half gallon was taken and asserts Loftin, a two year resident, has shown good citizenship despite the charge.
Across the country a push to make towns more attractive grows as more visitors pass through. The idea is that a town’s appearance influences judgments by strangers and impacts civic pride.
Readable fragments show a local sale notice with a price reference of 113 dollars and several garbled phrases. The readable elements indicate a public notice context without clear names, dates, or locations.
A newspaper note proclaims large new stocks of quality merchandise for spring and summer displayed by Wenters merchants. It urges shoppers to trade locally at Winters, promising better goods, prices, and firms than elsewhere. The blurb frames this as the logical trading point for shoppers.
An upbeat note urges residents to plan and prepare for home improvements and landscaping to enhance the town’s appearance, highlighting flowers and well kept lawns as key elements of attractive housing.
Congress approves the radio bill and the president signs it into law, marking a turning point in regulatory framework. The measure aims to clarify licensing, spectrum use, and consumer protections while shaping broadcasting policy nationwide.
The proposal aims to preserve order in the air and shield radio users from abuses. It would make radio a public utility under strict government regulation and establish a five member Federal Radio Commission to license stations, assign wavelengths, set service classes, regulate equipment, and prevent interference.
The piece extols sports as physical and moral training for participants and an outlet for fans. It asserts sports help civilize Filipinos and aid modernization in China and Japan, contributing to England's success and glory.
A Canadian farmer who won the world prize in wheat chose a practical approach over fanfare, unlike the Catalina Channel hero. He avoided featuring his mother and Aunt Bella on the front pages, prioritizing usefulness over sensationalism.
An Illinois man died at 97 having cast his first ballot for Winfield Scott in 1852 and never missed an election since. His lifelong voting record is described as remarkable and unlikely to be matched.
Mr and Mrs J L Pumphrey arrived Tuesday from North Port Alabama after an extended visit to the old home. The wife decided to redecorate the house and let momentum continue the business onward toward a quiet halt.
Notice from Runnels County Texas commissioners court. Bids due by 10:00 a m April 11 1927 for one or more road maintainers. County Judge Paul Trimmier signs the notice. We sell Abilene Bread estim at Autreys.
Mr. Baker head of the wholesale department of Wm. Cameron & Co. Inc. Abilene was in the city yesterday to look after company interests. Mrs. Hughes announces a new daughter born March 14. Mother and baby doing nicely. Mrs. Orr senior and junior with their son travel to Dallas then Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Marrette of Miles visited Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
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