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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1925
Page
2
Published at Winters Texas weekly the notice lists advertising costs for single column inch 30 cents per issue and readers per line per issue with a yearly subscription of 1 50 and notes post office registration as second class mail matter.
A contemporary asserts that a town with robust advertising signals a lively business community. It argues a well filled newspaper reflects active merchants and engaged citizens, claiming the ad layout is a reliable index of local vitality. Fliers should attract fliers, the piece concludes.
The piece notes that millions are stolen annually by burglars, while the prosperous earn money by honest labor, implying integrity as the path to success. It stresses that happiness and wealth stem from lawful work rather than crime.
The piece warns that a billion dollars will be stolen from the public by get rich quick grafters by year’s end. It notes the ongoing crop of suckers, the devious schemes, and urges readers to investigate before investing to guard against gentlemanly purse snatchers.
The writer argues that staying in one place yields similar benefits to constant relocation. For every person who gains from moving to new scenes, several fail to start because they repeatedly abandon the advantages they had and begin anew.
The article notes a shift in auto design as highways improve. With average passenger loads from one to three, lighter cars now meet comfort needs once reserved for heavier models. It observes the rise of small cars in the United States, drawing a contrast with England and predicting a rapid production increase here.
A jurist links rising youth crime to idleness and excessive leisure. The article urges useful occupation for children from tender years onward to curb delinquency as Muscle Shoals experiences a revival.
The piece urges residents to support town and country improvements, patronize local merchants, and keep wealth in Winters. It advocates home ownership as a path to citizenship, progress, and community prosperity, emphasizing sacrifice and loyalty to boost collective happiness.
A brief note argues that a rapid reduction in taxes would benefit a broad spectrum of citizens and stimulate economic activity, calling for swift legislative action. It emphasizes broad support across social groups and potential multiplier effects on growth.
The J-Tac reports Carroll Neely named lieutenant colonel for 1925 26 at John Tarleton College Stephenville. Neely was an outstanding student last year winning the best student award the watch donated by B F Camp. He attended ROTC camp this summer and posted a strong record.
Mrs A M Dickerson of near Bal linger is a guest in the home of her daughter Mrs V Vanzandt and is reported quite sick. Dr W A Griffis from Sanitorium Texas was a week end visitor here the past week. Mr and Mrs J L Galloway of Plainview are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs J W Patterson.
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