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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1920

Page

4

Methodist Sunday School Honor Roll list for March

The article names the March hon ora roll recipients across Beginners Primary Junior Junior III Intermediate Intermediate III and Young People departments plus the adult and officer staff. Notables include Forrest riffin Genetha Dale Kearby Merlynne Franklin Walter Shelton and Hershell Trousdale with special mention of Intermediate I girls taught by Mrs Edna Bay where fifty percent won places.

Methodist Sunday School Forrest @riffin Genetha Dale Kearby Ruby Odell Kathleen Green Florence Bay Merlynne Franklin Walter Shelton John Doyle Woodward Nolan Williams Myrtle Olive Mayes Jewel McGuire Luette Williams Lavyrn Williams Chadys Williams Virginia Wiesendanger Effie Reeves Lella Brightman Myra Ke Hershell Trousdale Mabel Carpenter Carolyn Reeves Roy McPherson Sutton Dudley Fred Mayes Hattie Brightman Ernestine Atwood Myra Hitchcock Wm. McClanahan K. V. Robinson J. B. Layne Ina Griffin EK. O. McGuire W. G. Dingus W. F. Shelton Edna Bay Annie Shappard

Freaks of Nature Parade Across Globe

A Boston exhibition showcases a cat that barked like a dog among numerous country freaks. Reports describe 9 giant glow worms 414 inches long found near Santa Cruz mountains. Also noted are plant overeating incidents in Bath England yielding seven daisies on one stalk, and various bird anomalies.

Boston Detroit Free Press Santa Cruz Southelake Bath England

Swamp Lands Seen as Future Farms If Drained

The article notes that swamp and wetlands cover about three quarters of France’s area and remain waterlogged mainly after heavy rains. It argues that with proper drainage and clearing by public or private corporations large areas could become productive farms.

United States France

Peculiar Yap currency and customs described by travelers

An article explains Yap as a remote South Seas isle with giant stone money from two to twelve feet across, coconut wine rituals, four social castes, a god Luk guarding thieves, and a culture that excludes women from certain clubs. It notes Yap’s size, climate, and language links, claiming the island belongs to the United States.

Yap South Seas Wilson America Siberia Luk Yan Pacific Wenold Blicht Porta Lak

Photography From the Air in Tasmania

A Tasmanian photographer chartered a new airplane to capture aerial views of the state. The images, displayed in his shop window and quickly sold, promise evolving aerial cinematography and may educate children in geography through moving pictures.

The Undefeated Office Boy

A terse dialogue captures a moment with Sydney Bulletio recalling a prior leave to attend his grandmother's funeral, noting she nearly faced burial alive, illustrating harsh working conditions and personal sacrifice.

Tax on Luxuries Shown As Politically Popular

A quip notes that taxes on luxuries are popular with those who lack means, suggesting political appeal is limited to the well off. The remark contrasts the idea of any tax being popular with the reality of income disparity and public sentiment.

Sin

Former Comanche Man Writes From Oregon

Charles M. Acker describes life in Riddle Oregon on Cow Creek near the South Umpqua River. He notes prune farming boom with acres of prunes, berries, apples and other crops, six to eight years of prune trees producing substantial income, and work with the S P Company. He mentions winters, deer activity, schooling for his children, and a Comanche Chief gift, ending with warm wishes to Comanche friends.

Riddle Oregon Rydenburg Cow Creek Umpqua United States JoTo Our Valles Woolough Itseldeas Maud Milton Estelle S. P. Company Charles M. Acker

Brent Tor: A Tiny Devon Church A Landmark by the Sea

The Brent Tor church sits high on North Devon cliffs with a cryptic warning carved by locals about escaping the second aisle. Built by a man vowed to rise from fog and waves, the church faced devilly interference until St. Michael de la Rupe supposedly cast down a cliff. It remains visible from all directions, perched above the Atlantic and the Devon moors.

Brent Tor Devonshire England Devon St. Michael de la Rupe

Wages of Sin Explored by Comanche Pastors Sermon

In Comanche weekly sermons Rev. Wo HL Keener notes sixfold sin categories. transgression, iniquity, wickedness, guile, hypocrisy, lawlessness, and sin itself, each leading to death. He urges self examination and moral fight against sin with next sermon by Rev. Ad. A. Black.

Wo HL Keener Comanche Methodist Church Ad. A. Black The Presbyterian Church John Christ

Coffee pitch from Slider and Lacy promotion

A brief advertisement quotes Slider and Lacy urging a one time coffee purchase to win repeat customers. The line emphasizes their sales pitch and promotional approach.

Slider & Lacy

Notice in Probate in Comanche County Texas

Probate notice in Comanche County Texas informs that Laetie Helman seeks probate of J R Helman's will and appointment as executrix. The hearing is set for July 6 1920 at the Comanche County Court House, with required appearances for interested parties. The notice is published as commanded by the sheriff for ten days in a local paper.

State OF Texas Comanche County J. KR. Helman Laetie Helman J. R. Holmen Comanche Ormane de Texas Seth Maret Beal Jensie Garrett Ormmmouche Oun Texae

Farms and City Property on South Main

On South Main near a large 990 by 800 foot lot are two properties with city water electric lights baths brick foundations and outbuildings. One has a six room frame dwelling with two porches and a barn priced at 38500 dollars. The other offers four large rooms a front gallery a screened back porch a fireplace and close in location priced at 1250 dollars with favorable terms.

South Main Cmai

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Tate Exponent the Comanche Publishing Co. Publishers Texas Ehara Y. W. Holmes Federa Burks Bldg Comanche, Tex O. R. Houghton Nhaiche C. W. Gray, M. D A. J. Gray DR. C W McCollum Office Burks Bldg Comanche, Texas Rufe E. Adams Burks Building Mrs Lila Jones I. M. Cochran FL & M. Bank A. M. Neal, M. D Slider Bldg Jas. A. Hunter University of Brussels Royal Colege of Physicians and Surgeons Edinburgh Colege of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario Provisionsi Board of Medical Examiners U. C Queen Charlotte's Lying In Hospital London University of State of New York State Board of Medical Examiners Regal Street Dallas Dillard Route 2 Martin-Fugatt Motor Sales Co Eges Berred der Wagner Rech Sam Saly-Ford Kilpatrick D Moore J. M. Childers’ Farm First National Bank North Main Street Eye Teres R. TT. Cunningham Sip TT. Cunningham Mche R. F. Cunning Texas Inter-State Realty Co Yale Mitchell Automo Eevee Ain Legge Hevar Gore Sewing Machine Fur & Specialty Farming Co Ave Fargo N. Dak Will K Randall Todd Kendals Progressive Music Store Tom Poughs Childers J. M. Carmack Ripe Springs N. W. Story Jersey Price Jim Helmsley NL W. Story Wost Whatherwick Mars E. L. Lloyd O. HW Donahoo Call At House D. Chas, Clarke Jhe Comanche High School L. E. Grainger Ira Wilson Neill Abstract Co. Notary Sydney Bulletio Gethsemane Golgotha Checker Board D. M. Herring Superior Oi & Refining Syndicate Ltd Hollowell and Fewell Agents Menges Brothers H. L. Stewart & Co
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