Local Friends and Visitors Report Week of Community Travel
Uncle Jack Wright returned last week from a visit of a few weeks with his son in Callahan county. Mrs. Margery Byrd of Stephenville visited in Comanche last week. Miss Elzora Cunningham of Brady visited with her parents in Cunningham. Mrs. J. W. Cunningham, who had returned from Mineral Wells, went to Whitney for a visit with her sons. Several others traveled to Abilene and Dallas areas to visit relatives and attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wright
Callahan County
Margery Byrd
Stephenville
Comanche
Elzora Cunningham
Brady Ment
Mrs
R. T. Cunningham
J. W. Cunningham
Whitney
Walter Jack Cunningham
The
Meadows Grocery Company
Waco
WW. TI. Cunningham
Miss Minnie
Sunday School Attendance and Local News in Mor.
Mor 29 has a small Sunday school turnout. Willie Aaron Tate and Myrtle Tate of Coleman county visited family from Monday to Thursday. A. A. Tate remains seriously ill. Clyde Allen’s barn burned Saturday. cause unknown. Families and neighbors shared visits, trips to Comanche circus, a party at G. R. Tate’s home, and a Priddy play outing. Reverend Clark preached at Fellowship. next service every forth Sunday. Additional notes mention visits from Haskell and Pottsville, Edna Kirkham at Jobe Lake, and energy family greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Tate
Clyde Allen
J. V. Allen
Bill Tate
Mr. Tate
A. R. Tate
Comanche
G. R. Tate
Bill
Hower Creek
Jobe Lake
Merry Matrons Host Bridge Party and Recital News
The Merry Matrons entertained at Mrs. W. D. Lane’s ranch with bridge won by Mrs. Henry Moore for a knives and forks case. Guest prize went to Mrs. Will Roberson. Ice cream and cakes served to members and guests including Mrs. Roberson and several others. Piano pupils of Mrs. Schmidt performed a violin duet “Meditation” in De Leon and Comanche and at church services. Announcement: Miss Minnie Pearl Lanford will marry Mr. A. L. Higdon of Dallas. The couple plan a honeymoon in Indianapolis and will reside at 1011 North Beckley Street, Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Lane
Henry Moore
Will Roberson
Tom F. Reese
C. V. Caver
Jno
D. Waring Jr
J. M. Cochran
Lionel Slider
Thelma McLemore
Misses Stella
Dad Micks
Minnie Pearl Lanford
A. L. Higdon
Dallas
Comanche
W. C. Lanford
Elima Deveny
Why It Costs So Much to Grow Cotton
Victor Schoffelmayer argues that cotton can be produced for under ten cents a pound with intensive farming, yet costs rise to 25 or 30 cents when farmers overplant and must buy feed and provisions for themselves. He notes bankers and merchants depend on farmers and that buying supplies for the farm erodes cash from cotton income, risking community impoverishment from a single crop system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Mayes
University of Texas
Victor Schoffelmayer
The
Dallas News
Hart Family Visit Ties Ballinger to Comanche
Mr and Mrs G W Hart and their son Alvin Van Pelt of Ballinger visit Mr and Mrs George Kearney in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hart
Alvin van Pelt
Ballinger
Comanche
George Kearney
Simple Mixtures for Gas on Stomach in 19th Century ads
The notice advertises Alderika with buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate and glycerine as a quick intestinal evacuant for gas and constipation and claims fast action within an hour. It also promotes Herbine for costive bowels and Jauhnee’s Roup Remedy for cold changeable weather and roup with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug Company
Public health as a community responsibility emphasized
The article argues that cities and communities bear responsibility for residents health and wealth. A healthy population underpins economic strength, workers avoid public charges, and children prepare for future work, framing public health as a business concern cities cannot ignore.
Moral standards and censorship in community life
The text argues that a community must guard health and morals, condemning sponsoring questionable practices. It asserts individuals are responsible for morals but communities or groups must not promote activities lowering standards, justifying censorship of shows and gambling prohibition.
Degrading Influence of Gambling Organizations Questioned
The article critiques certain organizations whose influence mirrors low quality entertainment and uses gambling devices as training grounds for young bettors. It argues such groups cannot justify their existence if they rely on promoting questionable practices.
Home Ownership Basis of Prosperity
The article argues prosperity hinges on home ownership and asserts that no truly happy people lack a desire for ownership. It notes a nascent home owning tendency among African Americans and claims ownership improves citizenship. It urges communities to promote home ownership for regional growth.
Local dress sourcing shifts favor to mail order houses
A Texas community worker reports that fifteen young women wear dresses from a large mail order house while two wear locally made garments. She blames persistent mail order catalogs and attractive prices, saying local merchants stay idle while catalogs flood the mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Clean Up Days Urge Town Trash Pickup Next Week
Town officials urge residents to prepare waste for trucks on Clean-Up Days next Wednesday and Thursday. The message emphasizes personal responsibility for a cleaner town as business activity influences local fortunes.
Merchants urged to use newspaper ads for growth
Local merchants are advised to leverage the weekly newspaper to reach households, arguing ads are cheaper than mail order losses. The catalog cannot be mailed often, and cities’ growth shifts wealth away from rural areas, highlighting why press promotion matters.
Liquid Borozone advertised for rapid healing
An advertisement promotes Liquid Borozone as a quick healing remedy for human or animal flesh. It claims to mend torn flesh, cuts, burns, or sores rapidly with prices 80c 60c and $1.20, sold by Paris Smith in the Comanche Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Mar
Star Parasite Remover Poultry Tonic Sold by Drug Company
A poultry remedy called Star Parasite Remover contains Sulphus and other health-building ingredients. It is promoted as a tonic and blood purifier that improves health and prevents disease, claims to keep insects away. Sold by The Wm. Reese Drug Company for 22 to 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Drug Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. St Clair
Pen Oden
Estelle Reese
Thelma Melemore
Abilene
Big Cisco Dam
Tom Goodson
San Antoénio
G. H. Goodson
Lloyd Merchant
P. K. Mackey
Lloyd
Mary Frances
Tillsboro
F. L. Little of
Sipe Springs
Grady Adams
Santa Anna
Tom H. Beene
Merkel
M. J. Sullivan
Kinnie Sullivan
8. C. Findley
Knights of Pythias
Dublin
Hico
Tobe Greer
J. W. Reese
Janet
Blanket
Willie Aaron Tate
Myrtle Tate
Coleman County
Mra
Daisy Greenwade
Telephone
de Leon
Jauhnee
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Thedford
Thedford’s
Allen
Allen-A
Japan
Bettis
Gibbs
the Ladies’ Store
HSV
FISH
the American Cafe
Kade
Giecer-gay
Bettis & Gibbs
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