Comanche 53 Years Ago Highlights Trade Growth and Local News
The article notes cotton yard expansion aiding De Leon trade, remarks on European tensions and local schooling, closes El Paso gambling houses, and cites historical tidbits about 1307 exchanges. It lists county and city officers for 1895, notes Comanche County grape and fruit suitability, and provides the 1895 market prices for staples like butter, beans, bacon, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
Europe
San Antonio
el Paso
England
John H. Reagan
Dallas
Texas City
Galveston Bay
Thurber
Erath County
Peter W. Gravis
Zephyr
Comanche County
T. H. Conner
R. J. Joiner
Frank Graves
A. C. Drummond
J. P. Graham
N. E. Palmer
A. B Foster
H. C. Loudermilk
J. T. Tunnell
J. E. Burleson
R. L. Selman
J. H. Whisenant
W. I. Stone
W. J Livingston
W. J. Patton
W. M. Robinson
J. B. Hickman
N. R. Lindsey
S. J. Thomas
C. E. Williamson
Frank Helmsley
T. O. Moore
Gage
J. B. Tunnell
E. W. Harris
G. A. Br
Commodity Prices Breach Mixed Market Signals
A list of prices shows pound and peaberry coffee at 27c for roasted 25c, eggs at 13c per pound, and bhams cigars at 2 per hundred. The entry also notes a 6c per dozen rate and an item labeled High Paten with four remaining unclear.
De Leon Delegates At Democratic Convention And Local Prices
De Leon Free Press reports J. J. Switzer among city delegates to yesterday's Democratic Convention. Also noted are delegates Sid Thomas and wife to Boston for Christian Endeavor. Local church listings include pastors at First Baptist First Methodist Cumberland Presbyterian Christian Episcopal Presbyterian and other congregations. Local prices mention lard 10 cents per pound and corn 60 cents per bushel among other items.
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Garrett
J. J. Switzer
The
de Leon Free Press
de Leon
Sid Thomas
Boston
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist Church
W. L. Skinner
First Methodist Church
A. E. Caraway
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
R. W. Benge
Christian Church
Addison Clark
Episcopal Church
W. L. Sartwelle
Presbyterian Church
C. L. Ewing
Church of Christ
Church of Christ, Elder &. Miller
Universalist Church
K. Strain
City Hall
For Sale Comanche Property and Farms Listing
Brown Rambo of Comanche advertises farms and houses for sale. The notice urges buyers in the market to consider the listed properties and property types.
Divorce suit notice and local sale request in Comanche
Public notice lists a divorce suit filed by Mrs. L. B. against S. D. Osborn in Comanche County District Court with a citation return date set for the first Monday after 42 days from May 17 1948. Also includes Huett's Furniture Store ad offering furniture and repair services and items for sale from Mrs. Jewell Frank near Beattie with farm equipment and vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
D. Osborn
District Court of
Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
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Good Jersey
A& P
A&p
Angel
Jane Parker
Nabisco
Nabianw Ritz
Old Virginia
Ann Page
Jar
I-Ib
Ana
Exas
Winesap
Ibs
Gunch
Super- Right
Heavy Beef
Stions
Lele Shets
Fabes
Lux Soap
Lifebuoy
Swan
Woodbury's Soap
Gold Dust
Borden
Ann Ag
White House
Massey - Harris
Brownwood, Texas
Liberal Trade
Alloway
Atless
Ben Wilhelm
M.M
A.C
Jewell Frank
Beattie
Swift and Company
SWIFT
Brightman & Son
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