Pecan Growers Plan Stephenville Convention April 24
John P. Hoff of Comanche and Ross R. Wolf of Stephenville headline a full Brazos Valley Pecan Growers Association program at John Tarleton College Stephenville on April 24. The agenda includes talks by TH. G. Tens O. B. Gray A. P. Swallow and Frank J. Willman with demonstrations and a nursery visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Hoff
Comanche
J. Thomas Davis
G. Tens
Texas Pecan Growers
Associaton
Brownwood
Gray
Texas Pecan Growers’ Association
Warrahachie
A. P. Swallows
Extension Service
College Station
Upper Brazos Basin
Frank J. Willman
Dept. of Agriculture
Austin
Wolfe
Delegates Return From San Antonio Woodmen Convention
Comanche Camp delegates N. F. Palmer and Jim Jones returned from the State Convention of the Woodmen of the World in San Antonio. Cross Roads Camp sent M. Anderson and Mercer's Gap sent G. W. McKenzie. About 800 delegates attended. Sovereign Commander W A Frazer and Sovereign Banker Morris Sheppard were present. The visit included the W O W sanitarium, described as a valuable institution with around 5 000 treated since opening and plans to enlarge the facility and build an orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. FE
W. O. W. Sanitarium
Palmer
W. D. Montgomery Opens Business in Liano
Mr and Mrs Walter Montgomery recently moved from Comanche to Waco and then to Liano where Montgomery will run the office for C and P Grey Granite Company. The move follows their favorable view of Liano’s granite prospects and local ties. Mrs Montgomery formerly Miss Ruby Jackson has many relatives here. The Douglas place is being remodeled after being bought by H Appleton and will later house the Montgomerys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Montgomery
Comanche
Waco
Liano
Montgomery
Lilnane News
W. 1. Montgomery
C. & P. Grey Granite Company
Cassady
C. & BP. Grey Granite Company
Ruby Jackson
Douglas Place
H. Appleton
Appleton
Misses Carry
Ella Melanis
W. PD. Montgomery
Latin Students Attend Tournament In Fort Worth
Mrs. William Dingus led Comanche High School Latin students to Fort Worth for the second annual Latin Tournament on Friday April 3. The event ran 1 to 4 pm with 48 schools and about 400 students participating across four cities. Comanche was represented by Natalie Jessup Ara Huskie Toss Straley Clinton Thompson William Canley and George G Smith. A lunch and banquet followed the contest and a Fort Worth drive plus a Classical teachers luncheon at the Texas Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dingus
Comanche High School
Ft. Worth
Waco
Houston
San Antonio
State Teachers’ Association
Fort Worth
Nathalie Jessup
Ara Huskie
Toss Straley
Clinton Thompson
William Canley
George G. Smith
Take Worth
North Side High School
Dingus
Texas Hotel
Wallace Improves After Finger Injury Infection
E L Wallace proprietor of Wallace's Garage is reported improving after three weeks in a sanitarium at Gorman. A small scratch on his third finger Sunday weeks past became infected and led to blood poisoning before treatment began.
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KE. L. Wallace
Wallace
Gorman
Pythians Attend Corner Stone Laying at Weatherford
Members of Comanche lodge Knights of Pythias plan a mass visit to Weatherford for the corner stone laying of the girls dormitory at the Pythian orphanage. Lodges statewide expected. Fort Worth KP lodges to provide a noon dinner.
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Comanche Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Weatherford
Pythian Orphanage
K.P. Lodges
Fort Worth
Sister of Mr. R. C. Frazier Dies in Hillsboro
Mrs Nellie Catherine Varnell, sister of Mr R C Frazier, died in Hillsboro prompting Mr and Mrs R C Frazier and their son Dick with Mrs D C Trailey to attend the funeral and return to Comanche the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Frazier
Hillsboro
D.C. Trailey
Nellie Catherine Varnell
Frazier
Comanche
South Plains Land Sale Offer From Eanes & Company
J B Eanes and Company advertise South Plains land for sale offering up to 160 acres per buyer. The firm promises to show land without cost if the purchaser is financially able to buy and requires a few days notice to arrange the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
J. BR. Eanes & Company
Gum Springs Rabbit Drive Supports Community Picnic
Paul Lane organized a rabbit drive in Gum Springs that killed about 200 rabbits for a neighborhood picnic. Ladies served Comanche Stew and other foods. A dated note mentions Herbine as a remedy sold by Paris Smith in March.
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Gum Springs
Paul Lane
Star parasite remover poultry remedy tonic and purifier
An advertisement for Star Parasite Remover a poultry tonic and blood purifier containing sulphus and other health building ingredients. It claims to improve health prevent disease and keep poultry free of insects. Sold by The Wm Reese Drug Company at 22 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Reese Drug Company
Neighbor Reads the Chief Why Not You
A neighbor reads the Chief to explore communal topics and contrast civic engagement with personal choices. The piece highlights daily routines and local ideas shaping neighborhood dialogue.
Hog Feeding and Market Timing from Agricultural Bulletins
A historical bulletin reviews hog growth, feeding costs, and market timing. It notes government and college reports offer proven practices, advises finishing hogs to optimal weights, and cites mid 1920s Chicago prices illustrating premium for fatter hogs. It emphasizes using research literature to guide profitable feeding and marketing decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Two Lectures At Majestic Theatre On Salvation And End Times
M. J. Adams of Fort Worth presents two talks at the Majestic theatre on Sunday. At 10 30 a m he argues the Bible teaches two Salvations. At 2 30 p m he claims civilization is tottering toward final end and that millions living now will never die. Seats free, no collections, all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
M. J. Adams
Fort Worth
Episcopal Ladies Organize Auxiliary
The Episcopal church ladies met last Monday afternoon and organized an Auxiliary. Mrs. John Cunningham was chosen president and Miss Louise Burks secretary treasurer. Assistance came from Mrs. La Baugh Mrs. Moore Mrs. Edison and Miss James of Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
John Cunningham
Louise Burks
la Baugh
If You Like the Chief Tell Your Neighbor About It
A light community note invites readers to spread word about the mayoral favorite known as the Chief. The item emphasizes neighborly promotion without further details.
Meeting of Baptist Circles Held at Mrs Huddleston Home
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Hill Huddleston's home last Monday afternoon. Mrs. A J Blevins led a missions lesson followed by a short business session and a social hour with fruit salad sandwiches and tea prepared by Mrs. J K Farmer and Mrs Huddleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxilliary of the Baptist Church
Roup Cure Promises Money Back at Local Drugstore
Weather turns cold and changeable as reports of Roup surge. Jauhnke's RouP Remedy is advertised as a cure with a money back guarantee, sold by Wm. Reese Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jauhnke
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Alderika Promises Quick Relief for Gas and Constipation
An old advertisement asserts Alderika relieves gas on the stomach pressing on the heart and helps sleep. It claims quick action, sometimes one hour, and that Alderika serves as an excellent intestinal evacuant without gripes, endorsed by Hamilton Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug Company
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Stephenville
FE. J. Kyle
Dean School of Agriculture
W. D. Montgomery
E. L. Wallace
Pythians
Rabbit
Price
Paris Smith
Mar
U. S
Agricultural Colleges
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Underwood & Underwood
N.Y
Episcopal Ladies
Sisted
Meeting of Baptist Circles
J. R. Eanes
In E. D. Waring
Oscar Callaway
Merwin's
Ford Garage
Life
Servicke
Comanche County
Charley Harvey
Newburg
Russell and Harvey
Antie
Adams Mercantile Company
Rowland
Rowlands Store
Lux
W. Hl. Rowland’s
Greve
Wrigley
Wrigley’s
Ri & Fr
RIGH
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