Announced slate for Democratic primary candidates
A list of candidates for various offices in the Democratic primary includes Por Congressman at Large R. B. Humphreys Throckmorton County and many state and county posts such as Associate Justice Court Civil Appeals OcIe Speer re election District Attorney J R McClellan and Sheriff Jack Cunningham with incumbents for reelection, covering precincts 1 to 4 including W H Carpenter and Ed Lightfoot among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Humphreys
Throckmorton Co
Congress
R. F. Milam
Fort Worth
Associate Justice Court Civil Appeals
Ocie Speer
J. R. McClellan
Gib Callaway
W. T. Loudermilk
T. M. Rutherford
Jorie W. Burks
R. B
Rube) Waldrop G. ©. Hamilton
Geo. C. Wetzel
W. H. Carpenter
J. E. Deely
L. H. Cream
Sheriff Cunningham Avoids Auto and Wife Purchase
Sheriff Jack Cunningham, known as a young bachelor, dismisses a friend's sales gambit joking about buying a car to obtain a wife. He quips that an auto and a wife are too costly to keep, noting even a spring hat or gasoline for either would strain his finances. The exchange ends with the sheriff prevailing in humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cunningham
Damage from late freezes appears limited to crops
Close inquiry shows fruit and vegetation damage were not severe. Fruit and nearly all garden crops were killed, oats largely spared, and young corn and garden plants were bitten down but likely to recover and regrow.
Commissioners Court Meets in Regular Monthly Session
The Commissioners' Court held its regular monthly meeting Monday morning this week. A resume of proceedings will appear in another column of this issue.
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Commissioners’ Court
Debaters Win in High School Contest at Auditorium
Guthrie Layne and George Huff won the school debate on compulsory statewide education and age seven to seventeen. Judges ruled for the negative but named Layne and Huff as the top team in judging. The Brownwood winners then lost to a San Angelo squad and advance to the Interscholastic League Meet in Austin.
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Guthrie Layne
George Huff
Texas
Herman Rieger
Curtis Stevens
Garrett Palmer
Jno. D. Waring
J. H. McMillan
Brownwood
San Angelo
Austin
Everybody Library Reception At High School
A library reception opens the public library on Tuesday evening from 8 to 10 at the High School. The event invites the public to donate books or cash and features a short program and children's amusement with the Comanche band providing music. Committee members include Hl. N. Goodson Miss Ola Cunningham Mrs. R. F. Holloway and Mrs. O. M. Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl. N. Goodson
Ola Cunningham
R. F. Holloway
O. M. Simmons
Card of Thanks for Baby and Grandchild Loss
We thank officials and employees of the St. Louis and Southwestern R. A. Co. of Texas and the people of Comanche Waco and Tyler for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of our baby and grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Rodheck and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Southwestern R. A. Co
Texas
Comanche
Waco
Tyler
Geo. J. Rodheck
J. C. Brown
City Water Boxes Around Meters Urged
City Council orders water users to place uniform 20 by 20 inch boxes around their meters. The city will also install boxes of the same size around municipal meters to protect them and reduce repair costs. Water Supervisor Green West signs the notice urging compliance.
Dingler School Closes as Redwine Moves to Town
Frank Redwine, long time Dingler School teacher, has moved to town after the school closure. He recently acquired an interest in Comanche County Abstract Co. and will be actively connected with the firm after the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingler
Frank Redwine
Redwine
Comanche County Abstract Co
Fort Worth Men Submit Congressional Candidacy Applications
Samuel J. Hunter and Judge R. F. Milam, both Fort Worth residents, filed applications this week to have their names placed on the 12th district congressional ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Eanes
Samuel J. Hunter
Congress
R. F. Milam
Fort Worth
Message of thanks from Ethel Crow after contest
Ethel Crow expresses gratitude to the public for generous support during the recent machine contest at the New Majestic Theatre. She signs sincerely, acknowledging community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Majestic Theatre
Ethel Crow
Tomato varieties and prices from A M Davis Florist
The notice lists tomato varieties including McGee Ponderasia Dwarf Stone Dwarf Champion Chinese Giant Ruby King and Hot Bull Nose with pricing at 55e per 100 and delivery. A M Davis Florist based in Brownwood Texas is identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Ponderasia
Stone & Dwarf
A. M. Davis
Brownwood
Texas
Trustees to Elect Three for Comanche Independent District
The school board voted Monday night to hold an election on the first Saturday in May to elect three trustees for the Comanche Independent District. Retiring trustees are Tom House Geo Sullivan and Judge J H McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Independent
Tom House
Geo. Sullivan
J. H. McMillan
Jenkins Seeks Re Election Endorses Ongoing Plans
A political message from W. D. Jenkins states appreciation for solicitations and pledges to implement current plans if re elected. No further details on offices, dates, or opponents are provided.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted As Safer Constipation Aid
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, gentler alternative to calomel for constipation and sluggish liver. It claims no after-effects, a pleasant remedy, and a 50 cent purchase with a refund guarantee from Paris Smith, a local druggist, highlighting vegetable composition and natural action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Paris Smith
Banks Consolidate In Gustine Transfer To Comanche Bank
Final details complete for the transfer of deposits and affairs of J. P. Pettit & Co. Bankers Gustine to First State Bank of Comanche. The Pettit bank has ceased banking operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Pettit & Co
Gustine
First State Bank of
Comanche
Petit Bank
Texas Short Fed Steers Sold At $7.10 In Quarantine Sale
A shipment of short fed steers from Comanche County Texas weighing 1032 pounds was received in the quarantine division and sold at 7.10 per hundredweight. The sale was conducted by W. L. Stevens for the Kansas City Drovers Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
W. L. Stevens
Kansas City Drovers Journal
Daley enters race for Erath County Representative
J. S. Daley, longtime editor of the Dublin Progress, announces his candidacy for Erath County Representative. Supporters say he has the ability to serve well and he is likely to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Daley
The
Dublin Progress
Erath
Dress Goods Department Opening Sale Prices
A shoppers sale listing fabrics from dress goods to ginghams with yard prices ranging from 10c to 50c. The ad touts Russian cord crepe ratine crepe and jacquard stripe grenadine at deep discounts compared with city stores. It promotes wide assortments and color choices for the opening sale.
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OWL
Sss
Eight quart and larger stewers offered at low prices
The ad lists multiple kitchenware items with low prices including large three and eight quart stewers, eight quart ish pots, a large dipper, various quart milk pans, a large wash basin, two quart stewers, and coffee pots with promotional cents prices. Prices range from 5 to 35 cents.
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Cbs
Tinware and containers listed in old shop inventory
A fragment lists tinware items including 1 pint tin cups, tin plates, large painted foot tubs, painted covered slop pails, and covered gallon buckets. The text shows an ordering note with scattered garbled letters following the item list.
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Ce Ikea
Notions and household items in cents ad
A fragmented shopping list shows nickel spoons 12 cents nickel tea spoons 8 cents aluminum spoons 28 cents pencils 10 cents needles five papers 5 cents fly paper 15 cents clothes sprinklers and other small household goods.
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Daettines
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Dawkins
Downing
J. EK. Hulsey
GC. C
W. D. Jenkins
Amoskeg
Utility
Red Rose
TASCO
Eeeereseee Ees
Baxter Brothers
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