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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
6
City of Comanche announces delinquent taxes will be pursued via lawsuits beginning October 1 1915. Owners owing any amount at least one sixth of back taxes may pay in six installments with first due October 1 1915. City will not issue tax receipts until full amount is paid. Mayor J R Eanes urges prompt action.
One of the fair’s top educational features this year is the judging contest for farm boys. They judge livestock dairy cattle and dairy products and test milk and butter. Rich cash premiums and gold and silver medals are awarded. Boys gain access to high grade stock and dairy products and entry blanks are arriving by mail.
In the District Court of the Northern District of Texas the petition for discharge of Farmers W E and P H Farmer, bankrupts, No. 831, is examined. They were adjudged bankrupts on April 7, 1915, surrendered property, and seek full discharge from debts provable against their estate. Creditors opposing discharge must file by September 13, 1915 with the Fort Worth Referee.
A crowded New York surface car erupts into chaos when a dignified couple’s tin box releases a squirrel. Passengers chase the animal through hats and seats as the woman laments her missing pet and a conductor quips about riding the nut special.
The British reply asserts the blockade of Germany will persist to avoid hindering legitimate trade, challenging American protests over neutral ports and interference with neutral commerce. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing will craft a formal rejoinder, with the next note shaping U S relations with both Britain and Germany amid the submarine dispute.
The president of a major Boston bank says Americans undervalue recovery forces and predicts 1.5 billion more exports to Europe this year, 10 billion in farm product value, and national banks holding about 700 million in excess reserves, marking the start of a strong industrial upturn.
A UK public forum quotes President Wilson stressing railways as central to economic life and investments. C F E Schaff explains most railroad securities are held by over two million small investors, not a few magnates, warning that depressed securities threaten banks, insurance firms, and policy holders.
The Monthly Crop Report details ocean freight rates for wheat from New York to Liverpool averaging 7.5 cents per bushel in 1914, with high year-end rates offset by lower months. 1913 averaged 5.6 cents, 1912 7.7, 1911 4.2, and 1906-1910 averaged 3.3. June 1915 saw 26 cents per bushel, Argentina to the UK hit 45 cents in April 1915, and Portland to the UK for orders averaged 22.5 cents in Sep 1914–May 1915. The 1914–15 period used a shorter route via Panama Canal. war in Europe affected conditions.
Otis Carter and Henry Laferty escaped their county jail cells, prompting officials to remodel the cell lock so no key could free them. Jokingly challenged, Carter bets Brack ice cream if they break out again. Brack accepts, leaving two inmates supposedly secure with the new lock.
In Brownwood, Carter and Laferty slipped from jail Tuesday night and attended a tent show. After the performance they aided Mrs. Brack by taking the children home, claiming they only wanted to see the show. Authorities suspect Carter is a master at lock combinations and used the jail door in their escape.
Advert shows Floyd Carpenter seeking all eggs available with contact number 289. location specified as opposite the fire station.
Friday afternoon in Brownwood at Mrs. J. W. Phillips home Mr Way W Roberts and Miss Edna Windham were united in marriage by Rev L J Mims. The bride is daughter of S R Windham a prominent stockman of Byrd's community. They will live in Comanche county where they will make their home.
A druggist guarantees PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. The first application brings ease and rest. Price 60 cents.
132 9-10 acres with 55 acres cultivated and rest good grass and wood. Includes a new six room residence, good barn, pecan orchard, fine water well, windmill, tank and piping. Well fenced and offered at bargain as sale expected soon. Contact T. R. Burt Comanche Texas R F D No. 5.
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