Rex Parker Wins Second Prize in Cooper Grocery Contest
Rex Parker, popular Cooper Grocery drummer, takes $100 second prize in the 13 weeks sales contest among 27 firm salesmen. Four prizes offered 150 100 50 and 25 with Parker within 1 percent of first place. Parker described as a go getter. Also reports of camping and fishing trips by local families and Judge Hoff's Oklahoma trip for his sister's 70th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Parker
Cooper Grocery Co
Parker
Two editors plan to buy Bewepaper in Oklahoma
Lon Boynton and Roy Young travel to Oklahoma to pursue a purchase of Bewepaper and aim to seal a deal. They anticipate forming a strong team in the newspaper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Boynton
Roy Young
Oklahoma
Bewepaper
Sidney News Notes Highlights Revival and Local Gatherings
The Sidney Christian revival led by Rev. Speck of New Mexico drew the largest crowd yet, with 22 baptisms and several reconsecrations. A local child was found safe after a missing overnight search, and a surprise Graham home reunion brought 49 people together with watermelons. Attendance at other visits included George Redwine of Port Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. Van Cleave families, with various local residents traveling or hosting relatives.
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Sidney
Speck
New Mexico
Church of Christ
Will Guthrie
George Redwine
Port Arthur
Graham
Fagan
Comanche
Carl Walker
West
Archie Redwine
Cunningham Reunion Celebrates 21st Annual Gathering in Comanche County
The Cunningham family held their 21st annual reunion on Mercers Creek with 174 attendees a year after rain drowned the event. Highlights included a large dinner by 2008 women, barbecued beef and mutton cooked by Sam Switzer, and stories from Capt. James Cunningham about frontier life.
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Mercers Creek
Cunningham
Ola Cunningham
Sam Switzer
Comanche County
James Cunningham
Comanche
Dave
R. T
J.W
Jim
G. W
Geo
T. A
Tom
Joe Neely
T. J. Holmsley
Miss Cunningham
Capt. Cunningham J
Matt Pleming
Jack Wright
Thiesia
Hot Check Peddler Caught In The Act
A 22 year old man passed bad checks at multiple local merchants including a dry goods store a garage and a grocery then attempted more payments at other shops. Bank checks showed no funds prompting arrests in Comanche County where he pled guilty to two charges receiving sixty days in jail a $50 fine and costs.
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Gustine
Comanche
Temple County
Holloway
Comanche County
Veterans meet expects 1922 Texas gathering in Comanche
Mr A T Ritchie of the Terry Rangers reports 58 of the original 73 old guard attended the Weatherford meet. He chairs the committee choosing the 1922 meeting place and believes Comanche could host the Aug 9 and 10 event if local support grows.
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A. T. Ritchie
Terry ‘Rangers
Mx-Rangers
Weatherford
Chesf
Old Guard
Comanche
Prospect to drill oil well at gate near Comanche
Local efforts led by Mr. Tippit seek citizen cooperation to shoot a gate well after drilling through Breckenridge black lime. A $1000 nitroglycerine purchase is requested to test the prospect. If successful, Comanche and the surrounding region could gain significant oil development benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippitt
Gatewell
Tippit
Brekenridge
Agricultural official F W Acker visits to assist farmers
Mr F W Acker of the state agricultural department, in charge of farm terracing, was in town yesterday to meet locals interested in terrace work. He plans to devote time helping farmers protect their land and his services will be welcomed by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Acker
State Agricultural Department
Misses Wenona and Alline Robert Visit Martens
Misses Wenona and Alline Robert, daughters of Merridian Texas, are visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Marten.
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Wenona
Alline Robertson
Merridian, Texas
Mrs
A. D. Marten
Shelton sisters return from Stephenville visit
Misses Malcom and Louise Shelton returned from a visit with relatives in Stephenville, reporting a pleasant trip and family updates.
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Malcom
Louise Shelton
Stephenville
Parke Car Wash Ad Claims Value Over Varnish
An advertisement touts Parke car wash as superior to varnish, asserting improved results and cost efficiency despite fragmented text. The snippet hints at promotion but provides few concrete details or dates.
Organize and Have a Picnic
An organized gathering in the square drew curious law abiding citizens as business women paused work to observe. A sheriff and reporters watched a suffrage themed assembly with street chatter turning to a planned picnic later that week near Uncle Matt Fleming and the town park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Evesdrop
Iva Hart
Matt Fleming
Levie Robertson
Treasury figures show revenue cut and spending drop
A fiscal year summary presented to the House Ways and Means committee by Secretary Mellon places total receipts at 4,217,648,000, down from 4,547,000,000. Expenditures have decreased by 11,804,216, with the excess of disbursements over receipts at 336,360,517 versus 18,234,033 in April. The revenue shrinkage includes 130,000,000 from lower internal revenue due to business pressure and 200,000 from revised interest on foreign obligations. Also noted is a letter from Mrs. Lurde C. Harris and her daughters seeking contact.
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House Ways and Means Committee
Mellon
Fordney
Treasury
Local Opinion Sees Rain Delay for Man County Decision
A diverse group including farmers, livestock men, lawyers, doctors, bankers, and merchants weigh in after reviewing the situation from multiple angles. They agree that if rain does not come before spring, Man County could see a small delay in the Democrat vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerealeemen
Nowspaper
Man County
Coteman Democrat
Comanche Defeats Sin By Five Points In Sunday School
In a great Sunday school test Comanche won by five points with 368 in attendance. The Dublin and Comanche Sunday Schools plan a joint meeting next Sunday August 21 at Pinson's place near Proctor with an 8 30 a m departure from the church. All attendees and parents are invited to bring a basket and share, plus 50 automobiles are requested to transport the crowd. Dr Klingman will preach Sunday night.
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Sin
Dublin
Comanche
Pinson’s Place
Proctor
J. BR. Banes
Klingman
American Legion
Polly Tickke
Cunningham Post Jte
Legion
Paris Smith's
Presbyterian Church to Hold Sunday Services
A preaching service is set for next Sunday at 11 a m. An evening union service will be held at the big tabernacle.
Car axle breaks in two on Tuesday morning
Judge and Mrs Holloway escaped serious injury when the back axle of their car broke in two while traveling about 10 miles an hour. They had to back several yards to recover the rear wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Hoff
Glennie
John E
Chickasha
Okla
Judge Hoff
R. F. Holloway
Grover Smith Visits Whitewright with Two Boys
Mre Grover B. Smith and two boys arrived in Whitewright on Tuesday to spend a few days visiting C. R. M. Dudley and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover B. Smith
Whitewright
C. R. M.dudley
Folding beds made into buffets at Atwood Broa
Readable lines describe turning folding beds into buffets by Sie rg a Nellie Webb Buthod and Misses Iva Hart Kate Turner Oullle West with assistance from Atwood Broa.
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Atwood Broa
Nellie Webb
Buthod
Local Bonds and Public Works Dispatch
Citizens debate sewer waterworks and street bonds arguing work can be done by local labor. Opponents claim market limits stop bonds but costs show under $18,000 versus $30,000 proposed. Supporters say street tax need not rise beyond 1922 and more water and streets are essential. J R RANES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lans
Sret Ltass
J. R. Ranes
Herbine Stomach Tonic Promotes Digestion and Bowel Action
When you feel lazy out of sorts and yawn in the day Herbine stimulates your liver tames the stomach and purifies the bowels Sold by Parts Smith August.
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Parts Smith
Furniture Hospital urges repair of old pieces at At Weed Bros
Bring your worn furniture to At weed Bros for repair and refinishing. The shop offers restoration services to refresh and customize items for a revived look.
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C. P. St Clair
J. T. Williams
Lampasas
J. F. Tate
Otto Williamson
A. Little
Charlie Tate
San Saba
Sidney News Notes
Ord Lusk
Eula
Mason
Mra
Dewitt Ashisherst
Van
Comanche Whalsale Grocery Co
Lurde C. Harris
Christian Church
Polly
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