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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
3
An old advertisement lists eighteen remedies and soft drinks, 82 glasses for 30 cents, a hot and cold bath service for homes without plumbing priced at 8 dollars, and agent commissions of five percent. It notes Miss Nell Davis clearing 417.60 in July and mentions gifts of 9 suites and 250 dollars in cash given to agents this year.
For sale or trade. 160 acre sandy land farm southwest of Sipe Springs with six producing shallow oil wells. Good field position with room for more. Cash payment via a residence in Comanche and easy terms on balance. Worth investigation for a residence trade in Comanche. J. R Eanes & Co.
Time table notice for the St Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt Railroad outlining train schedules and service times.
Reverend A H Sykes former pastor of Watkins Park Presbyterian Church in Nashville testifies to Tanlac as a medicine of great power and merit. He says his wife endured ten months of stomach trouble and nervous breakdown with limited relief until Tanlac, which let her sit up and help at home. Sold in Comanche by Hamilton Drug Co and leading druggists.
Public notices describe a sheriff sale under a 1921 district court order in Comanche County. The City of Comanche sues Unknown Owners for $18.12 plus costs and interest, with sale of multiple parcels in Fairland and Lakeside Additions, to satisfy judgment. A second constable sale details the First State Bank of Comanche vs T Y Brinson, with a mortgage foreclosure on Lot 8, Brinson heirs tract, and a sale to cover $1,719.91 plus interest and costs.
The Texas Senate voted 14 to 10 against a bill sponsored by Governor Neff and Rev. Atticus Webb to remove county officers by legal action initiated by the governor or the attorney general. The column argues the measure rests on undemocratic centralization, praising the 14 dissenting senators and asserting existing statutes already provide adequate removal provisions.
A local hauling service advertises two trucks ready for prompt work. Contact via phone numbers 22 and 356 or visit residence of O. H. Donald for arrangements.
Public notice from Boswell states all trees passing on the Martin Springs property are forbidden and will be prosecuted. The message urges immediate stoppage and cites enforcement to the full extent of the law.
A brief item notes the availability of ice cream powder and junket tab listings at Paris Smith's Drug Store, indicating a small retail feature or advertisement for household goods.
At the second annual Ex Rangers meeting in Weatherford new officers were chosen led by W M Green of Colorado as major and commanding officer J B Gillet of Post City as first lieutenant and J H Wallace of Decatur as second lieutenant A P Ritche of Comanche as adjutant Henry Backett of Coleman as orderly sergeant and secretary J O Allen of Cooksville as chaplain The group set Weatherford for the 1922 third convention Aug 10–11 membership reached 73 with ten new members The by laws were amended to admit ex Rangers through 1800 and to grant honorary membership to wives and widows of Rangers
The directors of Hasse Farmers Gin Company meet in Hasse Texas on August 6 1921 and decide a five dollar assessment on each stockholder to raise funds for next season. Stockholders are notified to meet August 20 at 2 PM in Hasse to pay the assessment. W J Fritts president notes the notice.
Secretary of Labor Davis told the Senate that 56 786 000 persons are unemployed in the United States according to available estimates. The report responded to a resolution seeking current figures as the nation weighs jobs data.
A compact ad from Sue Wood Chemical Co in Annada Missouri urges readers to write today for a chance to be first, claiming no money needed and easy winning, with a promotional tone and generic offer.
The record shows ballot results: For Amendment on mileage and per diem of Legislators 90, Against 721. For Amendment limiting franchise to native born citizens 883, Against 434.
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