Comanche Banks Promote Growth and Merchants Boast Strong Trade
Comanche hosts three banks, two National and one State, with total capital $265000 and deposits over a million dollars. Surplus and profits exceed $65000, with Liberty Loan Bonds and War Savings Stamps held by the banks. Local commerce shows robust retail activity, farmers aligning finances, and markets ready for agricultural products as deposits rise and merchants report record cash business for the year.
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West Texas
Comanche National Bank
First National Bank
First State Bank
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Salvage sale suggested to aid needy families
A town column proposes a salvage sale of usable clothing donated by residents to raise funds for organized charities this winter. A committee would collect items and sell them cheaply while all contributions are signed to prevent imposition, with readers invited to comment through the newspaper.
City Council Clarifies Melon Free Square Ordinance
The mayor states the ordinance aims to keep the square clean from rot and filth and does not restrict selling produce on the square or streets. Vendors are welcome to bring cotton, peanuts, oats, wheat, maize, melons, peaches, eggs, butter, or other produce. The city has arranged free hitching and water at wagon yards. residents are urged to visit Comanche as usual.
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Comanche
J. R. Eanes
Comanche to the Home of Million Dollar Oil Company
Promoters of the Comanche Home Oil Company plan a million dollar capitalization with three to four wells, two in Desdemona and one in New Mexico. Home office will be in Comanche, highlighting the town’s role as head office for a major oil venture led by Jess Hickey Geo M Shelton B B Rice R L Hickey and M E Hall.
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Comanche
Million Dollar Oil Company
Stern
Messrs
Jess Hickey
Geo. M. Shelton
Comanche Home Oil Company
Desdemona
B. B. Rice
Muskogee
R. L. Hickey
Dublin
M. E. Hall
New Mexico
Meridian
Texas
Meridian College
State University
Redent
Pune
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Cunningham Family Reunion Draws 150 Attendees
The Cunningham annual reunion was August 15–16 with 150 in attendance, up from 129 last year, though some could not attend due to threshing. The event included a family-tree display by Mrs. Howard Cox, a picnic, a dance, a barbecue, and updates on births, deaths, and marriages since the last gathering.
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Cunningham
Sid Cunningham
Howard Cox
T. J Helmsley
Dave
John
Abilene
Jim
Tom
George Cunningham
San Angelo
J M. Neely
Ballinger
J R. Lewis
Brownwood
J. J
Joe
W. B
Bill
Rector
Bernard
France
Norman Martin
Weatherford
Columbus Callaway
Athens
Webb Christian
Tippitt Well Shot Plan With Two More Boilers Ahead
A Tippitt well shot began Thursday with a forty quart charge. Delays occurred as firing wire fouled the well, delaying progress. Officials expect a sixty quart shot after cleaning, followed by a one hundred quart shot, as oil interests pursue the well’s potential.
Ice Plants Eye Higher Rates Across Towns
Readings show ice prices in Dublin Brownwood Coleman and Hamilton range from 50 to 60 cents per ewt with Comanche at 80 cents per ewt. Ice plants in these cities are eyeing higher charges if local citizens reject the proposed 80 cent per ewt rate.
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Dublin
Brownwood
Coleman
Hamilton
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce Banquet Postponed To Monday
The Chamber of Commerce banquet scheduled for Friday night was postponed until Monday night at 8 30 due to weather. More than 50 tickets have been sold.
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Chamber of Commerce
Syrup Price Boost Promises Value for Slider and Lacy
Local shop highlights strong syrup pricing with deals claimed by Slider and Lacy to attract customers. Sale emphasizes affordable pours and limited-time offers.
Non-Partisan League Expands Into Texas Politics
The Non-Partisan League enters Texas politics with its first organizational steps. The movement announces its arrival aiming to influence local and county political dynamics as it builds support among voters and community groups.
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