Farmers Short Course Draws Large Attendance In Comanche
The Farmers Short Course ran through Monday to Wednesday drawing 250 to 300 daily with women and men delta. Lectures sparked interest in tick eradication and permanent yearly courses led by the Y M B L. Local stock men and horses were shown in demonstrations and the hog calling contest enlivened the event. Notable speakers included L J Allen and J H Avery urging dip and eradication efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Allen
U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry
J. H. Avery
State Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Comanche
Chas. McKinzie
Mercer Gap
R.A. Allen
Brown and McColllum
L. J. Wittle
J. B. Layne
Ossie Greene
Troy Marshall
W. A. Mercer
Ira Marshall
C. M. Marshall
R. R. Bryant
L. J. Kittle
W. I. Wilkins
Dr. I. T. Clemons
Dudley Nabers
O. P. Sloan
S. M. Vineyard
W. H. Lane
C. A. Jackson
C. M. Caraway
J. R. Jackson
J. P. King
R. A. Allen
C. F. Denny
E.E. Denny
J.B. Fielder
J. D. Jackson
Judge Gray
Clyde Marshall
A. 8. Harris
R. F. Holloway
W. H. Carpenter
J. R. Eanes
J. M. Rieger
Fred Anderson
J. W. Crouch
J. L
Weather Outlook for Far West and Gulf States Aug 25 1915
Weather forecast issued by the Weather Bureau Washington expects local thundershowers Wednesday in the Far West and Gulf States, followed by generally fair weather for three or four days. Showers return in the latter part of the week with seasonable temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Far West Gulf States
Break With Germany Seen Ending Over Arabic Sinking
The Arabic sinking by a German submarine last week remains a dispute between the United States and Germany. Two Americans drowned. The administration seeks full facts before formal action, with possible recall of Ambassador Gerard and Bernstorff’s passport if Germany ignored warnings. President Wilson's stance was outlined by Joseph Tumulty, awaiting complete evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Germany
Gerard
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
Wilson
Joseph P. Tumulty
Tumulty
Iron Clad Hose for School Wear Now In Stock
Higginbothams announces Iron Clad Hose for boys and girls school wear. Not made of iron but wear like iron. Available in No 19 and No 21 sizes for durable school apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
State Farmers Institute Adopts Tick Eradication Resolution
The State Farmers Institute adopts a resolution from Austin endorsing cattle tick eradication. It urges rapid expansion of eradication across Texas and asks for law enabling county commissioners to cooperate with federal and state efforts, with a copy to the U S Secretary of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farmers Institute
Austin
Texas
Farmers’ Institute
State Farmers’ Institute
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Higginbotham's Promises New Goods for Fall Rush
Advertisement notes daily arrivals of new goods across many departments as Higginbotham's prepares for bumper fall business and urges customers to shop there first for any item.
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Higginbotham’s
Floods Cloud Gulf Coast After Tropical Cyclone
Floods have taken a heavy toll across Galveston and the Gulf coast, with the storm extending through East Texas Arkansas Missouri and Indiana. Train service in Arkansas Red River country Texas and St Louis slowed or stopped. Gas shortages hit Little Rock and nearby towns as Red River mains failed. Refugees in Newport remain on upper floors after White River rise. Arkansas militiamen deployed to aid restoration.
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Galveston
Gulf Coast
East Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Indiana
Red River
Texas
St. Louis
Saint Louis
South Texas
Waco
Istalk
Little Rock
Lewisville
Hot Springs
Pine Bluff
Newport
White River
Arkansas State Militia
Central West Texas Fair Planned for Abilene
Abilene hosts October 12 to 16 the Central West Texas Fair and fat stock show drawing up to 15 000 on opening day and 50 000 over five days. More than 38 000 in racing purses plus 2 500 in cash prizes across farm exhibits and livestock with major events by Patterson Shows and daily free attractions.
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Ilene
Central West Texas
Fair Park
West
Texas
Central Western
Central West
Patterson
Southwest
Government to Aid Cotton Farmers With New Loan Funds
The U S Treasury orders thirty million dollars deposited in Richmond Dallas and Atlanta reserve banks to be loaned to member banks for farmers growing cotton in warehouses. Interest rate not set but a 5 percent maximum is being considered by stakeholders.
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U.S. Treasury
Richmond
Dallas
Atlanta
Cotton for neutrals not contraband
Washington Aug 24 reassurance to cotton shippers that cargoes for neutrals will not be confiscated if they stay within normal consumption under the allied decree. The British embassy statement says declarations of cotton as contraband do not restrict shipments destined for neutral countries unless evidence shows ultimate enemy destination.
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Washington
Proctor Baptists Close Meeting with Twelve Additions
Rev J W Brisco of Proctor preached at our church Sunday and twelve new members united at noon Tuesday. The meeting closes Thursday night with services Sunday led by the pastor. The Comanche County Association meets at Proctor next Wednesday eleven o clock. An offering will be taken to support associational missions and Old Ministers Relief Fund pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Brisco
Proctor
Comanche County Association
Old Ministers’ Relief Fund
Daily Bible Readers
Jeremiah
Geo. A. Curlee
Comanche Drops Series to Dublin After Wins Over De Leon
Comanche split the series with De Leon taking Tuesday’s game, then losing to Dublin on Wednesday and Thursday. Dublin halted Comanche’s streak by beating them 8 to 1 on Wednesday and 8 to 5 on Thursday. Friday marks the final game of the three game set with Dublin followed by goat roping and cigar races at the baseball grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
DeLeon
Dublin
Hamilton
Comanche Schools Open Date Set for September 13 1915
Rumors circulated that Comanche public schools would delay opening. Superintendent R F Holloway announces all schools will open September 13 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
R. F. Holloway
Comanche Sweeps Four-Game Series Versus Hamilton
Hamilton visits for a three game set but rain delays shift to a doubleheader each day. Comanche wins all four games with scores 2–0 and 1–0 on the first day and 1–4 and 6–3 on the second day. Key players include Myers, Baldridge, and McCollum with noted defensive plays and pitching successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Comanche
Baldridge
Myers
Hill
Simmons
McCollum
Durham
Hitt
Arthur
A. Emmett
Blackshear
Bowden
West
Boynton
C. Emmett
Arthus
Veterinarian Attends Dallas Lecture Week
Dr. T. M. Rutherford returned from Dallas after a week of lectures at the Southwestern Veterinary College. He notes fifty attended and says Comanche will host the next meeting. While the college met, inspectors killed cattle at Fort Worth for tuberculosis control. Subjects included tuberculosis hog cholera Texas fever and glanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rutherford
Dallas
Southwestern Veterinarian College
Rutherford
Fort Worth
U.S
Carpenter Injured in Fall While Repairing House
W. M. Wines fell while repairing the house of Mrs. Tripp and struck his neck and shoulder, suffering severe bruises. He was taken to a doctor for treatment and is reported to be doing nicely this afternoon. Wines injured Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Wines
Half Soles Sewed On at Kilpatrick Sons
Have your half soles sewed on at W. W. Kilpatrick and Son's, costing no more than tacking, if you have it done there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son’s
New Coats for Ladies and Misses at Roberson Sisters
Roberson Sisters advertise new coat arrivals for women and misses offering a range of styles and sizes. The ad highlights fashionable fits and seasonal selections for current wear.
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Roberson Sisters
Higginbothams Exclusive Cluett Collar Agents
Higginbothams announces exclusive agency for Cluett shirt collars. Cluett bands fit Cluett collars better than any others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluett
Higginbotham’s
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W. M. Mercer
W. D. Jenkins
H. Rh. Morris
P. L. Mercer
J. A. Looney
Chas McKinzie
Harold Denny
Ira Clemons
G. W. Gessupp
John Stagner
J. C. Ross
Greg Eargle
Mr. Morton
J. D. Loftin
D. E. Bellinger
P. C. Sloan
Lee Lusk
J. G. Ellis
Jao T. Jay
Women
Eva Sloan
Rebbeca Nell
Pearl Sloan
Alice Sloan
Pearl Boyd
Ray Hickey
O. L. Morton
Dora Green
Maud Childers
G. W. Jessup
Howard Kilpatrick
J. H. McKinzie
M. A. Cadenhead
Annie Ray
D. I. Eaton
Maud Kelly
L. A. Milhollan
R. McCulley
Rowena Wayne
Augie Slack
Doris Rogers
Jeffie Thomas
J. H. McMillan
F.C. Smith
W. H. Thadberg
Lizzie Ehezartz
Ida Hart
W. L. Wilkins
Cyril Greene
W. W. Kilpatrick
J. M. Childers
J. J. Eargle
S. C. Vineyard
Weather Forecast
Abilene
Baptist News Notes
J. W. Brisco
Our Church
Carpenter
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