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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
5
A shipment of five thousand cases of champagne from France to America for medicinal purposes raises alarm as newspapers report illnesses among the populace. Authorities urge caution while doctors assess potential risks and applications.
The notice advertises free eye tests at J. H. Huff Hamilton Drug Store and asks for clean cotton rags to be sent to the Chief office. It presents a kept brief public service tone.
The F U N Club plans a January meeting with Minerva Cunningham after a quiet week due to Christmas tasks. Frank Mackey hosted a birthday party with football, sandwiches, and tea for his young guests. Cora Wilkerson invited her music class to a carp meal, plus a game. Dickens Christmas Carol staged at the high school drew crowds with Layne's opening, Klingman as Mr. Scrooge, Mrs. Hunter's dances and encore, Bernice Hensley at a Christmas dinner, and fashioning old clothes bargaining with Miss Lawson Romine and William Cunningham.
Frankie Adams and several others are home for the holidays from Brady Sherman Baylor Hockaday Dallas Belton and Oklahoma City. The infant of Jim Loftis recovers from pneumonia while Les Boynton renews his subscription to the local Democratic weekly.
Oklahoma Governor J B A Robertson taunts Texas Arkansas and Kansas with a telegram challenging them to a frock coat wager after Oklahoma bought the most tuberculosis Christmas seals last year. The loser must buy frock coats for the three winners.
Card of Thanks to kind helpers at the death and burial of our father A M Fagan J R Fagan Nancy Chambers Jane Irby. Commissioner Wallace of New York seeks federal action to restrict new arrivals from cities claiming they threaten the United States and should seek homes elsewhere.
Gulf and Desdemona Northern Railroad progresses toward Desdemona with right of way secured and steel purchased. Train tracks expected to reach Desdemona within ten days after December work begins. President Hi Burks of Comanche announced completion into Desdemona and ties and bridge timber already on site. Local committee including W. E. Lowe W. H. Williams and W. C. Streety discussed De Leon financial obligations.
Full blood Jersey Bull identified as the Sam Todd bull offered for service at the old City Wagon Yard by Shankles & Barret. Provides a clear animal service listing with ownership and location details.
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