Comanche County notes mix fire losses and officials
Post reports outgoing mail up 100 percent this Christmas. Comanche suffered a major fire at the Comanche Wholesale Grocery with about 30000 dollars in losses and damage to the Methodist Church estimated at 1567 dollars. Insurance details say the grocery loss does not affect Comanche’s fire record. The issue also notes tax and liquor figures, upcoming county offices, and local civic commentary with a mix of quotes and notes from papers and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Eanes
J. B. Albcorn
Tom Rambo
Petersburg Journal
Gustine
Rambo
Definitions and quips mingle in mixed notes and humor
Reading scraps span definitions by Roy Keaton and modern literature trifles. A report notes two new officers Harris Lane and Otis Brazil taking oath, with odd house chores assigned. Various jokes and snippets from periodicals close with playful lines about Santa Claus and moonlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Keaton
Community Chest
Harris Lane
Justice of Peace
Otis Brazil
Tribute to Hick Halcomb and reflections on his life
The writer pays a heartfelt tribute to Hick Halcomb, a friend and versatile Texas figure. Born in Arkansas, he worked as a linotype operator, a West Texas weekly editor, and served as assistant secretary of state and railroad commissioner ally to Jerry Sadler. The piece recalls his democratic spirit, loyalty, and the moving farewell from friends, with personal anecdotes and reflections on progress and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick Halcomb
Arkansas
West Texas
Jerry Sadler
Hick
Sadler
Austin
Ry Grove
Jerry
Le-T
Gus
Penitentiary Echoes and Local Anecdotes Reflected in Town Talk
Town chatter ranges from jokes and small town flavors to notes on the nearby penitentiary and the Walls looming over the business district. Readers share memories of Grandpa and Grandma's farm, berries and apples, and a mix of local business, politics, and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
Grandma
Conceptions of happiness from Nat Floyd to alarm clocks
A fragment quotes Nat Floyd once with the Fort Worth Star Telegram ambition about money and disposable razor blades. The speaker contrasts Floyd with a personal wish to buy an alarm clock, set it for 7 am and drown the bell rather than rise. The tone is reflective and humorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack P. Burrus
Burrus Feed Mills
Wiley Akins
Texas Feed Manufacturers Association
Texas
Dallas, Fort Worth
San Benito
Nat Floyd
China
Fort Worth
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Waco American Legion Post
J. C. Modewell
China Springs
Boyce House
Machether
United States
Owever
State Comptroller’s Office
State Comptroller
Comanche County
H. H. Lockridge
Bob McCampbell
Will
Rockridge
Buampbell
Walter Chapn
Bantner
State Observer Ee
Jon Meee
Hotel Pennsylvanew
Roosevelt
Wallace
Congress
Texas Digest
Dallas
The
San Antonio Express
Waco Times- Herald
Hose Shoe
Dr. Bible
Psalm
Comanche
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Santa Claus
Thomas B. Reed
U.S
Idaho
Gunner
Boatswain
U. 8
Naval Training Station News
Tom Martin
Sage
Irvin Cobb
Kentucky
God
Demostienes
Mr. Cohen
Japan
Ven & Beezness
Frank Harrison
Corpus Christi Press
Ralph Yarborough
Bill Quinn
van Banner
Grand Saline Sun
Gladston
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