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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
8
Dr Gustav Bohstedt recalls salt use on farms during harvest and hot weather. He describes the physical labor of moving hay and barn work, noting sweat and salt loss in workers and horses, and reflects on changing attitudes of a new farming generation.
The excerpt discusses salt loss in animals and humans during heat, with notes on water intake and salt supplementation. It recalls farming and hunting life, including a buffalo hunt by Mr. Shoemaker, camp life, buffalo hide sales for $257, and travel between Fort Griffin and Rath's Store, reflecting frontier conditions.
At the Comanche County Old Settlers Reunion held at Lake Banes in August 1939 the late W. R. Shoemaker from Harmony recalled a six month period in 1877 at age 23 with no women around as he left Bosque County for Fort Griffin in Shackelford County. He explained the absence of the opposite sex was due to the frontier Texas setting rather than any hostility to women.
A farmhand received wages by a check drawn on a Fort Worth bank and a cashier charged him 7.00 in cashing it. The incident highlights wage payment practices and bank cashing fees encountered by rural workers.
The Comanche High School Library Club met in the auditorium on Thursday November 29. President Sandra Blackwood announced a $75 Carnival Fund grant for club activities and pin options. Cheryl Brazier led, Ken Rachels performed with Mary Norma Childs on piano and added an encore. Committees were formed for the December 12 Christmas party.
Jimmy Stokes, son of Mr and Mrs L W Stokes of Comanche, is hospitalized with second and third degree burns from a scrap lumber fire at a house under construction in Brownwood for Howard Summers, formerly of Comanche.
Harold Perkins, a Baylor University freshman, returns home for the holiday season. He plans to visit family and take a break from campus life before the new term starts.
Mr and Mrs John King were visitors to Fort Worth on Saturday, drawing local attention as they toured the city attractions and attended events during their stay.
Henry Stephenson has returned home in Galveston after a period of treatment at John Sealy Hospital. He plans to resume work in mid January and is reported to be progressing satisfactorily.
Notice states an annual stockholders meeting for State Nations in Manche, Texas. Date listed as Tuesday January 1st 196 at 2 o'clock to elect directors and transact necessary business. Signed by Elmon Kerby Jr Vice President Cashier.
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