Comanche Citizen Endorses Fort Worth Market Ties
The Comanche Citizen lauds Fort Worth livestock exchange noting long patronage since youth and a steady flow of calves and beef entries. George Montgomery, a Comanche rancher, praises the market's prices and prospects, with plans to market 150 baby beef calves in February and support from local editors and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackman
Comanche
George Montgomery
Fort Worth
George
Montgomery
Busin Geo
Comancheels
Bill Carpenter
Texas
Navy League calls for oil lands to fuel a larger navy
A letter to Congressman Oscar Callaway criticizes proposed measures as threats to oil lands and warns that the Navy would suffer future fuel shortages. The document cites a 1916 secretary's report noting America must conserve oil for a robust navy and future war needs. The letter is signed by W. H. Stayton, executive secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Callaway
Navy League
United States
Jones
Jomanche
Tam
Robert M. Thompson
International Nickle Co
Herbert L. Satterlee
J. P. Morgan
Congress
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
W. H. Stayton
Majestic Stages A Memorable Midweek Show
Wednesday afternoon at the Majestic theatre the local crowd enjoyed an extraordinary program. Mr and Mrs Tom Moore of Dallas presented ukulele and guitar with Mrs Moore singing. The audience filled the house and showed strong appreciation for their entertaining effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Tre
The
Star
Tom Moore Dallas
Automobiles Registered In Comanche County
A list of registered owners and vehicles includes Mrs. C. M. Fletcher Democrat Chevrolet No 587 J M Carraway Energy Ford No 588 W H Baker DeLeon Studebaker No 589 Hi Bruton Comanche Chevrolet No 590 R M Barnes Comanche Maxwell No 591 W M Scott Gustine Overland No 592 M J Cox Gustine Ford No 593 E V Loudermilk De Leon Ford No ip M Caechran Comanche Pax No 595 M Hall Comanche Over Ford Parker Gustine Ford No Wimberly Gustine Ford Brinson Comanche Ford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Fletcher
Democrat
Chevrolet
J. M. Carraway
Energy
Ford
W. Baker
DeLeon
Studebak
Hi. Bruton
Comanche
Chevlet
R. M
Barnes
Maxwell
W. M. Scott
Gustine
Overland
M. J. Cox
E. V. Loudermilk
de Leon
M. Caechran
Pax 1
Hall
Over
Poultry Show At Comanche County Draws Large Attendance
Comanche county poultry show drew many visitors with out of town birds and top birds exhibited by locals. Prize winners include Barred Rocks B H Lee Grand Prairie Fairview Farm and Monarch Poultry Farm, Rhode Island Reds D M Herring and J B Layne, Wyandotts 4 A Moore, and Cornish Indian Game Ira Clemons. Best pen awarded to Monarch Poultry Farm, best individual to J B Layne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
N. A. Palmer
B. H. Lee
A. F. Holman
Comanche
Fairview Farm
Grand Prairie
Texas
Rhode Island
Monarch Poultry Farm
Oglesby
Elmer Webb
Kefe. Anthony
W. J. Elms
T. M. Pulliam
A. M. Griffin
Edgewood
Texs
D. M. Herring
Cockerel ; 1St, Nd, 3Rd and 4Th Pullet. White Wyandotts
J. B. Layne
A. Moore
R. T. Janes
Sidney
White Orpington
W. L. Jackson
Ira Clemons
City
N. L. Clark
N. FE. Haynes
Brownwood
R. B. Newman
L. F. Byrd
Fanny Ward
Granbury
Tea Honoring Mrs Stanley Moore and Miss Spencer Tarrant
Mrs W J Cunningham hosted a Wednesday afternoon tea from four to six oclock in Dallas honoring Mrs Stanley Moore and Sherman guest Miss Spencer Tarrant. Decorated with Poinsettia and holiday decor, guests enjoyed tea and sandwiches after a pleasant social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tarrant
Moore
W. J. Cunningham
Stanley T. Moore
Dallas
Spencer Tarrant
Sherman
Alma Neely
Clara Moore
Myrtle Martin
Estelle Reese
Hattie Brightman
Rita Harris
Camille Switzer
Jennie Blue Tunnell
Lizzie Rogers
Lucille Bruton
Meedames Hammond
Robertson, Witt
H. Kilpaty Carpenter
Falliday
Tolap
G. Callaway
Comanche's First Football Team Highlighted in 1916 History
A Comanche reminiscence recalls the first football squad sent onto the field. The 1916 lineup includes M. Croft at center, Sullivan and Robt. Me guards, Callaway and Johnson tackles, Jess and Ben Anthony ends, Keith quarterback, Woodward and James He halves, Roobert Gra fullback. Dick Bates coach and Nook Bates manager. The piece notes old field play, 30 minute halves, and gritty tactics like pushing and diving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
G. A. Dodson
Dick Harris
M. Croft
Sullivan
Gib Callaway
A Johnson
Jess
Ben Anthony
Keith
Woodward
James Hehalves
Roobert Gra
George M. H Hubert Reese
Sam Wi
Walter Jack Dunn
Nook
Bates
Eli
Helmsley House
Dodson
Comanche
E. Y. Freelan
Mrs Holliday Hosts Out-of-Town Guests at Dance
Holliday and Mrs George Montgomery entertained eight at six o clock Tuesday for Miss Tarrant and Mrs Holliday. The social event drew numerous out-of-town guests from Brownwood Ballinger Stephenville Hamilton Harlingen and other towns with many locals listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tarrant
Holliday
George Montgomery
Clean Up Sale Laces and Embroideries at Burks Mere Co
A local sale advertises laces and embroideries with prices listed in the Burks Mere Company notice. Readers are invited to inspect goods and note advertised prices for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mere
Godfrey and Bruce Quietly Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Jesse Bruce and L F Godfrey were quietly married Tuesday evening at 7 p m at the Methodist parsonage by Rev L G White. The couple's friends wish them well in their life together.
Atwood Buys Furniture Stock at Burks Mercantile
Atwood brothers purchase stock from Burks Mercantile this week and plan to move furniture to a store on the northwest corner of the square. Burks Mercantile promotes Lacen and Embroid with value pricing for town shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood
Atwood Bros
Burks Mercantile
Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ft. Worth
Miss Hardy
Parker
Wimberly
Brinson
I Poultry
Lucile Hogan
Lea Allen
Annabel Wilcoxson
Mary Granger
Lucille Hall
Gertrude Jenkins
Rowena Lane
Mabel Lane
Bettie Harris
Berta Cameron
Roxy West
Zena West
Alma More
Estin Burks
Faye Burks
Martha Wetzel
Miss Parsons
Roby
Miss Brown
Ballinger
Thalia Kearby
Messrs
John Reese
Gayle Atwood
Guthrie Lane
Herman Rieger
Walter Garrett
Robert Holloway
Gerald Lasseter
Buck Granger
Parsons
Snyder
Bob
Stanton
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