Progress War On Highway 67 Continues Across Texas Border
Reports from Alpine outline a regional meeting with Andy Sourland BE White H H. White and others from Dallas Chamber of Commerce to discuss extending Federal Highway 67 from Dallas to the Mexican border. Delegates from Alpine Fort Stockton and Chihuahua discuss cross‑border cooperation and future construction plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Sourland
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
BE. H H. Whitehool
R. A Thompson
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
John Boswell
Dallas
Alpine
Chihuahua
Mexico
Megican
Mey
Vorifte
Marke
Marfa
Commei
Fiat
Grizetion
Sener- Rico
Senor Rico
Maki
Burks, Thompson
Peane
Chamber of Coerce
Fort Stockton
Stockton
Rire
Fragments Chronicle Odd Market Mentions
Fragmentary lines describe prices and items with unclear context. The readable bits hint at a barter or sale note mentioning pigs and eggs per dozen and a rough price. Details are insufficient to identify people places or dates.
Takes Over The Macnoathia Agency
E R Armeteane has assumed charge of the Marnelia Petro team Company on Jan 80 and takes over the secretarial duties. Bir. Armsii oe recently led the Casing Head Gag Liles Deveriment of the Hom bir O23 nyt Retininp Company. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong will occupy the residence recently held by Mr. and Mrs. Karl FP Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Armeteane
Marnelia Petroteam Company
Aseuming
Feadness
Bir
Armsii Oe
Hombir O23
Mrs. Amstrong
Wns
Karl FP. Tate
Unsigned Classified Snippet Mentions Prices and Sales
Fragmentary ad text notes Pieely Wigely price per dozen and a question about sale this week. Mentions Chilton of National Bank selling items for less than the cost of one telephone call. References a head of horses and an advertisement after the BR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilton
BR. Chilton
National Bank
Puried Sunday M S M Ceneh Puried Sunday
Mrs. Couch aged 84 died Sunday and was buried Sunday afternoon at Indian Creek Cemetery Rev Noel P Wilkinson officiated. She lived in Cotton Grove area for years and moved to Hico with her husband in 1922. Survived by children Mrs H A Bull Colora do Ted Couch Hamilton coach Dallas Mrs Carl A Johnson Dallas Mrs Tom Walton Stephenville and Ernest and Miss Vern Couch of Hico. Children except Mrs Hill attended funeral in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UF Fon
Hico
H. A. Bull
Colorado
Ted Corch
Hamilton
Dallas
Carl A. Johnson
Tom Walton
Stephenville
Briarnest
Vern Couch
Maul Blaze Tuesday At Comanche House Fire
Comanche Fire Department battled a Tuesday roof fire at Jack Morgan's Mouse in southwest Comanche caused by a defective flue. Fire damage was limited and the age of the occupant was listed as slight. local advertisement for Peerless Cream and Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Jack Morgan
Damrey
Sargon Soft Mass Pills Claim Miraculous Health Cure
A. J. Mason of Fort Worth testifies that Sargon Soft Mass Pills cured years of pain and digestion issues, improved sleep and appetite, and restored energy. He praises the product, says he would not be without it even at twenty dollars per bottle, and notes availability at Wm. Reese Drug Co. and The Durham Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Everal
A. J. Mason
Toe Colonial
Ft. Worth
Comanche
Wm. Reese Drug Co., Inc
Durham Pharmacy
Purvis Family Weekend Visit With Relatives at Proctor
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse F. Purvis and their children spent the weekend with relatives in Proctor, sharing time with family members and catching up during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse F. Purvis
Proctor
Rev Gordon Barrett to Lead First Baptist Sunday Services
Rev Gordon Barrett pastor of First Baptist Church will preach Sunday at 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Barrett and his family arrived in Comanche from Odeona Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Barrett
First Baptist Church
Barrett
Comanche
Odeana
Hasse Club Elects Officers At Friday Meeting
Hasse School hosts an enthusiastic meeting as Community Club and PTA unite roles with monthly school hours meetings. Hugh Reed elected President and Miss Addie Reed Secretary. Speakers included R. S. Walker and J. A. Barton. Dessia Rock becomes hookkeeper for Higginbotham Bros. and Co. Sidney High girls beat Sipe Springs 20 to 14. Sidney Keys defeat Sidney Faglies 29 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasse
Hugh Reed
Addie Reed
Compulunity Club
Parent- Teachers Association
R. S. Walker
J. A. Barton
Dessia Rock
Higginbotham Bros. and Co
Sidney
Sidney High School
Sipe Springs
Sidney Keys
Sidney Faglies
Court House News and Local Real Estate Transfers
Court House News items list marriages and deaths followed by real estate transfers in Comanche and surrounding areas. Notable entries include marriages among local families, the death of Tom Speer aged 77 with burial plans, and multiple property transfers such as J Y Durham and W M Meyer in Comanche, plus parcels associated with the East Texas Railway Survey and other surveyed lands. Local residents visit kin in Goldthwaite and Mt Worth, with medical concerns prompting travel.
Butter production yields and dairy profits across six cows
The record shows monthly butter production and cash receipts for six cows including three heifers. Total cream receipts amount to 1097.71 with milk fed to families and a 10 percent per cow profit after expenses. notes funeral and local family details.
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Wolf
O. BP
Ss National Bank
Ft. Worth
Mrs Doyle Sisters Visit East Prairie Missouri
Mrs Joe Doyle and Mrs R A Doyle of East Prairie Missouri are visiting Mrs W A Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Doyle
R. A. Doyle
East Prairie, Missouri
Marriages Births and Land Transfers Listed in Comanche
Local notices include marriages R C Holdenard with Miss Tinda Thompson and births to J H Arthur Jan 18 a son Jens Hilburne and to A E Vineyard Jan 12 a son. De Daniel 4 months died at Oak Estate interment details unclear. Property transfers show multiple parcels: J D Haim to J A An 80 acres for 1600. Adela H Brown to W T Dillin 10 acres for 400. R J Cagle to G L Morris two lots for 20. Sam S Smith Receiver to W B Henderson 101 acres for 1250. J Y Durham to L A Anderson 402 acres near Comanche for 7600. Durham 100 acres near Besley's Creek for 1500. A J Blevins to D C Bailey C C Colter lot ibr 29 Comanche for 1939.87. Local residents Herbert Kittles of Ozona, Homer Palmer new Deputy Tax Collector, Mrs Grace Rogers and Miss Marjorie from Marlin visiting, Joy Little hired at Comanche Motor Company, R W Higginbotham of Dallas visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Ilton
J. D. Haim
J. A. An
D. H. McFadden
Adela H. Brown
W. T. Dillin
D. and D. Asylum
R. J. Cagle
G. L. Morris
Morris
Sipe Springs
Sam 8. Smith
W. B. Henderson
William Shipp
J. Y. Durham
L. A. Anderson
Comanche
Besley’s Creek
J. E. Durham
East Texas Railway Survey
A. J. Blevins
D. C. Bailey
C. C. Colter
City of
We’re All Guilty Circus Spectators Leave Brains Home
A quip on circus crowds noting that some spectators seem to forget common sense when enjoying performances. The remark frames audience behavior as a humorous critique of the show’s appeal to spectators.
County Agent Purchases Jersey Cows as Dairying Interest Rises
Lawrence Sumner from Eldorado and a local dairyman bought five Jersey cows from Dr. I M Cochran in Comanche reflecting growing interest in dairying. 4 H clubs at Sidney Beattie Custer Comyn and the Hasse club were reorganized last week and plans for 1929 emphasize leadership and organization. forage and fruit projects are underway with grape cuttings being used for demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sumner
Eldorado
Comanche
Jersey
I. M. Cochran
C. F. Denny
Jim Cooper
Walter Durham
Agtricultian
Mila Mae Middleton
Faye Thompson
Estelle Guthrie
Sidney
Alsa Tare
J. A. Barton
Fire Destroys Graham Home in Comanche Monday
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the J. P. Graham dwelling in east Comanche at 1 o'clock Monday morning. The unoccupied house, owned by Dr. Phillip E. Graham of Austin, was a total loss with about 1500 dollars insurance. The building was to be occupied by City Marshall W. A. Pate after cleanup on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHine
Ed Collins
Main Street
Anna
Romington
Eol
Remington
Ion Tili
Abele
Belle
J. P. Graham
Comanche
Phillip E. Graham
Austin
W. A Pate
Stay with Your Home Mill Message From Comanche Milling Co
Comanche Milling Co urges customers to remain loyal to their local mill to save money and keep business steady. The brochure-like note promises continued support and cost savings for long-time patrons.
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Comanche Milling Co
Deaths Out Number Births in Comanche January
Comanche Precinct registrar Miss Minnie Mikcins reports deaths outnumber births for January with 6 deaths and 10 births recorded through the 6th of the month under Miss Elkins.
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Comanche
Minnie Mikcins
Elkins
Peach Pays Well In Comanche County Orchard
County agronomist J A Barton notes one of the best peach years in Comanche County as W M Durham yields from a mixed orchard of peaches pecans and watermelons. Durham sold 945 dollars of peaches from 15 acres planted in 1923 1924 at 1 25 to 2 00 per bushel with rows 60 feet apart and every other tree a pecan. Watermelons between rows paid all cultivation costs and trees produced three to six pounds of pecans per tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
J. A. Barton
W. M. Durham
Durasham
Durham
Brownwood Visitors and Cay Manche Illness Report
Preston and M J Sulliva Brownwood visitors Tuesday. Miss Kate Walker of Dallas and B Walker of Amarillo are in Cay manche visiting their mother who is ill from injuries sustained recently when she fell and broke her hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Walker
Dallas
B. Walker
Amarillo
Caymanche
Ostrich Advice on Skin Health Endorsed by Medical Authority
A medical authority warns against hiding blemishes with makeup and oral concoctions. It cites constipation and toxin buildup as risks and promotes Herbine, a vegetable medicine, sold by The Wim Reese Co. and Paris Smith as a natural remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim Reese Co
Paris Smith
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Progress
Macnoathia Agency
Mes. S. M. Ceneh
Peerless Cream and Produce Co
TOYA
Hasse Club
Court House News
Lord SS. Boyd
Verlie Marmnne Brooks
Lloyd Picky
Matzie Leo Ant
Graham Amd
Lucille Fivans
B. A. Wilson
Loraine Kerley
Arvil L. Reese
Mary Louise Pierce
Tom Speer
Lamkin
Gentry Mill
W. M. Meyer
S. E. Linder
Wright Addition
B. Short
Grady Nance
W. A. Stone
Paul Howell
Humble Oil Refining Co
James Walker
KE. EH. Denny
H. A
Carol Taylor
A. G. Langford
Webb Hill
W. C. Chick
Bob Stanton
Mt. Worth
Odell Atwood
Burks and Son Will
Brereby
Cme SE
Lester
R. C. Holdenard
Miss Tinda (Nompson
J. H. Arthur
Jens Hilburne
A. E. Vineyard
Daniel
Herbert Kittles
Ozona
Homer Palmer
Grace Rogers
Miss Marjorie
Marlin
Georgia Knudson
Joy Little
The
Comanche Motor Company
Ford
R. W. Higginbotham
Fy Lillan Moore
7S” FC
Bayer
Nest Epis
Valentines
Krest
C. Cooper
M. Atwood
Lem Smith
Longbea California
Atwood
Jerome P. Bearb
Risting Star
M. EJ Cry
Preston
M. J. Sulliva
Brownwood
County Health Department
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