Auto Show Highlights and Oddities At Large Exhibition
The New York event influenced Brooklyn and Western shows, drawing car owners with gadgets over dealers. Highlights included rainproof windshield coating, adaptive headlights, and a 1902 Helsman buggy at 800 dollars. An ancient steam car from 1770 and a hands on chassis model drew crowds, with a dramatic shatterproof glass demo.
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New York
Manhattan
East River
Brooklyn
Helsman
France
Boston
Cotton acreage law struck down by Texas judge
Texas Judge W C Davis ruled the Texas cotton acreage limitation law unconstitutional and void. The decision held the law violated constitutional rights to use and enjoy private property, arguing enforcement would be tyranny and undermine free government. The ruling comes as Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas and South Carolina laws faced similar issues or lapses.
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Franklin
South
Texas
W. C. Davis
Fichtyfifth District
Mississippi
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Arkansas
South Carolina
T. L. Tyson
Robertson County
Fred L. Smith Farmer
Calvert
Davis
Dervis
United States
Corner Confectionery Opens in New North Building Half
The Corner Confectionery moved Monday to the north half of the former Garner Alvis building. The owners Messrs Core and Tate say the shop keeps its name and remains on the corner. Reese Drug Co. (25-26)
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Garner- Alvis Company
Messrs
Core
Tate
Reese Drug Co
Sidney Eagles Win Inter scholastic League Title at DeLeon
The Sidney Eagles defeated Gustine 24 to 0 to claim the Comanche County tournament championship at DeLeon. They beat DeLeon 25 to 8, Pettit 21 to 11, and Robinson Springs 20 to 10 en route to the final, ending Gustine’s run after last year's title. This marked Sidney’s first championship since 1928.
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Sidney Eagles
Comanche County
DeLeon
Gustine
Sidney
DeLeon Bear Cats
Pettit
Robinson Springs
Gustine Tigers
Comanche
Beattie
Duster
Eagles
Beattie Bears
Sanford case reversed and remanded by Court of Criminal Appeals
Jim Sanford of Comanche County had a two and a half year sentence for liquor law violations reversed and remanded by the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. Prohibition Enforcement Officer Evelle testified at trial, with Oscar and Gib Callaway serving as Sanford's attorneys.
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Jim Sanford
Comanche County
Comanche
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Sanford
Oscar
Gib Callaway
Prohibition Enforcement
Evelle
Mr. Sanford
Blanton Warns War Danger Over Shanghai Crisis
Representative Blanton warned in the House that shooting Marines in the Shanghai China disturbances could draw the U.S. into war. He urged protecting Americans there and evacuating them, while lawmakers debated naval actions and timing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shanghai
Blanton
Orient
Texas Democrat
China
Shanhai
Parnell
Indiana
McKeown
Oklahoma
Holmsley Accepts Position at First State Bank
T. R. Holmsley has accepted a position with the First State Bank and will assume duties on Thursday February 4. He has prior experience with the same institution and has resided in Colorado, Texas for the past three years.
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Holmsley
First State Bank
T. R. Holmsley
Mr. Holmsley
Colorado
Texas
Guthrie Tayne Family Visits Comanche Friends
Guthrie Tayne and sons from Fort Worth spent last week in Comanche with Mr. and Mrs. J. Bh. Layne. The trip included visits and social time with the local family network and referenced names reflect community ties.
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Guthrie Tayne
Man Fatally Shot in Fort Worth During Arrest Attempt
A man was killed at Fort Worth when a Black individual allegedly attacked during an attempted arrest after a confrontation. Details remain limited as authorities investigate the fatal incident.
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Fort Worth
Girls Gage Tourney Opens in De Leon Fair
The Comanche County Interscholastic League Girls Basketball tournament begins today at De Leon at nine. Robinson Springs, Comyn, Proctor, Sidney and Gustine are touted as strong teams with Sidney having three straight titles before last year. Comanche will not enter a team though drawn for games. Matches listed: Comanche vs Robinson Springs. De Leon vs Sidney. Duster vs Gustine. Beattie vs Newburg. Hasse vs Proctor. Sipe Springs vs Comyn.
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DeLeon
Perry Moring
Robinson Springs
Comyn
Dublin
Proctor
Sidney
Gustine
Comanche
Duster
Beattie
Newburg
Hasse
Sipe Springs
Pecans Ship to Honolulu First From Local Cotton Belt Station
A 24738 pound shipment of shelled pecans from Durham Brothers was sent Monday over the Cotton Belt to Honolulu Hawaii via San Francisco. This marks the first recorded shipment from the local Cotton Belt station with Comanche products sent to the Islands, via Love Biscuit Co. of Honolulu. Durham Brothers have previously shipped to the Islands.
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Durham Brothers
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
San Franciso
Carroll
Road upgrades and beautification planned along Highway 10
Bids called for asphalt surface on Highway 10 from the McCulloch County line to Brownwood with a caliche base. Work continues on a gravel surface from Comanche to the Brath County line, using twelve trucks, weather delaying progress. After completion, crews move to Erath to Dublin and then DelLeon Comanche routes. The Brazos bridge finishing touches proceed with steel painting and cement work, while beautification starts along the Brownwood segment with crepe myrtles and pecan trees at key Y intersections.
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Highway Department
Austin
Brownwood
McCulloch County
Brown
Hilary No .10
Comanche
Brath
John Hart
Hart
Comanche County
Erath
Dublin
DelLeon-Comanche Road
Highway 10
Brazos
Brazos Bridge
Lambert Branch
Roernine
Granbury News
Hiway
Leo Ehsinger
Lions Club
Brownrod Bulletin
Tax collections show slight easing in county and state dues
County and State tax receipts hover near normal despite a downturn in mood. Between Oct 1 and Feb 1,registrations rose with 7100 cars for 1931, about 2500 before Feb 1. total collected fell 23,873.75 to 199,609.51, about 75 percent of assessed values due to split payment plans and a higher state tax rate.
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Homer Palmer
Toby's Comedians Extend Run At Ritz Theatre
Toby's Comedians, the stage attraction, will be held over for Friday and Saturday at the Ritz Theatre. The program was originally four days but due to popular demand continues with a Friday feature, a 2:89 o clock Saturday matinee, and a 7:30 Saturday night show.
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Toby
Ritz Theatre
Their Commodities Reach a Global Distribution
The article notes that their products now span the United States and Canada with most shipments to Midwestern cities, and that their oceanside reach may be considered worldwide.
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United States
Canada
Middle West
High School Revue “in A Garden” Tonight at Auditorium
Public Sneaking Department presents a High School Revue titled in A Garden at the High School Auditorium Tuesday evening February 9. The show is directed by Mrs. R. S. Walker with music by Mrs. J. A. Maher. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Helmsley have moved to Comanche from Colorado after thirty years in Texas.
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R. S. Walker
J. A. Maher
T. R. Helmsley
Comanche
Colorado
Texas
Miss Kate Foster Spends Weekend in Comanche
Miss Kate Foster of Sipe Springs visited Comanche over the weekend with Mrs. Murt Sullivan.
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Kate Foster
Sipe Springs
Comanche
Murt Sullivan
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