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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1912

Page

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Diversified Farming Talk At Comanche County meet

About one hundred farmers attended the diversification club meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Comanche County. J. L. Quicksail, government agent for western Texas, urged practical diversification and cited county support and past agricultural gains, noting kaffir corn and soil prep as key ideas while promoting local corn and girls clubs for future demonstration work.

Diversification Club Chamber of Commerce J. L. Quicksail Texas Commissioners Court Agricultural Department South Dr. Knapp McLennan County Galveston Harrow Comanche County Tie Roushiv Corn L. J. Kar

National Guard Bill Debate Faces Congress

A letter from Congressman Callaway criticizes a national guard pay bill, framing it as a politically controlled force that would pressure Congress to grant favors to the army. The writer warns lawmakers against expanding militia influence and argues a large civilian defense pool is sufficient for national defense.

Ohio Secretary of War Post Office Dirk Army National Guard Washington Congress

Adams May Enter Race for State Treasurer

Brownwood Bulletin reports Senator W. N. Adams of Brownwood may run for state treasurer. Known as Uncle Bill in the senate, Adams enjoys strong local and district support and has long served as Brown County sheriff and treasurer. He could declare within days, though he reserves the right to rethink.

Adams House Senate FW. N. Adams Brown County Bill Capitol City Brownwood W. N. Adams

Pioneering resident T. P. Johnson dies in county

Elder statesman T. P. Johnson, long a Co manch pioneer, died Tuesday afternoon at his son Lewis Johnsons home. He leaves a wife and several children. Burial followed Wednesday at Oakwood cemetery with Rev. R. F. Chariton officiating.

T. P. Johnson Hame Lewis Johnson Johnson Comanch Oakwood Cemetery R. F. Chariton

Instructive Baraca Lecture Draws Comanche Crowd

A large crowd at a Comanche Baptist church heard Baraca lecturer Brother Hudson recount his Syracuse work. He urged integrating entertainment with ministry, noting a six story church building with reading rooms, rest rooms, music rooms, a gym and bowling alley. Teed up Texas growth in Baraca and Philathea, pledges sprang up for ten men each. The talk drew attendees from Gustine including Lena Palmer Amelia Scott Nannie Watson Frank McClellan Dock Harrison plus Rev Jenkins and Mrs Jess Harrison.

Baptist Church Baraca Brother Hudson Syracuse N. Y United States Comanche Bro. Hudson Gustine Lena Palmer Amelia Scott Nannie Watson Messrs Frank McClellan Dock Harrison Mr. Bolton Jack Scott Rev. Jenkins Jess Harrison

Four Daily Deliveries Boost Grocer Service Plan

The Retail Merchants Association now runs four daily deliveries across the city, two in the morning at 8 30 and 10 30 and two in the afternoon at 2 30 and 4 30. The system aims to speed deliveries and prevent crowding, with Judge J P Kearby named general attorney to represent the association.

Retail Merchants Association The Association J. P. Kearby

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