Cotton Seed Meal Shorts Bran and Chops All Kinds of Feed
Feed catalog listing various animal feeds including cotton seed meal shorts bran and chops. No narrative details or dates provided.
15 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
1
Feed catalog listing various animal feeds including cotton seed meal shorts bran and chops. No narrative details or dates provided.
War era dispatch from Roy Coker describes Christmas aboard the Lapland with about 1500 soldiers and 1150 civilians en route to Halifax while awaiting deployment. He notes meals, seasickness minimal, and plans after the war, plus a greeting to family and a request to write back.
The Women’s War Saving Committee urges every resident to buy at least one Thrift Stamp on Friday February 22 as a memorial to the founder and the men overseas. Schools are to present Sec McAdoo’s message as part of the day. a War Savings Parade of city schools is planned for 3 PM Friday afternoon.
There will be speaks at several locations on Winning the War with dates and times. Monday 8 o clock Gap Sidney Beattie Newburg. Wednesday Energy Fleming Lamkin. Friday Hasse Proctor Downing. Teachers and preachers urged to announce in schools and share the speakings as important.
Two brothers Jno and Lewis Arther of Comanche write home from France describing good health on the Atlantic crossing and anticipation of landfall. They note enlistment in Detroit late November 1917 and service in the Second Mechanical Repair Shop No 301 A E F. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. J B Arther.
The Comanche Thrift Stamp Committee begins a citywide effort with stamps sold in every business and plans to form Thrift Clubs in workplaces. Employees will urge customers to buy stamps and contribute weekly, reinforcing that soliciting purchases is part of a fixed policy.
Indebted farmers can have their debts refinanced over five 40 year terms through the Federal Land Bank at Houston via the Comanche Farm Loan Association. Visit the First National Bank of Comanche to discuss full particulars.
Fort Worth preacher Rev Bates will fill the pulpit at the local Baptist church during the morning service and the seven o clock evening service on Sunday February 17. All are invited to attend.
The County Thrift Stamp Committee began organizing districts this week with a visit to Gustine. They will tour schools and have a daytime call on merchants to place Thrift Stamps in sale across town. A rally at night will urge stamp purchases.
Chairman Hurley of the National Shipbuilding Board authorized a registration office in Comanche. J. D. Waring is appointed to register all who wish to enroll. All mechanics are desired and registrants will receive top wages and be sent to yards as needs arise. Any able bodied man is eligible to register for work and will be sent to assignments when needed.
Bargains in new furniture offered by Atwood Brothers to clear inventory. We have several articles in brand new condition priced to move. Readied for quick sale and delivery locally.
The Hardin Callaway Magness group begins drilling a second deep oil well on the Halsey property north of Downing, targeting 3000 feet unless earlier oil is found. Geologists deem oil likely as lease values surge countywide, following the first well at Sipe Springs.
Brightman and Greer moved this week to the building recently vacated by Baxter Bros in Breckenridge Texas. They have purchased a large stock of goods in Breckenridge to add to their inventory locally.
Will and Sam Young purchased the Lemons garage this week and have taken charge of it. They are expert garage men and will operate a business up to date in every respect.
Mr M A Beaty purchased five filling stations and the oil business formerly owned by C B Dudley and opened an exclusive oil and filling station in Comanche. D S Jennings joins Todd Randall Co forming Todd Randall & Jennings. he returns to Comanche after years with R W Gray Co of Proctor and brings a solid business reputation.
Clay E. Frost accepts a position with Comanche County Abstract Co and will begin work Monday. He is an expert in the abstract business and described as an excellent young man.
Mrs Jennie Garrett accepts a position with Roberson Sisters and Company, marking a new career move announced in this notice.
The West Side Parent Teachers Association invited the Commissioners Court to tour the Grammar School lunch room. Judge McMillan and Mrs McMillan joined the visit and shared a meal of Comanche stew served to pupils for 10 cents. The lunch room, created by volunteers from scrap materials, is run by Miss Stella Hamilton and aims to be a proud town asset.
Representatives R. R. Walker from M. E. and T. Ry. J. A. Kinard from the State Dept. of Agriculture and either F. J. Townsend or J. C. Webb from the Dept. of Warehouse and Marketing will speak to De Leon residents at 10 a m on Wednesday February 20.
The city Parent-Teachers Association will hold a joint meeting at the high school next Friday at 3 30 in celebration of Child Welfare Day. Every parent is urged to be present.
Report from the incident last week states the transport Tuscania was sunk off the Irish coast with no Comanche boy aboard though youths from Gatesville Goldthwaite Hamilton and nearby towns were present.
W. W. Kilpatrick advertises a new stand on the south side of the square offering harness saddle and general leather repair including shoes. Special attention to auto and baggy top recovering noted.
Local hardware dealer announces a complete line of Shelf Hardware with new Slider and Lacy models. The store highlights sturdy brackets, adjustable supports, and a full selection for kitchens and garages.
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