University removal discussed in Austin Texas
Chairman Lee Satterwhite of the House Appropriations Committee prepared to meet to take action on six university relocation bills and resolutions. Subcommittee split on removal. three bills seek Brackenridge site, a land purchase near campus, or war memorial funding. a two year delay resolution calls for architectural surveys and a governor’s report. Other resolutions submit questions to voters on relocation and location options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Lee Satterwhite
House Appropriations Committee
House
Brackenridge
Satterwhite
Brackenridge Tract
Baldwin
John Davis
Dallas
Appropriations Committee
Heflin Studio Expands With Modern Photo Equipment
Photographer Andrew Heflin has added the latest equipment to his studio and now offers top color work rivaling city studios. He has secured Mr A D Backstrom, a well known figure in Comanche county, and invites readers to view his large display advertisement in this week’s Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Heflin
A. D. Backstrom
Comanche County
Heflin
Comanche urged to start a stock show and rally farmers
Lubbock County demonstrates a bold campaign to expand pig beef and poultry clubs by erecting a model poultry house on the courthouse lawn and providing rations and records from A M College. The effort aims to mimic towns like Hico Stephenville and Hamilton to boost livestock interest and government funding support. The South Plains Fair saw numerous purebred hogs with premiums, underscoring potential gains for Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Star-Telegram
Comanche County
Comanche
Hico
Stephenville
Hamilton
Texas
Jennings
Lubbock County
A. & M. College
South Plains
Court House
Wilson to Show How War Fund Spent
Washington reports President Wilson will issue a final itemized report detailing disbursements and allotments from the $150,000,000 war fund voted by Congress. The House, after a stormy session, adopted a resolution demanding the report before his retirement March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Wilson
Congress
House
High School Play Miss Fearless & Co Impresses Audience
Under Miss Romine direction the Friday night performance in the high school auditorium drew a large audience. The play Miss Fearless & Co featured all high school girls in leading roles, each delivering well in their parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romine
Miss Fearless & Co
Prick ly Age Bitters advertised for nervous indigestion
The notice promotes Prick ly Age Bitters claiming it purifies the system and relieves kidneys and bladder with a price of 1.35 per bottle. Hamilton Drug Co and Wm Reese Co are listed as special agents. The First National Bank was chosen as the county depository for general and school funds for the coming year by the Commissioners court in session this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese Co
The
First National Bank
Commissioners Court
Road Contract Let for Comanche County Highway Project
Coleman county commissioners awarded the road contract to Burks Firmin Hart of Comanche. The project covers several miles of public highway south from Coleman with an estimated cost around 75 thousand dollars. Work will start once bond funds are available and a recent court pledge praises Burks leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Coleman County
Burks, Firmin & Hart
Comanche
Coleman
de Leon
Desdemona
Hood County
Burks
Ple
Poor Richards Alma Mater Revival Through Almanac Revival
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture announced a farmer's almanac in the Franklin style. The pamphlet echoes Poor Richard with epigrams for growers and cautions against planting by moonlight. It offers practical farm guidance and serves as an index to government publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Quele
Sam
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Franklin
Department of Agriculture
Pastor Maddox Seeks Restful Outdoor Lodge Near Town
Pastor Maddox of a Baptist church, praised for his community service, visited the Chief office and spoke of his fondness for outdoor life. He plans to acquire an old building about twelve miles south of town to convert into a forest lodge for recreation and contemplation, a novel relief for his gospel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddox
The
Baptist Church
Nscape
To Make Hens Say Feed Offer from Higginbotham’s
Advertisement for poultry feed advising feed change to improve hens. Promotes 20 pounds of highest grade feed for 50 cents. Card advertises Higginbotham's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham's
Hamilton Drag Co Glaze Glasses Fit Your Pat
A clipped OCR fragment mentions Hamilton Drag Company and fitting glasses or eye wear. No clear events, dates, or names beyond these terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Hamilton Drag Co
Insurgents Plan Texas Move to Oust Woodmen Leader
Sterling P. Clark reports 500 insurgents met in Fort Worth to back a plan by the National Protective League Texas branch to control the Houston state convention on March 8 and remove Sovereign Commander W A Fraser and other officers. Delegates represent 1,240 of 2,000 Houston votes. letters from others pledge support. The revolt opposes new rates effective Jan 1 1920 from Chicago 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Circle
Houston
National Protective League
Texas
W. A. Fraser
Sterling P. Clark
First Baptist
Fort Worth
Clark
Chicago
Missouri
Fraser
Good Woman Alice J. Anderson of Comanche Passes
Mrs. Alice J. Anderson, wife of M. B. Anderson, died February 15 at home four and a half miles south of Comanche after a year of illness. Funeral at White Point cemetery followed by services led by Rev. W. H. Keener and others. She was born in Paducah Kentucky November 26 1856 and left 14 children with many surviving relatives across Texas and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Alice J. Anderson
M. B. Anderson
Realma
White Point Cemetery
J. Anderton
Srelagh
Nesmekico
Albert Anderson
Fred Anderson
Taylor Springs
Agarattes
Mira Anderson and baby depart for Snkrae home
A brief item notes Mira Anderson and her infant left this week for their residence in Snkrae, marking their move from their prior location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira. Anderson
Baby Cdn
Snkrae
Frisco Railroad Extension to be Sought From Fort Worth
Fort Worth chamber of commerce plans an excursion from Del Rio to Allende on the Mexican side to push Frisco Railroad extension from Menard to Del Rio. The trip departs Feb 21 and returns Feb 23 with Fort Worth and Del Rio business leaders invited to join. The extension would open border territory and create a direct Texas to Mexico route via Edin City, aiding both regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Frisco
Menard
del Rio
Allende
Shannon
Chamber
J. C. Wells
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Nated City
Texas
Mexico
Printing Prices Cannot Be Reduced Just Yet
The piece argues against lowering printing, advertising, and subscription rates. It notes the newspaper business remains low in profitability, despite rising costs for stock, labor, and equipment, and emphasizes the historical demand for printing services and the need for fair recompense for publishers and printers amid modern life.
Local Poultry Feed Offer Sparks Bargain
Advertisement offers ten pounds of high grade Chicken Feed for 25 cents with a promise to phone for package feed if poultry producers report issues. The note references HIGG eight as a marker.
Mr and Mrs F J Williamson Sun Their Home in Waco
Mr and Mrs F J Williamson are mentioned as having hosted a sunlit home event in Waco, with neighbors noting the outing and local curiosity about the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Williamson
Waco
Congress debates railroad subsidies and blame for costs
In a congressional speech Thomas L. Blanton condemns continuing railroad subsidies after the Esch-Cummins act. He argues the nation bears the burden through wartime wage increases and Director General Hines costs, urging restraint and faulting railroads for surplus wartime hires and looming bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Thomas L. Blanton Seid
Joneses
Jonses
McAdoo
Treasury
Hines Pass
Texas
e@vance
St. Louis
Brownwood Visit Featured As Rare Public Treat
A rare opportunity for the public is noted with an il visit to Brownwood scheduled for Thursday the 4th of August, inviting local residents to participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louise Lovely
Fata
Pretty Thady
Gladye Walton
James Oliver Qurwood
Normands OF the North
Paramount Production
Deepwaters
Coleman Road
Alma
Mac
Ronsth
Blantor
Ek O Sed
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!