Winter Weather Affects Crops In Copperas Prairie Area
The Copperas Prairie and Gap News notes continuing winter conditions since February amid needed rains for grain. Local farmers report freezes damaged gardens and fruit, with rain hoped to aid crops. preparations for a Blanking and fencing improvements. Several residents travel or visit kin, and a Valentine party is held as the community notes routine social life.
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Copperas Prairie
Gap News
J. O. Lane
J. W. Hood
Texas
J. W. Lane
George Hood
Sylvester
Fisher County
Winchell
T Ee Burnett
Ganeral Tex Ned Smith
Stag Creek
K. D. Jones
Sidney
Bud Files
Mr. Crockett
Esther Burks
Community Singing and Visits Across White Point Area
Local residents attended singing at Harmony and Oak Valley with several visitors from Sidney and Comanche. A notable incident involved three couples taking photos on a hay stack, leading to damages. Mrs. Jess Duca, daughter of local residents, died after a months long illness. funeral held at Oakwood cemetery in Comanche.
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Telly Randall
Jim Vernon
Tommy Clark
Harmony
Mattie Duncan
Comanche
Dollie Stubblefield
Nena McBee
Olene
Ethel Robertson
Ola Stevens
White Point
Marcus Taylor
Willie
Mary Holland
Sidney
Oak Valley
J. T. Howell
Mt. Pleasant
Clara Stevens
Odell Spense
Jim Mpson
Oakwood
Local Visitors Leave for Alabama After Stay in DeLeon
J. H. Holmes accompanied by his parents left DeLeon by train for their Alabama home after months in town. Edgar Jenkins and wife with child and brothers in law Tullis came by auto from Goldthwaite to visit J. R. Jenkins and wife. Prof. Prichard dropped in to see his recovering mother in German. Grover Hornsby and wife welcomed an eleven pound girl early last week.
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J. H. Holmes
DeLeon
Alabama
Edgar Jenkins
Messrs
Tullis
J. R. Jenkins
Goldthwaite
Prof. Prichard
Grover Hornsby
Neighbors Help Cox Family With Plows and Land Work
Neighbors gathered at W. C. Cox of Bibb on Thursday February 12 and provided 17 plows and teams to turn 25 to 30 acres. Cox has been unable to work due to measles. The community notes the aid as inspiring and prays God bless all who lent a hand in time of need. Mr. and Mrs. King Janes of
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W. C. Cox
Bibb
Cox
King Janes
Felix Jones Acquitted in Gatesville Murder Case
Felix Jones is found not guilty of murdering Frank J. Battle, shot four times in the back in his Gatesville grocery store on August 30 after returning from Waco. Battle named no crew before dying. Jones was arrested five days later in Fort Worth. Battle’s father in law W W Hammack died from strychnine exposure amid the case.
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Waco
Felix Jones
Frank J. Battle
Gatesville
Battle
Jones
Fort Worth
Welch
McMordie
Texas & Pacific
Booth
Abilene
W. W. Hammack
Oil Discovery at Harris Ranch Near San Angelo
Oil was found this week in a Harris ranch well 26 miles from San Angelo and 6 miles from Robert Lee. The discovery occurred at a depth of 165 feet on a mound of Peculiar formation called Spindletop. The Harris Brothers ranch spans 26,000 acres and interest in the find is high with expected exploitation of the field.
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Harris
San Angelo
Robert Lee
Harris Bros
Mules for Sale Near First National Bank
Twenty two coming three year old mules available for cash or credit. Mules are fat and ready to work. Located at the lot north of First National Bank. Visit the seller at his office or contact H. C. Bradshaw at the lot. Gib Callaway.
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First National Bank
H. C. Bradshaw
Neely Burton
L. T. Cunningham
Plenty of Eight Per Cent Money for Comanche Farms
Advertises attractive eight per cent loans for well improved farms in Comanche county. Address requests to B E Hurlbut in Brownwood Texas for details and terms.
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Comanche County
B. E. Hurlbut
Brownwood
Tex
District Conference set for Gustine in May
The District Conference of the M. E. Church South in Dublin District will be held for three days at Gustine in May. About 100 ministers laymen and workers will attend. A complete program will be announced later.
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M. E. Church
South Dublin
Gustine
Friday the 13th passes with no local catastrophes
Last Friday noted as Friday the 13th passed without any reported disasters or notable incidents in the area. Residents reported no unusual activity and authorities attributed the day to normal routines.
For Sale Full Blood Jersey Calf and Heifer Calf
Full blood Jersey male calf and Jersey heifer calf offered for sale by D Chas Clarke. The notice notes two calves available and lists Clarke as contact or origin for the sale.
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D. Chas. Clarke
Seed Potatoes for Sale at Tidrow’s Near Bibb
Notice states seed and eating potatoes for sale at C. L. Tidrow's near Bibb priced at 85 cents per bushel.
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C. L. Tidrow’s
Bibb
For Sale Pumpkins Yam Sweet Potatoes
For sale a assortment of pumpkins yams and sweet potatoes priced at 1.00 per bushel. Contact or call S. L. Booker in Comanche Route 2. Four times per day.
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S. L. Booker
Comanche R
S. T. Hilliard
For Rent and For Sale Classified Item
For rent a home in the northwestern part of town by A. B. Queen. For sale a few Jersey cows and calves by J. E. McGuire. 2tpd.
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A. B. Queen
Jersey
J. E. McGuire
Seed Cotton for Peanuts Exchange Offer
I have several bushels of early Mebane and big boll Rowden cotton seed picked and ginned without rain. Will trade a few bushels for good sound peanut seed suitable for planting. J. H. Howze Route 2. 3tpd.
Rutherford Planed as Representative Hopeful in Public Letter
Dr. T. M. Rutherford declares he is not a candidate but would consider serving if elected, citing low pay and duty to reflect voters will. He states he would resign if he cannot align with constituents, and supports a Legislature of farmers, business people, and professionals. Rutherford emphasizes serving, not ruling.
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T.M. Rutherford
Comanche County
T. M. Rutherford
Spring 1914 Menswear Trends Pencil Stripes and Grays Rise
The well dressed man will favor refined fabrics for spring and summer 1914 and retain a distinctive appearance. Gray mixtures and blue grays lead trends, brown declines, and black and white effects with pencil stripes remain popular. buy now for correct attire with guaranteed prices and quality.
Judge Jas W Swayne Enters Twelfth District Congress Race
Judge Jas W Swayne of Fort Worth announces candidacy for Congress in the Twelfth District to succeed Oscar Callaway. Swayne previously ran eight years ago and was defeated.
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Jas. W. Swayne
Fort Worth
Seventeenth District Court
Congress
Twelth
Oscar Callaway
Swayne
Methodist Minister Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Milaca Minnesota Reverend James A. Lewis reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has long served his household. He urges fellow citizens to try the medicine for colds coughs and croup and to continue using it. The product is sold by all dealers.
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James A. Lewis
Milaca
Minn
Chamberlain
Stock Law Violations Prompt Countywide Notice
Citizens complain across Comanche County about stock law violations as stock roam freely. Officials plan to publish the governing stock law soon to inform residents and urge compliance, warning violators may be reported to authorities.
Christian Endeavor Organized by Central Churches
The young people of Central Christian and Presbyterian churches organized a Christian Endeavor Society. It meets each Sunday at six o clock at the Presbyterian church with evident interest and enthusiasm.
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Christian Endeavor
Central Christian and Presbyterian Churches
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Free Baking School At T M Pulliam’s Store
Miss Neva Colville of the K S A C Home Economics department conducts a Free Baking School this week at T M Pulliam’s furniture store. Assistants Demonstrate Health Club Baking Powder. Lectures held daily from 2 30 to 5 o’clock with many city ladies attending and more urged to join.
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Ree Baking School
Neva Colville
K. S. A. C. Department of Home Economics
T. M. Pulliam’s
Strength for Old People and Vinci Tonic
A Boston lawyer testifies his 76 year old mother regained strength and can walk farther after using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. The ad promises a money back guarantee if Vinci does not build up strength and restore well being, available at Kamiltoa Drug Co Comanche Texas.
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Vinci
Boston
Kamiltoa Drug Co
Comanche
Tex
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