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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
4
Ralph A. Hayes sailed from New York to oversee war department efforts to repatriate American soldiers buried abroad. He reports that about 25 percent of those graves abroad will not be disinterred due to relatives' wishes.
New York reports Standard Oil of New Jersey will dispatch oil experts and geologists to South America in 1920 to locate potential production fields to meet rising demand. Teagle notes new fields opening in Louisiana Oklahoma and Romania with 1919 U.S. production up over 100 percent and 650 million barrels forecast for 1925, up 220 million from 1919.
The city council appointed J. P. Kearby H. L. Stewart and Benton Stailey to the city’s equalization board for the year. The Comanche Independent School district school board this week named its game men to serve on the district’s equalization board.
Homer Hill of the Tate-Roberson Company escaped injury as a Hupmobile was struck by a train near the Hill home in Santa Anna after the engine stalled. Carl Cheaney, his companion, watched the wreck from a distance and the car was badly wrecked, thrown into a cattle guard.
John W. Sullivan told a National Civic Federation conference that radical groups aim to seize American industry through interlocking directorates limited to 600 persons. Samuel Gompers presided as the meeting in New York discussed tactics to counter revolutionary activities and defend American deals.
Miss Maynette Jennings of Howard Payne College visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Jennings for the weekend. Miss Elzora Cunningham returned to the city for a visit after teaching in Brady where schools are suspended due to the flu epidemic. Rev C C Klingman of Central Christian Church left for Dallas to attend a state Christian churches conference. Mrs Elmer Webb and daughter Nel Rose are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Palmer.
The commissioners court named per precinct presiding officers and assistants for 1920 and 1921. Listings include Comanche No 1 N E Palmer and R L Campbell through Newburg No 26 J H Goosby, with multiple other names such as Hasse J I Starkie, Tom Beene, Claude Cox, Will Robertson, N K Allen, John Banner, Henry Tate, and many more across 26 precincts.
The text lists team or unit identifiers with associated members: Beattie Nos 27 Ralph McKinney Moses Strickland Jeff Saunders. Indian Mountain Me gan Poyner and E T Rasco. Rob Springs Elmer Short and Hill Logsden No 30 Suez W B Cottrell and Richard Stephens. No 31 Vandyke N V Frost and George Dingas. No 32 Gap L White and Lon McDaniel. No 33 De Leon Bun Martin and W G Barker Yr.
J A Underwood known as Uncle Jake died at his home three and one half miles south of Gorman Monday morning at 3 o'clock. He was seventy two years old and had lived in the county for 45 years, regarded as a pioneer citizen.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Port Cash of Bowie Texas died at home on Thursday February 12 Burial took place Saturday morning at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche The Cash family moved to Bowie a few years ago from Comanche The article notes the family previously lived in this cityگو
Homer Collins has joined the grocery department at The Cash Store and will greet friends. Lim Batton, known to the farm implement trade in this area, has joined the Allen Hardware Company.
The Soda Springs school held a pageant and box supper, awarding the prize to Miss Doll Mae Lloyd in a beauty contest. The event raised one hundred seventy dollars for the school’s improvement fund.
Eastland Texas February 13 1920 Dear Editor Grisham announces candidacy for Congress in Texas 17th District subject to July Democratic primary He plans an active speaking tour through nineteen counties to advocate farmers professionals workers and citizens while seeking cooperation with constituents and colleagues.
Menges Bros advertise wagon repairs and plow work available at their shop address 201f. They invite local customers to bring in wagons and plows for maintenance, sharpening, and minor repairs.
Egg promotion assures money back either in eggs or cash. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Advertises Keno vine heart and nerve tonic to relieve weakness fainting spells and hysterics. Sold for 50c and 1.00 per bottle with claim of restoring vigor.
The East Side school Parent-Teacher Club met Friday February first. Discussions favored more home makers and motherhood training in public schools. A planned playground equipment installation awaits weather. Members toured a decorated lunch room and enjoyed pimento sandwiches and lemonade.
Announcement from Carlton Route 1 announces F M Roberson as a candidate for county commissioner in precinct 3. He is a well known local figure with many friends pressing him to run and pledges to perform duties faithfully if elected while seeking voter support.
An ad offers Femenina priced at 50¢ and 1.00 for female disorders, promoting a tabloid style remedy with sensational claims of suffering.
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