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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
5
The article notes Easter fashion with an emphasis on new suits for spring. It highlights tailored, youthfully shaped jackets, short skirts, and seven to nine inch hems, plus jaunty short coats, colorful pockets, and lined contrasts. Also mentions Gold Medal hats Georgette blouses and ongoing arrivals at the store.
County court held a regular session focusing on appointing road overseers and election officers. Actions included establishing road districts, redistributing precincts, authorizing a dip tax policy, tax refunds, and approving treasurer’s report showing total funds of 122666.41 across multiple accounts.
The Music Club, leading the First Baptist Church choir, outlines Sunday's program with Doxology, Invocation, vocal and violin solos, and offertory. Formed February 13 with officers Trarmon Howard president Stepha Clark vice president Ivy Huddleston pianist Bertie Kelly assistant pianist Merlin Jenkins treasurer Gene Wagner reporter. Meets Thursdays at 7 pm in the church. invites all young people to join and help enhance the choir. Refreshments and a best club name prize at next Thursday’s meeting.
An endorsement urging voters in the 52nd Judicial District to support J R McClellan of Gatesville for District Judge. The piece notes his prior two terms as District Attorney, broad civil and criminal practice, and wide local acquaintance, arguing he best fulfills the high duties of the office. It stresses the importance of electing a qualified district judge and commends McClellan to readers.
Earn money by saving wooden paper sacks from groceries. Iron them smooth erase any names and bring to Rowland's store for 10e per pound for the next thirty days. The ad promises to buy every sack and pay promptly.
Austin Texas February 16 Over 50 million dollars in income taxes are expected from Texans for 1919 but current receipts are slow. Collector A S Walker has sent out special agents to help taxpayers and focus on smaller towns to ensure payment by the March 15 1920 deadline.
The Hague February 17 Holland will reply to the entente note on former Emperor William by upholding her refusal to surrender him but agreeing to guard him closely, keeping him under strict supervision.
Dallas Texas February 17 Colonel William L Crawford prominent Texas attorney died at his home aged eighty one He was born in Kentucky and served as lieutenant colonel of the 4th Texas Infantry during the Civil War He was a member of the Texas constitutional convention of 1875 and trained under David B Culberson father of Senator Culberson His legal prowess earned him wide reputation in the south.
The Baptist Church will hold morning and evening services this Sunday led by Rev. J E Milton.
In damp chilly weather BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT remains in high demand for relieving rheumatic aches. Many people prepare to apply it at the first twinge. Sold by Paris Smith.
Thirty three unions composing the Chicago Building Trades Council plan to seek a raise to $1.25 an hour for their members, higher than the last fall rate. The move follows the Associated General Contractors Convention declaring a $6 billion building program for the coming year is impeded by high material costs and rising labor costs.
Secretary Baker supports a national school essay contest on the advantages of enlistment in the army to educate children on a peacetime force. He says militarism is not promoted and notes the world still faces danger despite hopes for peace.
Dr. H. A. Boaz, president of 8. M. U., states in a letter from Fort Worth that he will accept the presidency of Southern Methodist University in Dallas and begin duties April 1. He currently serves in Louisville as secretary of the mission board of the Southern Methodist church.
Judge Milton Mays, 79, longtime attorney in San Angelo since 1882 and former fourteen-year county judge, died at his home. A Civil War veteran, he served as president and oldest member of the Tom Green County Bar association. He is survived by his widow and two daughters and will be buried here tomorrow.
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