Joseph G Camp to Speak at Sunday Union Service
Hon Joseph G Camp will address a Sunday morning Christian service at the ap lish Church followed by an evening program. The event is hosted by the Antisaloon League of Texas to honor General Pershing and features Camp described as a renowned Chautauqua speaker. Free admission expected to attract a large audience.
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Aplist
Persiung
Pershing
Nee
Anti-saloon League of
South
Camp
Bob Taylor
Georia
Oil Legislation Shapes Texas House Calendar in 1919
From Austin February 17 1919 W H Carpenter Comanche Texas letter notes strong oil policy push at the session. Marshall H B No 208 gains support to third reading while Taylors blue sky bill HT 3 252 and No 221 by Tison and Peyton threaten oil interests by reallocating surveys to the free school fund.
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Austin
W. H. Carpenter
Comanche
Texas
Marshall
Taylor
Tison
Peyton
Hill
Armenian Relief Fund Drives County Quotas Across Area
Local workers urge rapid canvass for Armenian relief funds. Committees set quota targets, with Coman e's $1600 and adjoining counties listed: Hastland 60, Erath 2000, Brown 100, Hamilton 1800, Mills 00. Dallas and Tarrant aim for 95 000 and 40 000, while Utah Cleveland and Ohio oversubscribed by 115 000 bringing total near 700 000 to be paid monthly.
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Iss Annie Shappard
Comane
Hastland
Brown
Hamilton
Mills
Rth
Texas
Dallas
Tarrant
Utah
Cleveland
Ohio
War and Its Greatest Lesson Address at Central Church
Hon J G Camp will speak Sunday morning at 1 a m on The War and Its Greatest Lesson. The Souths Most Polished Orator delivers insights from the war to, and for, the congregation. Bible School at 9 45 a m led by Samuel H Austin Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Camp
Bible School
Samuel H. Austin
Comanche County Sets 1919 Thrift Stamp Quota
The Treasury department sets Comanche County 1919 thrift stamp quota at 323,600 dollars. Last year’s quota was over 600,000, a 45 percent reduction. An aggressive campaign will start soon to secure pledges for 1919.
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Comanche County
Treasury Department
Comanche Boy Honored With Place on Committee
Jamie Clarke, bugler of the Marines and son of Mr and Mrs D Chas Clarke of Comanche, is named to the Educational Committee of the Comrades in Service organization inspired by veterans of World War I. The group mirrors the G A R in spirit and aims to uplift former soldiers who faced the Hun.
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Comrades In Service
England
Jamie Clarke
The
Marines
Jamie
D. Chas. Clarke
New Spring Hats at Higginbotham's Sailor Styles Debut
Higginbotham's showcases new spring hats featuring sailors, rough straw blends, and staple weave patterns. The collection highlights fresh headwear options for the season with varied finishes and lightweight materials.
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Higginbotham
Low Prices for Cash and Thirty Days Invite Customers
An advertisement inviting customers to trade with M. Coleman promises low prices on all items for cash and for thirty days. It urges readers to call or visit, stating readiness to do business locally.
Comanche Oil Association Well Shows Oil Near Hasse
The Comanche Oil Association well on the Starkie property near Hasse shows oil at 660 feet. Drilling continues past 700 feet with good progress as major firms watch the lower Leon area for oil potential.
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Comanche Oil Association
Starkie
Hasse
Lower Leon
Collision at Crescent Narrowly Intercepted
A northbound extra freight collided with the rear of northbound passenger No 12 near Creson on Monday night. Only conductor Sam Russell was bruised by a fall. The fog blamed the mishap as the extra was led by Conductor Sam Russell and Engineer Rogers while the passenger train was led by Conductor Fitzgerald and Engineer Lambert.
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Creson
Sam Russell
Rogers
Fitzgerald
Lambert
Majestic to Show Hearts of the World Next Week
The Majestic will present D. W. Griffiths Hearts of the World next Thursday. The film blends a World War I frontline story with a love plot and depicts German cruelties in France under shell fire, presenting a landmark war photoplay.
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Majestic
D. W. Grifffith
D. W. Griffith
Griffith
France
Comanche
Work Begins on Luker Well Near Montgerry
Hauling out timbers at the Luker well on the Luker property near the Montgom ery well started this week. Preparations to erect the drilling rig will begin in a few days. The project aims to test a large territory and is highly regarded by geologists.
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Luker
Montgomery
Enthusiastic Mass Meeting Forms Comanche Chamber of Commerce
A large crowd gathered at the courthouse Thursday night to perfect a Chamber of Commerce in Comanche. H. Burks was named temporary chairman, J. D. Waring secretary, with a broad roster of speakers and a new directorate and committees elected to push the organization forward and attract investment for the oil belt town.
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Comanche
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
H. Burks
J. D. Waring
Judge Parker
Beaumont
Judge Warnken
G. E. Smith
Gib Callaway
J. P. Kearby
P. L. Tippitt
A. S
W. H. Carpenter
Geo. Montgomery
P. K. Mackey
J. B. Chilton
TH. Brin
Ry KE. Coleman
J. 2. Slaughter
Lalla. Gentry
J. Ticks
T. J. Williams
J. C. Henderson
Geo
L. Sullivan
Tf. Burks
I. E. Adams
F. E. Adams
W. R. Slider
Gene Neely
R. E
Senatorial race draws light votes in Comanche county
In Comanche and surrounding areas voters cast scant ballots in the senatorial race with boxes reporting minimal totals. Comanche box one shows scattered tallies for Pindihy and others. box two lists meager counts including Findley and Adams. San Saba box of 231 votes records Rector with 221. The overall outcome remains uncertain with only partial county returns.
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Comanche
Findley
Adéma
Ad Adams
San Saba
Spring Ladies' Suits Featured in Latest Fashions
Local shop highlights new spring ladies’ suits with the latest designs at economical prices. The display showcases bright colors and refined cuts aimed at fashion conscious shoppers.
Dressing Table From Wash Stand by G H Ferrill
A refined dressing table is crafted from a wash stand by furniture maker G H Ferrill at the Furniture Hospital. The project reuses the original form and highlights practical refinement.
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G. H. Ferrill
Furniture Hospital
Plans Approved for Highway 10 From Brown to Comanche Line
The State Highway Commission accepted the detailed plans for Highway 10 with final route inspection soon. Bids will be advertised after the inspection and construction work will start. Engineer Dickerson and team were praised for accuracy of details and route.
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Brown
Comanche County
State Highway Commission
Dickerson
Department
New ruffling-chiffon pleated dress with organdy trim
A delicate gown described with ruffled chiffon and picot edged pleats. The design features a dainty organdy number with a hem finished in subtle nebas detailing and a chic slit.
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Abe
Joseph G. Camp
C. J. Lee
Rmenian A
Central Christian Church
Comanche CO
Coleman’s Grocery & Bakery
M. Coleman
Crescent
Griffiths
J. J
Higginbotham’s
Slitenea Eage
Comanche. Produce CO
D. C. Bailey
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