Oak Valley News Reports Cold Weather Socials and Visits
The Oak Valley column notes unusually cold weather for the region and lists a series of local social visits and gatherings. Dollie Stubblefield stayed with Mattie Duncan. J. T. Howell hosted relatives from Sweetwater. singing events occurred in Sidney and Pottsville. a storm party entertained at the Starns home. families including the Thompsons and Acers were mentioned visiting relatives, with plans for next Sunday’s Oak Valley singing and a book drive.
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Oak Valley News
Dollie Stubblefield
Mattie Duncan
J. T. Howell
Sweetwater
Vernon, Ronalds, Thacker and Clark
Sidney
B.D. Starns
D. d. Stubblefield
Jim Clark
Chas. Acers
Robinsonville
Acers
Jim Thompson
Elmer Roe
Pottsville
Nena McBee
Comanche
Arthur Thompson
Willie Roe
Roe Thops
Danny
Indian Creek
Carl Johnson
Hodges
Oak Valley
Educational Rally Draws Neighborhood Despite Rain
The Friday event at the school drew local residents despite unsettled weather. Rev. Smoot and Supt. Jenkins gave strong talks, sanitation advice was missed due to Dr. Neal’s absence, and Washington’s birthday was celebrated with a brief program and a fine dinner. Sympathy extended to the Green family on their aunt’s passing. Clyde Jenkins and Prof. Prichard are noted for illness and recent moves and land purchases near Gorman.
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Mesdames
W. T. Loudermilk
Henry Beatty
John Nabors
J. L. Bishop
Carolina Green
Comanche
Clyde Jenkins
Austin Prichard
Gorman
Prof. Prichard
Rainy Thursday Night Observed in Rucker News
Local notes report a pleasant shower of rain last Thursday night. Geo Phillips of Hale County visited his mother this week. Mrs. Little returned home to Bell County after a visit here. The community enjoyed a Friday night entertainment at Lib-?
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Geo. Phillips
Hale County
Mrs. Little
Bell County
Birthday honors and moved to new home noted
The report mentions a Washington birthday event at a country school, Clay Short and wife relocating, Tom Uuley and family visiting German relatives, a child of Aaron Bryants not expected to live after a finger injury, and Rev Roy Day filling his appointment at Liberty church.
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Erty School
Washington
Clay Short
Tom Uuley
Aaron Bryants
Roy Day
Liberty Church
Local News Briefs From Sidney
Sidney notes report visits by Miss Millie Knudson and Miss Ethel Jones and other locals including Mr. and Mrs. Stuart and Mr. and Mrs. Redwine. A church service by Rev. Clark, travel news, a birth, a sick relative, and harsh winter cold with oats concern are included.
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Sidney News
Millie Knudson
Blanket
J. Rt. Lacy
Ethel Jones
Hasse
BE. H. Jones
J. H. Stuart
Copperas Prairie
Allen Camp
J. F. Redwige
Near Wilson
Rev
Clark
Methodist
Otto Garrison
Sipe Springs
McPhe
Archie Redwine
Grandma Roberts
John Roberts
Death notice and community updates from a Cold Weather Era
Mrs G W Green died Saturday at 3am and rests in Shilo cemetery. Families from Mt Pleasant and Comanche visited relatives. various locals discuss corn planting and boll weevil amid cold weather. A new baby boy born to Mr T J Sliger and wife. Brother Hart to preach next Sunday with an evening singing event.
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G.w.green
Shilo
Stanley
Dave Elms
Mt. Pleasant
Fred
Nelson Mortheut
L. H. Creamer
Comanche
Marvin Redwine
Cross Roads
Rasco
Geo. Stewart
Amos James
Pottsville
T. A. James
Carrie James
Dearie Ewins
Proctor
Joe Creamer
Brown County
T. J. Sliger
Brother Hart
Nath Hardin joins F. & M. State Bank for coming year
Nath Hardin has accepted a position with the F. & M. State Bank for the coming year. Adcock Bros sent two cars of beef cattle to Fort Worth this week, one on Tuesday night and one on Thursday. B Y P A members enjoyed Valentine eve hospitality at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Robinson Friday the 13th. County Commissioner W J Patton is relaying the Leon bridge floor south of town this week. L B Cox left for Fort Worth to manage the grocery purchased by J T McWhirter. Aaron Kennedy bought the restaurant and, with his brother J L Kennedy, will run it with the tailor shop. They renovated the building and added a rear room for the tailor shop.
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Nath Hardin
F. & M. State Bank
Adcock Bros
Fort Worth
J. W. Robinson
W. J. Patton
Leon Bridge
L. B. Cox
J. T
Local Notes From Sipe Springs Record
L M Clements renewed a bankrupt business after twenty days with Mrs Clements buying back the venture from Rotan Grocers. J W King and H A Anderson visit Dallas this week, King buying an $8000 gin outfit to replace the December fire loss. Uncle Joe Land rents his farm to move to Comanche with a wagon yard. F E Barnes appointed Justice of the Peace. A J Allgood has resigned. Stock pens to be enlarged by 60 feet by the railroad company. Grandma Ireland dies at her daughter’s home near Beattie aged 82. remembered as a kind Christian, leaving enduring influence.
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L. M. Clements
Rotan Grocers Company
J. W. King
H. A. Anderson
Dallas
F. E. Barnes
Commissioners’ Court
A. J. Allgood
Barnes
Grandma
Ireland
Robert Swofford
Beattie
Constipation and Liver Tone Advice Share Doom of Calomel
An advisory note warns constipation may lead to appendicitis and cautions against calomel. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy, guaranteed by Paris Smith with a full refund if unsatisfactory. Many users report benefits, urging immediate consideration.
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Dodson
Paris Smith
Dog License Tax Extended to April 1 by City Council
By order of the City Council the payment time for the 1914 Dog Tax is extended from March 1 to April 1 for this year only. Dog owners must pay before that date to avoid prosecution and fines under the law. C. Handley Chief of Police. N. A. Palmer City Sec. 2t
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C. Handley
N. A. Palmer
White's Cream Vermifuge Warms Child Growth
A child with intestinal worms shows rapid improvement after a few doses of White's Cream Vermifage. The remedy destroys and expels worms and the child thrives. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Great Subscription Offer From Three Magazines
The Chief Exponent Farm and Ranch and Holland's Magazine are offered together for $1.75 if paid in advance. Subscribe now for this value bundle.
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Farm and Ranch
Holland’s Magazine
The Section Harrow in Seedbed Preparation and Early Cultivation
The section harrow is essential for seedbed work and early crop care. Harrow after breaking plows prevents clods, speeds work, and saves labor. use 60 tooth or three-section versions, plan to cross rows, and harrow again after four to five leaves to strengthen stands and reduce hoeing. J. W. Willis advocates its use for cotton and corn to improve crust breakup and early growth.
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J. W. Willis
Grigsby's Liver Lax touted as calomel alternative
An advertisement promotes Grigsby's Liver Lax as a gentler liver remedy to replace calomel. It claims no griping or salivation, promises thorough cleansing, comes in 50c and $1 bottles, and offers a money back guarantee. The bottle bears the likeness of L. K. Grigsby for protection of buyers and druggists.
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Grigsby
Election Notice for Comanche Aldermen Election 1914
An election will be held at City Hall Comanche on Tuesday April 7 1914 to elect three Aldermen for two years succeeding J B Weems M W Skinner and C F Jacobs whose terms expire. J J Alexander appointed Presiding Officer by City Council. G A Cunningham Mayor.
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City of
Comanche
J. B. Weems
M. W. Skinner
C. F. Jacobs
J. J. Alexander
G. A. Cunningham
Miss Kate Turner Heads Burks-Simmons Millinery Dept
Miss Kate Turner will oversee the millinery department this coming season and welcomes friends and patrons to view the newest fashion trends. She is supported by Mrs. A B Queen in the sales area, with Dame Fashion cited as a standard for headwear, as the Burks-Simmons Company announces.
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Burks-Simmons
Kate
Fair Lady
Comanche
A. B. Queen
Miss Cleve
Burks- Simmons Company
Hog Growers to Organize Meeting in Comanche
A meeting will be held at the Farmers Union Warehouse in Comanche on Saturday February 28 to organize a Hog Growers Association. All hog growers are urged to attend to learn about growing and marketing hogs and promote proper industry standards.
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Farmers’ Union
Comanche
Poultry Wanted Near Frisco Depot
Shanklin Produce Co Fort Worth Texas seeks cash buyers at car on house track. Hens under 2 1 2 lbs 18 cents per lb. Turkeys 13 dolls? per lb. Geese full feathered per dot six dollars. Weights guaranteed or buyer may weigh.
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Frisco Depot
Shanklin Produce Co
Fort Worth
Pex
De Laval Cream Separators Promote Efficient Cream Processing
The Burks Simmons Co advertises De Laval Cream Separators as effective equipment for handling cream. The message urges readers to try the machines for improved dairy work.
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de Laval
Burks-Simmons Co
First Season Opener: Comanche High Falls to Howard Payne
A Comanche High School team opened the season by traveling to Brownwood where Howard Payne defeated them 12 to 5. The game marked the debut for both squads this season in a non-conference matchup.
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Comanche High School
Brownwood
Howard Payne
Seed for Sale and Hogs Offered in Sidney Texas
Seed corn two dollars per bushel and cotton seed one dollar per bushel. Seed is carefully selected and hand shelled. Cotton seed saved before bad weather remains good. Wyandotte eggs one dollar twenty five cents per fifteen. Duroc Jersey hogs for sale by R. T. Jones Sidney Texas.
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L. Wyandotte
R. T. Jones
Sidney
Texas
De Laval Cream Separator Trade Ad By Burks Simmons Co
A vintage advertisement notes De Laval cream separator products as top of the cream separator trade. The Burks Simmons Co promotes De Laval agents and showcases the brand in its sales copy.
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de Laval
Burks-Simmons Co
Early harvest note from J H Howse on cotton seed trade
A farmer from Route 2 reports picking and ginning a few bushels of early Mebane cotton and big boll Rowden seed without rain. He offers to exchange some bushels for sound peanuts suitable for planting.
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J. H. Howse
Stpd
For Sale Fall blood Jersey calf and Jersey heifer calf
Fall season sale listing offers a Jersey male calf and a Jersey heifer calf for sale. Located in D. Chas Clarke. Prices and pickup details available upon inquiry.
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D. Chas, Clarke
Wear A Benj The Best Cloth For Spring
A fragmented ad notes new spring apparel from a clothier labeled Benj The best cloth for spring. It hints at fashion items and store branding without full details.
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New Spring
Hog Growers' Association Formed in Comanche
Ri Janes of Sidney Texas announces a meeting to organize a Hog Growers' Association at the Farmers' Union Warehouse in Comanche on February 28 at 1 30 p m. The goal is to handle county hogs and arrange for immediate market readiness this spring. Attendees should bring hog counts and plans to ship a car at cost.
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Comanche
Farmers’ Union
Janes
Sidney
Tex
Notice of Constable's Sale in Comanche County Texas
The State of Texas Precinct No 1 Comanche County issues a public sale by execution in the case A G Hall versus R R Looney No 2531. On First Tuesday in April 1914 at the Comanche County Courthouse, the Looney tract totaling about 219 acres including two adjoining parcels and a 1 acre deduction will be sold for $136.39 plus costs. Consta ble Hf Atchinson certifies the levy dated February 24 1914.
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State of Texas
Comanche
J. P. Court of
Comanche County
A. C. Cathey
Texas
A. G. Hall
R. R. Looney
Court House
Towit
Wm. B. Berger
Wm. Bradberry
R. R. R. Looney
T. R. Briscoe
J. R. Daniel
J. A. Dry
J. K. Holtetux
A.D
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Fletcher
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Silo Company of
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