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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
5
McCormick Deering International reports daily sales of Deering Twine now in stock. The company emphasizes ready availability for farmers and industrial users, highlighting dependable fiber and nationwide delivery options.
A promotional piece extols the merger of McCormick Deering Parlin and successors into the International Harvester line. It promises farmer benefits: unified repair support from one company, durable tested equipment, and avoidance of orphaned machines. It highlights reliability and nationwide service with the Genuine Deering Twine tag.
Novit's Economy Store began business in Comanche a few weeks ago and quickly attracted local attention as a popular dry goods shop. Owner W H Novit of Dublin is a longtime merchant, with Charles Hoffman as local manager and family relocating to Comanche. The firm aims to contribute to Comanche's growth and reports a warm reception from residents.
J W Scurry marks 28 years in the grocery business in Comanche. His north square shop has stood for over 25 years and remains a landmark with a bright stock and attentive service drawing a high class trade and many customers.
U Coker runs High Glass Store in Comanche, after buying his brother J J Coker’s share. The Coker family dates to Comanche county’s pioneer days, with the shop enjoying strong patronage and aiming to contribute to the town’s future upbuilding.
B W Speed former Comanche high school principal was elected superintendent of the Comanche public schools. At thirty three he has a strong record in Sherman Big Springs Santa Anna Gustine and Comanche. He previously served as tax collector for two terms and is a Howard Payne College Baylor University graduate with additional training at the State University.
A reflective meditation on civic duty and virtue. Quotes from William Penn and David Starr Jordan emphasize lawful principles, impartial judgment, and proactive citizenship. The text argues every person must contribute their part with effort, love, and practicality, regardless of role.
From the May 23 1878 Chief: county convention backs John D Stephens for state comptroller amid calls for reform. Criticizes Darden’s management for delaying tax rolls, harms taxpayers, and argues Stephens is honest capable and energetic for the trust.
A shell shocked soldier released from a sanitarium in Germany is driven to a railway station. The taxi fare quoted in marks leads to a joke about crazy money as the soldier questions reality before choosing to return to the sanitarium.
The Brownwood hardware firm praises Comanche delegation for splendid showing at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting. A moving picture of part of the parade may be shown nationwide, boosting publicity. The letter invites the Comanche group to make the store their head quarters in Brownwood.
A 1907 survey recalls early Comanche County milestones. Settlers Jesse Mercer and F M Collier camped near Dr. Geo W Montgomery in 1854. The first furrow, cabin, child, death, and marriage are listed with founding figures like B J Helmsley, Thomas A Coxher, Elias Deaton, Pollie Wright.
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