Story of a Comanche Boy Struggle to Rebuild a Life
A narrative of a boy who turned to drink for ten years, sought grace to transform, and with a wife’s support rebuilt his life. After loss of health and assets they started a small furniture business, faced hardship, earned trust, and by persistent labor built a successful trade and stable family in tough circumstances.
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Comanche
Hades
Throne of Grace
Gene
Borhood Simalist
Apoleon
Austerlitz
First Appropriation Passed by House in Washington
Washington Jan 4 The first annual appropriation measure for the Treasury and Departments passed the House and was sent to the Senate. It carries 867 600 000 with allotments for prohibition enforcement. An attempt to boost rural mail service by 500 000 was defeated 205 to 129.
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Washington
Treasury
Departments
House
Busby
Democrat
Mississippi
Wonderful Growth Poultry Industry Explodes in 1924 Value
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates place the total farm value of poultry products in 1924 at 994 million dollars, with eggs on farms worth 525 million and farm poultry usage at 469 million. The article details massive production, including 442 million poultry on farms, 687 million chicks raised, 1.97 billion dozen eggs, and a total poultry product value of 966.592 million.
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From and Exchange
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Uni- Department of Agrical Opportunity
Intfd
Presbyterian Church Notes Open New Year With Strong Attendance
The New Year starts with larger than usual attendance at both services and more young people. Music featured, including duets by Misses Clarke and Wilkinson and a solo by Mrs. Lott with piano by Mrs. Kilpatrick. The Sunday School holds an active meeting. plans for growth and efficiency are discussed. Quarterly communion will be held next Sunday at 11 am with Dr. W. B. Gray of Brownwood preaching on the fifth Sunday of January. Everyone invited.
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Katherine Clarke
Julia Wilkinson
Lott
Galveston
Howard Kilpatrick
W. B. Gray
Presbyterian Church of
Dr. Gray
N. P. Wilkinson
Diversified Farming Pushed By West Texas Leader
R Q Lee, Cisco president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, plans a February campaign in Austin to promote intensive diversified farming. He argues against cotton dependence, urging Texans to grow their own food and feed to reduce costs and ensure stability even if cotton yields rise.
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Austin
Texas
R. Q Lee
Cisco
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Lee
UT Law Dean Ira Hildebrand joins national executive committee
Austin January 6 The University of Texas law school received its highest honor when Dean Ira P Hildebrand was named to the American Association of Law Schools national executive committee at its Chicago convention. Professor Leon Green also attended.
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Austin
Law School
University of Texas
Southern Law School
American Association of Law Schools
Ira P. Hildebrand
Law Department
Texas Institution
Chicago
Hildebrand
Leon Green
Law
One in ten wound care advice and Borozone sales
A short health notice promotes disinfecting minor wounds with liquid Borozone and using Borozone Powder to aid healing. It warns of possible blood poisoning and lockjaw if untreated and lists prices for liquid (30c, 60c, and 1.20) and powder (30c and 60c) sold by Paris Smith.
Old Mr Carter Helped By Simple Mixture
A reader testimonial describes Adlevika a buckthorn bark glycerine based mixture that eases gas within ten minutes and relieves a full bloated feeling. The note claims it cleanses old waste matter and aids chronic constipation and mentions Hamilton Drug Company as the seller.
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W. W. Carter
Hamilton Drug Company
400 Pound Man Stuck in Mud in Riverside Park
A nearly 400 pound 75 year old man attempted a shortcut through Riverside Park in San Antonio on Sunday afternoon. He became firmly mired in mud and could not free himself until police arrived and helped him out. He remarked that he would start using mud chains thereafter.
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San Antonio
Riverside Park
Breaking Up Ranches for Farms in West Texas
Fort Worth, Jan 7. Cattle are rapidly being sold from Lynn County pastures as land is bought by farmers. C. E. Edwards, head of the Tohoka Land and Cattle Company, reports much land in Lynn County has been plowed in the last year. The company owned ninety sections of arable land and most will be cultivated. A large cotton crop was produced despite an early freeze and a heavy feed yield was gathered. The area heads into planting season with ample soil moisture.
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Mr. Lee
Fort Worth
Texas
Lynn
C. E. Edwards
Tarrant
Lynn County
Tohoka Land and Cattle Company
Edwards
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Igtory
Ngress
Presbyterian Church Notes
IR. Q. Lee Will
Texas U. Law School
Paris Smith
MR. Carter
Miles’ Nervine
Nature
Tate
The
Comanche Steam Laundry
Barry Bros
Joe T. Farmer
Comanche and
Vicinity
For All
Thedford
Flet
Jessup&Allcorn
Haarlem
WM. Reese Drug Company
Tom J. Cunningham
Eastland County
Eastland
P. A. Pettit
Comanche, Texas
Fleming
McCollum
Office Burks Bidg
I. M. Cochran
F. & M. Bank
Clyde
Agent Pierce Petroleum Corporation
North Side Square
Renero’s
J. H. Huff
Optometrist
Texas College of Optometry
Y. W. Holmes
Masonic
Heiskell
Johnston, Holloway & Co
Philada
Q. H
Donaho
Barry
Dawson Coals
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