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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
5
Comanche store outlines 1922 plans to clear remaining 1921 stock with half price tags. Manager Oscar Cox promotes full department stocks, new phone lines, daily deliveries, and repair services while pledging low prices through bulk buying and cash purchases to benefit customers.
By order of sale from the Comanche County District Court Judge, on February 7 1922 the sheriff will sell Lot 7 Block 1 Central addition Sipe Springs Comanche County Texas with all improvements as property of A J Camp and Oil Field Lumber Co to satisfy 633 20 dollars to A B Gruener and costs. L F Marshall sheriff. Deputy A J Lloyd.
On the 28th day of December 1921 the Sheriff of Comanche County Texas announces a sale by cash on the first Tuesday in February 1922 at the courthouse door. It covers an undivided half interest in Lot 14 of Lampasas County League Survey land in Comanche County to satisfy a judgment of 9239.28 in favor of R T Wallace against Frank W Foster with costs.
Walter Wakeman vice president of the Bald Headed Club of America sends a New Year greeting contrasting life twenty years ago with modern times. He notes changes in work and leisure, mentions suffrage and prohibition, and wishes readers a Happy New Year.
Announcement column lists advance payment requirements for district county and precinct notices with fees of 15.00, 10.00, and 5.00. Names shown include Cyril A. Greene and N. Be. Palmer Gustine for county offices, Hilburn Arthur Miss Leve Roberson Payne Gore for other posts, and Joe H. Eidson of Hamilton as district attorney for the 52nd Judicial District.
Notice announces candidate cards printed at 500 for 1.50 and 1,000 for 2.50 with discounts for larger orders. It also advertises the Hallelujah Vaughan 1922 Song Book on sale at the Cash Store, encouraging immediate purchase. Signed by I M Vinyard with filing note 15tfe.
Special to the Chief from Newburg notes Pastor Rev Walter Hillsman likely to resume duties next Sunday after a few weeks absence. Several local residents are accounted for visiting relatives and recovering from minor illnesses and injuries.
Mrs. W. Payne of Comanche praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pains dizziness and backache claiming they cure attacks and recommending them to neighbors. Ad notes price 60 cents and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Local timetable snippet lists arrivals and departures for routes including Comanche, Hamilton, and Waco. Times show connections and layovers with 6:35 p.m. arrival, 9:25 a.m. departure, and other listed legs.
Beattie locals describe farming delays due to ongoing drought like conditions. The piece notes visits, church events, school progress, and local travel with named families and residents including Mrs Edd Andress and Lucile, Uncle Joe Land, Carl Stephen son, and the Beattie school staff. It mentions Trades Day at DeLeon, a singing class, and the Fifth Sunday Missionary Baptist meeting.
The Childress Index reports 40 percent of Childress county farms lack cattle or hogs, a stark fact highlighting poor rural life conditions. Proponents argue prosperity requires livestock and poultry, as farms with poultry, hogs and dairy tend to have cash stability and less mortgage risk. Lincoln cited to urge farmers be freed from crippling debt.
Special To The Chief notes Sunday School membership rising from 28 to 44 as Rev. Scott fills an appointment with Mrs. Scott. A dance at J. M. Hughes home and visits by Mrs. Fred Bean and others are recorded. Several families move homes around Gustine Dublin and Baggett areas. new residents welcomed. expressions of thanks and community spirit accompany the report.
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