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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
2
Fall River Massachusetts reports a new high for mill dividends in 1920 totaling 9,989,300 dollars. The average rate reached 29.148 percent on a capitalization of 36,060,000 dollars, surpassing 1918’s 18.489 percent on 6,085,326 dollars.
Cook County Psychiatric Hospital records show a 33 percent rise in insanity cases since prohibition began, with 16 percent in November and 30 percent in September. Dr. Hall argues prohibition will reduce insanity and shift liquor use to medical channels, while noting alcohol had a role in influenza camps. William Chilton returns from the state university to a bank position, praised as a young man of promise.
The report details Dan Hamilton’s assertion of how he and five others escaped Eastland county jail by using a staged drunk arrested to smuggle money and cutting two bars from an outside window. It notes Hamilton’s prior cabaret hold up conviction at Kooger, a 25 year sentence, and ongoing related arrest efforts involving associates and other alleged crimes.
A community bulletin encourages attendance at White Point Sunday School with tips for preparation and participation. It promotes unity, kindness, and steady support, urging members to attend each Sunday at 10 30 a m and to bring their lesson and effort to strengthen the program.
The Fielder Bros Shoe Store in Dublin files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities include stock and other assets valued around 21 000 dollars with total assets and related matters described. A meeting of creditors will be called by referee Wart A Paddock of Fort Worth to appoint a receiver and oversee stock handling. The article also notes Louis Lee Martin’s recovery from a broken leg sustained in a football game with the Masonic Home, dating back to last Thanksgiving.
Mr and Mrs A Stisrris left Monday morning following a message from Abilene that Mrs Myles Holmes had died and would be buried there Sunday afternoon in the plan stated by Abilene authorities.
Rowden Seed offers 300 bushels of Rowden Lock cotton seed, second year growth, at £1.90 per bushel delivered to Comanche. Contact Phone 21, Ro No. 6, Comanche QW2p A W WRIeHT.
In Lometa Mr Talbot and his accomplished wife relocate bringing noted abilities to the community. He is an expert, formerly associated with the Chief in newspaper work, and will help the paper flourish. Citizens are urged to accord them respect and confidence.
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