Belton banker lists Bell county veterans nearing end of life
Thomas Yarrell of Belton published in the Temple Telegram a list of forty veterans of peace and war with the Bell county timeframe. One names Captain T C Wright, a former Comanche citizen, now aged past four score. Yarrell adds a cautionary note urging readers to heed the experiences of these pioneers as they journey toward life's end.
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Thomas Yarrell
Belton
Temple Telegram
Bell County
Comanche
T. C. Wright
Yarrell
Our boys and girls and a good business college
The writer urges guiding youth into higher education for future success. Parents should invest in children, even at personal cost, to prevent poverty and improve prospects for generations. A well patronized business college in Comanche is proposed as a boon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
New Announcements: Candidates for County Supervisor and District Clerk
Miss Georgia Robertson has submitted her name for county superintendent, backed by many friends. She has taught in Comanche schools for 13 years and now leads the Grammar School, a Southwest Texas Normal graduate and daughter of the late Dr. G. W. N. Robertson. John H. Reese is listed for District Clerk. a teacher and former Jayton principal, he served in the army 1917 1919 and now leads Soda Springs school.
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Georgia Roberston
Comanche
Southwest Texas Normal
G. W. N. Robertson
John H. Reese
Reese
Jayton
Howard Payne College
Soda Springs
Prd
Harris enters race for county commissioner of precinct No 2
Jess H. Harris of the Democrat Star route south of Comanche declares his candidacy for county commissioner precinct No 2. He has long resisted prior offers but now seeks office after thirty years in the community, with friends praising his qualifications.
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Jess H. Harris
Comanche
Democrat Star
Harris
Explains Requirements for Women's Voting in Texas Primary
Austin Jan 16 reports the attorney general explains what women must meet to vote in primaries or participate in nominating conventions. Required are standard elector qualifications, residence, and payment of state, county, and city poll taxes, with exemptions for certain disabilities. Women under 21 after Feb 1 may vote with an age exemption certificate. No poll tax on women is levied, but payment is prerequisite.
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Austin
Texas
John W. Hornsby
Travis County
Attorney General’s Department
Miust
Poll tax plea from Mrs Curtis to Texas women
Mrs Nannie Webb Curtis president of the Texas Woman's Temperance Union appeals from her hospital bed for women to pay poll taxes. She urges attending court in person where possible to secure a receipt and vote, urging all to mobilize for state and national causes.
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Court House
Nannie Webb Curtis
Texas W. C. T. U
Texas
Texas Woman's
Fan Temperance Union
Government Sells Citrus Land In Yuma Mesa Auction
The public sale of citrus suited lands on the Yuma Mesa Arizona drew strong interest with total sales near 1 250 000 dollars. Buyers from across the country attended and one 60 acre tract was bought to be developed by army officers from Washington. About 1700 acres of the first unit remained unsold at closing and bids are invited by the Reclama tion Service at Yuma Arizona until June 10 1920 unless sooner disposed of.
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Yuma Mesa
Arizona
Washington
Lane
Reclamation Service
Yura
Pan American financial conference opens in Washington
The second Pan American financial conference begins with delegates from 21 republics of the Western Hemisphere. President Wilson sends a greeting stressing peaceful world reconstruction and mutual obligation, while Secretary Lansing and others emphasize shared burdens and cooperation. The session includes a luncheon and informal gatherings as group committees plan.
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Washington
Wilson
Pan America
Lansing
Pan-American Union
John Barrett
Glass
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Internationa 4 High Commission
Americas
Woodrow Wilson
Digestive Laxative Promises Quick Relief
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is advertised as a pleasant liquid digestive laxative. Made by Paris Medicine Co, the same makers as Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's tasteless chill tonic.
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Paris Medicine Co
Grove
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GHE
BEFT
Gihed
Comanche Publishing Company, Publishers
Tia
PBS At
Rure E. Apaws
Comanche, Texas
Burks Building
Y. W. Holmes
C. W. Gray, M. D
A. J. Gray
O. R. Houghton
Masonic Temple
DE. I. M. Cochran
Office F. & M. Bank Building
C. W. McCollum
C. R. Bryenton
Dr. E. T. Callahan
Office Burks Bldg
Jas. A. Hunter
University of Brussels
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
Edinburgh
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Ontario
Provincial Board of Medical Examiners
LL. C
Queen Charlottes
London
University of State of New York
State Board of Medical Examiners
Regal Street
Dallas
B. Russell, Jr
Comanche County
F. D. McMahon
Jay Hotel
Sipe Springs
United Home Builders of America
J. H. Maupin
Cisco
Holmsley
J. J. Holmsley
J. W. Baker
Robertson’s
Bartlett Comanche
Quik’s
Polas
B. Purvis Place
Proctor
Sam Wilson
L’roeetor
Corman
Nott
Lawrence Brown
Oman
Bart Johnson
Les. Dillard
Route 3
Farimag
Janes’ville Dise
Seetion Harrow
Ron
R. Eanes & Co
Cimanche
Wilson Abstract Co
Martin
Chesturs Amond
Tama-No-More
Lee
Barer-Wueeer Manufacturing Company
Sid Riley
Dexter Walling
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Menges Bros
Atexas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
J. Louis
KODAK
Dixon’s
Kodak Shop
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