Mastodon bones found in Brownwood move to University of Texas
Dr. E H Sellards of the University of Texas reports a mastodon skeleton found by Chris Hoover in Brownwood. The recovered parts include a large molar, a tusk, shoulder blade fragment and several ribs, with more skeleton to be collected later as true elephants were once common in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Sellards
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas
Chris Hoover
Brownwood
Texas
Sellards
Fossil Finds Expand Range Across Texas Counties
The report notes ongoing efforts to map both geographic and geologic ranges of these animals in Texas. It records they are known from numerous counties and invites further fossil discoveries and reporting of new finds.
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Texas
Bob Haynes Moves to Bosque County Farm
Bob Haynes former Comanche County Clerk until Jan 1 last year moved to a 1000 acre farm in Bosque County near Duffau. The property extends into Erath County and is said to be rich valley land with well stock cattle. Haynes served four years as Deputy Clerk before the 1936 election and prior to that was De Leon postmaster for several years.
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Bob Haynes
Comanche County
Bosque County
Duffau
Erath County
Haynes
de Leon
Laziness Proves Healthful After Sixty Says Expert
Health writer Frank Parker Stockbridge argues laziness benefits those over sixty. He claims regular care suffices to keep the body in good order and avoids unnecessary exertion to preserve energy. He notes reduced appetite and energy use while staying fit, citing Chauncey Depew’s remark about exercise being minimal.
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Frank Parker Stockbridge
Chauncey Depew
Hastings Mills Crisis Deepens In Family Stand Off
Mary Hastings battles labor unrest as Devlin and workers demand mill action. In the Hastings board room Willard fronts a mobilized response while tensions spill over to town as police and drink flows threaten the family’s control. chapter ends with impending confrontation.
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Mary
Hastings
Europe
America
Mary Hastings
Board of Directors
Hastings Famiy
Jim Devlin
Sarah
Devlin
Burrough
Willard
Willare
Mr. Hastings
Burroughs
Mr Hastings
Willard Hastings
Jean
Alex
Lany
Njordstrom
Phifer's Service Station Ad Promotes Reliable Gasoline
The ad invites customers to Phifer's Service Station for dependable gasoline and courteous treatment. It asks readers to try his lube oil and notes kerosene and naphtha sold at moderate prices, located south of City Hall.
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Ike Phifer
Garden Seed Stock Grows at Comanche Store
E Jones announces a complete line of garden seed and one of the largest bulk seed stocks in Comanche. The store remains the local headquarters for garden and field seed, inviting customers to shop when seed is needed.
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Comanche
E. Jones
Ready Writers Contest Named for Essay Writ ing Contest
The Interscholastic League changes the county essay contest title to Ready Writers Contest elected director Mrs. S A Duke explains the new name aligns with the contest format Topics cover narrative argument exposition and require only practice in writing Punctuation spelling and paragraphing are graded Five topics are offered with one chosen by students County winners advance to district then regional meets for State Meet qualification.
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S. A. Duke
Daughety Re-Elected Leader of Comanche Trail Scout Council
Dr Jewel Daughety of Brownwood was re elected president of the Comanche Trail Area Boy Scouts of America at the annual Brownwood meeting. Officers elected include F P Crawford Cisco first vice president O H Yarbrough Goldthwaite R S Vestal Dublin and Grady Pipkin Eastland vice presidents Russell BR Jones Breckenridge scout commissioner J K Wilkes Brownwood treasurer and Judge E J Miller Brownwood re elected to the national council. Tribute was paid to pioneer scoutmaster Dr John Power who missed the meeting due to illness. Scout Executive G N Quirl was thanked for his effort. A number of recommendations will be carried out this year.
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Jewel Daughety
Brownwood
Boy Scouts of America
Daughety
F. P. Crawford
Cisco
O. H. Yarbrough
Goldthwaite
R. S. Vestal
Dublin
Grady Pipkin
Eastland
John Power
G. N. Quirl
Tennis courts being built on Gustine School campus
Two clay surfaced tennis courts are being built on the Gustine School campus. C W A workers are completing the project using wagons and teams loaned by Gustine farmers.
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Gustine School
Gustine
Hazel Dell Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rebers of Coleman visited Hazel Dell with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Barton. Billie Carter of Coleman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Applewhite. Barton Hughes returned from a visit in Dickens City.
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Harry Rebers
Coleman
W. C. Barton
Billie Carter
H. C. Applewihte
Barton Hughes
Dickens City
Miss Radenbach Hosts High School Backwards Party
Miss Frances Padenbach entertained a group of high school boys and girls at the home of Mr and Mrs R K Shelton Saturday evening with a backwards party. Games and music followed before refreshments were served with Mrs Shelton helping the hostess.
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Frances Padenbach
R. K. Shelton
Pimples and dull skin blamed on clogged bowels
Drug ad claims Adlerika cleanses the system of poisonous wastes causing pimples and bad skin with a single dose. William Reese Drug Co. promotes the product as a remedy for dull, blotchy complexions.
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Adlerika
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Mrs Paris Smith Addresses Oliver Springs Agriculture Club
Mrs Paris Smith of Comanche spoke at Oliver Springs Agriculture Club, introduced by R H Reed as principal speaker. She shared blackberry raising and marketing advice drawn from trial and error experience and discussed old age pensions. A large crowd attended and benefited, with plans for future talks and community attendance urged.
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Oliver Springs Agriculture Clu
Paris Smith
Comanche
R. H. Reed
de Leon
Pecans Shipped From De Leon Reach Over $100000
The De Leon Free Press reports thirty cars of pecans were shipped from De Leon during 1984. Each car average 30,000 pounds with an average price of 13 cents per pound, totaling more than $100,000 in sales.
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de Leon
Real Relief From Constipation With Safe Laxatives
The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a liquid laxative containing senna and cascara. It emphasizes adjusting dose for regular bowel movements and claims the remedy forms no habit, even in children. It notes availability from druggists and advises asking for it.
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Comache County
B’wood
U. of T
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Ches. W. Webb
India
Calif
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Audra Seybold
W. 2Nd St
Dayton
Ohio
E. Pierce
Wai
Science
Oder Inny
Ever
JB Bush
D. D. Jackson
Mningham Adiotron
Masonic Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. H. Burton
W. M
Barrett
Jim
Sir Hastings
Jean Hastings
Big Bad
Hell
Raymond Welburn
May Robson
Fay Wrey
Vieter Jory
Phifer’s Service
W. W. Kilpatrick
Comanche, Texas
Dr. Daughety
Scout Council
Hazel Dell
Miss Radenbach
Oliver Springs
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