Farmers and Businessmen Form Comanche Hog Growers Association
The Hog Raisers Association met in Comanche County and formed the Comanche County Hog Growers and Producers Marketing Association to market farm produce. Officers include E F E Denny as President and R T Janes as Secretary with committees for marketing, live stock, and agriculture. The plan emphasizes education, diversification, poultry, and cash sales through a bonded sales manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harkey
A. & M. College
Worth
Brownwood
Mr. Quicksall
D. F. Eaton
Comanche County
Hog Growers and Producers Marketing Association
Association
E. F E. Denny
W. C. Sanford
R. T. Janes
Grade Callaway
E. E. Denny
J. H. Bryson
H. Burks
G. H. Moore
A. L. McDaniel
J. R. Kanes
the Association
Diversification Prospects Highlighted by Higginbotham’s
The article praises Higginbotham’s diversification efforts in Comanche county and urges farmers to cooperate. It commends the optimistic tone as a blueprint for prosperity, arguing that with everyone giving their best and the county’s productive soil, a new era of growth is possible despite recent depression.
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Higginhbotham
Comanche County
Baptists Promote Youth Work and Sunday School Outreach
The Baptist church notes a lively B Y P U program and growing women’s work with plans to double membership by enlisting new members. Sunday School starts at 9 45 each Sunday for families and children, as Rev J J Wester from Sipe Springs previews sermons on John’s baptism and the life of Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wester
Sipe Springs
John
Jesus
Geo. A. Curlee
Comanche Country Club Stockholders Meet for 1915 Directors
The stockholders of The Comanche Country Club will meet on Tuesday February 2 to elect directors for 1915. The meeting outlines the annual oversight and board selection by members.
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The
Comanche Country Club
Fruits Featured at Tom Mas on's Confectionery
Local confectionery offers a variety of fruits and fruit-based treats. Customers can enjoy seasonal selections including apples oranges and berries along with fruit pastries and gift baskets.
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Tom Mason’s Confectionery
Comanche County Hog Shippers Lead Fort Worth Market
Comanche county last week shipped nine carloads of hogs to the Fort Worth market with most via the Hog Raisers Association. After expenses of 175 dollars, the Association netted 4016.68 dollars for the shippers. Individuals and firms from DeLeon Sipe Springs and Downing also contributed carloads and topped the market twice in two months.
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Comanche County
Fort Worth
Association
DeLeon
Sipe Springs
Loudermilk & Whaley of
Downing
Comanche
John Roberts
Fred D. Vancleave
John Vancleave
Bune
Philip Grossett
A. E. Hall
J. H. Lloyd
M. D. Pendergrass
Tom Williams
J. B. Rogers
C. Allen
J. F. Lane
T. E. Hood
Elmer Roe
J. D. Pannell
E. H. Howard
H. A. Collins
Tom Edwards
Ernest Denny
W. W. Cox
L. F. Marshall
Dr J R Alford Celebrates Eighty First Birthday In City History
The article recalls Dr J R Alford turning eighty one and a founder of Hico who gave the town its name. He notes forty years ago he and Dr J H Wysong, with twenty two applicants, faced a nine member Meridian examining board. He recalls a pneumonia outbreak in 1886 87 that claimed many prominent locals and mentions his son John Alford who now keeps books for the local compress.
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J. R. Alford
Alford
Hico
J. HW. Wysong
Meridian
Wysong
John Alford
Our City
New combs and pins fit the new hair styling trend
The article notes new combs and pins matching the latest hair dressing style and recommends Roberson Sisters as the source for them.
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Roberson Sisters
Hog Raisers of Comanche County Annual Report
The Comanche County Hog Raisers Association presents its first annual report. Formed last February by local farmers led by Robert Jones with help from Eaton, the group shows thousands saved and a strong plan for marketing hog products. Eight shipments moved 1148 hogs weighing 237,734 pounds at an average 7.50 per hundred, gross income 18,347.44, shipping 726.52, net 17,024.08, incidental 164.30.
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Comanche County
Alex Faulkner Dead In Mineral Wells Funeral
Alex Faulkner a longtime county resident died at his home in Mineral Wells last Friday. His remains were brought to Oakwood cemetery for interment under the Woodmen of the World at his residence in the city. He was born in Alabama 58 years ago and lived in Nacodoches County before settling here. He leaves a wife ten children an aged mother four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were conducted at his sister Mrs. R Ward's home by Rev J E Milton. Faulkner once directed the County Farm and was active in local politics. The community notes the value of his steady work and large family as the backbone of citizenship.
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Alex Faulkner
Mineral Wells
Oakwood Cemetery
Woodmen of the World
Mr. Faulkner
Alabama
Nacodoches County
Texas
Are You Progressive Hog Raisers Join County Association
A call invites Comanche County farmers to join the Hog Raisers and Producers Marketing Association. It urges broadening activities to market all farm produce, offering free access to facilities for members and nonmembers alike, and emphasizes diversified farming to improve conditions and provide markets for products.
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Comanche County Hog Raisers and Producers Marketing Association
Comanche County
Sells Car of Potatoes from Robt Janes
Robt Janes shipped a car of potatoes to San Angelo on Wednesday at 75 cents per bushel. The load weighed 20 040 pounds. A commission house asked Mr Eaton if anyone in the county had potatoes for sale and he mentioned Mr Jones, leading to the sale. Those with goods to sell were urged to contact Mr Eaton or the marketing association secretary.
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Robt. Janes
San Angelo
Eaton
Our Honor Roll
The list names W. R. Wilkes Ewing Chilton G. E. Smith G. E. Seay J. R. Gould HU. F. Elms W. A H. Louder milk R. R. Evans J. I. Robinson Tom Cox B. W. Caraway D. B. Bryson W. A. Luker J. H. Clem ons G.L. Kight Mrs. W. G. Fritts W. N. Edwards T. R. Lacy A HI. Stephens E. L. Hallford E. A. Chastain W. M. Stewart W. R. Slider T. E. Matthews J. F. Wilson N.W. Pounds P. G. Snyder
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W. R. Wilkes
Ewing Chilton
G. E. Smith
G. E. Seay
J. R. Gould
HU. F. Elms
W. A H. Loudermilk
R. R. Evans
J. I. Robinson
Tom Cox
B. W. Caraway
D. B. Bryson
W. A. Luker
J. H. Clemons
G.L. Kight
Mrs
Mrs. W. G. Fritts, W. N. Edwards, T. R. Lacy
A. HI. Stephens
E. L. Hallford
E. A. Chastain
W. M. Stewart
W. R. Slider
T. E. Matthews
J. F. Wilson
N.W. Pounds
P. G. Snyder
Kilpatrick Harness Plans From Leather Purchases
The Kilpatrick firm announces a large leather purchase to be received shortly and used to manufacture superior harness goods. The message emphasizes readiness and production quality.
Mrs. L. Young Dies in Fort Worth
Mrs. L Young, former resident, died in Fort Worth after arriving by 1 55 train Monday. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev Blanton of Blanket, with burial at Oakwood cemetery. She leaves several grown children and many relatives.
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L. Young
Ft. Worth
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Blanton
Oakwood Cemetery
British German Cruiser Clash Ends With Sinking Of Bleacher
A German squadron attacked the English coast but was repelled by English scouts. One German cruiser Bleacher was sunk and two others damaged. about eight hundred German seamen killed. English losses were slight with only the Lion damaged. Germans claim heavy English losses, but reports show minimal damage.
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England
France
LaBasse
Alsace
Austria
East Prussia
Poland
Bill to Tax Real Estate Secured Bills and Notes
Hon W T Loudermilk introduced a bill to tax all notes bonds and bills secured by real estate as part of real estate and to require rendition and payment of taxes by owners or by landowners in whose name title rests. The measure also imposes penalties for nonpayment and provides credits for taxes paid toward the debt and declares an emergency.
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W. T. Loudermilk
Germany Seizes Grain for State Supply
The German government orders all Empire grain confiscated and handed to the state before February first. The grain will be paid for at a fixed price, regulated by the government, then resold at an agreed price only to immediate users. Reports say Turkish forces reach English posts in Egypt amid skirmishes. The English advance to the desert edge, controlling water along the Turkish line. British machine guns disrupt Turkish horsemen in early battles.
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Egypt
Death of Dr. Fred C. Helton in Stillwell Oklahoma
Dr. Fred C. Helton died at his parents home in Stillwell Oklahoma on January 15 1915 from heart failure. He moved with his parents from Springfield Missouri in 1900 and had lived in Stillwell since last May. He was about 30 years old and survived by his father mother one brother one sister and three aunts.
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Fred C. Helton
Pete Helton
Stillwell
Dr. Helton
Springfield
Mr. Helton
Novelties Featured at Person Sisters Store
A line of new items appears at the Person Sisters Store highlighting latest novelties for shoppers. The feature spot notes fresh inventory and attracting customers with display windows and in‑store showcases.
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Person Sisters Store
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Baptist News Notes
Wakes Annual Report
Hog Raisers Association
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Vassar Chocolates
Mason’s
Germany
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