Local Candidates for Democratic Primary Announced
The Chief issues candidate listings for District Judge to Tax Collector for the July 23 1932 Democratic Primary. Names include H E Idson Homer C De Wolfe W T House B J Pittman H L Stewart Bob Haynes Dwight Brightman Tom L Robinson Florence Sturkie Eva Hart W D Will Sturkie Mrs B W Speed Joe Marshall Frank Howington George Goosby E R Armstrong Deroll Nabers plus precinct nominees F L Little Aron Ward Bill Graham Hugh Lacy Dee Isham G M Scott Tom Patton Will May Sam B Lewis and Grady Howell. Community notices also mention local visitors and solicit cream produce and farm goods.
Telephone 504 Chief Dry Cleaners Ad
A brief 1940s style classified note offers telephone 504 for dry cleaning services claiming satisfactory work from E. E. Ear.
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E. E. Ear
Southern Pacific Authorized to Acquire Cotton Belt Railway
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves Southern Pacific's plan to extend its reach by purchasing the Cotton Belt Railway, giving access to St Louis Cairo Little Rock and Memphis. The move follows concerns over Cotton Belt bankruptcy and bonds due June 1, with conditions including acquisition of connected lines and maintaining open routes. Fort Worth Star Telegram notes improved service potential at Comanche a Cotton Belt terminal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Pacific Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
St. Louis
New Orleans
Cotton Belt Railway
Great Western Railroad Holding Company
Southern Pacific
Cairo
Little Rock
Ark
Memphis
Tenn
Cotton Belt
el Paso
Commission
Waco
Beaumont
Trinity and Sabine
Paris
Mount Pleasant
Fort Worth
Farmers Produce Ad Seeks Chickens Eggs and Cream
A vintage ad from FARMERS F PRODUCE CO and HOME PRODUCE CO invites farmers to bring produce for top prices. It letters emphasize chickens eggs and cream and features contact line with BOB SEALF.
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Bob Sealf
Home Produce CO
Emma Frances Kemp Dies at 98 in Wichita Falls
Emma Frances Kemp 98 mother of Mrs. Jim Hill of Cerranque died at home in Wichita Falls on Tuesday January 11 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs Famline Terry Mrs Kein Kemp Kell and Mrs Lottie Kemp Hill along with 81 grandchildren 38 great grand children and several great great grandchildren.
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Emma Frances Kemp
Jim Hill
Corranche
Wichita Falls
Hill
N. O. Durham
Joseph Alexander Kemp
Tuecille
Tans
William T. Kemp
Bosque County
Texas
J. A. Kemp
M. M. Anvkes
Kein Kemp Kell
Frank Kell
Lottie Kemp Hill
Comanche
Cauchters
Special Saturday and First Monday Prices Listed
Prices shown for Saturday and First Monday only. Items include copper river and burl leather back bands with hooks and without hooks, 10 inch file, breast chains, harness oil in gallon jugs, saddle blanket value 1.50, and bridle bits priced at 10 cents. Howard Kilpatrick.
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Bigge Cnuacwocnan
Cbawiechidas
Howard Kilpatrick
Grave's Radiator Shop Announces Limited Free Clean Out
Radiator repair shop announces relocation from Comanche Wrecking House to the building opposite Clark's Garage. From February first through February tenth, customers receive a free clean out with every radiator repaired. Contact Grave's Radiator Shop for repairs.
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Clark
Lights Bright Man's Service Station Tested
A light testing report describes evaluation of the Lights Bright Man's Service Station focusing on illumination levels and equipment readiness. Inspectors document performance, noting any deficiencies and recommending maintenance actions.
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Brightman’s
Cotton Ginned in Co Manche County by Jan Sixteen
There were 6690 bales of cotton ginned in Co Manche County before January 16, up from 4105 on the same date last year, according to Special Agent John H. Harris.
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Comanche County
John H. Harris
Jackson Candidate for Sheriff of Reagan Co
Volley Jackson, former sheriff of Comanche County, seeks Reagan County sheriff and tax collector duties. He served as sheriff from about 1908 to 1912, moved to Kengan County four years ago, and has since worked as a peace officer at Texan and Big Lake, where he currently resides.
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Volley Jackson
Comanche County
Reagan County
Reagan
Jackson
Comanche
Kengan County
Texan
Big Lake
Ruth's Fruit Stand Opens Off Square With Fresh Produce
Ruth announces a fruit stand on the Higginbotham lot offering fruits vegetables nuts and onion plants at low prices. Business from the local community is welcomed as he emphasizes fresh quality and affordability.
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Higginbotham
A. M. Ruth
Farmers Produce Co. Ad Extols Consistent Top Prices
An old ad from Farmers Produce Co. promises world wide outlets enabled payment of top prices at all times for chickens and eggs. The brief notices the firm’s commitment to steady buyers and dependable market access.
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W. H. Huett
Farmers F Produce CO
Farmers Produce Co. Tf
Roberson Sisters Advertise New Location House Dresses
House dresses offered with guaranteed fast colors at 59 cents each or two for one dollar. Sizes range from 14 to 52. Located at a new storefront next door to J. F. Tate & Son.
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J. F. Tate
J. F. Tate & Son
Roberson Sisters
Chief Dry Cleaners Promises Prompt Service
A telephone call prompts swift cleaning and pressing services offered by Chief Dry Cleaners, run by E. E. McNatt. The ad urges customers to call the listed number 6504 for prompt service.
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E. E. MecNatt
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promotes Quick Digestive Relief
The ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the best remedy for sour stomach indigestion and excess acid. It claims a single dose neutralizes much more acid, with a five minute relief promise and endorsement by physicians.
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Magnesia
Mesnesia
DeLeon man arrested on Fairfield theft charge
George Dyer of DeLeon was arrested by Sheriff Dwight Brightman. He is under indictment at Fairfield Texas for car theft and is held for Fairfield officers. The stolen car was alleged to have been taken in Pennsylvania and brought to trial in Fairfield where he was previously released on an appearance bond awaiting grand jury action.
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George Dyer
DeLeon
Dwight Brightman
Dyer
Fairfield
Texas
Pennsylvania
Seed and garden seeds plus comb honey for sale
Advertisement notes headquarters for field and garden seeds with a large selection of comb honey in 10 pound buckets. Also offers an oil cook stove for sale at reasonable price attributed to E. H. Jones.
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E. H. Jones
Starr Sells Gorman Variety Store to Higginbotham Man
I Starr proprietor of Starrs 1 Cent to 1.00 Store at Comanche sold his Gorman business Monday known as Starrs Variety Store to Amos Ackers who had worked in Higginbotham Bros and Co Dry Goods in Gorman for nearly twenty years. They left for Dallas to buy merchandise for the Comanche and Gorman stores. Starr had operated in Gorman before moving to Comanche nearly a year ago.
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J. I. Starr
Starr
Comanche
Gorman Monday
Amos Ackers
Higgingotham Bros. & Co
Gorman
Mr. Starr
Mr. Ackers
Dallas
BRING YOUR CREAM TO D C BAILEY AT NORTHWEST CORNER
Local notice solicits cream poultry eggs and turkeys at D C Bailey located on the northwest corner square. Advertises top prices and immediate sale.
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D. C. Bailey
Northwest Corner Square
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Itor
Ible
Bart
S. Paris Smith
Brownwood, Texas
Warner Baxter
Joan Crawford
Clark Gable
Stepping Sisters
Frederic
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Texas Company
O. H. Donaho
Jop H. Eidson
Homer C. DE Wolfe
W. T. House
B. J. Pittman
H. L. Stewart
Bob Haynes
52Nd Judicial District
Tom L. Robinson
Florence Sturkie Iva Hart
W. D
Will) Sturkie
B. W. Speed
Joe Marshall
Frank Howington
George Goosby
E. R. Armstrong Deroll E. Nabers
F. L. Little
T. A
Aron) Ward W. P
Bill) Graham H. R
Hugh) Lacy Dee Isham
G. M
Scott Tom Patton
Will May
Sam B. Lewis
F. T. Brandt Grady Howell
D. M. Brightman
Lemons Luker
Proctor
Temple
Mrs. W. C. Bradshaw
Julius Rosenwald
Sears Roebuck
Chicago
Justice Holmes
Oliver Wentell Holmes
Supreme Court
Hendriz
Homerville
Thedford’ Bla
Woarsen
Joseph C. Grew
Turkey
Japan
W. Cameron Forbes
Elsie Janis
Gilbert Wilson
Farmers Produce Co
Cotton Report
Reagan CO
Ruth's Fruit Stand
Brightman’s Service Station
J. 1. Starr
Federal
Affik
Erath
Hamilton
Mills
San Saba
Brown, McCulloch
Coleman, Runnels
Tom
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