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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
2
Community meetings across nearby towns discussed the Farmers Fall Fair planned for Dublin with events scheduled for September 18 and 19. Uncle Tom Gilbert found a watch lost seven years ago, unearthed by Derwood Barbee, and a watchmaker advised minor repairs for a small fee.
Fort Worth man B B McBride drove off highway to avoid collision near Stephenville causing a rollover. His mother in law and he were bruised. both treated by Drs. Gordon & Gordon. The two children escaped injury and continued to Golthwaite.
Gustine E B Allsup left Sunday with Ed Keith for San Antonio to enter the government hospital for treatment. Keith will receive care at once and his parents Mr and Mrs J L Keith hope for a full recovery. J M Marshall and Omer Tullis of Comanche visited the town on business.
Goldthwaite RB B McBride and his wife Mrs J N Reese with two small children were in a collision en route to Dallas when their car struck a ditch near Stephenville. Glass shattered and passengers injured. McBride and Mrs Keese cut. two stitches and fourteen needed. The family was rushed to Stephenville for treatment and all are recovering.
L M Craven of the Winchell community says grasshoppers are unusually abundant in Brownwood area and damaging cotton corn and other grain. He endorses the field trap method as the best control, with rapid adoption by farmers and word spreading via rural phones. County and city officers also recovered remnants of a copper whisky still found on Wednesday.
William L. Livingston 70 died at his home near Indian Mountain after a leg amputation following a horse injury and ensuing blood poisoning. He came to Texas from North Carolina almost 50 years ago, leaving a wife, two daughters, and three sons, including M. Livingston. Funeral services were held last Wednesday at Indian Mountain by a Primitive Baptist minister.
A Topeka reader H. D. Gaines reports relief from bladder and kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims rapid relief from backache rheumatic pains and kidney ailments and notes the product is sold everywhere.
If you leave Comanche county you had best go to the South Plains. See J. R. Eanes & Co. for further information.
A Virginia Pilot quotation notes the paradox of poverty where frugal bargains appear while stomach trouble leads to invitations to fine meals, illustrating ironic financial temptations.
Laren Stanberry of the Texas Railroad Commission visited De Leon and toured 1200 miles across the state to assess crops. He reported Brown and Comanche counties had the best cotton and crop conditions encountered, surpassing Williamson and Bell counties.
The report notes corn and small grain victories defeating McLen nan and Hill. The Free Press editor felt satisfaction and shares the upbeat outlook with readers, hoping the cheering news brings encouragement.
County Superintendent H. L. Gantz announces that all patrons must file transfer applications for relocating children between districts by August 1, with July 31 the final day to submit.
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