Hood of Weatherford Seeks Congressman at Large
J B Hood of Weatherford visited Comanche Tuesday to promote his candidacy for Congressman at Large Place No 1. A Tennessee native, he moved to Parker County at age three with his mother and eight brothers. He attended public schools and Springtown Institute, classmates included future national figures, and he served two terms as Parker County county and district attorney, two terms in the legislature, and was twice a Democratic National Convention delegate.
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J. B. Hood
Weatherford
Comanche
Mr. Hood
Tennessee
Parker County
Springtown Institute
Murray
Oklahoma
Martin Littleton
New York City
George B Terrell Runs for Congress At Large Place No 1
Alto Texas farmer and former Commissioner of Agriculture George B Terrell seeks Congress at large Place No 1. He taught school fifteen years and served in the Texas State Legislature. He studied at Sam Houston State Teachers College and Baylor University and lives on a farm near Alto raising fruit and stock.
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George B. Terrell
Alto
Texas
School Board Warns Against Playing on Grounds During Vacation
Ca manche City School officials warn the public to refrain from using school grounds and tennis courts during vacation. The notice asks readers to avoid trespassing on school property and to cooperate with the district. Signed by L. F. Elkins and the school board.
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Camanche City
L. F. Elkins
Sixty Year Jubilee of Russell Beeman Pair Celebrated
In Comanche Texas Mr and Mrs L B Russell observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary on a Sunday gathering at their home. The couple were first wed July 4 1872 at St Marys South Texas and attended by family friends including C O Brightman and Tom Rupe. Guests recalled their early courtship and the life they built from St Marys to Rockport then Comanche where they settled in 1876 and raised a family. The celebration featured red white and blue decorations and a flag salute with many relatives present.
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South Texas
Old St. Mary’s
Comanche
Tom Rupe
St. Mary’s
Hamilton
Stephenville
Fred Russell
Russell
Alice Beeman
G. A. Beeman
Mr. Russell
Mrs. Russell
Bell County
William Baxter
Fried
George Egery
Rockport
Musical Instruments For Sale And Piano Tuning Service
Used musical instruments are offered for sale including a piano. Services include phonograph repairing and piano tuning by Tom Douglas. Weekend visits feature Mr and Mrs Turner Sanders and daughter in San Angelo with relatives. Various local residents are noted in Comanche and Sterling City engagements.
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Tom Douglas
Turner Sanders
San Angelo
Black-Draught advertised as quick relief for constipation
An advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught for biliousness and constipation with a testimonial from Mrs. D. C. Jones of Waterloo Alabama. It claims relief and improved health after taking Black-Draught and notes a new syrup form for children.
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Thedford
D. C. Jones
Waterloo
Ala
Card of Thanks for Baby Walter Carroll
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown during illness and death of our baby son Walter Carroll. Your kindness comforts us in our sorrow and we shall always remember you kindly and pray God's lilies upon each of you. Mr. and Mrs. W. Barton.
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Walter Carroll
Mrs. W. Barton
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