Good Rural Schools Eligible For Part Of Million Dollar Aid
A statewide update from State Superintendent W Doughty outlines eligibility for rural school aid, including building and land standards, local tax votes, and maximum grants of 500 and 200 dollars. W D Jenkins invites trustees to apply, with transfers due by July end and contracts to be filed after the institute.
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W. D. Jenkins
Doughty
W. F. Doughty
Liberty School District No. 77
Briar Grove
Vandyke
Jacksonville
Hebron
Mercer Gap
Elm Grove
Amity
Graham’s Chapel
Ebenezer
Haziedell
Lamkin
Soda Springs
Teachers’ Institute
koSar
Comanche County
Comanche
Dublin Officer Found Dead in His Home
Dublin constable N. T. Wilson aged 41 was found dead from a pistol wound to the heart in his residence. Two letters to county and district clerks were found on him. He leaves a wife nine children and both parents. Wilson was under indictment for perjury in Stephenville with a trial set for today.
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Dublin
N. T. Wilson
Wilson
Stephenville
Fire Alarm Without Fire in Cap t Hart’s Yard
Grass fire summoned the volunteer brigade to Captain Hart’s yard last Friday. Firefighters arrived in seconds and saved the chicken coop and onions, while several old shoes burned and a clothesline was damaged. no insurance covered the losses.
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Capt. Hart
A Spurious Presumption In Law And Order
A columnist argues the law’s complexity overwhelms the ordinary man. He notes 62 017 laws in four years and courts answering countless questions yearly. He cites conflicting rulings on a pool hall law and laments enforcement despite constitutional questions.
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Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Attorney General
Comanche Surprised by Festival Watermelon Invasion
The town of Comanche awoke to a surreal scene described as a festival not a fight. Watermelons have arrived and will stay, prompting curious crowds and humorous observations about locals, maps, and a yearly melon custom dating back to early times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Australia
Marriage Licenses Issued At Court House
W A Logan and Miss Mary Esther Keith wed by court officials. W A Carleton and Miss Georgia Reese obtain licenses. Fulton Smith and Miss Veneta Morgan also receive marriage licenses in the courthouse filing.
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W. A. Logan
Mary Esther Keith
W. A. Carleton
Georgia Reese
Fulton Smith
Veneta Morgan
Birth announcements from DeLeon area and nearby towns
Visits of the Stork report several births near DeLeon including a boy to Mr and Mrs J D Crow a boy to J R Loudermilk a girl to C W Morrison a boy to H S Parker a girl to W L Lowe a girl to C A Hulsey a girl to W L Ingsham near Gustine Slaughter Jrl a boy to C W McClellan in Gustine a boy to Tunnell Johnson near Gustine M N Powell Gap and a boy to J O Bowden near Blanket
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
J. D. Crow
DeLeon
J. R. Loudermilk
C. W. Morrison
H. S. Parker
W. L. Lowe
C. A. Hulsey
W. L. Ingsham
Gustine
Wer Slaughter
DeLeon, Jrl
C. W. McClellan
Tunnell Johnson
M. N. Powell
Gap
J. O. Bowden
Blanket
Automobiles Registered in Local District
A list of Ford registrations includes A. D. Pettit of Gustine No 189 Ed Dudley Democrat No 190 W W Knowles Carlton No 191 M J Creamer Comanche No 192 Jay H Wilson Gustine No 193 and S W Short DeLeon No 194.
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A. D. Pettit
Gustine
Ford
Ed Dudley
Democrat
W. W. Knowles
Carlton
M. J .Creamer
Comanche
Jay H. Wilson
S. W. Short
DeLeon
Atwood Brothers Move Second Hand Store to Burks-Simmons Site
The Atwood Brothers relocate their second hand store to the old Burks Simmons hardware and grocery stand. They expand stock and plan more furniture. Formerly one block north of the northeast corner of the square. A pool hall now occupies the building's west half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood Brothers
Burks-Simmons Hardware and Grocery
Caprices at Majestic Benefit for Public Library
At Majestic on Tuesday night July 13 proceeds go to the public library. A good picture titled The Caprices of Kitty from Paramount Pictures will be shown. Admission is 20 cents. come out and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit of Public Library
Majestic
Kitty
Paramount Pictures
Wild dye potential found in local trees and bark
A government bulletin suggests new sources of dye if German coal tar dyes remain scarce. Native materials like sumac, mesquite, dogwood roots, yellow oak and black walnut bark and hulls could yield bright colors for leather and fabrics, with considerable local yield and historic uses by Indigenous peoples.
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Germany
United States
Bulletin
Comanche County
Oil mill to test peanuts next week
Comanche oil mill plans a peanut test after farmers offered nuts but insufficient supply. The mill will buy enough peanuts, grind and press like cotton seed to test equipment and profitability. If viable, peanuts could replace part of cotton in feeds and farming income.
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Comanche
Baptist News Notes Sunday Recap and Upcoming Events
Dr A E Bates preached on The Lord's Supper and the Second Birth at Howard Payne College. Bible readers planned Proverbs 4 for July 11. Ladies Aid questions 186 195. Ladies Aid reception at the tabernacle praised. The defeated side won a contest and will host the B Y P U at Mr Sliders June 16. Pastor Curlee travels to Rochelle and back with services planned. Baptism and Holy Spirit sermon to open Sunday worship.
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Baptist News
A. E. Bates
Howard Payne College
Ladies’ Aid
Tabernacle
Slider
Rochelle
Wiley
Sparks
Rain storm halts train as bridges, track wash away
A heavy downpour between five and six Sunday morning two and a half miles east of Proctor washed out the railroad track and destroyed two bridges across Walnut and Salt creeks. About 3 miles of track were washed off and turned. Comanche lost train service from four Sunday morning to one Monday afternoon. No wind, crops damaged but no reported property losses. Citizens waited for papers as rains covered most of the county.
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Proctor
Walnut
Salt
Leon
Comanche
Mrs Goodrich Injured in Wagon Accident Near High School
A wagon ran away near the high school Friday injuring Mrs. Goodrich with a broken left ankle and knee. Her husband and family had just moved here. A 25 dollar collection from Normal students will aid her recovery efforts.
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Mr. Goodrich
Protracted Meeting Opens in Robinsonville With Elder Webb
Elder W. M. Webb of Dallas Texas begins a two week meeting in Robinsonville Friday night July 16. Webb is described as an old preacher and very interesting and all are invited to attend.
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W. M. Webb
Dallas
Texas
Robinsonville
Eld. Webb
Dr Sledge's Pain less Eye Water at Carrolls Drug Store
Advertisement announces Dr Sledge's Pain less Eye Water guaranteed available at Carroll's Drug Store. It promotes relief for eye discomfort and directs shoppers to the local drugstore.
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Dr. Sledge
Carroll’s
Flour sale teaser at D. M. Herrings
Local advertises AMERICAN BEAUTY flour at $1.65 per sack. D. M. Herring merchants promote best quality flour for baking needs.
J P Morgan Jr Shot in Capitol Bombing Plot
J P Morgan Jr son of the banker was shot but not seriously hurt on July 2. Ir Holt an ex instructor at Polytechnic College Fort Worth and future SMU professor claimed he aimed to halt arms shipments to the Allies by killing Morgan and triggering a broader murder plot. a bomb exploded in the public Capitol reception room causing heavy damage but no serious injuries. Holt confessed to planting the bomb and to a larger plan to disrupt European war support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Morgan Jr
Ir. Holt
Polytechnic College
Fort Worth
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Holt
J. P. Morgan
Capitol
Washington
Morgan
Europe
Pure Food Demonstration and Baby Show Planned
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church in Comanche county will host a three day pure food demonstration and baby show. Leading wholesale grocery houses will display goods in booths and offer samples of brands. An entertaining program is planned and strong attendance is anticipated based on past events. Watch for the date and further details.
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Comanche County
Presbyterian Church
Fred & Ethel Hayes Stock Company in Comanche Week
The Fred and Ethel Hayes Stock Company have played in Comanche for a week drawing excellent crowds. The canvas air dome at the rink park is cool and comfortable and the shows are as good as any Comanche has seen.
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Fred & Ethel Hayes Stock Company
Comanche
Big Picnic and Barbecue Planned for Comanche
Comanche expects a large August picnic and barbecue after years without such an event. Business leaders plan a get-together meeting soon to outline the Comanche county affair, with the Country Club grounds to be cleaned and brightly lighted to ensure a successful gathering.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Country Club
Best by trying American Beauty Flour deal
Advertisement offers American Beauty Flour at $1.65 per sack. Contact D. M. Herring for details and purchasing information.
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D. M. Herring
Marketing Association to Ship Hogs and Cattle
The Marketing Association will ship hogs and cattle on Tuesday July 13. Dealers may bring stock for sale and receive about 6 1/2 cents per pound. Animals should not be overly fat.
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Marketing Association
the Marketing Association
Weather Forecast for West Gulf States July 7 1915
The forecast calls for a week of generally fair and moderately warm weather across the west gulf states starting July 7 1915. No rain expected with steadier sunshine and warm afternoons throughout the period.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
West Gulf States
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Court House
Geo. A. Curlee
Mrs. Goodrich
American Beauty
D. M. Herring’s
J. P. Morgan JR
Fatanic
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