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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
1
Last Tuesday Uncle Dave Cunningham fell from a granary platform and lay helpless until his wife Mrs. Cunningham found him in a serious condition. He is now reported to be doing nicely.
Texas farmers and poultrymen are urged by Pure Food Commissioner Robert H. Hoffman to produce infertile eggs to curb confiscations of bad eggs. He notes Texas egg production valued at 12 to 15 million dollars annually with about 1 million dollars lost to confiscations. Nationwide losses reach about 45 million dollars due to bad eggs.
R L Eaton of Logan's Gap threshed 213 acres to 154 bushels of barley about 74 bushels per acre and 22 bushels per acre wheat. At $1.02 per bushel wheat is profitable. Eaton is a leading county farmer. Miss Merle West returned from Dublin after a visit.
Miss Levy Roberson is reported to be quite ill this week with a period of illness affecting daily activities. Local physicians are monitoring her condition and anticipate a gradual recovery.
J G Herndon formerly of this place now of Alberquerque New Mexico is visiting Dublin this week. Gus Walling and wife of San Angelo are in Comanche guest of relatives. Will Wortham of Fort was in Comanche Wednesday on business.
Mrs. 8 J Strong of Dallas is the guest of relatives in Comanche. Miss Blanche and Miss Mary Supert Clark of Wichita Falls and Miss Grace Chandler of Stephenville are guests of Mr and Mrs R F Holloway this week.
Miss Floy Tipps returned Wednesday from an extended visit to Colorado City. C. G. Foust of Dublin was here Wednesday to hear Callaway speak.
R A Slack of Fort Worth is spending the week with his family in the area, enjoying local sights and visiting relatives.
The schedule lists a 9:00 band concert on the courthouse lawn followed by a 9:30 procession to Club Park and a 10:00 band concert to open the day. Henry Zweifel delivers an 10:30 address, 11:30 is a business meeting, and the afternoon features 2:00 local candidate announcements, a 3:30 meeting, and 4:30 adjournment with song and prayer.
Judge James W. Swayne veteran Tarrant County district judge and 12th district congressional candidate spoke at the picnic grounds denying he is a joke in the race. He accused Jim Wilson’s camp of courting prohibitionists and bartenders and offered 1000 dollars to anyone proving he drank whiskey in a Fort Worth saloon since 1874.
A candidate charged the Old Settlers Picnic committee with unfair treatment claiming they invited his opponents to speak while excluding him and that politics motivated the decision. He offered a $1,000 reward. Judge Swayne reported Wilson called him a wet pro in his speech.
J M Grigsby of Comanche route one sent a bucket of Jim Hogg peaches to the office. The extra large delicious fruit pleased the overworked staff who praised the farmer for providing what he wants to eat and selling produce when in need.
Mr and Mrs C H Bryson with their son Bryan Bryson spent last week at her ranch in Concho County. The family enjoyed the stay and noted the scenery and hospitality of the rural Texas property during their visit.
Miss Alice Carter of DeLeon is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sallie Paine, amid family notes and hometown greetings.
Noted captain Jim Helmsley is honored as a well known figure among old settlers and esteemed as one of God’s noblemen.
The obituary notes Aunt Caroline Montgomery buried at 3 p m in the family cemetery this afternoon. It lauds her wide circle of friends and marks her death as a notable county event.
Rogers son of J B Rogers of Comanche married Miss Charlotte Wright of Cleburne at 9 30 p m on July 12 at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Curlee officiating. The couple comes from well regarded families and were visiting relatives in town.
Postmaster Reese receives compliment from the first assistant postmaster general a personal note praising Comanche Texas for ready cooperation and efficient service. The six month period ending July 1 shows an 11 percent gain over the prior year in the Comanche post office's substantial postal year performance.
Congress member Paul Findley stays with his brother C L Findley in Comanche during a personal visit.
John Moore grandson of Judge Fleming won a Fort Worth exam by ten points and gained West Point entrance without further test due to his Fort Worth High School and University of Texas records. He resided in Comanche in 1913 14 and is brother of George Moore of U S A who attended A M College by special appointment.
Austin June 27 Circulars are mailed by Food and Drug Commissioner R. H. Hoffman urging health officers to enforce the Texas food and drug law prohibiting rotten eggs. Eggs with filth, decomposition, or putrid substance are adulterated and selling or possessing with intent to sell is a violation. The U S department of agriculture notes shipments with over 5 percent bad eggs violate the act. Fort Worth Record.
Hon Oscar Callaway will address Gustine at 10 o clock in the morning on Monday July 17. Ladies are especially invited to attend.
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