Blanton Visitation Sparks Trial Prep for Libel Indictment
Congresssman Thomas L. Blanton, jailed to Abilene, prepared for his criminal libel trial set for next Monday in the county court. He issued subpoenas for witnesses and planned a return to Comanche after visiting from Washington, detailing travel routes via Wheeling and St Louis as well as dirt roads and notable West Texas farmer sightings along the way.
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Thomas L. Blanton
Abilene
Blanton
Comanche
Washington City
Special Examination For Teachers August 17 and 18
The county superintendent announces a special examination for teachers certificates in Comanche on August 17 and 18. Applicants must register by August 1. J R Eanes & Co advertise good stock general merchandise for trade for a good well located farm.
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Comanche
J. R. Eanes & Co
De Leon Free Press Plant Destroyed by Fire
The De Leon Free Press building and plant, valued at 88 000 with 4 000 insurance, were largely destroyed by fire at 3 30 am. The fire damaged the stock room rear area and two presses, with total losses estimated at 5 000 or more. Printing will continue at Gorman this week. R L Scott editor owner for ten years.
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de Leon Free Press
Free Press
H. Sharpe
Western Union
Ayers
de Leon
Comanche County
R.L. Scott
I O O F and Rebekah Convention Here Next Week
Comanche hosts the Central West Texas I O O F and Rebekah Association convention on July 25 and 26. The event brings 250 to 300 out of town delegates from Comanche Brown Coleman Mills and McCulloch counties. Local officials extend welcome to visitors and organizers expect a cordial gathering.
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Central
Court transfers Callaway libel suit to Comanche County
The Blanton versus Callaway libel suit, initially filed in Shackelford County for 52500, was transferred to Comanche County on Callaway’s plea of privilege. Attorney Bob Haney sought a compromise, while Callaway declined. A separate Callaway libel suit against Editor Huey for 25000 is set for Eastland’s October term.
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Shackelford County
Thomas L. Blanton
Oscar Callaway
Comanche
Albany
Comanche County
Callaway
Taylor County
Bob Haney
Abilene
Blanton
Lowe urged to enter race for state senate seat
Citizens urge W. E. Lowe of De Leon to seek the state senate seat vacated by Senator Baugh of Brownwood. The bid would fill the vacancy created by Judge Charles H. Jenkins moving to the court of civil appeals in Austin. A full statement from Lowe appears on another page of the paper.
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E. Lowe
de Leon
Baugh
Brownwood
Charles H. Jenkins
Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
Lowe
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold By H P Smith
Swelling from insect bites can be reduced by Ballard's Snow Liniment which counteracts poison and relieves irritation. Available in three sizes 80c 60c and 1.20 per bottle sold by H P Smith.
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Ballard
8. P. Smith
Governor Neff Returns to Austin After Trade Tour
Governor Neff reports a delightful time visiting Cuba and Panama as a guest of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce trade excursionists and says he is glad to be back in Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Neff
Cuba
Panama
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Harding and Companions Visit Alaska Interior
President Harding and three cabinet officers concluded a five day interior Alaska tour. They traveled over 1000 miles, met with residents to discuss local problems, and prepared to depart from Seward aboard the Henderson for Valdez. Mrs. Harding stayed aboard during a fishing excursion on the Russian River.
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Seward
Alaska
Harding
Navy
Henderson
Valdez
Fairbanks
Russian River
All Cotton Needed Says J J Shute in New York Visit
J J Shute former head of the Liverpool Cotton Exchange arrived in New York to address the New York Cotton Exchange at its new building opening. He warned that a short crop could fail to meet world demand and stressed that all cotton that can be grown in the United States will be required in coming years.
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New York
J. J. Shute
Liverpool Cotton Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Shute
J R Eanes & Co Seeks Trade for Horses or Mules
J R Eanes and Company offer a well located owned house and lot in Comanche clear of debt and seek exchange for good horses or mules with favorable terms and prompt response.
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J. R. Eanes & Co
Comanche
Convenience Ready for Campers at Tourist Park
The tourist park, leased to the city by W. H. Burton, now offers water, toilets, and free furnaces ovens and tables for campers. Shelter for campers is to come later, with Mrs. S. P. McCrary driving the setup and Mayor Eanes approving the temporary arrangement for the season.
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W. H. Burton
S. P. McCrary
Drilling Deep Test Near Sipe Springs Advances
John C. Platt of Sipe Springs reported good progress on a deep test drilling project started on the Gardenhire tract three miles west of Sipe Springs. The site lies 2000 feet southeast of the Guinn well.
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Gardenhire
Sipe Springs
John C. Platt
Brownwood
Guinn
All Day Singing at Hebron on the Fifth Sunday In July
An all day Sacred Harp singing with dinner on the grounds will be held at Hebron on Sunday July 29 the fifth Sunday in this month. The Chief is requested to say that everybody is invited to come with well filled baskets applying especially to the people of the community. All who have Sacred Harp books are requested to bring them.
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Hebron
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Rheumatic Pain Relief
Relieves rheumatism claims from user J. W. Hunter of Los Angeles with notes on backache dull headaches and tired feeling as kidney and bladder trouble symptoms. The ad asserts Foley Kidney Pills provide quick relief and warns against substitutes with mentions of wide availability.
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J. W. Hunter
Los Angeles
Calif
Shiloh Thrasher stockholders share stew and field tales
A Shiloh community gathering served stew to all grain field workers at the Masters home. George Black cooked Comanche stew as mothers laid out cakes and pies while men and boys enjoyed the shade and views of cattle, turkeys, and calves.
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Shiloh
Comanche
Comanche County
Crews
W. F. Batton
Conference outlines for rural school trustees in Comanche
County Superintendent Gantz announces the rural school trustees conference in Comanche on August 4. The program includes topics on teacher hiring, classifying rural schools, a one week school for all district citizens, presenting the educational program, new State Aid Law provisions, general trustee guidance, a State Department of Education address, and ways rural schools can assist at the county fair. An attendance of about one hundred trustees is expected.
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Comanche
H. L. Gantz
L. Gantz
State Department of Education
Bryson Sells Concho Ranch in 5000 Acres for 100000
The Coleman Democrat reports G C Bryson of Comanche sold his 5000 acre Concho county ranch near Stacy to T V and T L Hill of Liano for 100000. Bryson is brother of J B Bryson of Coleman.
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G. C. Bryson
Concho Ranch
Comanche
T. V
T. L. Hill
Liano
Concho County
Stacy
J. B. Bryson
Coleman
Tech College locaters inspect Brownwood site
Brownwood Texas July 1 a locating board invited the site for the Texas Technological College here A 2000 acre tract along Brady road offered contiguity to a residential area with land varieties from light sandy loam to black mesquite and a creek dam site to irrigate the tract Locators arrived from Menard and were hosted by Coleman County representatives before continuing on to Coleman
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Brownwood
Texas
Texas Technological College
Menard
Coleman
Joe Learns Honest Work Then Goes Fishing
The narrative notes Joe learns to earn a living honestly after his father pushes him to work. The day ends with Joe and his father finishing the task and going fishing in the afternoon, with Joe finding time for a swim.
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Joe
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