Important Meeting of Shorthorn Breeders Association
Comanche County Shorthorn Breeders Association met at the courthouse to discuss an exhibit and auction sale of Shorthorn stock in the fall. A committee was appointed to gauge county interest for a fall fair and to arrange details, with about 30 head of registered Shorthorns already signed for the exhibition. The meeting aimed to boost county stock quality and farmer finances by promoting breeding and cooperative efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Shorthorn Breeders Association
Court House
J. W. Whitesides
J. Doss Miller
Kim Roved
Comanche County
United States
Van Dyke Happenings Special to the Chief
Rain remains needed in Van Dyke as a dry spell continues. Visitors include Mrs. W A Irby and Monta and Cyril of Santa Anna staying with the Fasleys. Local households host relatives and neighbors, with singing events drawing large crowds. A revival starts next Saturday and Sunday school is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
W. A. Irby
Monta
Little Cyril
Santa Anna
Burnett Fasley
Ernest Merrit
Jim Brinson
John Brinson
Coleman County
Verbena Herrington
Downing
Stella
Edna McMillan
Ernest West
Harmony
Frank Kelly
Herrington
McMillan
Charlie Marshall
Perry Patton
Bill Hogan
Gum Springs
Homer Starr
Walter Grigsby
Rev. Smith
Caver Family Welcomes Special Visitor to Home
Mr and Mrs Caver host a lively guest from Sunday who plans to make the family home permanent. The youngster is described as highly entertaining and already an indispensable part of the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Caver
Sun- Gay
Hfe
Boy Arrives At Moody Home With Proud Parents
The Chief reports the arrival on the 7th of this month at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Moody of a fine specimen baby boy. Parents are proud of their newborn and its health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Moody
Pound Boy
Community Notes from White Point Visit Highlights
A busy gathering at White Point on July 19 reports visitors and local residents at various homes. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wilson visiting her father and brother M. B. Anderson, and several others such as Huber Knight Time Mitchell Ace Howard Tom Stewart and Blanche Goosby spending Sundays with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Point
Homer Wilson
M. B. Anderson
Huber Knight
Time Mitchell
Blanket
Anderson Wilhelm
Ace Howard
Tom Stewart
Fort Worth
Guss Bruce
Frank Stewart
Blanche Goosby
Clauda Watkins
Ellis Norwood
Hasse
George Masters
Frank Wilhelm
Formerly Made Beer Now Making Cotton at Lone Star Mills
The Lone Star brewery in San Antonio, owned by Busch interests, has been transformed into Lone Star cotton mills. It employs 140 workers with 505 machines, 375 looms, 40 spinning machines and 10,000 spindles. The Fort Worth area has ample room for a cotton or woolen mill, with abundant raw material nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star
San Antonio
Busch Interests
Lone Star Cotton Mills
Fort Worth
Ferguson Portrait To Hang in Rotunda
In a heated senate session Senator W. H. Bledsoe of Lubbock moved a resolution to hang a portrait of Jim Ferguson in the capitol rotunda as part of the governors’ circle. The Page amendment to inscribe that Ferguson had been impeached failed, and the resolution passed 10 to 6 with Buchanan not voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
W. H. Bledsoe
Lubbock
Senate
Bledsoe
Ferguson
Circle of Fame
State Capitol
Paul Page
Darwin and Richards
Jim Ferguson
Darwin
Page
Buchanan
Bell County
Optometry defined and its exacting eye measurements
R W H Hamilton explains that Optometry derives from eye measurement and that optometrists provide scientifically precise fitting. He notes the need for exact measurements to identify defects and determine lens grinding requirements. Glasses fitted accurately at the Comanche north side square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. H. Hamilton
North Side Square
Comanche
Texas
Thornton Visit Ties Texas Couples in City
Mr and Mrs Carl Thornton of Lenders Texas visit Mr and Mrs J P Graham parents of Mrs Thornton in the city for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Thornton
Lenders
Texas
J. P. Graham
Mrs. Thornton
Comanches Water Declared Practically Pure by Health Board
Comanche water superintendent S S Payne forwarded a sample to the Texas State Board of Health for analysis. The bureau reported the water as giving proof of ecoli with a total plate count of 500, stating the supply is wholesome if collected per instructions. The letter is signed by Vv. M. Ehlers on behalf of the state health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Comanche
State Health Department
Sanitary Bureau
Texas State Board of Health
Austin
Texas
Comanche Water Works
Vv. M. Ehlers
U S to Lend Farmer 28 Million for Cotton and Wheat Exports
Washington July 20 Uncle Sam to aid farmers with a 28 million dollar loan program from the War Finance Corporation to support export of cotton and wheat. Loans break down to 16 million for cotton and 12 million for wheat with aims to finance export sales of roughly 15 million bushels of wheat and 550,000 bales of cotton. The loans seek to aid orderly marketing and reduce speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam
War Finance Corporation
Eugene Myer
Hyers
Myers Aald
Dallas Mrs Henderson Visiting Daughter in City
Mrs. G. B. Henderson of Dallas is visiting her daughter Mrs. Mike Strain in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Henderson
Dallas
Mrs
Mike Strain
Disarmament Will Not Reduce Power
Washington says US will not weaken its relative international position amid talks on armament limits. A high administration spokesman outlined two aims: preserve foreign rights and ensure naval strength, with possible continuation of the current naval construction program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
United States
Ranger visitor returns home after Waco visit
Mrs. R. M. McGlasson of Ranger visited Waco then came to Comanche to see her mother Mrs. Isaac Gage before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McGlasson
Ranger
Waco
Comanche
Isaac Gage
Buffalo district votes 80 cent school tax for six months
Buffalo school district No. 21 in the county held an election on June 15 and by a 12 to 2 vote adopted a tax of 80 cents per $100 valuation for school maintenance. This enables a six month term, the first rural district to exceed the former 50 cent limit after the constitutional change.
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Buffalo
Meetings Begin in Newburg With Dr Klingman
Dr C C Klingman of the Central Christian church of Comanche will begin a series of meetings at Newburg Saturday night July 23. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church of Comanche
Prominent Leaders Set for Washington Armament Conference
London July 18 Three principal allied nations Great Britain France and Italy accept a conference on armament imitation China signals willingness to join a Far Eastern talks Japan yet to state participation Washington conference likely to attract top world statesmen Premier Briand and Lloyd George expected to attend with British leaders including A J Balfour Lord Lee of Fareham Sir LamingWorthington Evans Admiral Lord Beatty and Viscount Grey among delegates
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London
Great Britain
France
Italy
China
Japan
United States
Washington
Briand
Lloyd George
A. J. Balfour
Lord Lee of
Fareham
The
Admiralty
Laming Worthington ‘Evansi
Lord Beatty
Viscount Grey
Republicans Called To Meet in Waco
Waco July 15 A meeting of Texas Republicans was scheduled for the week of July 25 with most party leaders expected to attend. All recently appointed federal officers will be present alongside party leaders who control appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Higginbotham Peach Crop Sold to St Louis Firm
Dublin Texas July 16 A car of peaches from the Higginbotham orchards west of Dublin is being loaded here and the entire crop has been sold to a St Louis firm They have also purchased the apple crop from this orchard with the purchasers gathering the fruit themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Texas
Higginbotham Orchards
St. Louie
Texas towns set for postmaster examinations by civil service
Washington July 20 The Civil Service Commission orders examinations for postmasters in Texas towns Lane Toxtine Weller at the request of Postmaster General Faye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Faye
Civil Service Commission
Texas
Lane
Toxtine Weller
Brysonville Health Remains Good as Locals Travel
Brysonville reports good health as Miss Carrie Carson returns from Soda Springs with Ella Ida and Edd Baker joining the household extends stay while Sam Graham moves to Cooper. Esther Smith comes home from Comanche and several residents attend the White Point protracted meeting with Lou Taylor visiting C. J. Bartley and son in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Carson
Soda Springs
Ella and
Ida
Edd Baker
Sam Graham
Cooper
Esther Smith
Comanche
White Point
Lou Taylor
C. J. Bartley
Methodist Revival At Comanche Tabernacle Campaign Opens
A revival begins Sunday morning July 24 at the new Methodist tabernacle in Comanche led by Rev. R L Flowers and assisted by Mrs. Flowers. Music is directed by Mr. J M Edwards with two services daily including an 8:00 p m evening service. The event aims to uplift the community's spiritual life and honor the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Tabernacle
R. L. Flowers
Flowers
J. M. Edwards
Comanche
Annual Barbecue and Picnic at Burks Farm
Last Friday the Hilton Burks farm seven miles west of Comanche hosted a community barbecue and picnic drawing about 200 attendees. The event featured barbecue beef and mutton, pies and cakes, ice tea and coffee, fried fish, soups, and socializing that promoted cooperation and good will among neighbors.
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Burks’ Farm
Hilton Burks Farm
Comanche
A. E. Firmin
Lottie Holman
Opening services at Methodist Tabernacle July 24
The notice invites all to Sunday morning worship at 11 o'clock led by Evangelist R. L. Fowle at the Methodist Tabernacle. Evening services start at 8 o'clock each night throughout the week with everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Tabernacle
R. L. Flowere
Comanche to Hold Stock Fair in Fall
Comanche Business Men's Association backs a plan with the Shorthorn Breeders for a fall Fine Stock Fair. Praised by Mayor Eanes and several members, the plan includes stock exhibitions and possible auctions to boost county prosperity. A committee meeting is set for next Monday at 8 pm to organize and recruit participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busines Men's Association
Community notes and Sunday visits in Mount Pleasant area
Aunt Mandy Kerley and family visited relatives in Stephenville Sunday. Miss Bulah Dennis visited Miss Mattie Kerley. Mount Pleasant singing class gathered Sunday night. Lorene Kerley and Zenobia Marshall began music lessons with Mr. Jestiner. Jessie and Eula Horner at Brownwood normal school visited home folks. Grandpa Evans lost his horse Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy Kerley
Tom Mareshall
Zenobia
Mamie Marshall
Will Johnson
Stephenville
Bulah Dennis
Mattle Kerley
Mount Pleasant
Lorene Kerley
Zenobia Marshall
Jes Tiner
Misees Jessie
Eula Horner
Brownwood
Grandpa Evans
Indianapolis Woman Police Captain Criticizes Suffrage Effects
Clara Burnside, Indianapolis, the only woman police captain in the country, says women's morals are lower now and that suffrage has cheapened and coarsened womanhood. She argues political rights have not elevated women and contrasts this with remaining moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Burnside
Indianapolis
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Shorthorn
Gorman
Optometry
U. S
Higginbotham
ST. Louis
Brysonville
Gayle Atwood
Masonic
P. A. Pettit
Sherthorn
J. R. Eanes
M. Coleman
W. H. Carpenter
W. R. Slider
W. F. Elkins
Lionel Slider
G. H. Boyntes
Eanes
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