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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
2
Uncle Sam to Auction Off Bonded Liquor World War Liquor Auction
The government plans a semi private auction of about 30 million dollars of bonded liquor confiscated in New York since Prohibition began. Only authorized bidders may participate, with spectators limited to mournful onlookers. Marshal Tom McCarty named auctioneer as warehouses overflow with whiskey brandy gin and wine. Miss John Bell Grissom remains home recovering from an injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marshal
Big Tom) McCarty
New Battleships of Enormous Power to Be Launched
Washington reports the third American electric drive battleship named Washington will be launched at Camden New Jersey in September. It is the fourth to bear the name following earlier sailing vessels from 1814 1816 and 1848. The sister Maryland is to be turned over in August with Colorado and West Virginia under construction, all mounting 16 inch guns. Sponsor is Miss Jane Summers daughter of Congressman Summers of Walla Walla Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Camden
N. J
Navy Department
Maryland
Navy
Colorado
West Virginia
Jane Summers
Congressman Summers
Walla Walla, Washington
Glasses Fit by J H Huff at Hamilton Drug Co
If you need glasses I can fit you. J H Huff at Hamilton Drug Co offers eye fittings and eyewear assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Huff
Hamilton Drug Co
Cannot Be Cured in Suffering Deafness Case Notes
Fragmentary OCR text discusses catarrhal deafness and ear conditions. It mentions a portion of the hearing issue and references the medical concept of deafness being a result. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear context or names.
Will provides prize in event of war with Japan
Paterson New Jersey July 13 The will of Charles O H Fritzsche a Paterson engineer who died in Dresden Germany on January 1 1914 creates a 5000 mark prize for the first American crew to capture or sink a Japanese warship in the event of war with Japan The fund normally buys firewood for Paterson’s poor but would fund the prize if war starts Edward R Weiss the estates legal adviser notes Fritzsche had been an American citizen for years and his property was seized by the Alien Property Custodian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
United States
Japan
Charles O. H. Friteche
Dresden
Germany
Fritzeche
Edward R. Weiss
Fritzsche
Help Wanted on Highway Mechanical Help Sought
A motorist finds a disabled car on the road with a woman inside. The newcomer offers assistance and asks to answer the wife’s questions while the husband works on fixing the machine. The man agrees, and the woman’s inquiries proceed as the repairs continue.
Rio Grande Valley Seeks Freight Rate Reductions
San Benito Texas July 17 Shippers in the Rio Grande Valley welcomed news of lower freight rates from California on certain products announced by the Santa Fe The valley has long fought a differential rate that kept it farther from key markets The California cut could bolster the case for lower valley rates and spur other relief before the Interstate Commerce Commission by valley points
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Benito
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
California
Santa Fe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Heflin Studio Delivers Lifelike Portraits In Comanche
A. M. Heflin Studio in Comanche earns praise for high quality photography and color work. Proprietor Mr. Heflin, two years in town, aims to offer accessible prices, guaranteed satisfaction, and samples that attract locals from the region. Also advertised Prickly Ash Bitters at $1.25 per bottle through Hamilton Drug Co. and Wim Reese Co. special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
A. M. Heflin
Heflin
Hamilton Drug Co
Wim
Reese Co
Gustine Band Plays at Hamilton Legion Picnic
Gustine Concert Band was called to Hamilton for the American Legion celebration. Judge H K Bell of Gatesville spoke on soldier experiences in the Philippines. A picnic style dinner followed, then rodeo events including goat roping and broncho busting, and a tight baseball game with Hico beating Hamilton 5 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Gazette
Gustine
Hamilton
American Legion
H. K. Bell
Gatesville
Soldier Boys
Phillipine Islands
Bella
Hico
Dressmaker Recovers Through Vegetable Compound Testimony
Vernon Texas dressmaker Mrs. W. M. Stephens says three years of monthly agony ended after using Ham s Vegetable Compound and Lydia E Pinkham Sanative Wash. She states she can work and manage housework now and invites others to write for confidential health guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Stephens
Commerce St
Vernon, Texas
Stephen
The Call for Strength Through Trials in The War Cry
The piece argues that peace and ease are not blessings but trials in disguise. It asserts sorrow and hardship refine character, deepen faith, and cultivate virtues, urging prayer not for ease but for strength to endure and grow through suffering. It cites biblical calls to rejoice in trials and grow in steadfastness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fol
Notice to the Public on Trespassing Near Comanche
Property owner J. T. Luker warns that all hunting fishing plcnking or trespassing on his premises five miles south of Comanche must stop. He states guilty parties will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. T. Luker
Whiskey and men clash over ruined reputations
Istumba Sattar quotes Broncho Bob in a digression on whiskey and character. The exchange questions who bears more blame for wrecked reputations, the drink or the men who drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broncho Bob
Istumba Sattar
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Expert Battery Service
Behind the
Roy R. Fisher
OUR Service Department
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. Auto, Dept
Sam
John Bell Grissom
DeLeon
Albert
Comanche, Texas
Greer
W. B. Garner
Pienic
Calomel
L E. Pinkham
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