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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
1
Farmers across Comanche area report higher weekly earnings after joining the sweet cream market. Estimates show increases from sour cream sales to sweet cream, with examples from multiple producers detailing milk volumes, ice costs, and seasonal market changes.
J. R. Eanes, a local real estate dealer, says land near Hico is worth about ten dollars more per acre than similar land in nearby towns due to dairy market access. He predicts Comanche County farms with dairy potential will see values rise five to ten dollars per acre, as dairy markets expand.
The Tarkic Avalanche reports the new Ford automobile for the market soon. It will have a gasoline motor, several horsepower, four pneumatic tires, and a steering wheel. Models include open and closed versions with windshield and top. It will require license plates on public roads.
The McGuire family reunion occurred at the Tabernacle at Vandyke on Friday July 15, 1927. Despite a smaller crowd, most branches were represented and friends attended. A noon meal featured a large spread with coffee iced tea and lemonade. Joe Jones spoke on family loyalty representing Indian Creek relatives. The McGuires first came to Texas in 1851 settling in Comanche then a small frontier town. Otis Coker hosted Quincey Dial from Los Angeles visiting this week.
April sales totaled 87.59 dollars for sour cream, May sales were 87.50 dollars, and June sales dropped to 71.34 dollars due to pasture overflows. By the 18th of the month, cumulative cream sales reached 61.34 dollars, with about half of that amount being sweet cream.
Crowds grow each night as the County Wide revival near its close in Central West Texas. An 11 am service, a larger Sunday afternoon gathering, and a 4000 person Sunday evening crowd marked a record. Dr. Hogg's final sermon Sunday at 8 pm titled And He Said Tomorrow precedes two Sunday sessions Heaven and How to Get In and The Christian Woman.
A large barn belonging to Jud Moore near Proctor burned last week around midnight. Two Ford touring cars, two new sets of harness, a crib of corn, many chickens, maize, and about 100 bushels of oats were lost. Cause unknown. estimated total loss about two thousand dollars.
John A. Donaldson of Pontotoc Mississippi, a former Comanche superintendent who led the schools from 1903 to 1905, visited Comanche with his brother H L Donaldson of Pelion. He notes progress since his departure and sees former pupils now prominent citizens. He currently teaches and is superintendent at Sherman Mississippi.
This issue focuses on developing the Comanche County dairying sector. The paper notes a recent campaign for a whole milk market now established locally and plans for a creamery to be built early next year. Local business firms join the effort to expand market opportunities for dairy farmers.
County Agent Barton has arranged a trip for 4-H members and county citizens to the Farmers Short Course at A and M from July 25 to 30. The group will meet Sunday at 6 30 a m at the Court House and depart at 7 in cars, stopping for noon dinner at Caveman Park in Waco and sharing coffee and leftovers for supper near Bryan. Participants named include Miss Lillian Durham Judge Luker Ralph Statom and several residents from Beattie Bibb Vandyke Comyn and other towns.
Report from Comyne county notes a bumper corn crop with yields from 25 to 100 bushels per acre in better fields. Cotton is good and well fruited though boll weevils are active in some areas. Several farmers report high yields and limited pest control so far, with expectations of strong overall production.
Improvements this week connect the upper story to the annex by an open hallway. Work covers the area with a roof wallet and reflooring to form a new room, improving the building’s appearance and comfort for tenants.
Mrs. R J Seale visits her sister Mrs. Isaac Herrigg in Algine Texas during a personal trip.
Frigid weather gave way to a large turnout for the 4-H clubs annual encampment with about 74 boys and many girls and adults. Demonstrations, stock judging, and a barbecue luncheon highlighted the day while girls entered jars of canned fruit and vegetables for judging.
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