Mustered into State Service by Comanche Company E
The Sixth Texas Infantry Company E was formally mustered into state and nation service at Daniel Baker College Sunday at 7:15 p.m. Major Kinnard administered the oath as 137 men, with about 300 dropped, were sworn in. Captain White spoke of the large turnout from Brown and Comanche counties, and Inspector expected today.
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Ompany E
Texas Infan
Major Kinnard
Daniel Baker
Kinnard
Aniel Baker
Captain White
and Brown and
Comanche Counties Organisation of
Snard
Kennard
United States
White
Iain White
Texas
Comanche Representative to Attend Special Legislative Session
A Dallas News dispatch reports Comanche County representative will attend the special session called by Speaker Fuller to address impeachment charges against Governor Ferguson. Mr. Cadenhead declined to commit his position, urging fair consideration once facts are presented, as the first impeachment against a governor looms and the session’s outcome remains uncertain.
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Fuller
Ferguson
Comanchee
Dallas News
Cadenhead
Citizens Furnish Free Transport for Recruits to Brownwood
Last Friday members of Company E from Comanche County left for Brownwood to enter permanent camp for muster into federal service. Citizens provided enough autos to transport the recruits, with many friends and relatives accompanying them to Brownwood.
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Company E
Comanche County
Brownwood
Federal Service
Comanche Visitor Praises Local Prosperity
C. C. Estes secretary to President Herbert of the Cotton Belt Inquiry in St. Louis spent Wednesday as a visitor in Comanche. It was his first visit to the city though he previously worked with the Dallas News and toured nearby towns. He expressed pleasure at the evident prosperity here.
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C. C. Estes
Herbert
Cotton Belt Inq
St. Louis
Mr. Estes
Our City
Dallas News
Comanche
Miss Cassie Ward Visits Dublin Relatives This Week
Miss Cassie Lee Ward visits Dublin to spend time with relatives this week. She plans to tour local sights and reconnect with family members during her stay in the city.
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Cassie Lee Ward
Dublin
The Repentant Wife excerpt by Daniel M. Henderson
A wife recounts her remorseful reflections on her husband and her own faults leading to his departure. She confesses scolding him for sins she itself caused and admits his flaws deepened their bond, ending with a realization of love for his "good for nothin ways."
Comanche Fire Team Wins Cup at Central West Texas Meet
The Comanche Fire Team captured the Central West Texas Firemen's Association Cup for the fourth time in ten years with a 21 second race. Association officers for the next year include W P Halmark as president and A E Hampton as vice president with Geo L Sullivan as secretary. Comanche contingents were Bob Graham Forrest Reeves C F Jacobs Lee Lester Henry Heath and Geo L Sullivan.
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Comanche Fire
Cisco
Dublin
W. P. Halmark
A. E. Hampton
A. P. Ross
A. J. Collins
W. B. Yeager
Stephenville
George L. Sullivan
Comanche
Bob Graham
Forrest Reeves
C. F. Jacobs
Lee Lester
Henry Heath
Geo. L. Sullivan
Hope Lodge No. 481 and Comanche Coach Meeting Notices
Next regular meeting of Hope Lodge No 481 on Saturday night July 28. Next regular meeting of Comanche Coach on Friday night August 3. Members and visiting brothers are invited to attend.
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Hope Lodge No. 481
Atend
Morris Gilchrist Couple Wed at Mrs Weathers Home
J. E. Morris and Rosa Agnes Gilchrist were married Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Weathers near the Grammar School building. Rev. J. N. Robinson performed the ceremony.
What to Do If You Are In the Draft Age
Plain language guidance for men liable for military service. Steps include obtaining liability orders, appearing before the exemption board at the specified time, and submitting exemption claims with lawyer assistance. Exemptions depend on family dependence, affidavits, and timely filings within seven to ten days. no in-person argument.
Comanche Summer Normal Ends Eight-Week Session
Examinations concluded July 26 marking a successful eight week Comanche Summer Normal. Attendance exceeded Brownwood by 10 to 25 percent and topped others in towns of similar size. Faculty secured strong turnout and the town benefits from visiting students and spending at local businesses.
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Comanche Normal
Comanche
Brownwood
Niece Spencer Tarrant Weds Wilson Braddley in Waco
Mrs. J. W. Scurry attends the wedding in Waco this week of her niece Spencer Tarrant to Wilson Braddley.
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J. W. Scurry
Waco
Spencer Tarrant i
Wilson Braddley
Comanche Postoffice Sets Record High Post Exam Averages
Local post office staff in the district covering Northeast Texas and Southern Oklahoma achieved the highest averages in the latest postal examinations. The district general average reached 99.85 percent with Mr Hitt scoring a perfect 100. The results reflect near perfection in service for the Comanche office and its patrons.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Comanche Postoffice
Hitt
University to Address Potato Eering Meeting
A representative from the division department of A. and M. College will speak on potato pricing at 3 p.m. Saturday July 26 at the Y M C A B L offices.
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A. & M. College
Comanche Draft Quota Set At 216 Men
Dispatches reveal Adjutant General ordered Comanche County quota at 216 men for the first draft, a shock as government estimates suggested 140 to 190. Married men with dependents largely exempt, reducing effective pool. two thirds of draftees appear to be within the draft age with families.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Fitee
Potato Spectacles At Work In County
J. J. Albright of the extension department of A and M reports from the county that interest in potato growing is high and praise for the crop is high across the state. He urges building potato curing plants to save the harvest. He will speak to interested parties at the Y M B L offices Saturday at 3 p m.
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J. J. Albright
Extension Department
A& M
Y. M.B.L
Local civic drive on civil service roles for women
A fragment indicates government action on civil service recruitment favoring women. The text mentions a board and acceptance of certain applicants, but details are unclear.
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Egami Civil Scrott
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DE. Houghton Dentist
Masonic Temple
Brownwood Bulletin
Legisla
Thelma
Daniel M. Henderson
Saturday Evening Post
Grace
Comanche Tsim
Fiat
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