Comanche Oil Project Advances Near Sipe Springs
Mayor G A Cunningham reports strong stock subscriptions by merchants bankers and professionals in Sweetwater for the Comanche Oil Company on the Goss lease near Sipe Springs. Experts say central oil belt prospects exist with a pay zone at 800 to 2400 feet and a pay well possibly by September 1. The 800 foot depth and eight inch casing ready, six men to be added to ease water pressure.
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G. A. Cunningham
Sweetwater
Comane Oil Company
Goss
Siperings
Mr. Cunningham
Éetwater
Denter
Jack Pippin
Guffey
Mon
Central Oil Belt
Putnam
Oran
Comanche Company
Sipe
Sudan grass and feed crops gain attention in Texas farming circle
Incouraging remarks from head driller Pippin on gas potential at a well are paired with Strong advice from the Light on Sudan grass seed. The piece argues Texas faces a stock feed shortage, advocates Sudan grass and kaffir corn as reliable hay and grain sources, and notes wheat’s low farm price while corn yields disappoint in dry seasons.
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Ot Pippin
Pippin
Angs
Bronson
Texas
Sudan
Farming sections of this state
Farmers in Texas are urged to examine how prejudices may affect their finances as the State Press in Dallas News questions whether attitudes are depleting farmers’ pockets.
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Dallas News
Farmer compares fertilizer effects on feterita yields
Payl R. T. Jaynes, visiting from a Bibb County farm, spoke on fertilizing feterita. He sowed a patch five weeks earlier, fertilized part of it and left another part unfertilized. The fertilized section is now heading while the unfertilized part remains only a few inches tall.
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R. T. Jaynes
Bibb
Sipe Springs
Farmers Notice Weigh Your Oats By Our Scales
The Commercial Company advertises weighing oats with reliable scales and prompt service. A fee of 10e is charged for this weighing service, promising accuracy and immediate attention for farmers.
New School Superintendent Pritchard Arrives at Sipe Springs
Prof. E. E. Pritchard has been chosen superintendent for the upcoming term and moved in last Saturday. He is already making preparations to advance the school program for next term in the Sipe Springs district.
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E. E. Pritchard
Auto Delivery Service Opened in Comanche
Logan Pitts announces purchase of an auto and plans a delivery service in Comanche. For quick delivery call No. 3 or 337 to obtain prompt service.
Revival at Blanket A Union Meeting Under Way
A union revival is in progress at Blanket with Rev. P. M. Fitzgerald preaching and Woodville Rogers of McKinney leading the singing.
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Blanket
P. M. Fitzgerald
Woodville Rogers of
McKinney
Texas Wonder Cure for Kidneys and Bladder
Advertising notice for Texas Wonder by Dr. E. W. Hall promises cure of kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, dissolves gravel, and regulates children’s bladder issues. One bottle equals two months’ treatment, with mail order available for $1.00. Includes testimonials and address in St Louis.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Delivery business sale notice
I have bought the delivery business of Chuck Pitts and will appreciate your patronage. He is not in the business any more. When you want anything hauled or delivered phone Bob Carver, No 279. 2f.
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Chuck Pitts
Bob Carver
Commissioners Court Sets Remodeling Contract and Tax Rates
The July 15 1914 session of the Commissioners Court presided by County Judge J H McMillan awarded the courthouse remodeling contract to J B Nabors and Lucius Gleaton for 975 dollars, due by Oct 1 1914. They also approved a pauper travel payment for Dr Pitts and established 1914 county tax rates across ad valorem road and bridge and various district levies.
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J. H. McMillan
WT. Dobbs
W. J. Patton
Jno
Court House
J. B. Nabors
Lucius Gleaton
Dr. Pitts
Wm. Foulger
Sabanna
le Mercers’ Gap
Soda Springs
Mexico
Bond
de Merecers’ Creek
Oak Grove
Hicks Corner
Mtnance
Briar Grove
Gap
Cross Roads
Macksville
le Buffalo
Gum Springs
Duncan
Cowan Defeats Allison in San Saba District Race
W. D. Cowan editor of the San Saba Star wins the San Saba district representative race against Allison, author of the Allison liquor law. Allison had been confident of re election and a possible speakership, but Cowan's majority is described as large.
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Mat Allison
Allison
San Saba
W. D. Cowan
Cowan
Bargain square piano must sell quickly in community
Good square piano offered for cash or reasonable terms. Ideal for beginners. Write now to Dallas health relief by A W Watkins Company. Drs Hall and Hall advertise Texas leading piano house in Dallas with decayed teeth care note.
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Ners
A. Watkins Company
Dallas
Drs
Hall & Hall
Texas
Dives into Water Hole Death Ends Luther Little Life
Luther Little, injured July 4 by diving into a water hole, died Sunday at 10 AM. A long time resident and respected gentleman, he was buried Monday at Roch Schoolhouse cemetery. He leaves a wife and one child.
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Luther Little
Mr. Little
Roch School House
Proctor Post
Willie Maud Mickle Visits Newton Mississippi
Miss Willie Maud Mickle reports an enjoyable trip to Newton Mississippi where she observed a primitive lifestyle in parts of the state and notes residents, including Mississippi Choctaw Indians and many negroes, seem content with their lot in Comanche County Texas.
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Willie Maud Mickle
Newton
Miss
Good Old
Comanche Co
Texas
U.S. A
Confederate Reunion Draws Big Attendance in Gatesville
Gatesville to host a Confederate reunion and related celebrations from August 3 to 4. Confederate Day on Tuesday features a decorated auto parade. West of W.O.W. county reunion on August 6 with a uniform rank parade. Aviators offer flights Wednesday and Thursday as carnivals and attractions boost the event.
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Gatesville
Coryell County
Tex
Liv-Ver-Lax Sold By Wm Reese Co Druggists
A local druggist, the Wm Reese Co, promotes Liv-Ver-Lax claiming it brings happy results without cabinet side effects. The notice emphasizes the product’s effectiveness.
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Reese Co
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