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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
1
The public square in Comanche begins resurfacing with concrete foundation and asphalt surface. The project, financed by county city and property owners, aims to reduce dust and provide durable paving. Contractor Geo L Sullivan is praised for efficient work. The effort reflects city officials’ push to improve Comanche.
Dr D R Houghton will resume dental practice in Comanche after six months in Ranger. He is setting up his office in the Masonic Temple and plans to reopen his Comanche practice, returning to a community he values highly.
J D Ham of De Leon named to replace precinct No 4 commissioner J V Carwile who resigned effective last week following the death of Mrs Carwile. Ham, a longtime De Leon merchant, is praised as a strong asset to Comanche County and its court.
J. C. C. Martin of this city found an odd ram horn shaped rock last week east of the Luckey well. The horn is perfectly formed and seems a valuable curiosity for collectors and local interest.
Guy R. Holcomb announces as owner and manager of Bond Abstract Co in Wichita Falls Texas that Comanche customers will receive the same careful attention and framing as before.
The text notes farmers purchasing field needs groceries and feed cheaply at the FARM ERS STORE and cites Dexter Walling's rule of quick sales small profits spot and no pretended free delivery as a square deal and winner for customers.
The Bert Davis Favorite Players, previously seen as Bostwick-Davis in 1917, arrive Monday night June 9 for a week in Hamilton. The troupe features Billie Young Toby Espy and Margaret Bronson with a strong band, street concerts, and a new repertoire of high class comedy.
Men of the 36th and 90th divisions are arriving from overseas. The first units were entrained for Camp Bowie, and by the time this paper goes to press infantry units of the 36th and 90th containing many Co Manche boys are expected to arrive and entrain for Fort Worth.
White Billows Flour gains praise as the top choice in local stores. Shoppers claim one sack turns skeptics into believers with reliable baking results.
The county once doubted strawberry viability but Mrs. S. J. Hicks proved successful with ever bearing plants from Arkansas. Her patch yielded six quarts a day in 1919, sold for about 40 cents a quart, and left 1500 plants for future seasons, inspiring local pride and hopes for regional fame.
A local note recalls Harry Wyatt displaying a small onion and returning with a two and a quarter pound "brother" onion, signaling a push toward larger bulb sizes and community interest in remarkable harvests.
Local company touts whole wheat breakfast product at half the cost of imported brand. Comanche Milling Co. promotes a domestic option with a clear consumer benefit and branding message.
The Home Boys well on the Nun nal y property near De Leon shows signs of possible oil or gas. Initial sand was drilled, gas noted, then a cave occurred causing water influx. Smaller casing was set to continue drilling after the setback.
At Downing the well shows a rock mix of black lime and sand, unusually hard and moving only four feet daily. Drillers expect gas or oil once the hard cover is penetrated, with oil men watching the operation closely as the strata may yield soon.
Oil men monitor Copperas Creek drill as it nears 2600 feet. The crew works through hard black lime expecting an oil sand layer and a probable oil strike soon.
The Tate well was not shot last Monday due to an accident in the casing drawing. Once the slush bucket is recovered, the operation will proceed.
No developments of interest at Moore Montgomery Callaway Laker Stateville or Starkie wells. everything moving along nicely.
Clarence Gore of Mercer Gap was bitten by a rattlesnake while examining a plum bush early Friday. He rode home with makeshift cords on his leg, was helped to a car to travel to Comanche for medical aid, and the wound was not deemed serious or dangerous.
H. S. Ware longtime local manager for Texas Power and Light in Comanche resigns to become assistant district manager for the Cleburne district covering Cleburne and three outlying towns. His vacancy at Comanche will be filled by J. W. Heaton from Brownwood.
Comanche Milling Co produced flour and meal at its plant, continuing operations in the town. The facility supplied local customers with staple products and maintained steady production levels amid regional demand.
The Auto Sales Company of Eastland Texas and its Comanche County territory unloaded a car lot of new cars in Comanche ahead of a freight embargo on the oil belt cities. Messrs Cleve Callaway Gracie Callaway and Frank Blankenbeckler will handle Oldsmobiles Paiges and Moormans in Comanche Eastland Stephens and Erath counties. They report strong demand for these vehicles in the territory.
The local Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a moonlight basket picnic Friday evening at the Cunningham reunion grounds. A large crowd attended, traveling by motor truck or auto, and found the event well attended and much enjoyed.
Advertisement seeks a five or six room house for rent near the high school. Applicant is W A Shelton associated with Comanche Milling Co. Interested parties should contact promptly.
Fresh car this flour just unloaded. Best by every test and costs no more Higginbotham's.
We grind our meal fresh daily using ground corn as the sole ingredient. Protect your health by knowing exactly what you eat and avoiding hidden additives.
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