Snares of the Gay Nineties by Austin Callan in The Comanche Chief
An article and letters exchange recounts how women in the Gay Nineties used pies and cakes to attract husbands. Austin Callan notes frontier stories from Coleman and Comanche connections, mentioning Marion Allan, A. B. Foster and local figures. The column cites a Dallas woman and a Comanche tale of Sally who used cooking to win a husband with seven children.
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Austin Callan
Ouston
L. B. Vesell
Comanche
Callan
Russell
Mr. Callan
Coleman
Amanche
Old Camo Olorado
Marion Allan
Brown County
A. B. Foster
Ack Wright
the Cunningham
46Th
Texas Cavalry
Cmp
Colorado
John Sparks
Nevada
Jack Wright
T. S. Wright
Sid Thomas
Jave Cunningham
Dallas
Irls
Etter
Sally
Neck of the Woods
Lion Governor Is Selected At Meeting
C. P. Dodson of Decatur was chosen governor of District 2-h at the district convention in Vernon. He succeeds D. T. Bowles of Breckinridge. The district covers 54 clubs, including Comanche. Mrs. Tom Herring and her children Tom Jr and Eddelweese of Laredo are visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LION
C. P. Dodson
Decatur
Vernon
D. T. Bowles
Breck Rridge
Comanche
Tom Herring
Tom Jr
Eddelweese
Laredo
J. H. Lewis
Lady Seeks Relief with Cardui Claim
Mrs L H Cardell of Statesville North Carolina touts Cardui as a help for weakness and nervousness. She says after reading about it in a newspaper she began using Cardui and felt stronger after half a bottle, with thousands of women testifying to its benefits.
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L. H. Cardell
Statesville
N. C
Cardui Bene Mes Gam
Tou Wait
Gustine Scouts Demonstrate Rescue Skills Saturday
Gustine Boy Scouts will stage a second demonstration of artificial respiration on Gustine streets Saturday afternoon at o clock. J A Morgan president of the Gustine Booster Club, sponsor of last week’s event at Gustine Lake, says Norman Harriison assistant Scoutmaster will lead the display and feature other Scout achievements and teachings.
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Gustine Boy Scouts
Gustine
J. A. Morgan
Undulant Fever Explained By State Health Official
A state health officer explains undulant fever as seasonally rising with waves of fever and weight loss. The disease spreads from animals to humans, notably cows and hogs, via contaminated dairy. Prevention rests on eradicating infection in animals, pasteurizing dairy, and minimizing contact with infected livestock.
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John W. Brown
Kenneth Guthrie Visits Grandparents in San Angelo
Kenneth Guthrie of San Angelo visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs A B Masters while staying in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Guthrie
San Angelos
A. B. Masters
Catfish and Cosmetology Show Legislature’s Wholesome Acts
Former Congressman Oscar Callaway notes a Dallas News letter by J. T. Murray praising the recently adjourned Forty Fourth Legislature. It cites House bill 189 requiring cosmetologist registration and definition, and Senate bill 524 banning catching catfish under eleven inches in the Big Wichita River. The piece lauds health and natural resource protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Callaway
Dallas News
J. T. Murray
Ray
State Board of Cosmetologists
Wichita
Archer
Baylor
Texas
Cemetery Working Called at Zion Hill
An all day cemetery working is set for Friday June 14 at Zion Hill. Volunteers are asked to bring tools and a dinner. The event aims to clean and repair the cemetery. Beb Hendrix, President, urges attendance to help.
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Zion Hill
Beb Hendrix
Better Housing Day Programs Across Rural Areas
FHA farm representatives push Better Housing Day on June 15 to spur rural communities. Women’s groups sponsor events as over 1000 model homes are planned financed through Mutual Mortgage Insurance. Demonstration trucks tour Oregon Idaho and Washington showcasing water systems lighting and septic tank models.
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Federal Housing Administration
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
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Houston Man
Ving Cossfort
Probek Junior
Gillette
Probak
Probak Junior
Regus P
Gtimer
Howard Kilpatrick
Bear, A. D
Hodges, I. P
Res
Irene
Mrs
Atwood
Ruth
Texas Telephone Co
Elkins Tin Shop
B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
J. R. Eanes & Co
John D. Waring
C. A. Greene
Stove
Southwest Gas Co
Duces
Seld
Biggs’ Auto Parts and Service
Plymouth Automobiles
JEWEL
Comanche County
Renfro’s Pay & Take
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