Comanche County News Visitors and Local Happenings
Comanche and Gustine residents visit kin and attend events as R J Adcock of Waco visits family, teachers return home from Stephenville and Wilson, and local figures hear Hall on Market Association. Dion Rex Rogers obituary note. Medical—Dr. W J Smith recovering from auto crash injuries. Renfro returns to Gustine to teach in Stephenville summer school and oversee Tolar school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Adcock
Waco
R. A. Adcock
Lydia Honea
Brownwood
W. R. West
Plains
BR. A. Suker
N. H Payne
J A. Barton
Doyle
Comanche
Market Association
N. KB. Palmer
Ruggles
Silva Willis
Bonnie Stele Moore
Grace Nelson
John Tarleton
Stephenville
Allen Watson
Sid Ford
Mondale
Comanche Monay
H. H. Duke
Rex Rogers
Alalama
Galveston
Tolar
W. J. Smith
Dallas
FP. W. Bradshaw
Smith
Bradshaw
the Tribune
J. W. Applewhite
W.H. Young
D. Applewhite
J. M. Youngs
Hamilton
Mr. Young
Desdemona Notes Farm Progress and Local Visits
Dry conditions have farmers in Desdemona boosting crop health as cotton grows with warmer weather. Fort Worth merchant J. W. Carruth visited to manage property interests while residents visited Fort Griffin and Clear Fork on leisure trips. The Desdemona Eastern Star installed officers for 1925 led by Pearl Nabers as matron. past matrons include Sadie Bedford and Florence Morton. New residents Tom Nabers and family moved in from Comanche. other locals return from Menard and Brownsville visits. Persistent effort is praised as key to lasting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carruth
Fort Worth
Desdemona
L. R. Davenport
Guy Bruce
Brazos
Albany
Ft. Griffin
H. H. Roe P
Comanche
Bud Littleton
Carbon
Desdemona Eastern Star
Pearl Nabers
R. J. Krapf
Gertrude Hall
Jessie Graves
Montine Barker
Hazel Krapf
Ethel Daniels
Champlain
Ruby Lewis
Chester Dean
Ester Cheever
Florence Morton
Sentinel
Bobbie Terry
Mary Belcher
Ruth
Lula Murphy
Esther
Bessie Boggs
Martha
Lala Williams
Fleda
Desdemona Eastern Star Chapter
Sadie Bedford
Lara Williams
Goodson H. Reiger
Meridian
Tom Nabers
R. V. Nabers
Menard
Cotton Grove Social Notes Highlight June Visits
Regular correspondent reports a week of visits among Comanche Lamkin Stephen ville and surrounding towns. Iva Tate and Opal Glasgow joined gatherings with local families. Fishermen Ben Godfrey Steve Hilliard and Riley enjoyed Leon river outing. Health updates include Bolin chest procedure and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Tate
Comanche
Pearl
Pansy Godfrey
Stewart
Anna
Ruth Miller
Lamkin
Tom Glasgow
Henry Bain
Fleming
John McEntire
Opal Glasgow
Maggie
Ruby Hilliard
Myrtle Lee Davis
T. L. Hutchinson Jr
Foster
Simple Mixture for Gas on Stomach
A short medical note promotes Alderika a simple buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate and glycerine mix for gas relief and as an intestinal evacuant. It claims quick action often within one hour and lack of griping for constipation. The article blends ad style with unrelated quotes about disease and a marital disputes note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug Company
Fairview Social Roundup Delivers News From Nearby Towns
Fairview notes report visits by TB Williams and family to Hamilton, Tobe Greer and family from Comanche, and Emmett Dunlap of Tarnany. Miss Laura Robertson leaves for Stephenville to study this summer. Students attend local parties, polo in Comanche, and an all day singing at Mt Pleasant. Brantley Draughon’s Business College destination for Jessie Horner. Liquid Borozone advertised as a universal remedy.
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Laura Robertson
Stephenville
TB. Williams
Hamilton
Tobe Greer
Comanche
Boyd
ID. T. Boyd Jr
Ernest Stapp
Sidney
Virgil Hodges
Emmett Dunalp
Tarmany
Grady Braggs
Howell Iradley
Blanket
Leila Fagan
Gracie Day
Lamar Howell
Opal Glasgow
Mt. Pleasant
R. L. Bowman
Indian Creek
Jessie Horner
Ft. Worth
Brantley Draughon
Community Notes From Robersonville District
June notes from Robersonville report visitors and travel. Mr. and Mrs. Pitchard from West Texas visit Mrs Cross and family. Elmer Isham recovers after appendectomy in San Angelo. Clare Mehaffey from Comanche visits Robersons. Local residents attend a Fairview play and relatives visit Brownwood and Comanche areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Pitchard
West Texas
Pichard
Cross
Dee Isham
San Angelo
Elmer Isham
Elmer
Clare Mehaffey
Comanche
Juanita
Maudie Roberson
Tom Davis
Fairview
Little Wagner
Lavana Roberson
Brownwood
Alec Roberson
John Roberson
Elbert Steward
Mary Elliott
Zenia Loftis
Milton Coker
A. P. Mercer
Comanche Plans Ambitious Civic Growth With Bonds
Mayor J R Eanes outlines a vision for a community focused on character and progress as Comanche passes a 1200000 dollar water bond issue with little opposition. A 50000 dollar natural gas distribution project is approved, with Montex Corp to lay mains from Sipe Springs field to the town.
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Fort Worth
J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Montex Corporation of
Ft. Worth
Sipe Springs
Vandyke and Gum Springs Consolidate School Formation
Vandyke and Gum Springs voters approve consolidation at their communities. Unanimous vote at Vandyke with 28 ballots and 13 at Gum Springs 10 for consolidation 3 against. Local residents Tullas return to Vandyke while others visit relatives and attend events. Community notices include visits, illness, and a worm treatment advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandyke
Gum Springs
Dobbs Hatch Count Mystery Reported by Roberts Weekly
The Roberts Weekly quotes Dobbs as uncertain about the number of fish hatched. In a brief exchange, another speaker suggests nine, leaving the exact figure unresolved and prompting readers to seek clarification in next issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rub
Dobbs
Dub
Roberts
State Cotton Contest Entries Close Aug 1
Entry deadline for the More Cotton on Fewer Acres contest is August 1 1925 due to late season conditions. All five acres entered must be measured and supported by affidavit on the same day Local committees of two farmers and one business person witness the five acre limit and certify entrant character affidavits kept at home and mailed to the Dallas Morning News and Sem-Weekly Farm News when requested. Richmond Virginia baby escapes injury after fall from second story window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocal
Dallas Morning News
Farm News
Ballard’s new Lini ment aids oak and ivy poisoning
Cases of oak or ivy poisoning should be treated with Ballard's new Liniment. It is antiseptic and healing and a remedy for such troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Why Not See Texas A Texas Tourism Cheerleader
A Texas booster piece extols Lone Star State scenery health waters and surf beaches urging residents to explore local attractions and invest in better roads. It notes Marlin Lampasas Glen Rose and Teas highest peak east of the Rockies and promotes Liquid Borozone with prices 30c 60c and 1.20 sold by Paris Smith. February
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Europe
California
Colorado
Texas
Lone Star
Denver
Kansas City
Chicago
Detroit
Galveston
Corpus Christi
EB. H. R. Green
Marlin
Lampasas
Davis Mountains
Pat Neff Park
Florida
Magic Valley of Texas
Waco
Glen Rose
Rockies
Teas
United States
Paris Smith
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Los Angeles Woman
In letters from Los Angeles, a woman recounts avoiding surgery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for fatigue and back issues. She notes improvement within two months and continues to rely on the product occasionally. The ad also mentions Sanative Wash and reports many similar letters praising post operation recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Mrs. E. Goup
East Side Boulevard
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Comanche County News
Cotton Grove
Cincinnati Enquirer
Robersonville
Tullas
Omer
Aubrey Carter
Charley Hendrix
Isabell Gresset
W. C. Rightmer
Hazel Rightmer
Bryson Ranch
Burnet Easly
Paria Smith
Dallas News
Richmond
Virginia
Groesbeck Journal
Cardus
Ora Carlile
Troup
Cardui
Grove’s
R. W. H. Hamilton
Standard Optometrist
Smith’s Drug Store
Texne
H. J. R. Gille
West Side Square
C. W. McCollum
Office Burks Bidg
Comanche, Texas
L. M. Cochran
Office F. & M. Bank
P. A. Pettit
J. H. Huff
Optometrist
Texas College of Ontometry
Floy Cunningham
the City Bakery
Evans Bros
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