University Lectures Free At High School
Free lectures by Miss Stoltzfus and Miss Rice from the University of Texas will be held at the High School on June 17 and 18 at 9 30 a m and 8 30 p m in connection with the Normal four talks on Rural Schools and The Science of Cooking. Lectures include lantern slides and are directed by the State University extension department. Don t miss them.
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Stoltzfus and Rice
University of Texas
N Normal
Extension Department
The
State University
Bolding and Company Sells Another Ear of Cow Feed
Bolding and Company announces the sale of another ear of cow feed. The brief notice highlights continued supply and distribution activity from the supplier.
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Bolding & Company
City Council Meets In Regular Session
The city council met in regular session Monday night and transacted routine business. They decided to appoint a water superintendent to fill the unexpired term of M. P. Cain, with applications due by June 16. An ordinance set the minimum water rate at $1.00 per month, payable in advance, with a 25 cent rebate if paid before the 6th.
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M. P. Cain
Baptist Revival Continues At Local Church
The protracted Baptist meeting led by Rev. Lee Scarborough with song assistance from Mr. Cook continues with strong interest and will run through Sunday. Scarborough, a notable state church leader, delivers sermons, the song service shines, and the revival has 60 professions of faith and about 20 new church members.
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Baptist Meeting
The
Baptist Church
Lee Scarborough
Cook
Scarborough
Fletcher's Castor Custards Advertises Fancy Creams
An old advertisement for The Real Ice Cream and Candy Company promotes Fletcher's Castoria with claims of a wide range of fancy and brick cream designs for parties and receptions at East Side Square.
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Real
East Side Square
Elkins Tin Shop Offers Milk Cooling Pans and Coolers
Elkins Tin Shop advertises milk cooling pans in two sizes and a milk cooler. Bolding & Company invites buying or selling inquiries. Local trade note from a small enterprise listing product sizes and contact.
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Elkins Tin Shop
Elkins
Frisco Freight Wreck at Granbury Injures Crewmembers
Frisco freight train No. 38 derailed at Granbury early Tuesday, engine left the track and overturned while two crew members fled the scene. Fireman Dan Mason from Brownwood broke an arm and was moved to Sherman hospital. brakeman Russell of Fort Worth broke a leg and faced possible amputation. Other crew were unhurt. cause under investigation.
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Frisco
Granbury
Dan Mason
Brownwood
Sherman
Brakenan Russell
Fort Worth
Russell
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Cures Pain
The note claims Porter's antiseptic healing cures pain at once. It presents a bold claim about quick relief and recovery using a medical remedy, framed as a simple remedy for various aches.
Perfectly Fitted Tailored Suits From World Loom Lines
A local shop showcases the season’s best suit patterns from renowned looms. Customers are invited to view the line and choose a pattern that meets their taste. The establishment promises superior quality at competitive prices.
Children’s Day Program Noted as Farmers Near Comanche Progress
Crow attended singing Sunday with Elmer Woods and family visiting Dock Kerley. Mathen Bolin visits relatives near Comanche this week. Children enjoyed a program for Children’s Day. Farmers near the area say work is almost finished as Frank Robertson plans to start his thrasher soon. A group from the neighborhood went to Leon for a fishing trip with a decent time but few fish caught.
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Elmer Woods
Dock Kerley
Mathen Bolin
Comanche
Frank Robertson
Leon
Sidney area visits fill Sunday with church and kin
Miss Bernice Kelley of Gap visited relatives here Sunday. Miss Iva Clark of Cottonwood came Saturday night to see Miss Sallie Cox. Pierce Jackson of Suez attended children's day exercises Sunday. Romeo Walker, recently home from Kansas City, joined in. Local youths attended an all day singing at Rock church. Miss Lillian Ferguson visited relatives in Comanche Saturday night and Sunday. Ben Rhodes and wife and Miss Allie Cox of Bibb attended singing Tuesday night. George Hoff of near Comanche visited his sister Mrs. Allen Camp from Saturday to Monday. Prof. Holloway and family of Comanche joined church services and children’s day exercises. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Holland and daughter Pearl visited Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Crockett Sunday. T. M. Graham and family near Downing visited Mrs. Graham’s parents Tuesday night.
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Bernice Kelley
Gap
Iva Clark
Cottonwood
Sallie Cox
Pierce Jackson
Suez
Romeo Walker
Kansas City
Rock Church
Lillian Ferguson
Comanche
Ben Rhodes
Allie Cox
Bibb
George Hoff
Social visit notes from Gustine and nearby towns
Mrs. W A Hughes visited near Gustine last week. Mrs. Smith visits Mrs. Dr. Dingler this week. Leo Harvey came Tuesday to visit his parents a few days. W W Brisco and family were here Saturday guests of Z Fuller. Professor Shaw is here this week shaking hands with friends. R W Gray wife and baby visited Coleman Saturday Sunday and Monday. Misses Odona Burton and Tressie Thornton were in Dublin Saturday trading. Mollie Caraway and baby visiting her parents John O Williams. Rev High Blair wife and two children of Carlton spent days with Rev Brisco and family. Several from here attended the Sunday school and Epworth League conference at Comanche early week. R S Harbour of Moody was here Saturday Sunday and Monday, his parents selling their place and moving to Moody.
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W. A. Hughes
Gustine
Smith
Dr. Dingler
Leo. Harvey
W. W. Brisco
Z. Fuller
Professor Shaw
R. W. Gray
Baby
Coleman
Odona Burton
Tressie Thornton
Dublin
Mollie Caraway
John O. Williams
High Blair
Carlton
Brisco
Comanche
R. S. Harbour
Moody
Gap
W. W. Smith
Wills
Will Carrigan
G. L. Garrison
Otto
Isaac Parsons
New Mexico
Dalton
Albert Walker
Sidney
England
Arkansas
Local Prosperity Warmed by New Mill and Social Tidings
Prosperous mood with townsfolk reporting good fishing and plentiful bait. L D Jones installed a new Galloway engine and mill ready to process food for people and livestock. Comanche visitors, insurance discussions, car purchases. Lamkin schoolboys vs Macksville with 6 to 5 score. HW L Kight overhauls gin for the coming cotton crop.
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L. D. Jones
J. E. Miller
Comanche
Macksville
HW. L. Kight
Snake bite victim and oil company picnic noted
Lee McGeehe was bitten on the hand by a copperhead while pulling slips last Monday but is reported to be recovering. The Comanche Oil Company's picnic three miles west of Sipe Springs drew several attendees. W. W. Smith of Comanche and A. Y. Parsons traveled to May for a business trip Saturday.
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Lee McGeehe
O. K
Comanche Oil Company
Sipe Springs
W. W. Smith
Comanche
A. Y. Parsons
Rain and harvest notes from Copperas Prairie and Gap
Rain fell Saturday Sunday and Monday but not enough to aid corn harvest. Oat harvest nearly done and mowing and baling hindered by short oats. Attendance at the Gap picnic on the 5th was large despite the observer’s absence.
Local Rains Boost Crop Prospects and Community News
Nice rains relieve drought as corn and feed stuff need moisture. Ed Welch Elmer Butler attend Second Monday at De Leon. Prof DuBose and family head to San Marcos for State Normal Summer School. John Swofford Jessie Vaughan operate barber shop at Beattie. W D Wright buys auto. Beattie folks ride to Sipe Springs. Henry Stephenson and wife visit relatives near Sweetwater. Ed Welch family visit near Bible and near Taylor's Chapel. Tom Moore and cousin Annie Moore visit uncle Andy Moore at Duster. Douglas Stephenson Babe Scott travel to Comanche. Rev Morton of Methodist church starts Epworth League at Beattie with John Welch president Ray McCorkle vice president Miss Lillie Hancock secretary.
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Ed. Welch
Elmer Butler
de Leon
Prof
DuBose
San Marcos
John Swofford
Jessie Vaughan
Beattie
W. D. Wright
Sipe Springs
Ray McCorkle
Lillie Hancock
Millner resigns as A. and M College president
Brief notes report Colonel R. T. Milner has resigned as president of A M College. Illinois legislature passes a bill granting woman suffrage. Governor Colquitt accepts invitation to speak at Cooke county fair in September. Cotton growers convention will meet at Fair Park Coliseum Dallas on July 10.
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R. T. Milner
A. & M. College
Illinois
Colquitt
Cooke County Fair
South
Fair Park Coliseum
Dallas
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
An Old Standard tonic claims to combat weakness and malaria while boosting the system. Suitable for adults and children. Price 50 cents. Broad claim of appetite improvement and general strengthening without taste.
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Grove
Leaky Roof or Gutter Fixed with Cement Solution
Elkins Tin Shop offers a cement product designed to seal roofs and gutters, promising a stop to leaks. The ad targets homeowners seeking a durable, quick repair option.
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Elkins Tin Shop
Marriage Licenses Issued This Period
Lists to date include Russell Kading and Miss Mattie Potts J F Botts and Miss Annie Vandivere Elmer Reveile and Miss Della Cook licensed to wed since last report.
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Russell Kading
Mattie Potts
J. F. Botts
Annie Vandivere
Elmer Reveile
Della Cook
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Comanche Merc. Co
Paris Smith
City Council
Fletcher
Sherman Hospital
Porter
Gille
Gurty
Wilson News
Sidney News
Proctor News
Lamkin News
Jay Farm
Ers’ Union
Curtis Stevens
Austin
Copperas Prairie and Gap
Beattie News
Hamilton
R. W. H. Hamilton Optometrist — Jeweler
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