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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
7
In 1920 net income thresholds require a 4 percent tax up to 400 excess of exemption and 8 percent above. higher rates apply to incomes over 5000. March 15, 1921 is the filing deadline. Comanche taxpayers are guided on gross income definitions, deductions, and what counts as business expenses for net income.
The writ commands publication of a guardian application filed by Mrs. Lizzie Boswell in Comanche County Court on February 25 1921 for Roy Boswell, a minor. The hearing is set for April 4 1021 at the Comanche County Courthouse, with interested parties required to appear and answer. Witness Jennie F Garrett clerk on February 25 1921.
The Supreme Court declares the federal farm loan act constitutional in a 6 to 2 decision. The ruling affects land banks and farmer loans, with Holmes and McReynolds dissenting and Brandeis not participating. The case delays millions in farm loans and involved Charles W. Smith challenging investments by the Kansas City Title and Trust Company.
A 1921 notice from Comanche County Texas states Constable 8 V McElroy will sell on the first Tuesday in April at the Comanche Court House door Lot 5, Block 3, Geye Street and Jennings Avenue Lamkin town 30 by 125 feet to satisfy a $71.61 judgment for Ho Barks vs Albert Barnes with $4.15 costs.
Sheriff, you are commanded to publish this summons in a Comanche County newspaper for four weeks. V D Lincecum, residence unknown, must appear before the County Court in Comanche on the first Monday in April 1921 to answer H L Stewart's petition filed December 17 1920. The note dated May 3 1920 for 1200 dollars at 10 percent interest and 10 percent attorney's fee is due. Plaintiff also claims 16.50 for fire insurance premium.
Brady Texas February 28 The Santa Fe passenger station safe was blown open by burglars early this morning. The entire receipts of Saturday night and Sunday’s ticket sales were inside the wrecked safe, which blew to pieces. Neighbors heard the explosion and alerted officers who found the burglars had fled.
City of Comanche Texas passes an ordinance to require safe exits for all theaters and public exhibits. It mandates two outward swinging doors and unobstructed exits plus efficient exit lighting, with violations penalized as misdemeanors up to 100 dollars per offense.
Waco Texas February 28 Three members of the Markum family perished in a blaze that destroyed their McGregor home about 2 am The two Markum sons John Frank age 2 and Willard age 5 died in the flames Their mother Lena Markum 23 died three hours later The father Mr Markum was badly burned but expected to recover The two month old infant girl survived with minor burns The fire started when a lamp left burning by ill.children exploded in a single room causing a roaring furnace
An 19th century style ad touts Herbine as a fast effective remedy for cleansing bowels and reducing fermentation gas. It claims thorough pleasant action and lists Paris Smith as the seller.
An ad notes the higher cost of selling hats to women, claiming women require far more sales staff time than men. It promotes Herbine as a tonic for stomach, liver, and bowels with a 60 cent price, sold by Paris Smith.
An appraisal and inventory of the late Major George W. Littlefield estate in Austin shows a value of $4,158,931. The estate mainly comprises bonds, stocks and cash.
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