This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
8
The ad touts a slanted wind shield with movable glasses for summer comfort. It promotes the Willard Rubber Thread Battery and claims lower gasoline and oil use than rivals, presenting Chevrolet as easy and safe to operate.
The Rector Cunningham Post American Legion presented In the Days of 49 last Thursday in Comanche. The entertainment drew people from multiple counties and impressed with orderly conduct despite rough performances. An encore event is planned with details to follow.
City election set for Tuesday April 4 1922 at City Hall Comanche Texas to elect three Aldermen Marion Wilkerson named presiding judge by Mayor J R Eanes and City Secretary G C Moore. Product tout about hair restoration included with trailing promotional text.
Personal mentions from Comanche area recount births and family news. Wade Everidge welcomes a baby boy born Monday March 6. Several residents travel to visit relatives in Dublin San Antonio Waco Dallas and Fort Worth. Teachers attend Brownwood Institute. Rev Jno Power preaches at St Matthews. women’s clubs meet in Coleman and Putman.
Recital program from Comanche High School lists Glee Club items A Little Bit of Heaven Tumble Down Shack in Athlone and The Song of the Golden Red Waltz segments Soloists include Aileen Skinner Rebecca Hill June Hathaway and Jearatte Reese. ensemble pieces Shave Song and The Will of the Wisp. Fort Worth law career note references former Travis county representative Walter D Caldwell.
Mrs Ossie Greene hosts Why Nots with 42 games producing tie for high score among C Thrasher and D D Emery. Prizes include potted pansies, chicken salad and tea. Other events include Merry Matrons luncheon and Study Club meeting with Civic Work report and plans for a tourists park.
A 1922 notice details a trustee sale by J. A. Holman on 60 acres in Comanche County to satisfy a note plus interest. The same issue records social gatherings by the Womans Home Mission Society, Presbyterian LadiesAuxiliary, and two clubs with refreshments, decorations, and hostesses.
Notice calls for bids to 10 a m March 18 1922 for two No 70 T Best Track laying tractors and two No 9 Galion Premier Graders. Bids opened 1 50 p m in commissioners Court room. right reserved to reject any and all bids.
A large Saturday crowd witnessed Lamkin score 184 points to win Prof Rickard's premium for the school with Hamilton 96 ½, Indian Gap 97, and Sunshine 0. Highlights included Lamkin junior boys beating Sunshine 11 to 7 and Lamkin seniors defeating Hamilton 32 to 15. Lamkin juniors also topped Hamilton juniors 18 to 4.
The Comanche Independent School District schedules an election at City Hall in Comanche Texas on Saturday April first 1922 to elect three trustees. J L Cox is appointed to conduct the election under Texas Election laws.
Lufkin advertisement promotes a Hamilton Drag Company remedy that cures itch without unpleasant odor or grease. It claims simple directions and immediate return to work, guaranteeing satisfaction.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.