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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
9
Worcester Massachusetts reports Miss Knoight chosen as traverse juror for the March term of the Superior Court becoming the state’s first woman juror. She calls it a duty rather than joy and says shocks may come, yet refuses to shirk in service.
Washington March 10 President Harding's inauguration cost only 1,360 dollars of the 50,000 dollar special appropriation approved by congress. Elliot Woods, superintendent of the capital buildings and grounds, stated the figures today noting safety devices and guard fire measures were installed.
Advertisement notes a free eye test and glasses fitting, attributed to J. A Hoff at Hamiltern Drug Co. The line promotes testing eyes and obtaining glasses through the local drug store.
A Parson column criticizes secular Sunday excess and urges church members to reform by boycotting weekday amusements on Sundays. The piece argues ministers bear some blame but emphasizes lay church members must act to restore Sabbath observance and social order. Garne r offers car repair services as a separate note.
J. H Huff advertises free eye tests and glasses fitting at Hamilton Drug Co, inviting customers to take advantage of a no charge offer for proper eyewear.
Bowling Green Missouri March 14 Uncle Joe Adams caretaker at Champ Clark’s home Honey Shack asserts the late statesman had a remarkable memory He valued a large library and could direct delivery of specific papers and speeches from precise shelf locations as if following a personal catalog
The Farm Bureau and American farmers rally to relief efforts for famine in China and Europe. They report vast corn and wheat contributions, railroads and ships aiding transport, and a public pledge that giving is better than receiving.
Chicago speakers at a national shippers conference blamed rail rates for high food prices. Farmers, manufacturers and rail officials debated transport costs with calls to reduce rates and a proposal for a national shippers and consumers group. James R. Howard urged action while Glen Plumb criticized salary gaps at the Pennsylvania Railroad as not the cause of high rates.
Calias Texas March 9 Forty five counties with about 45000 members have been promised by the Texas Farm Bureau Federation by late February says J F Bagwell director of membership. On February 28 nine organizing teams with about 75 workers covered nine counties and most work will finish this week. Bagwell spoke to Caldwell county farmers at Lockhart about the plan and its marketing group. He noted Caldwell County interest is strong and teams will begin there soon. With forty five counties lined up more than fifty others have asked for workers to be organized soon and membership gain was averaging over 500 a week.
A brief notice from J. H. Hoff at Hamilton Drag Co offers eyewear fitting services. The message is concise and reads like a local business notice seeking to assist customers needing glasses.
The preliminaries for the County Declamation contest take place in the high school auditorium Tuesday March 22 from 3 to 5 pm. Six or more contestants from both junior and senior divisions are expected with classes decorating the stage and providing music. Parents and friends are urged to attend to support the entrants and their efforts to develop speaking skills.
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