Boll Weevil League to Open in April with Public Support
Enthusiastic players reorganize the Boll Weevil League in Comanche with Lee Lester as president and four managers named Carroll Applewhite Nugent Durham and Vernon Adams. Aimed at four-team pennant race, season starts in early April with games after 6 PM and seven innings. A member drive led by Mayor Panes Will Randall and W L Carroll seeks community support and a team naming contest among town ladies.
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Fani
Boll Wees
Comanche
Lee Lester
Bert Speed
Pyan Palmer
Durwood Windley
Chase
Wol Carroll
Jack Apple White Nugent
Durham
Vernon Adams
J. K. Panes
Will Randall
W. L. Carroll
Dr. McCollum
John Reese
Lon Boynton
Ballard's Snow Liniment Aids Cold Muscles
Cold settles in the chest and limbs make movement painful. Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves pain and relaxes muscles. Three sizes available 20c 6c and 1.20 dollars. Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris Smith
Rain and Snow Fall in West Texas Counties
Vernon Texas reports rain and snow with heavy sleet and considerable snowfall. Hartley notes eighteen hours of snowfall with 1.6 inches total precipitation and temperatures near 35 degrees. Residents take precautions to protect plants from freezing.
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West Texas
Vernon
Chicago White Sox to play in Brownwood next Tuesday
Brownwood will host the Chicago White Sox of the American League next Tuesday in a big event for the town. The Brownwood Chamber of Commerce secured the visit with notable players including Schalk Kerr and Collins expected to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago White Sox
Brownwood
Amer
Brownwood Elks
Brownwood Chamber of Commercce
White Sox
Schalk
Kerr
Collins
Brownwood Band Plans Sunday Concert in Comanche
The Brownwood Band will give a concert in Comanche on Sunday afternoon. Several Brownwood residents plan to accompany the band. The entourage will leave the band hall at one o clock and reach Comanche by 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Bulletin
Brownwood
Comanche
Malaga wine exports spike during early prohibition year
Washington reports that during the first year of national prohibition, Malaga Spain shipped to the United States five times the wine amount sent in the prior ten years. Consul Smith notes 475000 gallons exported in 1820 under non beverage permits, with unprecedented raisin exports as well.
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Washington
Malaga
Spain
United States
Smith
Department of Commerce
America
Stephenville approves multiple bond issues for city projects
Stephenville Texas reports a bond election with a majority in favor of street improvements funded by a 12000,000 levy plus 50000 waterworks bonds and 10000 sewer extension. A new high school building costing 100,000 begins work, with dormitory and arts facilities planned at John Tarleton College and Northwest Stephenville light service expansion. Robert L. Riley resumes tailoring business after reacquiring the east side shop by the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Texas
John Tarleton College
Texas Ower and Light Company
Robert L. Riley
Mr. Roscoe
Movie theaters oppose filming of Clara Hamon
The Allied Amusement Industries of California announced opposition to filming Clara Smith Hamon with a resolution stating it would unduly promote violence. The group pledged not to exhibit any pictures featuring Hamon, citing the Ardmore shooting case.
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Clara Hamon
San Francisco
Cal
Allied Amusement Industries of California
Motion Picture
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hannon
Ardmore
Oklo
Motion Picture Theater
Clara Hamen
Chicago awaits influenza return in April
Chicago health officials warn of a recurring influenza cycle with a fourth visit starting April 15 following the 1919 outbreak that killed 4,995 residents in eight weeks. Commissioner Robertson notes milder attacks over the next three years and a training session for 6,800 women in nursing to care for patients.
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Chicago
Robertson
Not a Republic but an Aristocratic Empire
A Galveston News reprints Saversard arguing the post Civil War United States shifted from a republic to an autocratic federal empire. He claims the fifteenth amendment destroyed local self government and that power resides tied to Washington, leaving the minority without protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Appomattox
Lincoln
Washington
American Republic
Saversard
Galveston
Herbine Ad Promotes Quick Impurity Removal
An old ad states that positive bowels cause gas and odor from waste matter. It recommends a dose of Herbine to remove impurities quickly and thoroughly. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Prid
Paris Smith
Memorial service caps Grand Lodge Odd Fellows convention
Waco Texas March 23 memorial service honored Past Grand Masters J J Autrey of Houston and W A Spangler of BondaTiesemteans degrees conferred in Cotton Palace Coliseum by Dallas Hillsboro Lewisville lodges. E K Misener of Hamilton named representative to Sovereign Grand Lodge. M House Fort Worth elected trustee. others named to board include C C Sullivan Corsicana G E F Kauff San Antonio J J Storey Sherman and George Reed Dallas. San Antonio chosen as 1922 meeting site for Odds Fellows and Rebdekaha.
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Waco
Texas
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Houston
W. A. Spangler
Bonda Tiesemteans
Cotton Palace Coliseum
Hillsboro
Lewisville
Dallas
W. C. Burrus Lodge
McKinney
Fort Worth
E. K. Misener
Hamilton
Sovereign Grand Lodge
M. House of Fort Worth
CC. B. Sulivan
Corsicana
George EF. Kauff
San Antonio
J.J. Storey
Sherman
George Reed
John A. Kee
Chas. B. Lewis
Paris
Widows’ and Orphans’ Home
Odds
Massachusetts Law Applies to M K and T Railroad
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway is held to be subject to Massachusetts laws after a Boston based New England passenger agent appointment. The suit by Thomas M Reynolds sought 224000 in notes, affirmed by the Supreme Court. Judge Redne returned from Austin for county bond matters. bond issues for Highway No. 10 and School District No. 80 proceed. Mrs. Hoff travels to Dallas for X-ray treatment with Dr. Roh Milwee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusettes
New England
Boston
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Supreme Court
Thomas M. Reynolds
F. J. Redne
Austin
Reese
American Legion Thanks Citizens of Comanche
The Rector Cunningham Post of the American Legion thanks Comanche citizens for generous contributions to renovate its hall and furnish it. The committee Gayle Atwood and Roy B. Young express gratitude for loyal support and aim to honor the sympathy shown. Also notes new spring caps and Scotch King snuff at The Cash Store.
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American Legion
Comanche
Cunningham Post
The
Legion
Ginners Seek Law to Lien Cotton Bales
Corpus Christi March 23 Ginners from seven counties vote to back a bill giving a lien on a bale of cotton until paid The group elects W L Caldwell president and FE Walker vice president Delegates are named for Dallas May 5 meeting They plan to raise turnout and sample to bridge price gaps and may cut ginning bagging and tie fees to material costs The meeting notes reduced cotton planting and cites Sea Island prices and local sales chatter
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Corpus Christi
Texas
W. L. Caldwell
FE. W. Walker
State Association
Dallas
State Ginners’ Association Legislative Committee
Maple Karo syrup bucket sale at the Cash Store
A dated ad promotes a bucket of Maple Karo syrup for $1.00 at the Cash Store and warns to watch children for worm symptoms. It recommends White's Cream Vermitage to expel worms and restore health, priced at 5 cents, sold by Paria Smith.
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Paria Smith
Comanche High Plans Minstrel Show With Blackface Troupe
Comanche High School football team prepares a minstrel troupe led by Tom Moore to stage blackface performances expected to draw packed houses in Comanche. Public awaits first appearance with interest.
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Comanche
Tom Moore
West Texas Hens Good Investment
Vernon Texas March 23 Thirty six thousand eggs during three weeks in March is the record for Wilbarger hens in addition to eggs used by the local market A local produce company is shipping two cars of eggs from Vernon this week a total of 24 00 eggs A carload of chickens was shipped out yesterday and the concern will ship out another car Monday Yesterday s car is the fourteenth that has been forwarded from Vernon since Jan 1 and the end Monday will make fifteen This is an average of five a month Most of this poultry originated in Wilbarger county or Vernon trade territory
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Vernon
Texas
Kiddy
Wilbarger County
No law limits hours convict guards must work
Austin March 23. Attorney General's Department issues opinion stating Texas has no law restricting convict guards to eight hours per day. The ruling leaves operation hours to employers and prison authorities.
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Austin
Texas
Attorney General's Department
Comanche Opens 2000-Barrel Refinery and Brick Plant
The Comanche refinery began operations Tuesday, producing high quality gasoline at a 2000-barrel facility west of town on the Comanche and Brownwood road. The site also manufactures a fine brick product, signaling a notable local industry. Tresspass on the premises is strictly forbidden with prosecution threatened.
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Comanche
Brownwood Read
Two Officers Die in El Paso Prohibition Raid
Federal Prohibition Agents E. Breckett and Arch Wood were shot dead near a ranch owned by Neil Shearmian during a liquor raid. A tip led to a confrontation as the posse approached a house. after commands were ignored a volley killed the two officers before the house was found deserted.
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el Paso
E. Brekett
Arch Wood
Neil Shearmian
Breckett
Wood
Tennis Shoes at Cost Selling Fast
Store advertises tennis shoes at cost with limited stock and rapid sales. The Cash outlet urges customers to hurry before sizes run out.
Three Deep Wells Underway in Brown County Texas
Brownwood March 23 Three deep wells in northern Brown County report progress. The Honea well on Windham 2420 feet may plug back to 1900 feet to strike Caddo lime. Cox well on McGee tract reaming at 1100 feet. Kilpatrick Lamb on Williamson farm at 400 feet with pay found at 2575 feet.
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Brownwood
Texas
Brown County
Honea
Windham
McGee
Williamson Farm
Public Sale of Fine Hogs in Comanche
The Comanche county sale of Registered Duroc Jersey hogs set for April 4 draws attention to the value of stock raising for local prosperity. Organizers aim to form a live stock association, plan a fall exhibit with prizes, and encourage youth involvement in hogs cattle poultry corn oats wheat and fruit. The Chief urges county residents to attend with stock displays and to help keep stock locally rather than selling out of county.
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Comanche
Fort Worth
Couty
Texas
Texas Germans Offer Million for 120000 Mexican Acres
Texas Germans proposed to buy 120000 acres near Las Vacas Coahuila for colonization at one million dollars. Mexican Consul Ruiz said the offer will be given serious consideration but its strategic location near U S transport routes could lead to a rejection.
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San Antonio
Texas
Las Vacas
Coahuila
Ruiz
United States
Sell Clean Cotton Rags to Chief
If you have clean cotton rags, bring them to the Chief for sale.
Local store offers chicken feed and cage implements deal
Higginbotham Bros. & Co advertises chicken feed at old price with same seed mix and invites orders to Farmer Jones at 70. It promises price reductions on cage implements and rebates for previous buyers. Readers are urged to read page 3 and page 4 full announcements and visit the store to see daily changes.
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Farmer Jones
USA
Higginbotham Bros
Thirty nine inch Sea Island Bleached Domestic Ice at The Cash Store
The Cash Store offers thirty nine inch Sea Island bleached domestic ice, best bleached grade 20c. Domestic ice product details and price point highlighted for shoppers.
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Sea Island
Cash Store
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