Comanche Hosts First Better Baby Conference Week
The town plans a full week of Better Baby activities led by local and visiting experts. Sermons, lectures by Dr. Rosse of Dallas, and a Saturday examination at the Masonic temple mark the event with Miss Van Dorn of Temple judging. Tag days and fundraising accompany the effort to support the program.
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Rosse
Dallas
Masonic Temple
Miss van Dorn
Temple
DeLeon
C. W. Tadames Cochran
Ponce
Ion
Comanche School Board Campaign Highlights Progress
An editorial notes five years under the present school board, listing improvements funded by state dollars. It cites a domestic arts and science program, a chemistry lab, a public library with a skilled librarian, and a Lyceum course. The piece compares five year enrollment and graduation trends with state and national norms.
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Department of Duture
Texas
Mercantile
Four-Year Attendance Averages Reported for Comanche
Across the United States the average entering the fourth year is 39 percent. In Comanche the rate is 64 percent. Report filed by the Comanche School Board with D. Chas. Clarke and colleagues.
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United States
Comanche
D. Chas. Clarke
H. N. Goodson
J. H. McMillan
J. R. Eanes
Geo. L. Sullivan
E. Greer
W. T. House
School Board
T N Condron Personal Crisis Reports
Tom Condron an early Proctor settler took his own life by carbolic acid after two years of illness. He drank the acid with water as a girl in the room turned to help. He was buried Thursday afternoon with Masonic honors in Proctor.
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T. N
Tom) Condron
Proctor
Condron
Mr. Condron
Recruiting Officer Leaves Comanche Town
A U S S oldier stationed in Comanche as recruiting officer departed for Dallas Wednesday. He has made himself unpopular by his manifest pro German statements.
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Dallas
Evangelist Carter Preaches at Church of Christ Sunday
The Church of Christ invites the public to Bible study at 10 a m Sunday April 1 and preaching by Evangelist Carter at 11 a m and 8 p m. Come out and be with us.
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Church of Christ
Evangelist Carter
Acme Binders Sold by Burks Mercantile Co
Burks Mercantile Co offers Acme Binders advertised as the best binder on earth. The product is marketed through the retailer with emphasis on durability and quality. Customers are urged to purchase at Burks for reliable office supplies.
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Acme Binders
Burks Mercantile Co
Citizens Meet Monday To Discuss School Policy
About 200 residents including many women gathered at 8 30 p m to discuss city public schools. W D Jenkins opened the meeting with talks by Dr L B Thomas and Dr T M Rutherford. Nominated as school trustees were D C Clarke E Greer J R Eanes and H N Goodson. The group adjourned after brief remarks.
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W. D. Jenkins
L. B. Thomas
T. M. Rutherford
John D. Waring
Messrs
Burks
Ory
Reese
Clarke
Kearby
Holloway
Layne
Comanelie J School
Eect
Comanche
D. C. Clarke
E. Greer
J. R. Eanes
D. F. Eaton Promoted and Grffin Fills County Post
D F Eaton resigns as County Demonstrator of Comanche County and accepts a similar role in Runnels County. G W Griffin, formerly of San Saba County, takes the Comanche post. The notice praises Eaton’s valued service and welcomes Griffin with support from the local community.
First of a series on Comanche County money farmers
A profile of W. C. Sanford, born 1855 in Spartanburg SC, who after arriving in Texas built his wealth in Comanche County. The piece notes his unpretentious nature, marriage to Miss Switzer on December 14, 1882, and his humble start with $350 land bought with $150 in vendor lien notes.
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Comanche Co
W. C. Sanford
Mr. Sanford
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Texas
Lone Star State
Jnc
Comanche County
H. C. Switzer
Austin County
Comanche
Mr. Lanford
Miss Switzer
Lanford
Sanford
DeLeon
Weat
Bryadh
West
Better Baby Week Proclaimed by Comanche Citizens
A 1917 proclamation declares a Better Baby Week for Comanche beginning Monday April 2. Citizens are urged to show united support and sympathy for the initiative and its welfare for the community.
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Comanché
Comacnhe
Comanche County Woodmen Hold First Regular Session
The Comanche County W O W Association held its first regular annual session in Comanche with ten Woodman Circles and fourteen W O W Camps represented. Officers elected included W S Carpenter President J A Greer First Vice President Mrs Martha Gore Second Vice President S C Findley Secretary Treasurer. A ritual contest at the courthouse drew about 400 Woodmen. Mercers Gap won first with Newburg second and Comanche third. Delegates from multiple camps attended and next meeting set for May 25 at Gusine.
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Comanche County
W. O. W. Association
Comanche
W. H. Carpenter
Austin
Woodcraft
Eanes
George L. Sullivan
Comanche Camp
J. A. Greer
Gustine
Mra
W. S. Carpenter
Marintha Gore
S.C. Findely
J. H. Harris
J. H. Goosby
Cal Fritts
Majestic Theatre
Mercers Gap
Newbury
W. O. W. Hall
Merccers Gap
Newburg
Texas
Lanford Family Farm Legacy From 160 Acres To Multifold Wealth
A narrative recalls how Gilbert Denniston deeded land to Lanford through Capt. Hart, enabling Lanford and his wife to start with 160 acres and $150 debt. They built a home, expanded land holdings, educated their children, and maintained farm income across two west Texas farms with bank stock totaling about 15 to 20 thousand dollars. The piece highlights prudent farming as the path to stable livelihood in Comanche county.
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Gilbert Denniston
G. R. Hart
Lanford
Mrs. Lanford
Mr. Lanford
Death of Esteemed Comanche County Figure Uncle Tom Love
Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Uncle Tom Love Thursday at 1 p m. Mr Love is one of the most highly esteemed men of Comanche county and we mourn his loss along with his many friends. We will give a brief sketch of him next week.
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Uncle Tom Love
Easter Neckwear Shifts at Burks Mercantile Co
Burks Mercantile Co launches Easter apparel with new neckwear shirts collars and underwear in store. The broad selection targets holiday shoppers seeking fresh wardrobe pieces for Easter celebrations.
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Burks Mercantile Co
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Study Club of
Nehe
T. N. Condron
D. F. Eaton
Runnells County
G. W. Griffin
San Saba County
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Mr. Griffin
Griin
W. C. Lanford
Woodman Circle Groves
Gustine, van Dyke
Cross Roads
Hasse
Sipe Springs
Rucker
Sidney
Wilson
van Dyke
Fleming
Theney
Lamkin
Soda Springs
Democrat
Jim T. Jones
J. C. Greer
Dr. Clemens
D. W. Crear
D. E. Warren
W. C. Cauley
R. L. Cox
Jno. Johnson
S. H. Austin
Alex Faulkner
N. H. Payne
Acton Rucker
L. J. Grisham
R. T. Wallace
W. G. Barker
J. Q. Johnson
J. Cu
W. C. Comanche
Zadie McPherson
May Cameron
Uncle Tom
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