Grand Jury Report from Texas 22nd District
The Grand Jury reports 14 days in session, 232 witnesses examined, 38 bills returned 16 felonies and 22 misdemeanors. It commends bailiffs and jail staff, notes jail and courthouse repair needs, urges truthfulness in witnesses, and recommends a Finance Committee to audit county books. Foreman John D. Waring and Secretary J. W. Robison sign off.
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J. R. McClellan
22Nd Judicial District of Texas
Commissioners Court
Joe H. Eidson
R. F. Holloway
John D. Waring
J. W. Robison
Grand Jury
Boll Weevils Open Season in Comanche With Narrow Losses
The Boll Weevil League opened the 1922 season in Comanche. The Cobbs beat the Matthewsons 3 to 2 in a game that swung on a misplay, while the Ruths lost to the Speakers 7 to 4 as the Speakers avenged a rough day from big opponents. The season is young and teams hope to improve.
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Boll Weevil League
Comanche
Cobbs and Matthewsons
Cobbs
Matthewsons
Ruths
Getso Litttle
Brownwood Schools Cut Teacher Salaries for 1922-23
The Brownwood board of trustees announces a 10 percent salary reduction for teachers in the 1922-23 school session due to lower expenses. The district will close May 27. About 100 graduates are in the class, with final passing numbers and nondil distribution to be set by ongoing exams.
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Board of Trustees
Brownwood
German newspapers face collapse as publishers vow action
A manifesto from over 200 German publishers after a Weimar meeting condemns newsprint price hikes and foreign capital ownership. It warns of a flood of cheap stereotyped content publishers must accept and urges government measures to address the deplorable state of affairs.
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Weimer
Brownwood to Organize Poultry Cooperatives in Several Counties
Plans to form a cooperative poultry marketing association span Brown and Comanche into Mills, McCullough, Coleman, Tom Green, Runnels and Concho counties. The Texas Farm Bureau and attorney Aaron Sapir o lead the effort, modeled on California’s Poultry Producers of Central California.
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Ter
Aaron Sapiro
Poultry Producers of
Central California
Petalums
San Francisco
Oakland
New York
Boston
Buffalo
Seattle
Los Angeles
Sa Francisco
California
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Arizona
Texas
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Petaluma Association
Ray Corliss
Services at St Matthew Church Sunday
The Rev John Power L L D will conduct morning and evening services at St Matthew Church this Sunday making the day one of worship for the congregation.
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St. Matthew Church
John Power
Marital Licenses Issued Include Three Couples
Since the last report a trio of marriage licenses has been issued naming G R Hodge and Mary F McNut W B Johnson and Miss Pearl Dixon and A Satler and Mrs N Wilburn leaving open records on file at the county clerk's office.
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G. R. Hodge
Mary F. McNut
W. B. Johnson
Miss Pearl Dixon
A. Satler
N. Wilburn
De Leon Youth Attacked by Masked Men in Rural Texas Incident
On May 9 near De Leon a 14 year old girl awaited the rural mail carrier. Two men in a touring car masked themselves, assaulted her, and cut her hair before fleeing in a second car. Police have only a description of the vehicle.
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de Leon
W. F. Hall
Gatesville Man Testifies Against Semenoff in Siberia Inquiry
General William Graves, linked to American forces in Siberia, testifies in Washington as the Semenoff case prompts questions via Senator Borah. Graves, born Coryell county near Coryell City, is related to A P Graves of Gatesville and may visit Comanche county soon.
Local Notes on Purchases and Visits in Stephenville and Gatesville
A grocer lists 8 bars versus G White Naptha laundry soap at 50c with 38-39 cents. Miss Lucile Conch, a Stephenville High School teacher, spent the weekend with cousins Mr and Mrs Oscar Callaway at their ranch. Mrs Leonard McCowan of Gatesville visited cousins Miss Kate Turner this week.
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Lucile Conch
Stephenville High School
Mrs
Oscar Callaway
Leonard McCowan
Gatesville
Kate Turner
Little Girl Burned by Scalding Water
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Luckey was seriously burned by boiling water spilled when a smaller sister tipped a kettle near the stove. Latest report says she is improving and should recover soon.
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de Leon Free Press
Henry Luckey
Post Office Building in San Antonio Levelled for District Road Widening
The 1761 Dwye avenue post office once used as a prison by a Spanish general in 1814 and later served San Antonio’s mail in 1849 is being demolished. Work spreads through the front rooms to widen Dwyer avenue as part of a multi year city program.
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San Antonio
Dwyer Avenue
Cattle Die After Eating Leaves Near Leon River Farm
A De Leon area report states 60 head of cattle on Tom Henson’s Leon River farm died from eating leaves and buds. The leaves are deadly when eaten unmixed, causing hard dry obstructions in cattle stomachs. Other locals report smaller losses nearby along Onion Valley and adjoining Rush farm land.
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de Leon
Hico Boy Enjoys Joy Ride Above Mexia
Odas Coleman, former News-Review linotype operator now with the Mexia Telegram, recalls a Telegram airplane joy ride. He describes smooth flight over Mexia with views of blocks and cemetery, then sickness during loops, yet plans to fly again if given the chance.
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Odlas
J. J. Coleman
Waco Cotton Man Found Dead In Garage
W P Driskell a 55 year old cotton dealer was found dead in his Waco home garage with his head split open likely by an axe. The body was wrapped in a quilt and moved to the garage after killing. His car found in a ditch three miles away with blood on the wheel. police expect an arrest.
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Driskell
Waco
Three Negroes Burned in Kirvin Mob Lynching Victim Miss Eula Ansley
In Kirvin Texas on May 6 a mob of about five hundred burned three Black men from Freestone county after they were accused of assaulting and murdering 17 year old Miss Eula Ansley. Curry Varney and Jones were taken from custody and executed at a farm near the town.
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Eula Ansley
Snap Curry
Freestone County
Twce
J. H. Varney
Mose Jones
Ansley
Curry
Wortham
Mexia
J. T. King
Jones
Varney
Lampasas Doctors to Be Entertained in San Saba
San Saba May 8 The Lampasas County Medical Association will be entertained in San Saba on Tuesday June 6. The Chamber of Commerce cooperates in extending a cordial welcome and entertainment for the doctors. A committee on entertainment has been appointed. Several physicians from neighboring counties will attend.
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County Medical Association
On Entertainment
De Leon Man Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
G. E. Morton of De Leon announces his candidacy for Comanche County Treasurer in the Democratic primary on July 22. Morton has lived in the county twenty years, mainly in De Leon, and brings clerical experience including last year as public weigher of De Leon. He aims to canvass the county fully and seeks voters' support.
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G. E. Morton
de Leon
Morton
Comanche County
Vote for Texas, not Smith Brown or Jones
A State Press editorial urges voters to place national duty over personal preference in the upcoming elections. It cautions against careless ballots and calls for backing candidates who truly serve Texas and its institutions.
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Mineral Wella
Fencerail
Smith
Brown
Dwarf Champion Tomato Seeds Advertised in Texas
An old classified notice advertises Dwarf Champion Tomato seeds and Pure 8 seeds at low rates. C R Red Eyes priced at $1 for 15, postpaid, with Mrs. J G Flood of Sidney Texas listed as contact.
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C. R
J. G. Flood
Sidney
Texas
Poultry Growers to Hear National Marketing Authority
Mr Walton Peteet, a national authority on cooperative marketing, will address Comanche poultry growers on Monday May 15 at 2 PM. Loaned by the Texas Farm Bureau to Alabama and now assisting farmers, Peteet led the 1916 Farmers Cooperative Marketing Law and influenced the later southern Law passed last year. He co developed the law with California expert Aaron Sapir, and his efforts aided Texas farmers through cooperative marketing. Attendees will gain firsthand information with no obligation to join any organization.
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Comancht
Cooperative Poultry Association
Comanche
Walton Peteete
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Walton Peteet
Peteet
California
Aaron Sapiro
Texas
Howard Short
de Lean Melon Association
Mr. Peteet
C. E. Lowe
Dallas
Melon Association
Short
Comanche County
Crop Shortage in Europe to Boost U S Exports
European crops fall short of forecasts this year. US wheat surplus will help fill European shortfalls, keeping American exports large or larger than 1921 as Europe relies on US for raw materials and food. Experts forecast steadier American shipments to European buyers amid uneven European harvests.
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Europe
U. S
Washington
United States
America
Commerce Department
Card of Thanks from the Ward Family
The Ward family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They wish God’s richest blessings on those who showed support. J. W. Ward and children.
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J. W. Ward
Alligator Hides Flow From Mexico to U.S. Dealers
The City of Mexico Chamber seeks to sell 6 000 alligator hides to an Indian dealer in Frontera. Hides will go to New York or San Francisco based on best price. New York prices range from 15 cents for two inch hides to 2 40 for 13 inch hides. Damaged skins fetch half to full price of good skins.
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United States
Mexico
City of Mexico
Frontera
New York
San Francisco
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Brown, Coman
Che
Mills
McCullough
Coleman, Ten
Green, Runnels and Concho Counties
Cooperatives Marketing Associa
Istence
The
Texas Farm
Bureau Federation
Gregorie Semanoff
William 8. Graves
Gregorie Semenoff
Siberia
Seminoff
8. P
Dan E. Dr. Eda
A. P. Graves
Baylor University
Coryell County
Coryell City
General Graves
Baylor
Independence
West Point
Graves
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Hico
Hico News-Review
News-Review
Mexia Telegram
W. P. Driskell
Kirvin
SAN Saba
the Lampasas
Chamber of Commerce
Walton
Cooperative Marketing
Ala
Bama
Alabama
Trus
Thor
Farmers Cooperative Mar
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