Judge J. B. Russell Recalls Texas Electrification Era
Comanche pioneer and ex mayor Judge J. B. Russell recounts early Texas illumination from tallow candles to oil lamps, the first electric plant in 1900 serving 62 customers, and Texas Power and Light's later expansion. He contrasts old hardships with modern electric service and favors progress over the “good old days.”
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Texas
Comanche
J. B. Russell
Judge Russell
Goliad
Russell
E. W. Harriss
E. Quilitch
J. P. Hoff
Texas Power and Light Company
Market guidance for berry growers from Judge Luker
For those selling berries this season, Judge Luker outlines selling to Mr Martin at a fair price while avoiding market depression. Sell what you can at best price, store surplus for the Jelly Plant, ensure full measure eighteen pounds, and pack on a floor with minimal sand and no bruising. Big Truck Burks and Son advertises cheaper heavy-haul service.
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Luker
Mr. Martin
Martin
Working People Need Herbine For Liver Support
The ad suggests workers lose energy when the liver slows and feel languid. It recommends taking Herbine to purify the system and restore vigor, endorsed by Dr. Sel and distributed by Reese Drug Co and Paris Smith Druggist.
Those Attending M. E. Conference and Elections Names
A long list shows attendees and superannuates for multiple Texas districts and churches. Winners include W. F. Mason Hamp Byler J. T. Hall M. A. Turner J. L. Ray J. W. W. Shuler C. E. Frost M. K. Little and many others across Brownwood Coleman Comanche Drasco Pumphrey and surrounding communities.
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Ballinger
R. B. Hooper
P. C
J. W. Tottenham
Rec
C. L. McCartney
Ruby Wiley
D. L. Sec
R. M. Ramsey
W. L. Thomas
D.D. McInroe
F. J. McMillen
H. K. Doyle
Roy Byrd
E. N. McKinney
B. A. Ramer
Comanche
R. J. LaPrade
N. E. Gardner
M. K. Little
J. D. Smoot
L. P
O. H. Donaho
G.S. Clarke
R. A. Luker
L. L
C. E. Frost
L. F. Elkins
I. T. Clemons
G. S. Clarke
Comanche Circuit
J. L. Ray
P.C
R. L. Bowman
J. A. Jones
Alma Kearney
D. W. Steward
Troy Williams
F. J. Wood
M. Edwards
Ira M. Ross
Clifton Lusk
Nellie Jones
Drasco-Pumphrey
E. W. Swearingen
E. H. Baker
Dist
J. B. Pace
A. D. Dobins
Blue Star Remedy Advertises Skin Cure
Stop the itch with a remedy claimed to relieve eczema and related skin diseases. The ad promotes Blue Star Remedy for children’s sores, pimples, ringworm, poison oak, and more, with Blue Star Soap as a cleanser and WM. Reese Drug Co. as the supplier.
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All Drug Stores
WM. Reese Drug CO
Merry Matrons Hostess Event At WednesDay Party
Mrs Tom F Reese presided over a Merry Matrons gathering on Wednesday afternoon with yellow and lavender flowers as decor. High scores went to Mrs Karl Tate for the club and Miss Laura Lu Waring for guests. prizes included a ruffled rose net boudoir pillow and a Korean handkerchief. An honor guest received a rose sachet while consolation went to Mrs Elmo Montgomery.
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Tom F. Reese
Karl Tate
Laura Lu Waring
H. S. White
Elmo Montgomery
Reese
John D. Waring
Mesdames
F. J. Reese
J. B. Chilton
Will Roberson
Hardie Slider
J. B. Alicorn
Jack Cauley
Jeffie Thomas
Sale at Wm. Reese Co. offers numerous gifts this week
A hint points to a wide array of useful gifts available at the William Reese Company sale this week, highlighting value and selection for shoppers.
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Wm. Reese Co
Gustirie High Presents The Winning of Joy Senior Play
Gustirie High will stage The Winning of Joy a senior play set in a well arranged plot where Joy wins happiness. Cast includes Joe Reeves Argye Everett Dave Reeves Flandell Ford Jim Vernon Weldon Gleaton Bill Vernon Dale Collins Joy King Clara Pettit Ma Vernon Connie Mae Couch Kate Vernon Loree Morton Mrs Sims Hortenge Franks Hattie Sims Bonnie White Rev Barker Bob Couch.
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Ogg Hon Tur
Joy
Joe Eeves
Argye Everett
Dave Reeves
Flandell Ford
Pa Vernon
Jim
Weldon Gleaton
Bill Vernon
Dale Collins
Joy King
Clara Pettit
Ma Vernon
Connie Mae Couch
Six Cars Feeder Cattle Ship Out of Comanche
Six cars of yearling Hereford cattle were shipped from Comanche on Thursday of last week. W. B. Barrett consigned 296 head to Kansas City, sold at about 11.65 per hundred and 58.00 per head on average. Barrett said the cattle were bought last fall, fed on his ranch south of Comanche, and ran on pasture before sale.
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Comanche
W. B. Barrett
Kansas City
Barrett
Methodist Circuit News Preaching Schedule Invites Faithful
The Indian Creek circuit will hold sermons Sunday at 11 AM and 8 PM. An afternoon service is planned at Harmony at 3 PM led by Pastor L. Ray.
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Indian Creek
Harmony
L. Ray
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Popwutla
Toile Yu Nossingham
Fashion
The
Onestra
Burks & Son
WM. Reese
Paris Smith
Jacquard
M. E. Conference
D.S
Davidson
Proctor
W. N. Byrd
J.W. Luker
Rec. S
Ollie McCamey
Carrie Gorman
E. M. Stone
T. H. Purvis
C. P. Barcroft
Robert Lee
J. D. Ramsey
Gardner
W. H. Bell
W. B. Cobb
Rockwood
Preston Braxton
M. A. Richardson
D. S
A. Ss. Hart
J. Frank Turner
E. . Easley
M. L. Lightfoot
C. B. Verner
W. H. Gardner
W. T. Verner
Talpa-Crews
PB. B. Edmanton
E. E. Feeler
J. W. Woods
J. W. Moore
Prof
C. H. Grounds
D. W. Grounds
L. E
W. C. Mathis
Hazel Simmons
Winchell
L. A. Clark
C. S. Reese
J. K. McMurry
J. D. Lewis
Gustirie
Methodist Circuit News
Stacy Elms
Linton Smith
Magnolia Filling Station
Walter Garner & Son
Roy Little
Bettis & Gibbs
Comanche, Texas
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