Red Cross and Social News From Comanche Area
Local notes mention Lee Roberts in Lone Star visiting friends and teaching past year. Clergy Howell and Abernathy attend Red Cross events, with a collection around one hundred dollars. Red Cross sale and parade attract town residents as students prepare for graduation and senior class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roberts
Lone Star
Dixon
Tramneston
Algo Stanpi
Nie Lee Croft
Iliams
Abilene
the Arch
Jay
Red Cross
V. Pritchard
Howell
Sipe Springs
Iter Abernathy
Carpeut
Evans
Comanche
Jon Stanley
Denton
Ace Windiver
W. Gray
Lowing
Mrs
Ola White
Beatrice Bennett
Liler
May Hughes
Velma
Laura Croft
Inez Kay
Rter
Laura Pinson
Chautauqua Appeals to Discerning Audiences
The article promotes a five day Chautauqua season with ten attractions including Alfred I. O Connor C W Wassam and Dr L G Herbert. It highlights O Connor as a WWI veteran and lecturer, Wassam as a dynamic Iowa professor and orator, and Herbert as a leading national lecturer with patriotic themes. Season tickets cost about 60 cents for three events with dates June 5 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred IH. O’ Connor
C. W. Wassam
O’connor
George
Lowa
University of Iowa
Wassam
Billy Sunday
L. G. Herbert
Herbert
France
J. R. Fanes
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Association
Local Stores Stock New Storage Batteries and Hats
Higginbotham Bros and Milam Hats advertise latest models in admisses and millinery. Slider and Lacy highlight hats in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Fishing Gear Dealers Lure Anglers With Wide Tackle Selection
A playful prompt invites readers to imagine a fishing trip and points to tackle shops for a full range of gear. The copy emphasizes variety and readiness for time on the water.
Chautauqua and the War Value Beyond Armaments
The piece argues that democracy relies on brain power, will, and spiritual energy, not just weapons. President Wilson assigns Chau tauqua a critical role, calling its lectures effective messengers for democracy. Its mission remains essential in this wartime hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Soldier uses deck of cards to recall Christian tenets in church
A British private Richard Lee is brought before a mayor for playing cards in church. He defends his act by reciting how each card from ace to queen recalls Bible stories and Christian beliefs, including the Trinity, commandments, and figures like Noah and the Wise Queen of Sheba.
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Richard Lee
Richard
Rich
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Heaven
Earth
Noah
Moses
God Almightry
Sheba
Solomon
King Solomon and the Knave Card Riddle Told in Stage Lore
A quoted wry exchange features a wise man and a mayor debating a riddle about distinguishing boys from girls in garments, and a soldier calling a constable a knave or fool. The dialogue weaves through counting tricks linking cards to time, ending with an ad pitch for Munsingwear from Higinbotham's in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceer
Adding Machine Paper in Rolls In Stock
The Chief Exponent announces in stock adding machine paper in rolls with quantities from single rolls to case quantities. Save money on your order and fast shipping offered.
Storage Batteries and Related Services
Storage batteries sold charged rented rebuilt by Higginbotham Bros. & Co. Also offered thrift stamps through Slider & Lacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Ita
Local Notices From Copperas Prairie and Gap
Rain last Friday brought one to two inches helping row crops and land preparation. Co J Graham Jr returned from Palmer while Byron Lusk left for Camp Bowie on furlough. Camp Woodmen hosted members from Comanche for a stew. school trustees R R Everett Cleve Moore and W F Vancleave visited Comanche for school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Prairie
Gap
J. Graham Jr
Palmer
Sidney
W. R. Fielder
L. E. Fielder
J. Graham Sr
J. F. Murphy
Ranger
R. Q. George
T. &. Hood
Martin Branch
Joe Armstrong
Byron Lusk
Camp Bowie
J. H. McCollum
Dallas
Cox
Sidney Woodmen Camp
Comanche
R. R. Everett
Cleve Moore
W. F. Vancleave
Gap School
J H Allen Offers Complete Line of Shoe Laces
J H Allen promotes a full range of shoe laces in all colors. The advertisement emphasizes variety and availability for customers seeking durable laces in multiple hues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Allen
Wilson Community Bulletin Notes Health And Travel
Health in Wilson improves after recent rains. Dock Kerley visits his ill brother Claire Kerley near Comanche. Uncle John Anderson recuperates after illness. Will Kerley family and others report fishing on the Colorado. John Simms sells farm and crops and plans a move to Idaho. Burt Ontott relocates a store to Wilson under new manager Guest of Dublin. Tolbert Woods and wife visit Elmer Woods family. Levie Harley and wife move to Denison. Mrs Meda Gilbert and children visit mother Mrs Jim Turney in Waco. Harvey Turner on fourteen days furlough at Camp Travis. Alvie Faulkenberry makes a trip to Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Dock Kerley
Claire Kerley
Comanche
John Anderson
Will Kerley
Elmer Weidner
Colorado
John Simms
Idaho
Hog Raisers Notice and Remedies Offered
Notice to hog raisers from H Burks stating availability in market for all hog classes and office visits when not on the square. Also an advertisement by Slider & Lacy offering remedies to rid poultry of blue bugs and lice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.burks
Slider & Lacy
Peanut Meal and Wheat Bran Stockpiled for Feed
Local farm notes indicate abundant supplies of peanut meal and pure wheat bran in storage. No specific destination or use details given, but the declaration reflects ample animal feed ingredients for upcoming welfare needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Higginbothams Ad Encourages Labor Shortage Solutions
A small ad in the paper promotes Higginbothams offering ideas to tackle labor shortages. It hints at guidance and perhaps services to help businesses hire more effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
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Porvell
Fs Poweright Co
Fr Miller
Camp Bownday
Gross
8. P. Smith
ORAGE
Arge
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Bill Bone
W. A
Bill” Bone
Mr. Bone
Comanche County
Pulliam
LANE @ COMPANY
Tan-No
Baker-Wheeler Mtg. Co
Tex
Higinbotham
Dudley
East Side Square
Kodak
Luther Dixon
the Kodak Man
Reese Drug Co
Nabers
U.S
Liberty
Tota
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