Farmers of Jaynes and Lacy Farms praised as model households
An editor joins R T Jaynes and Lt Lacy on visits to their Comanche County farms. The Jaynes operation blends diverse crops, a high quality dairy herd, purebred hogs, and labor saving home devices. Lacy expands with cross fences, orchards, and prize hogs alongside a diversified stock operation.
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Deihl
R. T. Jaynes
Lacy
J. Jessup
Mr. Jaynes
Mr. Lacy
E Jaynes
R. T. Jayens
Comanche
Jaynes
Lightning Strikes Hoff Home in Western Town
During the storm last Monday morning the residence of Jno P Hoff was struck by lightning. Bricks were displaced in a flue and wiring entry near the flue likely prevented greater damage. The family sought safety in the storm cellar and only daylight revealed the strike and power loss.
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Jno
Masons to Raise Flag at Temple Event
Local Masonic lodge will raise a flag at the Masonic Temple Saturday at 2 p m. The music will be provided by the famous Kitty Band. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Masonic Lodge
Saturn
Dr Cochran Sells Fancy Dog Rose to Mr Griffith
Dr Cochran this week sold his fine dog Rose to a Mr Griffith at a price higher than an ordinary horse sells for. He shipped the dog Thursday. Dr Cochran may have the best bird dogs in the city.
Buggy Sale At Higginbothams Delights Shoppers
Right now with pleasant weather Higginbothams promotes a sale of top and topless buggies. A splendid assortment is on hand for customers to select from.
Looney's Men's Store Burglarized Again
Last Saturday night Looney's Men's Store was burglarized for the second time in about thirty days. Mr. Slack entered about eleven to secure articles and heard a leak noise from the rainy rear. A window pane was found removed from the same window used in the prior break. Dry goods stock damaged. exact loss not determined.
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Looney
Slack
Officer Training Camp Note From Leon Springs
Rev. L. G. White reports from Camp Funston on May 21 17 detailing duty hours 5 15 to 9 30 quarters 24 by 200 feet well lighted and ventilated for 5000 men rain torrents Saturday night and transfers of Comanche boys from Company 17 to 10. Rebels of note: White entered officers training camp at Leon Springs last week.
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L. G. White
Leon Springs
Texas
Camp Funston
Rev. White
Comanche Postmaster Promoted to Recruiting Officer
Postmaster Jeff Reese gains authority to conduct examinations and issue transportation for recruits. He has built an excellent recruiting record and now receives the promotion to regular recruiting officer.
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Jeff Reese
Reese
Mrs Grace Bond Wins Popular Lady Contest
Grace Bond won a wrist watch in the popular lady contest staged by the Bostwick Davis Favorite Players in Comanche. Tickets counted votes as patrons entered, and on the final night she was declared the winner amid praise for the troupe's moral dramas and fine orchestra.
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Grace Bond
Bostwick Davis
Bond
Bostwick-Davis
Comanche
Married in City as Rev Curlee Unites Hamner and Fortune
Last Sunday at the Baptist Parsonage Rev Curlee united W. D. Hamner and Miss Maude Fortune in marriage at the Baptist church in this city. Several friends were present and witnessed the ceremony.
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Baptist
Curlee
W. D. Hamner
Quiet Wedding of Chas B Rogers and Levy Gore
Wednesday afternoon Chas B Rogers son of J J Rogers of Harmony and Miss Levy Gore were quietly married at Rev Curlee's home. The couple comes from prominent local families and will depart for their Houston home this week.
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Chas. B. Rogers
J. J. Rogers
Harmony
Deering and McCormick Twine From Higginbotham’s
Higginbotham's advertises genuine Deering and McCormick twine for sale with easy terms.
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Deering and McCormick
Higginbotham’s
Comanche Hog Raiser Offers Prizes for Local Pigs
T. R. Lacy offers four highly bred registered boar pigs for sale with a $10 prize to the best shown at the fall fair to keep animals in Comanche county. Tom promotes the effort as hogs are said to help farmers, and supporters urge more blooded stock and men like him.
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Comanche
T. R. Lacy
Comanche County
Tom
Pleaty of Cee Ox Fonds Slider
A brief item notes a quirky collection called pleaty of cee ox fonds and a device termed a slider. The fragment hints at exhibit or catalog terminology without clear events or dates. Organizing bodies or locations are not identified in readable text.
June 5 Day Set for Army Registration
The notice directs all men aged twenty one to fifty before June 5 1917 to register between 7 am and 9 pm on that date at their precinct registration place. It outlines who may register, who may register by mail, and penalties for failing to register or to perform registrar duties.
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Regular Army
Navy
Marine Cops
National Guard
Naval Militia
United States
Misdeed Provisions Enforceable Under Federal Act
Text outlines penalties for evasion or nonperformance of duties under the act. Any person who aids evasion or neglects duties may be found guilty of a misdemeanor. Conviction in a district court could incur imprisonment up to one year.
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District Court of
United States
Ander
District Court of the
A Word to Those Subject to Registration for Military Service
County Judge J. H. McMillan urges citizens to register for military service, warning agitators against persuading defiance. He notes officers will register the eligible, report refusals to the War Department, and try those who refuse in court martial. A tribunal will assess fitness and exemptions with habeas corpus rights.
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War Department
Seuch Court
J. H. McMillan
District Court Dispositions in Texas Cases
The State of Texas vs. Ab Per due acquitted on perjury. The State of Texas vs. Talbert Braim perjury continued. The State of Texas vs. Tom Tut tle perjury continued. Mary J. Short et al. vs. J. TH. Dudley et al. suit for partition of property. J J. R. Eanes Rufe Armstrong and J. D. Bonner appointed to divide land without prejudice to plaintiff's rights in personal property. The State of Texas vs. Jesse Al sup murder case called and jury selected.
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State of Texas
Ab Perdue
Talbert Braim
Tom Tuttle
Mary J. Short
J. TH. Dudley
JJ. R. Eanes
Rufe Armstrong
J. D. Bonner
Jesse Alsup
Short Course Postponed to Early June Dates
The short course scheduled for May 28 to 31 has been postponed to June 5 to 9. The extension Department will present demonstrations and delegates from local clubs will attend. The event is expected to draw large crowds and be the biggest locally.
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Extension Department
Kilpatrick's Sells Hoes and Files After Rains
Kilpatrick's advertises hoes and files for weed control after rain, inviting customers to purchase tools for gardening and maintenance.
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Kilpatrick’s
Slider & Lacy's Kool Kloth Suits Stand Out
Juniors and young men are urged to shop at Slider and Lacy's for Kool Kloth suits praised as the finest in town. The advertisement emphasizes quality and style for the season.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Comanche Schools Close With Fitting Exercises 1916 17
Comanche's Public Schools closed the 1916 17 term with fitting exercises in all departments. Grammar and Ward schools held graduation exercises and a Senior Play The Girl from Upper Seven followed by a commencement sermon by Dr Boaz of Texas Woman's College. Graduation exercises Monday featured speeches by Romeo Walker and Marion Waring with diplomas and scholarships awarded to multiple students.
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Comanche
Grammar and
Ward
Grammar and Ward Schors
Boaz
Texas Woman's College
Romeo Walker
South
Marion Waring
Bertie Brin
Ivey Huddleston
Laura Lou Waring
Tolman
Fred Brightman
J. D. Waring
J. B. Layne
Durward R. Findley
Arthur Garrison
Otho Walker
Cody Thomas
Luther Hutson
Homer Palmer
Jerome Kearby
Harmon Howard
Perry Hicks
Leslie Cooper
del Cox
Guy Allen
Milliard Gray
Tom F. Reese
Jeffie Thomas
Nevia Mullings
Louise Scurry
Dorris Rogers
Mary Reeves
Chautauqua in Progress Draws Crowds and Talent
Comanche hosts its first Chautauqua with strong attendance and high quality acts. The Berkley Sextette, Pear O’Neal, and the Famous Kitties Band are still to come, promising more appeal as the event continues.
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Comanche
Berkley
Pear O’neal
Binder Canvas Repair Service Offered by Kilpatrick & Son
A local notice announces repair services for odd canvas items available through Cae W. W. Kilpatrick & Son. The firm invites customers to bring their damaged canvases for expert restoration and wrapping.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
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R. T. Jaynes & Co
Looney's Men's Store
Mrs. Race Bond
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