Rally at Central Christian Church May 1 to 2
A regional Christian church rally will be held at Central Christian Church starting tomorrow, Saturday May 1, and ending Sunday night. The program includes devotional sessions, Sunday School rallies, women’s meetings, and sermons led by ministers from Hamilton, Comanche, Dublin, Stephenville, and Brady with broad participation from multiple denominations.
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Christian Church
Hamilton
Erath
Coman
Central Christian Church
Gee
H. Boynton
Dunlap
Dublin
Floy Cunningham
Comanche
Brother Williams
J. W. Stovall
Hico
Waco
Mae Hall
Fred Chandler
Stephenville
C. W. Ory
Laura Stovall
C. Baxter
G. H. Baynton
W. G. Baxter
J. S. Daley
J. R. Eanes
F. Williams
F. H. Chandler
W. Davis
D. S. Jennings
J. H. Jenkins
G. M. Scott
Wm. Chamberlain
R. Scott
R. F. Holloway
Pat Salyer
Bro. Shipman
O. L. DeSpain
Stovall
Vision of Sunday School
Bert Perry
W. Chamberlain
CG. C. Baxter
H. W. Lock
J. Tl. Williams
Chas. Purcell
Will Helms
Rev
Baptist Revival Opens at Baptist Tabernacle
On Sunday June 1 Rev. Lee R. Scarborough of Fort Worth will begin a revival meeting at the Baptist tabernacle. He will be assisted by Chas. O. Cook of Fort Worth who will lead the song service. Both have statewide evangelistic renown and are expected to boost local church efforts.
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Lee R. Scarborough
Ft. Worth
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Chas
Cook
Fort Worth
Baptist Church
Have Your Photos Made by the New Electric Light
Long's Studio advertises night photography using electric light for clearer portraits and scenes after sunset.
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Long
Blanket Wins Fight for New Depot
Blanket residents celebrate a railway commission order directing the Frisco to submit depot plans within thirty days and begin construction within ninety days. A Blanket Business Club committee led by Oak Lewis L K E Skinner and Young Ayres presented the case on May 20. Citizens had long pressed for better facilities amid ticketing and baggage delays and improved night train service. A. K. Skinner editor of the Blanket Signal praised the drive and credited members of the club for securing the victory.
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Blanket
Railway Commission
Frisco
Blanket Business Club
Messrs
Oak Lewis
L. KE. Skinner
Young Ayres
A. K. Skinner
Blanket Signal
Business Club
City Building Notes Promote Growth and Cooperation
The piece urges cohesive town pride and practical growth through slogans, publicity based on facts, and banker merchant farmer cooperation. It stresses attracting investors, supporting small merchants, fostering transportation links, inviting farmers into commerce groups, and treating immigration promises with caution.
Comanche Hamilton Normal to Open for Six Week Term
The Comanche Hamilton Normal starts a six week term next Monday June 2 at the High School building with many teachers already on hand. Superintendent R F Helloway will conduct assisted by Superintendent Mason of Hamilton Prof J B Layne and Mrs W C Reynolds. Formal opening Monday in the high school auditorium with regular work beginning Tuesday morning.
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Comanche-Hamilton Normal
R. F. Helloway
Mason
Hamilton
J. B. Layne
W. C. Reynolds
Comanche
Street Improvements on Main Street Progressing
Street department crews grade North East Main Street, a project aimed at improving thoroughfare condition and usability for local traffic and future development.
Hog buyers offer to finance fat hogs by June nine
L T Cunningham and I N Burton advertise purchasing fat hogs delivered to their location by June 9 offering favorable prices and prompt settlement.
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L. T. Cunningham
I. N. Burton
Conscience Easy As Slayer of Wife Receives Life Sentence
Ballinger Texas May 28 George Brown told reporters his conscience is all right after a higher court sustained his life sentence for the murder of his wife in Brown county in the fall of 1911. The crime occurred five miles from Brownwood when the woman was killed with an iron end gear while asleep on the porch. The brutal case drew wide attention due to the family's prominence and was tried in Ballinger on a change of venue from Brown County.
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Ballinger
Texas
George Brown
Brown County
Syrowh
Brownwood
The Chief Exponent Reaches 15,000 in Comanche Area
The Chief Exponent serves Comanche and neighboring counties with local news aimed at a 15 000 reader audience. The paper emphasizes community notices and regional updates for residents.
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Comanche
Misses Roberson Host Mrs Davis at Cleburne
Mrs. Sam Davis of Cleburne visitsMisses Leva and Maud Roberson for a few days as the guest of honor in a social visit.
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Sam Davis
Cleburne
Leva
Maud Roberson
Dressed Chickens for Sale by Methodist Ladies
Methodist ladies offer dressed chickens for sale at Burks Simmons Company this Saturday May 24 1913. Proceeds support church mission work.
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Burks-Simmons Company
Co operation and farming profits urge smarter farm business
Peter Radford, president Farmers' Union, argues wages are low and cooperation protects farmers from losses. He urges treating farming as a business focused on net profits, creating markets, reducing uncertainty in loans, and coordinating supply and demand to build a growing farm system. He emphasizes opportunity through steady work and clear selling strategies.
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Peter Radford
Farmers’ Union
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days
Advertises PAZC OINTMENT promising refund if hemorrhoids fail to cure in 6 to 11 days. Claims initial application gives relief and soothes itching, with money back guarantee if no cure.
Studebaker buggy offered with savings by EF Williams
EF Williams advertises a Studebaker buggy sale promising money savings for buyers seeking a reliable vehicle. The note invites potential customers to inquire about the deal and arrange purchase through Williams.
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Studebaker
EF. Williams
Penn Never Broke a Pledge Stude Baker Ad
An old advertisement touts the Stude baker car with the claim of high character and reputation. It notes 350 sold in Dallas in April and promotes the phrase There’s a reason next to the price of 935 dollars by Cunningham and Bell.
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Penn
Studebaker
Dallas
Cunningham & Bell
Comanche 10 Celebrate July 4th Picnic
Comanche Chamber of Commerce plans a monster July 4 picnic with national reputation speakers and top attractions in the Southwest. Officials promise more details as plans are finalized and urge residents to attend the greatest free show in Central West Texas.
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Chamber of Commercce
Comanche
Southwest
West
Texas
Educational notes on Texas teachers and appointments
Prof W A Byrd, formerly Comanche High School principal and Mansfield High School superintendent, joins Texas Christian University Summer School faculty at Fort Worth. Prof J Wilkerson leaves for Parker county then Chicago for summer study. D T Bellinger of Rule elected Gustine High School superintendent next term, wife Mrs D F Bellinger among grade teachers. Other elected teachers include Prof J M Strickland, Mrs J M Strickland, Miss Ada Harvey and Miss Amelia Scott.
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W. A. Byrd
Comanche
Mansfield High School
Sumnmer
Texas Christian University At
Fort Worth
J. €. Wilkerson
Parker County
Chicago
Chicago University
D. T. Belinger
Rule
Gustine High School
D. F. Bellinger
J. M. Strickland
J. MM. Strickland
Ada Harvey
Amelia Scott
Presbyterian Church Congregational Meeting Notice
Congregational meeting of Presbyterian church members and attendants will be held at the church on Sabbath morning June 1 at 1 oclock. Important matters will be considered and every member is urged to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
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Nlothams
G. A. Boccachas
Prof. Holloway
Bro. Cooper
Hardison
Ladies Aid
NR. IF
Holloway
Cc. W. Bbm
Tom —H. Bell
M. D. Carmichael
Lamkin
R. W. H. Hamilton Optometrist — Jeweler
City Building Notes
North East Main St
Kandy
McCray Manufacturing Company
Whitman and Brown
Hamilton Drug Co
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