Comanche County’s Indian Troubles Recall 19th Century Skirmishes
Mefford recollects Erath County frontier clashes beginning in 1857 with the Stephenville killing of a native, raids, and pursuit by a settler community aided by three bloodhounds. The piece recounts camp visits, trade on horseback, and the retaliations that shaped early frontier relations.
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Archie McNeill
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Texas
Draft Delinquency In Texas Drops Sharply
Texas delinquency cases fell from 1928 to 970 in the first quarter of 1968, says Col MS Schwartz S S director. A delinquent is one who fails to perform duties under the Selective Service law. Texas has under a thousand delinquents among nearly two million registrants.
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MS. Schwartz
S. S
Selective Service
Tips On How To Buy Fruit For Texas Markets
The article offers guidance from a home demonstration agent on selecting apples for eating and baking and bananas for ripening. It names varieties such as Delicious Golden Delicious McIntosh Stayman Jonathan York Grimes Newtown Rome Beauty Northern Spy Rhode Island Greening and notes ripeness indicators and storage tips.
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Minister W A Ross to Lead Cong Church Year More
Rev W A Ross continues as pastor at the Congregational Methodist Church of Comanche for another year after agreeing to extend his tenure.
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Congregational Methodist Church
Comanche
Resources Must Be Preserved Says Soil Conservationist
A soil conservationist urges active stewardship as Soil Stewardship Week highlights protecting earth’s resources amid growth and global population. The message emphasizes innovation, responsibility, and avoiding pollution, erosion, and waste to ensure freedom, dignity, and ample natural endowments.
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