New War Law Affects Exemptions and Dependents
A new act effective November 1 reorganizes dependents and allotments for soldiers. It details wife and child allowances, half pay designated to dependents, and treasury contributions. It lists instructions from General Crowder and notes that cases on dependency and discharge will be reconsidered under Compiled Rulings No. 12. The report also lists soldiers passed into service and those awaiting orders, with many names and units.
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Plete
District Board
National Treasury
Crowder
United States
Addiiton
Treasury
Gily
Camp Travis
Jim D. Slack
Willie Riddle
W. L. Miller
W. K. Jones
Guy Nowlin
Willie Fritts
W. F
J. F. Hill
O. Mehaffey
C. C. Mitchell
T. N. Payne
T. T. Carnes
E. B. Billingslea
B. D. Norwood
Leslie L. Wilson
W. N. Burleson
T. O. Westmoreland
Willie Hanes
C. S. Kinsey
W. L. Dunnean
J. R. Highley
A. J
H. S. Gribble
W. BR. Pettitt
T. W. Brown
C. B. Rinehart
M. E. Jenkins
Arthur Phifer
A. H. Tennison
L. L. Fuller
T. H. Holden
Zachie Hulsey
Walter Hanson
C. A. Woolsey
Will Schuman
N. H. Green
I. A. Morgan
Wm. S. Greene
H. B. Allen
van Edwards
Walter McNeill
H. BE. Pow
Edgar Jenkins
Lee Spruill
J. R. Waldrop
B. N. Basset
Newton Allen
Rachie Carwile
J. C. Short
Charley Smith
J. A. Coan
J. B. Lassetter
Henry Rainey
Fait Tinney
E. C. Huddleston
James Southall
A. E. Herring
J. R. Wall
J. C. Hutchins
C. D. Campbell
Dempsey Williams
R. F. Branum
B. A. McMillan
Wm. H. Chastain
B. M. Stark
O. D. Carnes
A. B. Carwile
G. P. Foster
Wm. W.,bond
James A. Vinson
Baptist Pastor Curlee Resigns to Lead Pittsburg Church
Rev. Geo A Curlee tendered his resignation after three years in Comanche to accept a pastorate in Pittsburg Texas He will leave in a few days and preach his farewell sermon Sunday The Curlees are described as faithful consecrated Christians whose loss will be felt by the community and church peers.
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Geo. A. Curlee
Curlee
Pittsburg
Texas
Comanche
Comanchee
Ed Bagley Dies After Illness
Ed Bagley, recently ill with typhoid fever, died Sunday night and was buried Monday at Pendergrass cemetery in Sid ney by the W. O. W. lodge of which he was a member. Rev Curlee led the services. The community notes the loss of a promising young man with much life ahead.
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Ed Bagley
Pendergrass
Sidney
W. O. W. Lodge
Rev
Curlee
Wilson Straley Licensed to Preach
Wilson Straley editor of the Hico News-Review and former foreman of The Comanche Chief was granted license to preach by the Methodist Conference at Dublin last Tuesday. He is well known in the area and is expected to be an able worker in the cause he has taken up.
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Wilson Straley
Hico News-Review
Methodist
Dublin
Straley
Names of State Students Listed in Alumni Roster
The clip lists numerous alumni and students by full names, including many with initials, arranged in a long roster. It appears to be a formal listing of contributors or former students, likely from a college or university publication.
New Postal Rates Take Effect This Week
New postal rates go into effect at midnight Thursday. First class letters 3 cents per ounce, drop letters 2 cents, post cards 2 cents. Parcel post unchanged. Parcels to American soldiers in France require inspection and 12 cents per pound, wooden boxes for weights over 7 pounds. Christmas mail must be mailed before November 15.
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Reese
France
Young Men's Minstrel Shows Big Hit at Majestic
The Young Men's Minstrel, directed by Mrs. Elma Brown, drew large crowds Tuesday night at the Majestic for the tobacco fund. The boys delivered a flawless, highly entertaining performance from start to finish and a neat sum was raised for the fund.
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the Majestic
Elma Brown
Comanche
Rally Day Observed by All Churches in Comanche
Last Sunday saw Rally Day events at all Comanche churches with programs and excellent attendance reported by both churches and city schools.
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Comanche
Halloween Party Aids Red Cross With Fifty Dollar Proceeds
The Study Club held a Halloween party that raised 50 dollars for the Red Cross. Organizers urge rapid collection of sewing and knitting garments to prepare another shipment.
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Study Club
Red Cross
Local Birth Notices From Gustine And Nearby Towns
Born to Mr and Mrs J F Bowen Gustine a boy G A Morris Gustine a girl W F Brock Gustine a girl E Johnson Gustene a boy Ellis Arbuckle Energy a girl I G Sparks Gustine a girl Charlie W Williams near Comanche a boy James Tenny near Comanche a girl Martin Luther Geye Lamkin a boy J D Brown Gap a boy J P Ketchem Sidney a boy J D Rasberry Sidney a girl
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J. F. Bowen
Gustine
G. A. Morris
W. F. Brock
E. Johnson
Gustene
Ellis Arbuckle
Energy
I. G. Sparks
Charlie W. Williams
Comanche
James Tenny
Martin Luther Geye
Lamkin
J. D. Brown
Gap
J. P. Ketchem
Sidney
J. D. Rasberry
Comanche Boy Commissioned in Flying Corps
David Bruton, after sixty days at the Aviation Training School in Austin, becomes a lieutenant in the flying corps and departs for San Antonio for intensive aviation training. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bruton of Comanche. The community congratulates him on this achievement.
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David Bruton
Austin
Flying Corps
San Antonio
David
G. A. Bruton
Comanche
America
Burks Mercantile Co Feed Items Catalog
Bran Shorts Cotton Seed Meal Chicken Feed and all other kinds of feed available at Burks Mercantile Co. Retail stock listed for farmers and households seeking animal sustenance and feed products.
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Burks Mercantile Co
Dan Falkner Dies of Typhoid Near Comanche
Dan Falkner son of the late A Falkner died of typhoid fever at his home northwest of Comanche last Monday and was buried at Oakwood cemetery Wednesday at 10 a m Rev Curlee conducting the services He left a wife and two young children and is survived by his mother Myr tle Brown of Longworth Texas and brothers and sisters Arthur Falkner Comanche Ollie Falkner Carlton Alec Falkner Comanche Roger Falkner U S N Willie Falkner in Illinois Maude and Cullen Falkner at home Theresa Falkner Eagle Lake Texas The notice offers sincere sympathy to bereaved relatives.
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Dan Falkner
A. Falkner
Comanche
Oakwood Cemetery
Curlee
Hasse Camp
Arthur Falkner
Ollie Falkner
Carlton
Alec Falkner
Roger Falkner
Willie Falkner
Ilinois
Maude
Cullen Falkner
Myrtle Brown
Longworth
Texas
Theresa Falkner
Eagle Lake
Methodist Musings Sunday Rally Attracts Congregation
The Sunday plechod rally at our church drew a larger attendance with about twenty five more people though several regulars were away. Sunday school opens at 9 45 and preaching at 11 by the pastor followed by the Lord's Supper. Evening service at 7 30 features special music and a warm welcome. Rev 8S J Vaughan will lead Wednesday’s service and the fourth quarterly conference will be held Nov 7 with notice to the brothers.
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J. Vaughan
Dublin
H. B. Clark
Notice to Teachers Encourages Paper Saving Drive
A county notice asks teachers to urge students to save waste paper from homes and tablets. The collected paper aims to fill a car load by Christmas and be donated to the Red Cross to aid soldiers, while teaching thrift and economic habits.
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Red Cross
J. E. Deely
Women Missionary Society to Meet on Nov 6
The Women's Missionary Society of the Christian church will meet Tuesday November 6 at 3 30 p m with Mrs R F Holloway as program leader Mrs J H mare as devotional leader and Mrs 8 H Austin. An interesting program has been provided and all members of the church urged to attend.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
R. F. Holloway
J. H. Mare
8. H. Austin
District Court Set For November 12 In Harvest Case
District Court calendars a session on November 12 to address issues arising from peanut harvesting. Proceedings will determine legal actions related to the harvest activities and any associated disputes.
Marriage Licenses Issued to Jones Hasley and Hudleston Gray
Two marriage licenses granted. Henry Jones weds Susanah Hasley and H J Hudleston weds Mary Della Gray. Records indicate license issuance and couple names.
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Henry Jones
Susanah Hasley
H. J. Hudleston
Mary Della Gray
Special Leather Goods Prices At Harress Mercantile Co
Leather goods priced to attract buyers at Harress Mercantile Co with special offers on miscellaneous items including saddlery trunks and belts. Deals highlight value and limited stock for seasonal shopping.
Liberty Loan Campaign Yields Strong Subscriptions
Citizens from Gustine Lamkin Comanche and surrounding towns joined a rally at the I O O F hall to back the Liberty Bond issue. Local banks pledged low interest loans enabling many to participate, with Comanche County subscribers totaling 82150 of bonds, about half of the county quota of 160000.
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Gustine
Lamkin
Gustine Gazette
Comanche
Hamilton
R. E. Huling
Huling
Gee. Sullivan
Herbert Goodson
Goodson
Waring
Garrett Palmer
Palmer
Henderson
A. J. Dillard
Uncle Sam
N. Goodson
G. E. Palmher
F. J. Reese
J D. War
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Houghton
Masonic Temple
A. J. Brown
C. T. McMillan
E. V. Hays
W. S. Craig
D. M. Sorrelle
G. Coley
R. L. McKelvey
E. H. Switzer
J. Wall
R. Y. Anderson
O. E. Starkey
J. E. Short
J. B. Jones
W. G. Lock
T. E. Soward
W. F. Amonett
Robin Vaughan
Richard Massingill
W. R. Shook
Emmett Luker
M. H. Stevens
M. G. Herring
R. H. Davenport
N. E. Payne
A. O. Lassiter
Percy Parker
J. 8. Tyson
Elmer St. Clair
O. C. Pitts
C. L. Gilmore
E. L. Mullins
R. M. Phelps
Alfred L
L.rice
Jeff Solley
H. C. Smith
A. Dupriest
Andrew Weaver
H. E. White
L. Jones
H. G. McGlothlin
R. W. Burleson
H. McQuarters
C. B. Redwine
Tom H. Douglas
G. FE. Aberanthy
A. N. Whitlock
H. R. Horner
Ernest Tinney
Wig Holmes
H. B. Brown
J. J. Woodfin
E. V. Loudermilk
H. H. Pitts
Ruben Holmes
Vester Hatley
J. T. Johnson
Ottwell Renfro
Poyer
J. E. Joo
Emer Bede
J. R. Bingham
Car
Young Men's Minstrel
District Court
Eke Mercantile Co
Liberty Loan
Comanche County
Prings
Proctor Saeed Ae
Ines
Pate Ik
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