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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1923
Page
2
Mayor J. R. Banes welcomes visitors to the Comanche County Fair noting two days of rain delay yet praising local enthusiasm. He urges planning for a larger fair next year, promotes county unity, and highlights the fair as educational and inspirational for residents.
Officials and managers praise the fair's success despite rain. George Montgomery notes baby beef display and emphasis on crowd support. J.R. Kanes and J.D. Smoot laud agricultural and stock raising gains while planning for permanent grounds. Volunteers thank local supporters and parade participants for a largely appreciative turnout.
Comanche displayed a rich variety of products at the county fair booth led by Mrs. T. R. Totustey and Mrs Rh. He. Moore. Background greens and white framing held jars of peaches and corn, beets, pyramids of pumpkins, large potatoes, tomatoes, pears, gourds and flowering plants, with specialty items like a Ponderosa lemon tree and a spine less cactus drawing crowd interest.
Lometa Reporter notes Woo T. Moore as agent for the Bend Pecan Growers association sold the entire pooled pecan crop to Stokes Bros and Co of Lampasas. About eight carloads or 7000 pounds fetched a fair price, with total crop value estimated near 350000 for distribution among Tenmed section growers. Moore pursued the sale to maximize price and reports satisfaction among members.
A decorated car from the De Leon fair parade appeared on Comanche streets Wednesday afternoon. Local lore mentions the home of "Shakespeare Clal" noted on an extra tire.
The Curio and Fancy Work booth run by Mrs. B. J. Hicks drew crowds with historic artifacts and modern handiwork. Mrs. L. B. Russell displayed Cynthia Ann Parker’s sash, Indian portraits, and a 1400 dollar elk-tooth costume, while other visitors shared Civil War samplers, century-old brass candlesticks, and quilts from 1800s Virginia.
The poultry show drew many attendees at the fair with 26 exhibitors despite rain. top prizes awarded across breeds included White Leghorns, Jersey Black Giants, and Buff Orpingtons from Comanche Poultry Farm and other participants. The judge was J. G. Skaggs of Fort Worth and another December show is planned with full notice to follow.
A Fort Worth judge led a bench show with 26 dogs from 62 entries due to weather. Eugene Ransome’s Letter Dog won two second places previously and was valued at $1000. other winners included Mickey Shawstone in Letter Pup and Ginger Shop in Pointer Dog, with Comanche kennels and Dr. I M Cochran prominent.
West Texas Amateur Field Trial Association President Dr J M Cochran led a successful two day meet in Comanche with 30 out of town visitors among 65 to 70 district members. Winners included John Fielding and Jane Fielding owned by Cochran with other top placers from Ranger Austin Caldwell and Dallas, prizes a mix of cups cash and stud service.
Bibb and Comyn each scored 750 points of 900 in the Comanche Fair. Bibb earned a $500 first prize for their display while Comyn also won $500 for a tied high score on different articles. Comyn showcased canned goods and a domestic science exhibit earning a $35 pin.
College Station Texas November visit by Sir Arnold Theiler a noted British scientist to confer with A M College scientists on cattle disease similar to the South African ailment that has baffled researchers. Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission chairman J B Boog-Scott and Texas A and M directors extend invitation. The fair featured an outstanding school display with posters on meat quality balanced rations a large map of the United States with products and a lively mix of grade school projects and craft booklets.
A Jersey calf prize arrived Thursday morning from Metzger Bros Creamery in Dallas after they offered the finest Jersey herd at the fair.
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