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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
7
A Washington Herald column outlines how embassies adapt to prohibition rules. The British embassy remains dry for official functions while the Japanese embassy increases liquor orders, and French and Italian posts are described as thirsty havens as arms talks loom.
Federal officers seized sixteen illicit distilleries nineteen illicit-stills and thirteen still worms in October Texas. About 371 gallons of spirits were seized with 6 gallons destroyed. 247 gallons beer and 320 gallons wine and cider destroyed. Property valued at 1638 dollars and penalties totaling 132129 were assessed. Arrests reached 2380 with one injury reported.
Austin Texas Nov 7 The cost of playing the Vanderbilt Texas football game at the Texas state fair in Dallas was 1744 according to figures by L Theo Belmont athletic director of the University of Texas Of this sum 6 566 55 was the 25 percent of the gross receipts charged by the fair association for use of the stadium and game The gross receipts amounted to 26266 20 The two teams received a 50 percent split of the net balance of 18321 86 giving each 90180 93 The Longhorns trip expenses leave proceeds at about 7500 to be used for physical training and intramural athletics at the university
Garner offers complete car overhauls and repairs at fair prices not wartime rates. For service call 884 Ilife.
The text urges young people to gain business training to avoid dependence in old age. It compares earnings of educated men and laborers, estimates lifetime income, and promotes Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas, offering a free catalog. It emphasizes preparation and training as the secret of success.
Advertises Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for workers to protect kidney liver and bowel health. Priced at $1.25 per bottle. Special agents listed: Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm. Reese Co.
Will Pllebracht of San Antonio urges saving the Texas quail Bob White to curb boll weevils. He notes quails dig into boll weevil-infested fields and cites a study of four quails carrying many weevils in their crops. He suggests releasing 500 to 600 quails per 100 acres to nearly eliminate boll weevils.
St Louis Nov 2 Former U S Senator Hamilton Lewis of Illinois said the McAdoo Cox fight over Democratic national committee organization would push former Vice President William Howard Taft Marshall toward the 1924 presidential nomination. Lewis urged abolition of the national committee and other party bodies as unnecessary in elections.
Local papers including Bryan Eagle and Comanche Chief quote Governor Neff promising improved control of the Texas penitentiary after years of alleged looting and debt. The articles reference a $1,000,000 surplus under Ferguson and an $800,000 deficit, urging wholesale changes and more efficient staff.
Special to the Chief reports progress at the local school led by Miss Mamie and Miss Bula Hulsey. Residents Wes Sledge and family return from cotton picking in the west. Dallas Williams visits from Fort Worth. Local gatherings include a party at George Babb and a visit to Ida Grissett.
Advertises Herbine as a fine bowel tonic and laxative with occasional use to regulate bowels. Package price listed at 60 cents and sold by Paris Smith.
Judge McClellan advises the Chief to excuse all jurors summoned for the current term of district court as all cases requiring a jury have been disposed of. Citizens are urged to note the change and avoid the time and expense of appearing for service.
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