Social notes from DeLeon and surrounding towns
Visitors and guests are listed from DeLeon and nearby towns including 7 W F Bennett in DeLeon, R C Frazier to Whitney, Miss Eunice Gates from German, Carl McDermott of Dallas, Miss Clark of Stephenville visiting Mrs R F Holloway, Rector Cunningham returning from Panhandle, Mrs J B Daniels from Waco, Miss Austin of Gustine, Mrs Clark and two daughters from Toyah, Mrs J D St Clair from Blanket, Mrs Nat Holman and children in Stephenville, and Mrs Arthur Riker and Bernice visiting in Dublin. Also an ad for high quality renovation and dyeing by R M Barnes and Farmers Gin price for remnant cotton.
Farmers Gin Buys Lint Cotton at High Market Price
The Farmers Gin announces it will pay the highest market price for lint cotton. The notice targets cotton growers seeking top value for their crop.
Thanksgiving Dance at Majestic draws large crowd
Despite rain and poor streets, a strong young and older crowd attended a Thanksgiving dance at the skating rink after a day indoors. The Majestic hosted Miss Zela Pate who sang for the K P Ladies before revelers danced until 1:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Zela Pate
K. P
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Croup
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for croup. It claims the first doses quickly relieve the hoarse cough and breathing difficulty by thinning mucus and clearing air passages, sold by The Win. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Croup
Win. Reese Co
Cotton to Be Shipped to Germany via Holland
Washington reports guaranteed safe shipments of cotton to Germany through Holland. The State Department says The Hague informed that the Dutch Foreign Office sees no obstacles to transit or trans shipments for Dutch firms and that transit permits may be obtained upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
Holland
State Department
The
Hague
Foreign Office
Netherlands
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By All Druggists Toledo
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. sworn in Toledo Ohio affirms the firm will pay 100 dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The preparation is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials available. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Iss. Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason Notary
T.c
Has King Cotton Been Dethroned
A critical editorial argues that Southern cotton growers should not rely on bankers for relief. It recalls farmers in the maize states weathering depression without government aid, notes banks have money, and urges banks to use their funds to aid cotton growers rather than promote external schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
West
Has Cotton Been De Throned by Financiers
Indictment that cotton is driven to ten cents a pound while six cents is quoted recently.bankers urged to invest in factories in the cotton country to absorb more of the crop than before sent abroad. Cotton once king, and question if it has truly lost its throne amid financier bustle. Municipal News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Comanche Milling Co Seeks 1000 Bushels of Milling Corn
Comanche Milling Co seeks one thousand bushels of good white milling corn. They offer shucking shelling and grinding on short notice and milking runs every Saturday for farmers. Contact E. W. Harris at the office behind The Comanche National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Milling Co
E. W. Harris
Comanche National Bank
Sewing machines offered at low prices in local ad
Multiple lines advertise secondhand sewing machines in fine shape for 1.50 to 10.00 by The Burks-Simmons Co. plus mentions of Cole's heaters, Tate Bros. Big Sale, Farmers Gin remnant price, and Chamberlain's Tablets as digestive aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Burks-Simmons Co
Farmers Gin Buyout Offer Mentioned in Trade Note
In fine shape, will do good work. If you haven't got a bale, sell it to the Farmers Gin.
War taxes and the dollar's burden in mobilizing finance
The piece argues Congress funds the war by broad taxes with beer and luxuries leading the way. It highlights revenue estimates from beer about 50 million and tobacco plus other items, and laments the shift of war costs onto capital, banks, and consumers while praising the financier and merchant as patriots. It lists luxury expenditures like liquor and diamonds as major treasury sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Milady
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas 1914
The State of Texas Comanche County sheriff announces a public sale of three tracts in the town of Hasse to satisfy a $1804.92 judgment in the case J B Wilson vs J D Eubanks et al. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in January 1915 before the Comanche County Courthouse door. The listing includes specific metes and bounds for each tract and references the deed records Vol 92 page 561. Jack Cunningham Sheriff Deputy J E Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
J. B. Wilson
J. D. Eubanks
John T. Jay
J. H. Magness
Court House
Hasse
Texas
S. E
J. R. Stephens
Town of
S. W
W. S. Stephenson
J. T. Hardy
W. C. Jackson
A. D
Jack Cunningham
J. E. Miller
The Real Problem of the Farmer Is How to Sell His Products
A concise note identifies one core issue facing farmers: securing a profitable outlet for what they grow. It emphasizes market access and fair pricing as essential to sustainable farming operations.
Unclear aphorisms on farming and youth
A collection of rustic sayings contrasts animal care with thrift and ambition, noting the value of practical labor. It echoes rural folk wisdom about farming, youth, and perseverance without a narrative or specific events.
Tenant's Hopeful Change Aims to Improve Burns Manor
A fragmented note suggests optimism about any alteration by the tenant association. The writer believes changes will be for the better and unlikely to cause deterioration, signaling confidence in upcoming adjustments.
Soil as a Man’s Bank Account Warns of Exhaustion
An editorial likens soil soil to a man’s bank account, warning that it can be depleted by withdrawals without deposits, stressing sustainable farming and conservation to avoid permanent loss.
Marriage Licenses Issued in Court House Area
C G Cross and Miss Julia Switzer, A H Borland and Miss Lillie Cowart, M C Basham and Florence Houser received marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Cross
Miss Julia Swit
Zer
A. H. Borland
Miss Lillie Cowart
M. C. Basham
Florence Houser
Local Births Reported in Community Notices
Born to Mr and Mrs O Armstrong Sipe 4 rings boy R C Newsome Sipe 5 rings boy Earl Morris Sipe 5 rings boy Lige Brewer near Lukin girl Graduates reflect a sequence of birth announcements for multiple families in the Lukin area with listed godparents and rings.
Real Estate Transfers in Proctor and Surrounding Areas
Sums and deeds show transfers from R. J. Burton et ux to l roctor Mercantile Co for lots 3 and 4 in block 4 Proctor at 750 dollars. J E Morris to J M Ayers part of block 29 Comanche at 500 dollars. W H Burton to Allen Cunningham half interest in 400 acres Nancy Rector survey at 989 dollars. W L Allen et ux to Jesse W Taylor 50 acres James Farmer survey at 2500 dollars. Thos W Dunlap to G E Smith and G E Palmer let in Gustine F W T Harrison survey at 203 dollars. Other transfers include J W Ripley to A A J Huggins 546 acres out of section 45 E T R R Co valued, C Eubanks et ax to C D Cuthbertson 30 acres out of J R Gafford survey 725 dollars. Mrs L B Miller et ux to T M Glasgow 106 acres out of E T R R Co survey 650 dollars. Mrs J E Palmer to W G Dingu s 18 acres out of Ira A Harris survey 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Burton Et Ux
L’roctor Mercantile Company
Proctor
J. E. Morris
J. M. Ayers
Comanche
J. W. Ripley
A. A. J. Huggins
Co. C. Eubanks Et Ax
C. D. Cuthbertson
J. R. Gafford
L. B. Miller
Mar
T. M. Glasgow
J. E. Palmer
W. G. Dingus
Ira A. Harris
W.H. Burton
Allen Cunningham
Nancy Rector
W. L. Allen
Jesse W. Taylor
James Farmer
Thos. W. Dunlap
G. E. Smith
G. E. Palmer
F. W. T. Harrison
Judge Lee Young Dies After Long Illness in 1914
The Stephenville Tribune notes Judge Lee Young, long ill with a three year burden of troubles, died peacefully on November 15 1914 after a final three day San Antonio Corpus Christi illness. He recovered briefly in Dallas then returned home hopeful but passed away without pain as his last wish for a painless death was fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Young
Mrs. Young
San
Stephenville
Advertisement promises quality work at set prices
Classified notice highlights service values from $1.50 to $10.00 for all makes and types. It claims splendid workmanship and perfect satisfaction.
Buy a Machine Advertisement Teaser
An advertisement promises affordable machinery with a price range from $1.50 to $10.00 and invites readers to call for a demonstration or more information.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brins
Price Store
South Side Sq
Comanche, Texas
O. R. Houghton
Masonic
W. F. Bennett
DeLeon
R. C. Frazier
Whitney
Miss Eunice Gates
Carl McDermott
Miss Clark of
Mrs. R. F. Holloway
Rector Cunningham
Panhandle
J. B. Daniels
Waco
J. B. Hall
Miss Austin of
Gustine
Miss May Hall
Clark
Toyah
J. D. St. Clair
Nat Holman
E. V. Pollan
Arthur Riker
Bernice
Dublin
Mrs. Ory
R. M. Barnes
King Cotton
Scott
Cole
Tate Bros
Chamberlain
Patriguis
Hullar
Stork
Lee Young
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!