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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
5
May Irwin writes to President Wilson offering to head a new department of laughter to mock critics and obstructers of the war effort. She asserts her patriotism and urges direct approval of his course, noting she seeks a portfolio to laugh at pests and jingoes. The article jokes that the Oyster Bay submarine has not yet replied.
Lexington Ky Four elderly residents remain in the dwindling Shaker settlement near Lexington. Sisters Christine Johnson eighty four and Martha Olson eighty seven died within hours of each other. The once flourishing Shakertown held factories and businesses and vast farm lands now valued at Prillions as a trustee is appointed to manage colony affairs.
Dayton Ohio authorizes Orville Wright to devote life to research work. He delays selling while health and nerves are cited as factors. Wright reports progress in patent litigation in U S and abroad and notes work on a new 120 horsepower engine. He denies German government option rumors and calls the London paper story untrue.
Bees swarmed inside a refrigerator car at the Pacific Fruit Express yard in Hammond Riv erdale forcing workers to flee. The swarm held up the train bound for New York but persisted and the train continued its trip after the bees settled.
Dallas notes the State Fair of Texas poultry exhibit will reflect the industry’s growth. Fair Park’s poultry hall has been rebuilt with new coops including large pens for a new flock classification of one male and eight females. Generous premiums are offered for birds and pens, with a $25 prize from the Texas Barred Rock Club for best dark and light Barred Rocks.
Dallas reports a new Made in Texas exhibit at the State Fair of Texas covering over 40 000 square feet. Machinery will run in several displays to show Texas factory products in operation and prove their quality price and usefulness equal to outside goods. The exhibit aims to impress visitors with local industry strength.
Dallas hosts polo as part of the State Fair of Texas with Captain A J Edmonds guiding games in the first two weeks. Entries include civil and military teams and top players, to be played on Fair Park’s big athletic field.
Dallas aviator Art Smith, famed as a “comet of the air,” will perform daily flights and six nightly displays at the 1915 State Fair of Texas. His contract promises spectacular maneuvers from 2500 feet, including multiple loop the loops, tail slides, and a dramatic upside down flight, with night shows featuring fireworks.
The Texas Bankers Association proposes building warehouses for stored crops to protect against weather and fire and to provide credit security. The Seventh District banks have begun constructing and repairing facilities as cotton storage becomes crucial for 1915 exports and improved negotiability of warehouse receipts.
Dr. G W Clayton of Chicago named judge for the Waco Cotton Palace dog show running November 6 to 21. Ralph McLendon heads the kennel show with W A Holt and Dr R L Hodges on the committee as inquiries pour in from across the United States.
At a recent Y M B L executive meeting a committee was formed to establish a United Charities Board with J D Waring as chairman and J R Eanes J P Hoff and G W Jessup as members. The group invites Comanche ladies clubs to join in directing the effort. The panel also discussed a county tick eradication campaign but deferred it.
The group agreed to purchase a county tax list and forward it to Fort Worth government agents. They will dispatch literature to all county voters to boost outreach and engagement.
Prof. H. L. Gantz and wife relocate to Gustine. he will soon assume charge of the town’s public school for another term. Also mentions LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE product and signature reference to K. W. GROVE.
An old newspaper blurb promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic. It claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the body for adults and children.
Waco Texas patrons praise the cotton modeling display in the Cotton Palace art section. Visitors marvel at life like figures and the exhibit drew strong favorable feedback. Committee overseeing the display plans to expand activity and increase the year’s scope.
London reporting from Petrograd cites M Krivoshein as saying Russia's 1915 harvest exceeds 1914 and the five-year average with 2,000,000,000 total bushels and 571,000,000 bushels of wheat. Vilna and Grodno are weak due to enemy occupation. Harvest workers found, export via Black Sea possible if Dardanelles open. Siberian yield below average but offset by eastern and southern Russia abundance.
James Henson alleges in his Missouri divorce petition that his wife Etha Henson treated him like a dog since their 1891 marriage. He cites irritability gossip at table clothes washing grievances and constant nagging as the alleged indignities.
Philadelphia reports the University Museum announces the discovery of a great temple at Memphis, Egypt, dating to the era of Rameses II. Egyptian expedition led by Eckley B. Coxe Jr. finds hall of columns and inscriptions, suggesting the temple may be the Set II complex, shedding light on ancient Memphis.
At Waco Texas the Cotton Palace will host football games featuring Baylor University against Sewanee on November 8 and against Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College on November 13 and Daniel Baker on November 20. The event promises strong matchups and large crowds.
Wesley E. Perry a rancher swore out a complaint for the arrest of his wife Mrs Mary Perry in Lindsay California claiming she has a hypnotic eye and has exerted a malign influence for a year. Mrs Perry after arrest told officers that her husband is half insane and should be locked up for examination by county alienists.
England reports a new motor fuel named natalite praised for high performance and low price. The mixture is mainly alcohol with a small alkali addition to neutralize combustion acidity to prevent corrosion of valves and cylinders.
The Cotton Palace grounds have more than doubled since autumn and rank among the largest west of the Mississippi. Local citizens eagerly fund expansions and new buildings as the institution expands its footprint in Waco.
In Waco Texas Mrs W O Wilkes leads a strong team of city women as general chairman and committee chairs. The group meets daily from November 6 to 21 to plan new features and ensure a bigger and better Cotton Palace for visiting multitudes.
The Cotton Palace in Waco Texas showcases enormous facilities with 36500 square feet in the main building and large adjacent structures. The new half mile race track and grandstand are emphasized for safety and comfort as part of the Souths leading fair complex.
In Waco Texas the Cotton Palace grounds prepare a free attraction tour to bring top talent across the country. Officials say the free attractions will surpass previous years with sensational acts and a hint of danger as the exposition opens on November 6.
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