Farm Auction at Fair Ends Day Near Gustine
On the final day of the fair Det I will auction a 200 acre Leon river farm by highest bid at 2 pm in the courthouse corridor. 60 acres valley land 12 acres hay meadow 30 acres sandy land 2000 plus cords of oak wood 12 acres pecan orchard three room house wells barns dairy cattle and turkeys prospectsVale $30. J W Holmes Comanche Texas.
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Court House
Leon River
Gustine
Hazel Dell School
Best Valley
Iron Bridge
J. W. Holmes
Comanche
Texas
Harmony Sunday School Meeting and Neighbor Visits
The article notes a Sunday School meeting in October and a series of visits among Harmony residents. Carl Thomas planned a Blanket move, while Mrs. Susan Thomas stays at her home. Several families including the Stevens Rogers Owen and Edwards groups spent Sunday with neighbors.
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Carl ‘Thomas
Susan Thomas
Bob Stevens
Democrat
Luther Rogers
Merars Gap
H. B. Rogers
D. & Brown
Mes. M. FK
Rena
Comanche County Fair Seeks Self Supporting season tickets
Citizens urged to buy season tickets for their family and friends to back a self supporting fair. Comanche business leaders funded previous free fairs, now urged to order tickets through secretary D. K. Doyle. Countywide turnout expected with big daily attendance and a planned robust program.
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Comanche
Cormanche County
D. K. Doyle
Comanche County
Chicken Dinner at Comanche Oldsmobile Co
The Ladies of the Methodist Church will serve a chicken dinner with all the trimmings at the Comanche Oldsmobile Co on the North side of the Square, Wednesday the first day of the Fair. Also at E. H. Jones Grocery new crop syrup and other goods with guaranteed prices and quality.
County Cotton Ginning Totals to Sept 16 1926
John Harris, census enumerator for the county, reports that up to Sept 16, 1926 Co Manche county had ginned 340 bales of cotton, with round bales counted as half. Last year on this date 1235 bales had been ginned. The late crop explains much of the drop in figures.
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John Harris
Cathon
Comanche County
Bates
Comanche Indians Prep for Desdemona Game at Fairgrounds
The Comanche Indians schedule a home game at the Fairgrounds Friday October ninth against Desdemona high school seven. Coach Burns plans to try new offensive plays beyond early season tactics. Also, Mr. Robert Foster of Brownsville and Miss Texie Mae Smith of Proctor married Saturday September 25 with Judge R A Luker officiating.
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Comanche Indians
Desdemona High School
Burns
Robert Foster
Brownsville
Texie Mae Smith
Proctor
Comanche
R.A. Luker
Methodist Church
Miss Smith
Carrie Stone
Mr. Foster
The
Frisco Railroad
Bridger
Flashy New Rodeo Gear Promises Spectacular Show
A Denver outfit arrives with bold hats and loud apparel for the Comanche County Fair rodeo. The article stresses that real skill matters as rodeoists provide top performances for hundreds of visitors, despite the flashy gear.
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Denver
West
Comanche County
Hog Calling Contest At Fair Draws Interest
A hog calling contest is planned for the fair with prizes from local restaurants. Entered performers include L. C. Boynton, T. M. Edwards, Dr. Lester, Wash McCollum, Uncle Matt Fleming, and L. B. Russell, with more expected. Judges are A. R. Randle, J. D. Bonner, and Dr. F. A. Jack. A chicken calling contest for women is proposed.
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L. C. Boynton
T. M. Edwards
Dr. Lester
Wash McCollum
Matt Fleming
L. B. Russell
A. R. Randle
J. D. Bonner
Dr. F
Something Besides Cotton Booth at Comanche County Fair
County Agent Barton prepares a booth to showcase Comanche county products beyond cotton. He urges residents to wake up to regional crops and rivals the cotton mindset by highlighting many locally produced goods that yield good pay. Everyone is invited to visit the booth and compare ideas with what is displayed.
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Cotton
Barton
Comanche County
Expecting Good Bees and Honey Display at Fair
A. A. Hitley of Sidney heads the bee and honey department at the Fair. Researchers and experienced beekeepers, including Mr. Hilley, will share insights. The article notes wasted honey in Comanche County due to lack of bees and urges educational, interactive displays to boost county development.
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A. A. Hitley
Sidney
Mr. Hilley
Hilley
Comanche County
Two Cylinder Race Lineup Heads to Fair Opening
Clarence Diggs, manager, prepares for the two cylinder car races on the public square next Wednesday morning at 8:30, after music by the band. Entries are listed, winners receive 10 dollars, and cars must run on two cylinders with a fifty dollar resale offer.
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Clarence Diggs
Court House
Bige
Coe
Who Will Enter Wild Cow Milking Contest at Comanche Fair
A possible wild cow milking contest is proposed for the Comanche County Fair. Interested pairs should submit names to the Secretary. If enough milkers are found, cows will be secured and the contest held with a two person team per cow. The first team to obtain a bottle of milk wins a prize.
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Comanche County
Exhibits Unusually Large Peas Exhibits Unusually Large Peas
W R Daniels of Soda Springs displayed in the Chief office Wednesday morning one half bushel of the largest pears ever grown in the county. The best three averaged 1 1 3 pounds in weight and 13 1 4 inches in circumference. He believes they may be Keefers. They will be on display during the Fair.
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W. R. Daniels
Soda Springs
Daniel
Payne promoted to District Supervisor in Farm Bureau
Field Representative of the Farm Bureau Cotton Association in Comanche and Erath counties, N. H. Payne, is transferred to Lubbock and Hockley counties, effective this week, to become District Supervisor. Mrs. Payne will move about January 1. A replacement for the local field man has not yet been selected. The notice also expresses thanks for funeral support for Mrs. Mary McCurdy.
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N. H. Payne
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Comanche
Erath
Lubbock
Hockley
Payne
At The Fair see the Comanche Oldsmobile display
The Comanche Oldsmobile Company features a display of Oldsmobile vehicles at the fair grounds showcasing models and features to attendees.
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Oldsmobiles
Comanche
Oldsmobile Company
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Garner - Alvis Company
Thore Sellers
A. Jack
Grove’s
Mary McCurdy
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