Higginbotham Fire Destroys Comanche Plant
A historic blaze in Comanche wiped out the Higginbotham Brothers & Company plant and a block of the business district. Losses exceed 200000 with 10500 insured on the corner building. firemen prevented wider spread. The firm vows rapid reopening with seven buyers already in markets.
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Comanche
Higginbotham Bros. & Company
T. J. Williams
Higginbotham
A. L. Moss
Dallas
Comanche National Bank
J. M. Higginbotham
Dublin
De Leon Farmers to Plant 200 Acres in Orchards
The De Leon Free Press reports over 200 acres will be planted in commercial orchards this winter in De Leon territory. A partial list names R. W. Bell 40 acres Jess Nowlin 30 acres C. C. Hampton 25 acres Thomas Robinett 10 acres H. F. Short 20 acres W Mallonee 20 acres George Morgan 10 acres Chas Tate 10 acres and others including Gilder Bros Tom Frazier and J. F. Owen.
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de Leon
R. W. Bell
Jess Nowlin
C. C. Hampton
Thomas Robinett
H. F. Short
Mallonee
George Morgan
Chas. Tate
Gilder Bros
Tom Frazier
Custer
Jack London
Arthur Boswell
J. F. Owen
Jesse Morris
Emmett Rippetoe
W. J. Holleman
Mr. Short
Claude Fitzgerald
J. W. Waldrop
Avery Moore
Mr. Simpson
Downing
Mr. Coan East
Victor
H. S. Freeman
Mr. Stewart
West Downing
Arthur Loudermilk
Henry Dean
Newt Pitts
Mr. Baker
Rucker
C. Otwell
Suez
Former Comanche Resident Dies in Haileyville Auto Accident
Mrs Betty Howell wife of W L Howell of Hailey was killed when her rear seat car bumped a passing vehicle causing a swerve and a fatal fall on the Hailey Bellevue road. The accident near Gannett fair injured no one else. The inquest ruled accidental death and funeral services in Hailey drew large crowds with community sympathy and notes of charity from Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
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Howell
Times- News-Miner
Haileyville
Idaho
Walter Thomas
Comanche
Millard Thomas
Betty Howell
W. L. Howell
Hailey
Bellevue
Ruth Clarke
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
M. W. Goates
F. W. Fauteck
H. C. Beamer
Martha Urech
M. E. Mallory
Jack Harper
Jesus
Isle of Somewhere
County crops exhibit draws crowds at Chief office
Display rooms in front of the Chief office resemble a county fair as residents bring farm and feed crop entries. Samples accepted until noon Saturday. Forty dollars in prizes to be awarded at 3 30 Saturday afternoon. Come in and see Comanche county’s crops and meet friends.
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Comanche County
Grapes Promoter Munson Speaks to Comanche and Vandyke Audiences
Will B. Munson, renowned grape expert from Denison, addressed about a hundred farmers at Comanche court house and later spoke to a larger group at Vandyke. The gatherings spurred plans to organize a local fruit growers association led by Judge R A Luker, with Prof J B Layne contributing a brief talk on fruit growing.
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Will B. Munson
Denison
Comanche
Mr. Munson
Vandyke
Womanche
Tabernacle
R. A. Luker
Munson
J. B. Layne
Layne
City water declared safe after contamination checks
State Board of Health Lab reports well Nos four and five slightly contaminated while five other sources show no bacteria. Supt. Payne halted use of contaminated wells until cleaned. City notes Comanche has few contagious diseases this year due to Mayor and Payne’s vigilance.
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State Board of Health Laboratory
Sebe Payne
Payne
Comanche
L. B. Thomas
Cotton Seed Meeting Set For October 10 In Comanche
J W L Hall of Dallas announced a meeting at the Comanche courthouse at 2 p m on Saturday October 10 to discuss growing certified seed cotton. The Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association has purchased 70000 bushels of certified seed and will offer it to members at cost. Attendees included J R Eanes W L Randall E E Anthony T K Helmsley N H Payne and I P Hodges with invitations extended to local Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club members.
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J. W. L. Hall
Dallas
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Comanche
Court House
J. R. Eanes
W. L. Randall
E. E. Anthony
T.K. Helmsley
N. H. Payne
I. P. Hodges
Agricultural Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club
Linotype Troubles Skim Chief Weekly News
Readers are informed the Linotype problems have forced editors to omit much local news and shorten several stories. The paper promises a fuller service next week with more letters from correspondents and updated coverage.
Garner-Alvis to open news store in Tate Building
The Garner-Alvis Company has leased the Tate building at the northeast square corner and will open in October 15. Workmen remodel interiors as the mercantile firm, already with nine Texas stores, plans a strong addition to the town. Mr. Alvis of Gatesville led the arrangements with Mr. Weaver coordinating the opening.
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Garner-Alvis Company
Tate
Texas
Alvis
Gatesville
Weaver
Comanche Indians Win Opener Over Dublin 9 6
The Comanche Indians beat Dublin 9 to 6 on the local field in the season opener. Comanche kicked three field goals with Mason converting three of four attempts and Thaxton made a key late interception near the Dublin goal line. Comanche next plays Stephenville in Stephenville.
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Comanche Indians
Dublin
Comanche
Mason
Thaxton
Stephenville
Rex Studio Promises Freckle Hiding and Cross Eye Fix
Heflin photographer Rex Studio offers facial retouching including concealing freckles and straightening misaligned eyes for portraits. Work in studio setting promises improved appearance through editing and lighting.
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Rex Studio
Heflin
Fire Prevention Week Calls for Caution and Lessons
Fire Prevention Week from October 4 to 10 emphasizes learning practical fire safety lessons. The article invites readers to apply knowledge to reduce fires and highlights an accompanying feature from three Comanche insurance firms.
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Comanche
West Texas Chamber leader touts county wealth and crops
R Q Lee of Cisco told 5,000 at Comanche Labor Day rally that Comanche county holds idle wealth like gold mines and can build prosperity through pecan culture grape culture and a grape juice plant. He hailed watermelon exports and urged cooperative effort to push farming programs and enduring growth.
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Waco Times-Herald
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
R. Q. Lee
Cisco
Comanche
Comanche County
America
Lee
Texas
West Texas C. Df
Cess
Religious Census Planned in Comanche Town
Pastors and superintendents of the Methodist Central Christian Presbyterian and Baptist churches in Comanche agree to conduct a religious census as a prelude to a Sunday school enlistment drive. The census will occur Sunday afternoon October 11 between 2 and 5 o clock with Jim Eanes named general director.
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Methodist
Central Christian
Comanche
Jim Eanes
Cotton Ginning Totals in Comanche County to Sept 16
Government reports show 1 285 bales of cotton ginned in Comanche County this year to September 16, compared with 2 838 bales by the same date last year, indicating a decline in output.
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Comanche County
Elkins Tin Shop Radiator Repair Specialty Highlighted
Elkins Tin Shop proclaims a focus on repairing radiators. The advert emphasizes skilled workmanship and reliance on durable metalwork to restore heating systems.
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Elkins Tin Shop
Comanche Ads Highlight Fall Goods And Business Notices
The Comanche merchants present messages about new fall goods and important business announcements. Reading the ads weekly is urged to avoid missed opportunities and potential losses for local shoppers and residents.
Watch and Wait Opens Fall Winter Dry Goods Sale
A local retailer announces the upcoming opening of a new dry goods department with a full stock of fall and winter merchandise. An opening sale is planned to celebrate the event, inviting customers to return soon for savings.
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