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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
15
You may have lacked a home due to circumstances and seek a good, affordable farm near schools and railroads. The proposition promises easy payoff with a reasonable cash payment on red cat claw soil suited to cotton, corn, and forage in a developing South Plains community where farmers average a half bale of cotton per acre.
The community records arrivals departures and visits. Robert and Ellen Moore return home after visiting their uncle Ripley and family. Several residents including Marcus Taylor and Miss Kate Ripley spend weekends with relatives. Prices for cotton picking rise to 2.50 if weather stays favorable as Gap gin is repaired and first bale is ginned.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to check for the California label on the package to ensure a harmless product. The copy notes a fruity taste and provides dosing directions for children. It ends with a maternal appeal to say California.
Rain over two weeks slows crop gathering but autumn mood remains. Lawrence Parsons of Abilene visits relatives. Mrs. Hallie Steele hosts a party. W. B. Wagnon returns from the Rio Grande Valley on business. Mrs. Jim Gleaton returns from Coleman. Mrs. J. W. Powel leaves Texline after visiting her mother. E. A. Reece reports a two foot sweet potato. H. H. Burnett and wife of Comanche stay by their son John who is seriously ill.
L B Russell Jr manager promotes Russell Oil Company organized September 1 by Comanche County farmers and businessmen. The plan offers stock for land leases and royalties with shares up to 25 million, aims to control 5 000 to 50 000 acres in several fields within ten to fifteen miles of Comanche, and promises large profits while stressing fair, economical operation.
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