New Well to be Drilled East of Hasse Near Comanche
Machinery arrived at Hasse Tuesday for a new well near the Leon river in the J I Starkie property. Gillette and Collins will drill, with a derrick up in about 30 days and drilling to start within two months. This is the first new county well since the Duke well, with more expected soon.
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Hassel
J. I. Starkie
Leon
Gillette and Collins
Gillette and Associates
Hasse
Comanche
Duke
Graham
Oil fever spreads as Comanche county yields new prospects
Leases around Sipe Springs and Lucky wells rise in value as drilling shows promise. The Lucky well moves toward spudding in with a quick turnaround expected. New contracts form east of Comanche on the Leon river with several more near Comanche county and rumors of deep tests near Sidney. Oil men from many areas converge on the Comanche belt amid high prices for promising leases.
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Sipe Springs
Liberty Bond Campaign Opens With Large Rally in Comanche
Citizens gather on Court House lawn to celebrate the Fourth Liberty Loan. School children lead cadets in banners as stores close. speakers include W B Payne and J E Milton. Ten thousand plus dollars in bonds purchased. bond salesmen canvass attendees.
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Court House
America
Comanche
Odd Fellows
W. B. Payne
H. Burks
J. E. Milton
P. P. Rich
Minnie Cunningham
J. D. Waring
Wim, Reese
Geo. E. Smith
Comanche Citizens Attend Bond Rally at De Leon
About fifty Comanche residents rode in autos to De Leon for a Liberty Bond rally. A committee provided free transport and extra cars were offered. Sipe Springs also sent a crowd to the meeting as De Leon residents pledged to support Comanche County's quota.
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DE Leon
Sipe Springs
Comanche County
Terms on which Liberty Bonds must be bought
During the Fourth Liberty Bond Campaign installments are set as ten percent at purchase, twenty percent on Nov 21, twenty percent on Dec 19, twenty percent on Jan 16, and thirty percent on Jan 30. For a fifty dollar bond payments are five dollars at purchase, three payments of ten dollars each, and fifteen dollars on January 30.
Woman Suffrage Fails in U S Senate Vote
The national woman suffrage constitutional amendment failed in the United States Senate by a two vote margin. Both Texas senators supported the measure.
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United States
Senate
Texas
County oil boom reshapes landscape with big acreage deals
The article notes major American oil firms purchasing unprecedented acreage in the county, signaling a surge in outcroppings and a potential rise to rival the Ranger field. Local analysts predict rapid development and heightened activity as developers view the area as a certainty for future production.
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America
Ranger
Comanche Pays Tribute To First Son Lost In France
Comanche mourns Lt. Rector Cunningham missing from life in France after being killed in action on September 15. A 1912 Comanche High School graduate and former football coach, he trained at Leon Springs and Brownwood, sailed for France June 7 1918, serving just over three months before his death. Letters to his mother and cousin reveal his brave character and concern for others.
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France
A. Cunningham
War Department
Rector Cunningham
Rector
Leon Springs
Brownwood
W. T. McPherson
Mr. McPherson
Comanche
Comanche High School
Letter From Front Line Soldier to His Mother
A World War I letter dated Sept 5 1918 from Co FE 359th Infantry American Expeditionary Forces Comanche Texas addressed to Mrs A J Cunningham describes fifteen days in the front line trenches. He reports being well and hopeful while serving on the fire step amid action.
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Co. E
359Th Infantry
W. T. McPherson
Comanche
Texas
Front-Line Tales Of No Man's Land And Berry Picking
In a vivid wartime letter from August 11 1918 a U S soldier describes No Man's Land as a blackberry filled space with wire and stumps, notes nightly shell overheads yet no serious injuries, recounts raiding German trenches, and jokes about roving cooties rats and owls while praising Uncle Sam's rations. He also shares hopes of promotion and a future return once peace prevails, and sends regards to family and friends.
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Bowie
Hell
Heaven
Hoboken
No Man’s Land
Lizzard
Fritz
France
Sam
Time to Write Personal Note from Your Som
A brief personal message expresses affection and suggests writing to someone directly. The tone is warm and familial with a closing sentiment of love from the son. It emphasizes personal connection and the act of reaching out.
Memorial Services for Lieutenant Rector Cunningham
Next Sunday at 3 30 PM memorial services will be held in the Audito rium at Comanche High School to honor Lieutenant Rector Cunningham. H N Goodson will deliver the principal address and the services are under the charge of Superintendent R F Holloway.
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Comanche High School
Cunningham
H. N. Goodson
R. F. Holloway
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Masonic Temple
Baggett
Leon River
Sidney
Ranger Field
Liberty Bondampaign
U. S. Senate
James Rector Cunningham
Italy
Germany
Berlin
U.S. A
J. R. Cunningham
Young
Mother
Tam
Ree
Dexter Walling
Memorial Services
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