Citation by Publication in Land Suit in Comanche County
The State commands the sheriff to publish a citation for A Bishop and unknown heirs in eight weekly notices in a Comanche county newspaper to appear at the October 1914 district court term to answer a petition filed August 26 1914 in case 3351 by J F Waldrop seeking title and possession of 53 1 3 acres described from the J M Gaiser survey and alleging unlawful entry and damages of 1250 citing court return and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche County
A. Bishop
District Court
Comanche
Texas
A. D
A.D
J. F. Waldrop
J. M. Gaiser
Varas
N. E
J. J. Allison
W. D. Carroll
Notice to Creditors and Heirs in Stephens Estate
The state through the Comanche County Court announces that S. N. Stephens, administrator, has filed a final report and application for discharge as community administrator of the estate of Mrs. M. A. Stephens. The court will review the report at the next term beginning October 5, 1914, at the Comanche courthouse. Interested parties may appear to contest. failure to act may incur penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche County
M. A. Stephens
N. Stephens
Texas
Comanche
Mary L. Smith
County Court
Comanche Co. Tex
Jack Cunningham
J. E. Miller
Woman named assistant United States Attorney
Washington September 30 Mrs Annette Abbott Adams of San Francisco was appointed assistant United States Attorney making her the first woman to hold the post in the United States Representative Baker of California views the move as recognition of woman suffrage This historic appointment highlights progress in gender equality within the federal judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Annette Abbott Adams
San Francisco
Representative Baker
California
Movement 10 Regulate Texas Cotton Acreage
Texas cotton growers discuss three proposed acreage reduction plans from New Orleans. The Texas branch of the Southern Cotton Association will send speakers across the state to explain voluntary 50 percent, legislative 100 percent, and a plan requiring a one year halt to cotton growing. Four speaker groups will tour with three to four experts each to inform voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Southern Cotton Association
New Orleans
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Ownership and stockholders of The Comanche Chief
Statement of ownership for October 1 1914 lists editor Grade Callaway and publishing company Comanche Publishing Co as owners. It names stockholders holding 1 percent or more, including Grade Callaway and D H Cunningham Jr among others, all based in Comanche Texas. No bondholders or other security holders exist. Notarized September 23 1914 by Gib Callaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
Grade Callaway
Comanche Publishing
The
Comanche Publishing Co
D. H. Cunningham Jr
G. A. Cunningham
W. H. Thadberg
T. 4. Williams
E. W. Harris
K. F. Cunningham
Paris Smith
T. J. Cunningham
J. R. Eanes
Oscar Callaway
L. T. Cunningham
J. R. Moore
Gib Callaway
Comanche County
Not Paint and Counterfeit Coatings Discussed in Retort
A reader argues against linseed oil mixes used in cheap paints calling them counterfeit paint. The note warns that counterfeit paint resembles real paint yet fails to protect surfaces and compares counterfeits to counterfeit money.
Texas Farmers Move Frequently
Washington data from the Federal Census shows 381,717 Texas farmers answered how long they lived on their current farms. More than 150,000 had occupied one year or less, 99,974 for 2 to 4 years, 50,608 for 5 to 9 years, and 71,691 ten years or more. The report notes the prevalence of share tenants among farm operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
Liver Remedy Claims Cure For Waco Workman
W F Anders of 1625 Cleveland Street, Waco Texas, says he suffered bilious headaches and stomach trouble that forced him to work. He credits Grigsbys Liv Ver Lax with curing him and his family, noting no more headaches and a feeling of renewed health. He contrasts it with calomel his physician would prescribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Anders
Cleveland Street
Waco
Texas
Hill & Campbell Grocery Co
Grigsby
Livver-Lax
Local Druggist Promotes Adler-i-ka Remedy
M. W. Carroll notes Adler-i-ka bowel cleanser gains popularity among Comanche people. The simple buckthorn bark glycerine formula is said to cure constipation and relieve gas after one dose, with claims of rapid stomach relief and wide appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Carroll
Texas to shift from cotton with large statewide impact
The piece outlines Texas prospects in moving away from cotton, noting last year’s cotton covered nearly half cultivated land and seed value at about 61 percent of field crops totaling $295 million. It stresses urgent, coordinated planning among farmers, bankers, business leaders and landlords to avoid disaster and to develop profitable substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An ad for Texas Wonder patent medicine claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and other urinary irregularities in men and women. It advertises mail delivery for $1 and notes two months’ treatment per bottle with testimonials available from Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Large Areas Opened to Home Steaders in West
Secretary Lane signed orders this month opening 3,600,000 acres to settlement under the enlarged homestead act. Lands in California, New Mexico, Colorado and Washington will be examined by the Geological Survey for irrigation water supply. If lacking water, lands may be entered by settlers in 320 acre tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
California
New Mexico
Colorado
Washington
Geological Survey
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims 100 Reward
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It touts F J Cheney Co of Toledo as trustworthy and notes testimonial letters. Product sold for 75 cents per bottle by druggists with a cascade of related remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Mosan
Toledo
O. Trall
Bobyell Drugsters
Erath County Show Praised By County Leaders
Mrs L Jd Kittle manager of the Girls Tomato Clubs of Comanche County attended the Erath County show with praise for the display and work, commending Mrs Millard F Martin for the exhibit. Miss Carter from A and M College accompanied them and also lauded the Erath exhibit.
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Erath County
L. Jd. Kittle
Comanche County
Kittle
Millard F. Martin
Carter
A. & M. College
Comanche
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Coca-Cola
Vure
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O. We
F. J. Cqueney
National Bank OF Commerce
Pullman
Gus Hoover
Fort Worth
John F. Lehane
G. F
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T. M. Pulliam Undertaker
Burks-Simmons Company
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