Baby beef show shines at Comanche fair judging
At Comanche County Fair the baby beef exhibition draws praise from judge J. E. Boog Scott of Coleman. Entries include numerous Durham and Hereford calves led by Troy Pettit and George Montgomery with prizes awarded and the top prizes shared by the Montgomery club members.
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J. E. Boog Scott
Coleman
Star-Telegram
George Montgomery
Durham
Montgomery
Aaron Ward
Gus Lewis
Dr. Gray
Jas. DeWitt
Troy Pettit
Curios on Exhibition at the Fair
The fair features a collection of notable curios from Joe Chilton including a hand sewn vest from 1789 for Philip Hale and a century old back comb. Also shown are Chilton baby dresses from 1857, a 110 year old homespun dress, a quilt made in 1859, and a Dad Creager curio lot with silver coins and paper money. The exhibit includes a petrified human heart and a siege gun cap among other historic items.
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Joe Chilton
Philip Hale
Milady
Mr. Chilton
Jennie Watkins
Grandma Neely
Amanda Helmsley Taylor
Creager
Harrison
Caesar
Jesus
Libby
Atwood Bros Extends Offer to Fair Visitors
Fair visitors are invited to call on Atwood Bros for anything in their line. The invitation emphasizes direct service and accessibility at the event location.
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Atwood Bros
County Girls Rail Fare Fund Drive Appeals to County
Mrs Hickey launches a fundraising push to cover railroad fares for club girls attending the State Fair. The group is cared for by the fair association in Dallas. She asks Comanche County residents to support these worthy young women as a token of appreciation.
For Sale Young Horses and Mules at Comanche Farm
Good sandy land farm four miles north of Comanche. Home place consists of 30 acres in the southern part of Comanche. Seller W. H. Burton at Neely Carris Cunningham Co offers young horses and mules at his place.
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Comanche
W. HH. Burton
Neely-Carris-Cunningham Co
Poultry Show Awards Lists Many Firsts and Bests
A long list of award results from a poultry show notes winners across breeds. Names include J. B. Layne A. P. Mercer Alma Moore G. C. Bryson Mullens Holman Maullens and L. J. Kittle with various firsts seconds and best pens among Wyandotts Cornish Indians Rhode Island Reds Brown Leghorns Turkeys Geese and Ducks.
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J. B. Layne
A. P. Mercer
Rhode Island
B. Haggard
Alma Moore
G. C. Bryson
Mullen
Culinary Department Prize Awards
List of prize winners in the culinary department includes Best plain cake won by Miss Winnie McCrary and Best Devil s food cake by Mrs H N Goodson. Light Bread awarded to Mrs R E Mackey and Mrs C L Cox. Preserves and fruit entries honored with multiple firsts by Mrs L J Kittle Mrs H G Haggard Miss Ida Hart and Mrs W H Burton. No prize for late entry.
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Winnie McCrary
H. N. Goodson
R. E. Mackey
C. L. Cox
L.J. Kittle
H. G. Haggard
L. J. Kittles
Ida Hart
W. H. Burton
Hog Awards Recognize Poland China Winners
W. C. Lanford secures best sow and best litter with Poland China stock. A. H. Nobles and D. F. Eaton honored for best gilt. Tom Lacy tops multiple categories in Duroc divisions with W. T. Murphee placing second.
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Poland
China
Sow
W. C. Lanford
A. H. Nobles
D. F. Eaton
Tom Lacy
W. T. Murphee
Tom Lacey
Atwood Bros Offer Furniture and Stove Repair
Atwood Bros advertise repair services for all kinds of furniture and stoves. Includes phone contact listed as 6.
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Atwood Bros. Phone &6
Gun Club Shoot In Progress At Local Event
The Gun Club shoot is in progress as we go to press with handsome prizes at stake and many shooters taking part.
Waco Boosters Planned Visit to Cotton Palace
A train of Waco boosters is set to attend the Fair Friday to boost the Cotton Palace and welcome attendees to the wig-wam of Comanche.
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Comanche
DeLeon Crowd Descends on City Fair
Reported by this paper 60 autos travel from DeLeon to attend the fair with many already arrived and in attendance as we go to press.
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DeLeon
Comanche Wagon Yard Feed Dealers Offer Quick Delivery
Atwood Bros and Uncle Shack Howell manage a dealer yard buying and selling all kinds of feed with fast delivery services.
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Comanche
Atwood Bros
Shack Howell
Hear Henry Zweifel Saturday for Congress
Republican congress candidate Henry Zweifel is set to speak Saturday at 3 p m. The speaker is described as an able lawyer and an interesting figure.
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Henry Zweifel
Congress
Exceptional Pecan Exhibit Promises Industry Revolution
N. A. Palmer showcased pecans at the fair claiming an extra early variety that could alter the industry. The nuts ripen by September 15, about a month earlier than typical crops, with Palmer’s tree yielding four of five crops and strong overall returns. Visitors from other regions praised the tree and many seek buds to propagate the early strain. Palmer earned both first and second prizes for pecans at the fair.
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N. A. Palmer
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Boys Earn Trips to Cotton Palace and Dallas Fair
The article lists club members earning all expense paid trips to Dallas Fair and Cotton Palace. Dallas trips go to Monte Lane Frank Rymes Troy Pettit and Travis Boggs. Cotton Palace will include Ira Clemons Hallis Goldsmith and one more to be appointed.
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Cotton Palace
Dallas Fair
Dallas
Waco
Monte Lane
Frank Rymes
Troy Pettit
Travis Boggs
Ira Clemons
Hallis Goldsmith
Pig Club
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Comanche Co
Fred Brown
Jim Lewis
Harry Lewis
Hereford- Durham
Cecil Allen
Earl Albin
Daines Paynes
Asa Ward
Curtis Montgomery
Jim Pettit
Tbs
Mbbettii
Fred Anderson
Floyd Lane
W. D. Lane
Geo. Montgomery
Angus
Gerald Bryson
Hereford
Jim DeWitt
R. S. Poyner
Curios
Lars
H. J
Poultry Awards
R. L. Eaton
Toulouse
G. C .Bryson
Jim Boswell
G. C.bryson
G. D. Haggard
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A. P. Mer
Cer
Maullens
Alma
A. C. Jones
Pulte I Be Tays
J.B. Layne
Wyandotts
J. B
Layne
Plymouth Rocks
G.C
Culinary Department Prize
T. W. Stark
HOG Awards
GUN Club
M. A. Palmer
C. R. M. Dudley
Burks Mercantile Company
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