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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
8
New York October 12 The board of aldermen unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the Ku Klux Klan and urged prosecuting officers to vigorously prosecute every violation of orderly constitutional government incited by this intolerant organization. Also mentions local notices about theater exhibits and barber services.
A terse dialogue hints at illegal distilling activity as a stranger asks about moonshining and a local native replies with a blunt offer for barrels, suggesting informal alcohol production in the area.
Local barber Mershall's shop faces a curious case as four whiskers are reportedly cut from a customer. Ge FEE Regi feuts, prompting the barbers to propose a remedy and ensure proper grooming standards.
Local ad notes pure hog lard priced at 12 cents per pound with prompt free delivery and contact by phone 197 255 for orders.
A salesman sold questionable goods to a small town merchant. The wholesale house pressed collection with a sight draft on the local bank, which bounced. They contacted the village postmaster who replied OK then the bill was sent to a local lawyer. The merchant, also serving as bank president postmaster and pastor, warned the seller to back off in a blunt reply.
An ad from Todd and Jennings promotes a bargain on a distribution seeder. It highlights a limited time deal aimed at buyers in need of farming equipment. The brief offer underscores value and immediate availability.
Waco Texas reports mounting entries for the annual Exposition livestock show running October through November 6 at Waco. Secretary Seth Mayfield handles a growing desk of premium stock inquiries as cattle and hogs from Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Texas flood in to ensure overflow space and preparations for opening day.
Waco Texas. Three days of races are planned for October 23 25 and 30 at the Texas Cotton Palace dirt track as part of the 1921 Cotton Palace events. The Cotton Palace runs October 22 through November 6 with over ten thousand dollars in prizes expected for winning drivers and teams.
Shriners announce a Country Store at the Warpath exposition from October 22 to November 6. They invite all manufacturers to send samples of their products to be sold at a dime, offering a wide variety of items.
Sheriff levies on A. B. Haworth tract in Wright's addition Comanche to satisfy $26.18 judgment for state. Property described by metes and bounds in block 85 starting at southeast corner near Sherwanl Mc Donald lot, bounded by block lines and known neighbors, located in Comanche Texas. Deputy relays on October 13 1921.
Market ad notes sliced bacon priced at 40 cents. Details appear incomplete with unclear venue and dates.
A country boy notes cattle move with heads in one direction while the tails point the opposite. The city cousin confirms the heads align, then the country boy exclaims the tails are directed the other way. The anecdote appears in the American Legion Weekly.
Multiple groups announce weekly and biweekly meetings including the Merry Matrons and Friday Afternoon Bridge club with presidents listed Mrs James Slack and Mrs R H Moore. Parent-Teacher Association and ward meetings set 3 to 6 pm on third Fridays and 5 to 3? Fridays. Local delivery ad lists Swift's sliced bacon price and contact number 197-206.
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