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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
1
The 1919 season brought unprecedented yields across Comanche County with oats wheat corn and fruit reaching historic highs. Farmers report abundant rainfall aiding growth despite weather damages and labor shortages while cotton and potatoes attract high prices and land values remain favorable for new tenants and buyers.
The Pate well nears 1200 feet as sand line and drilling cable are set on the rig for deep drilling. Drilling in sandy shale reveals additional gas pockets during ongoing operations this week.
Mrs Wm McClanahan offers first class hem stitching and plecating on short notice. Located at her home three blocks west of the square on South Main Street.
Comanche residents urged to support oil development by backing rail service and bonuses for first producing wells within five miles of Comanche. Citizens argued a guaranteed bonus could attract rigs and boost production, with risk shared if wells fail.
An Idaho founded company The Texida Oil Company plans to drill near Comanche by January to begin operations on 300 acres southeast of town. Boise City investors own stock and head office, with J. F. Shellworth supervising in Comanche as vice president. The venture signals growing oil interest in Comanche county.
W B Holland invites readers to request literature detailing a five year plan for a 75 million Baptist fund. Members may choose payment frequency from annual to weekly. Donations support missions including sanitarium and education, care for aged ministers, and Orphan Home equipment. Orphan feeding left to donors.
Dr. C C Klingman former pastor of North Dallas Christian Church arrives with his family to lead Central Christian Church of Comanche preaching at 11 AM and 8 PM on Sunday. He holds three degrees including from a Kentucky Christian college and Southern Methodist University Dallas. He served four years as Missionary in Japan and led two pastorships since returning. Community invited to attend and meet the new minister and citizen of the town.
Comanche will host a new dental firm named Drs. McCollum, Bryenton and Callahan. The partners are Chast McCollum of Comanche, Carl Bryenton of Dallas, and E Callahan of Dallas. All are Baylor dental college graduates with Callahan having postgraduate training at Pennsylvania. They plan modern offices in the Burks building.
Rev J D Smoot of Rising Star will preach at the local Methodist church next Sunday as Rev Josephus Lee attends his son Humphrey Lee in Austin.
Racine Horseshoe Tires and Tubes offers a 6000 mile guarantee on tires and tubes at Todd Randals & Jennings. The service guarantees long wear and reliability for customers in the Racine area.
Eastland Desdemona and De Leon sign contracts for a new railroad to Comanche Promote Burks and Williams say surveys near completion with grade likely finished before March first If Comanche accepts the terminus and shops would boost population and oil field growth De Leon and Desdemona already joined fastland also on board Comanche now must approve or lose the line to De Leon and Desdemona
An old advertisement touts Stop Those Shooting Pains Pemenina as a remedy for female disorders priced at one dollar and fifty cents.
The piece explains that under current law women may vote in Democratic primaries without paying a poll tax for the first time but later must, raising questions about legality. It notes no provision exists for women paying poll taxes and discusses how poll tax is a separate state tax for men. It argues the issue should be clarified to uphold law and order.
The Baptist pastor will preach Sunday morning on The Most Prevailing Sin of the Age. Layman Will Roberson of Gustine will speak at night.
An old advertisement claims Blue Bugs and bloodsucking insects are banished by feeding Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer to chickens. It guarantees results with a bold promise of effectiveness for poultry pests.
Seven passenger Chandler car for service anywhere or time. Regular trips to Desdemona via De Leon. Costs no more than a Ford and offers more comfort. FE A McBride. Phone 391 or Riley's Restaurant.
An old newspaper ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing to restore natural hair color. It boasts a simple solution for gray or streaked hair with the promise of a natural change for $1.00. The copy emphasizes women's beauty and using the product for a renewed look.
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