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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
4
Demonstration farming praised by Brown county resident
H B Wade asserts sixty acres will yield forty five bales of cotton on his demonstration farm and credits wide-row cultivation and government methods. He cites Comanche county funds and the tomato club as proof of benefits and criticizes local officials for ending the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wade
Bulletin
Mr. Wade
Commissioners’ Court
Brownwood Bulletin
Wade
Commissioners Court
Brown County
Comanche County
Dobbs
White
Loudermilk
Seago
County Officials Seek Public Benefit From Wade Advice
County discusses the matter with Mr. Wade and suggests that full details could aid residents of the county.
Why Do Tenant Farmers Move
A rural community analysis notes tenant farmers move in fall as farms sell and occupancy shifts. This instability hurts property, roads, schools, and churches and prompts a call to study causes. The piece urges hospitality to newcomers and applying the Golden Rule to attract and retain settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Census Bureau
Extra high patent flour offered by Wichita and Stamford mills
Martin Co sells extra high patent flour from Wichita and Stamford mills at $2.75 per sack with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Stamford Mills
Martin Co’s
Reward Offered for Return of Hammerless Shotgun
A double barrel hammerless shotgun in a tan leather case is missing along a road through Jim Helmsley’s pasture. Returning the gun to this office will be rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Helmsley
Market and rental notices for Martin Company ad
In market items, dry goods hardware and groceries offered by Martin Company. Also rental notice for a four room residence in the western part of town listed by A. B. Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Company
Germans Fight Desperately on All Fronts Near Belgium and Poland
Reports describe German forces pressed on Antwerp coast with Belgian and Allied defense holding. Fighting around Lille remains intense as Germans push west, while in the east Russians reportedly maintain control of the east bank of the Vistula. A plague outbreak disrupts both sides, naval raids continue with damage to British shipping, and Germany readies its Baltic fleet for possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Belgium
France
Lille
Warsaw
Vistula
Russia
Austria
Baltic
Memories of 1874 visit to Comanche county
R 8 Kelly of Greensburg Kansas recalls a 1874 journey to Comanche county with relatives seeking fortune. The writer details a missing cousin Joe Woodall who vanished after returning toward Dallas, a mystery spanning forty years with no word from the lad or his kin. He reflects on time and change since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gaines
Texas
Comanche County
W. L. Mayfield
J. T. Woodall
Henry Woodall
Comanche Town
Arkansas
Hunt County
Joe Woodall
Comanche
Joe
Dallas
Chickasaw Enterprise
Kelly
Greensbury
Kansas
New Fall Line At Martin Co’s For Men and Boys
A new fall clothing line arrives at Martin Co’s offering fits for men and boys and inviting customers to bring their fathers. The store emphasizes accessible sizing and family-friendly options in the season’s latest apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Co’s
For Rent Farm Listings Near Comanche and Sidney
Holman and Bonner advertise multiple farms: 170 acres with 105 cultivated ten miles north of Comanche. 106 acres with about 75 cultivated near Sidney. 300 acres with 100 acres in Johnson grass south of Comanche. 100 acres with about half cultivated south of Comanche. 87 acres south of Comanche with 45 cultivated and 50 acres nearly north of Comanche. 207 acres about 75 cultivated fourteen miles south of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Sidney
Holman & Bonner
Latest styles of men's hats at Martin Company's
Miss Leah Allen left for Gustine Saturday where she will be employed as teacher in the Gustine school the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Company
Leah Allen
Gustine
Guaranteed double blade axes price listing
Martin Co advertises guaranteed double blade axes at $1.15 each and single blade axes at 90 cents, detailing a metal tool sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Co
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsed by Homer City Reader
Local user R E Roberts of Homer City Pa praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy calling it reliable and effective after years of use. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. E. Roberts
Homer City
Wanted Horses From 15 To 16 Hands High
Wanted horses from 15 to 16 hands high five to eight years old sound in good flesh. Bring them in. Located at Star Yard. Contact C M Albin at seven to ten pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Yard
M. Albin
Millinery Stock Sale At Martin Co
A full stock of clean millinery is offered at low prices. Customers are invited to come and see the selection at Martin Co for bargains on hats and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Co
Texas Legislature Will Adjourn Today
On the eve of adjournment for the third called session Governor Colquitt learns the Attorney General says the Executive cannot call a special session of the Thirty-fourth Legislature. Any future special session would involve only the Thirty-third members, complicating plans on cotton acreage reduction moratorium the Bank of Texas bill and oil militia divorcee laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Colquitt
Bank of Texas
Election Day Vote Emphasized For Texas County
November third is election day with votes for all state and county offices across the United States. In Texas amendments to the state constitution face approval or rejection, with representation in conventions based on county votes. Citizens are urged to fulfill their duty, register, and cast ballots as outlined in four weeks of notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas
Martin Company's Shoes Offer Draws City Visitors
C W Green formerly of Comanche now residing in Moran visited Comanche last Tuesday and called on the Chief during his trip while shopping for a complete line of ladies and gents shoes at Martin Company's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Company
C. W. Green
Comanche
Moran
Ballards Snow Liniment Promotes Healing and antiseptic use
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballards Snow Liniment. It is advertised as healing and antiseptic with bottles priced at 25e 50e and 1.00 sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Dallas man A G Lovejoy visits Comanche for district court
A G Lovejoy of Dallas is in Comanche for several days to handle district court business and reconnect with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Lovejoy
Dallas
Comanche
Martin Co. Buys Butter and Eggs at Top Prices
Classified notice states Martin Co. offers highest prices for butter and eggs. Also advertises a rental: FOR RENT T. C. Moore residence south of railroad, contact R. H. Moore by phone or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Moore
R. H. Moore
Comanche and nearby residents share social notes
Personal mentions from Comanche Texas list local visits and trips. Names include Dr. O R Houghton at the Masonic building, Mrs S J Hicks in Belton, Jerome Kearby at the Dallas fair, Albert Anderson at the stock show, and Charley Dobbs visiting home folks.
Mrs. Brin and Child Return from Da Relatives Visit
Mrs. Harry Brin and her child returned Tuesday from Da where they visited relatives and attended the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brin
Child
Double wagon harness bodie inch tug
Martin Co offers a double wagon harness bodie inch tug priced at $15.00. This item appears as a catalog or sale listing from Martin Company with price and product details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Co
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