Chairmen strive to boost Comanche fall stock fair
The fall stock fair at Comanche hinges on chairmen in charge of live stock divisions. Gille invites poultry exhibitors, Holloway and Miller mobilize milk and beef stock breeders, and a planned big auction of pure bred short horn cattle aims to draw buyers from multiple counties. The advertising committee will push countywide cooperation to ensure a successful county fair.
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Comanche
Gille
Holloway
Miller
Bryan’s Departure Shakes Nebraska in Echoes of Loss
The piece laments William Bryan leaving Nebraska, depicting sorrow across towns from York to Weeping Water. It paints a grieving state with faces of farmers and workers, noting that despite local pride in crops, hogs, and cattle, and the hope of bards and healers, Bryan’s departure leaves a vacant chair and a wounded commonwealth.
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Nebraska
Broken Bow
Stratton
Hastings
Miell
Bryan
Lincoln Green
York
William
Doss Miller Jr Appointed Manager for Comanche Fall Beef Show
J Doss Miller Jr announces his appointment as manager of the beef cattle exhibition for the Comanche Fall Fair to be held in November. He requests all entrants to notify him promptly and promises premium lists soon. He expects strong competition from other breeds and calls for well kept entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Doss Miller, Jr
Pay Up Now for Your Newspaper Subscription
The notice urges readers to pay subscriptions promptly during the September cycle to avoid one sided losses. It explains that the paper’s date label shows only month and year, with Sept 21 hinting at 1921 and Sept 22 indicating 1922.
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Sepcen
Sheriff Takes George Cooper to Asylum for Ruling
Sheriff Lewis Marshall transported George Cooper, adjudged of unsound mind, to Terrell insane asylum. Marshall returned home Wednesday evening.
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Lewis Marshall
Terrell Insane Asylum
George Cooper
Mr. Marshall
Body of War Veteran Arrives in New York
The body of Lieut. John C. McKimmey of Company L 141st Infantry 3rd Battalion arrives at Hoboken, sent home for interment in Comanche after enlisting from A and M College. He is a Comanche boy killed in battle and is survived by telegram notice to his brother Allen A. McKimmey. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J M Kendall on August 25.
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New York
Allen A. McKimmey
John C. McKimmey
Hoboken
Lieut. McKimmey
Co. “L” 141 Inf
A. & M. College
Comanche
J. M. Kendall
Comanche Schools Set to Open September 12 1921
Superintendent J B Layne announces Comanche public schools begin on Sept 12 1921 for a nine month term with repairs underway to ensure first class condition. County institute starts Sept 5 for five days as prep. There is a noted ward boundary along the railroad north and near the Methodist church. Layne invites offers for boys to do homework for board.
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Comanche Public Schools
County Institute
East Ward
West Ward
J. B. Layne
Cunningham Recounts WhitnEy Funeral Of Step Son Dillard Nickols
J W Uncle Jim Cunningham returned from Whitney after attending the funeral of his stepson Dillard Nickols who died in Houston at age 41. Nickols fell ill en route to Galveston, died after an operation, leaving a wife and three sons along with his mother and two brothers. The family receives heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement.
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J. W
Jim) Cunningham
Whitney
Dillard Nickols
Houston
Mr. Nickols
Galveston
William
Edwin
Duster News Notes Special to the Chief
The Methodist meeting opened Monday night with Revs Callaway and Weathers preaching. Local arrivals include H R Jones of Comanche, Mrs F L Rhodes, Mrs Claudia Johnson, Mrs N Winters, Mrs Frank Kirk, and Claude Wells and family. Last Saturday the depot was burglarized and the safe blown open. Lee Billa of De Leon and two railroad detectives were in Duster.
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Duster
Frank Kirk
Gorman
R. T. Halle
Claude Wells
Sidney
W .M. Haney
de Leon
Lee Billa
R. T. Chaney
Comanche County Baptists Hold Annual Meeting
The Comanche County Baptist Association met in Comanche this week with a large barbecue dinner Thursday for about 500 delegates and guests. Reports show active church work across the county during the past year.
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Comanche County Baptist Association
Comanche
Special Bargains on Sherwin Williams Paints
Todd and Jennings promote low prices on Sherwin Williams paints oils and varnishes highlighting quality brands for cost conscious shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin-Williams
Todd & Jennings
New Winchester Ammunition at Todd and Jennings
New stock Winchester Army Co. shot gun shells rifle and pistol ammunition available at Todd and Jennings. Local store promotes fresh inventory for hunters and shooters with a focus on reliable firearm supplies.
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New Stock Winchester Army Co
Todd & Jennings
Call for Milk Cattle Exhibitors at Comanche Fall Fair
R F Holloway issues a call to breeders in Comanche County to report interest in showing milk cattle. He stresses the breed's value to small farmers and urges communication by mail or in person to plan space and arrangements for the exhibition.
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Comanche County
R. F. Holloway
Retrenchers Fail to Cut University Salaries
Hon A L McDaniel reports from Austin the two special sessions where he joined retrenchers in seeking lower expenses. He laments the lower house’s split on reducing university professor salaries while Speaker Thomas aligned with the university group, thwarting much of the effort.
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A. L. McDaniel
Austin
McDaniel
Thomas
Couple to Move to Walters Oklahoma for Newspaper Venture
Mrs. Lon Boynton and her infant daughter Josephine Pearl plan to move to Walters Oklahoma where they expect to live permanently. Mr. Boynton works there on a trade for a newspaper and has spent weeks attempting to finalize the deal. Roy Young accompanies him and would be co proprietor if the sale closes.
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Lon Boynton
Josephine Pearl
Walters
Okla
Mr. Boynton
Roy Young
Moore elected cashier and Anthony named president at Comanche bank
Henry Moore becomes cashier of the First State Bank of Comanche succeeding FE Anthony, who becomes president after W. T. Powers’ death. Anthony, the founder, has led the bank since its start, with John Tate continuing as vice president as Moore also serves in that role. The bank shows a solid condition and steady growth alongside Comanche’s business rise.
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Henry Moore
First State Bank of
Comanche
FE. E. Anthony
W. T. Powers
Moore
John Tate
Anthony
First State Bank
Cain and daughter visit Comanche en route to Coleman
M. P. Cain and his daughter Claudie May of Custer stop in Comanche during a trip to Coleman. Cain will lead the gravel pit crew for Burks Firmin and Hart on a new road contract in that county.
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M. P. Cain
Claudie May
Custer
Comanche
Coleman
Local residents leave for new Graham home
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Sipe Springs estopped over in Comanche to visit friends before moving to their new home in Graham. Miss Dell Wilson visiting Brownwood will join them at Graham. We regret losing these good people who have lived here many years and are highly esteemed citizens.
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Frank Wilson
Sipe Springs
Comanche
Graham
Dell Wilson
J. R. Holman
Brownwood
Comanche High Sets Football Practice Date
Vernon Adams coach calls all prospective players to report at Comanche High School on Monday September 5 at 4 PM for training. Bring hoes and jerseys.
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Comanche High School
Vernon Adams
C. H
Mrs Charley Gray Visits Mother in Weimer Then Returns
Mrs Charley Gray, who had been visiting her mother Mrs Dixon in Weimer, returned home Saturday.
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Charley Gray
Dixon of
Weimer
Grainger Named Agent for Mrs West Property in Comanche
L B Grainger appointed as agent to manage Mrs F H West property in Comanche city. West’s heirs W P West named in the document. Legal notice indicates transfer of duties and authority to Grainger for property handling in the city.
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L. B. Grainger
Mre
F. H. West
Comanche
Famous Scenic Artist Dad Zelo Sets Up In Comanche
The renowned scenic artist Dad Zelo is painting at Bob & Roy's Cafe on Comanche's square. He showcases bold relief scenes and window signs, drawing praise for high class work and versatile painting across Texas theaters and other venues.
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Dad Zelo
Comanche
Dad
Bob & Roy
Texas
Bob
Roy
Rog
Bargain Sale of Maize Shorts and Bran by Slider and Lacy
We have several sacks of whole maize shorts and bran offered at greatly reduced prices to clear space. Come in for a bargain. Slider and Lacy announce a clearance sale at their shop.
Mrs. Alice McCrary Presses Billboard Visit in Dallas
Mrs. Alice McCrary returned from a Dallas visit and met the president of the Poster Advertising Association who offered her a neat sum to inspect their billboards in and around the city.
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Alice McCrary
Dallas
Poster Advertising Association
De Leon residents attend Cinderella in Flowerland
Mr and Mrs C L Redden and several De Leon residents including A Duke M B Carter May Whaley Mattie Redden Alice Carter Lottie Paine and Ben Carter attended the high school auditorium play Cinderella in Flowerland last week.
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C. L. Redden
A. Duke
Carter
May Whaley
Mattie Redden
Alice Carter
Lottie Paine
Ben Carter
de Leon
Cinderella In
Flowerland
Louise Roberson Heads to Dallas and McKinney Visit
Mrs. Louise Roberson departed Wednesday for Dallas to visit her sister Mrs. Williams, formerly Alma Robberson. She will then travel to McKinney to see her brother Otho Roberson.
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Mss
Lusioli
Shrdluetaoi
Shrdiu Etao Mies
Louise Roberson
Dallas
Mrs. Williams
Alma Robberson
McKinney
Otho
Boy Hurt by Horse Fall Near Square
A Milas Williford son, about 14, was injured when a horse fell on him near the southeast corner of the square Saturday. He is recovering and thought to be getting all right again.
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Milas Williford
Notable Visitors in Austin This Week
Messrs. Stacy Elms, A. P. Mercer and Uncle Bob Hamilton are visiting in Austin this week.
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Messrs
Stacy Elms
A. P. Mercer
Bob Hamilton
Austin
Tragic Lamkin Fire Death of Mrs Bos tick
A sad death occurs near Lamkin on Monday when Mrs Bos tick, recently released from an insane asylum, set coal oil aflame after finding herself alone. Neighbors had deemed her mentally sound days earlier, but the blaze proved fatal. Family and neighbors express profound sympathy.
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Lamkin
Travelers Hotel Set for Public Sale in Comanche
Public notice states the Travelers Hotel in De Leon will be sold at public auction in Comanche on September 6. Attorney A. E. Hampton acts as trustee for several lenders including Farmers & Merchants National Bank Guaranty State Bank First State Bank and local businesspeople T. J. Williams W. H. Williams B. W. Ayers and W. C. Streety. The De Leon Hotel Company was a locally funded stock venture from boom days.
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de Leon Free Press
Travelers Hotel
Comanche
A. E. Hampton
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Guaranty State Bank
First State Bank
T. J. Williams
W. H. Williams
B. W. Ayers
W. C. Streety
de Leon Hotel Company
Pay-Up Month Campaign Urges Settling Debts in Comanche
The Comanche merchants announce a Pay-Up Campaign during September urging all residents to clear past due accounts and start anew. Those who arrange payments or notes may installment, while nonparticipants will be listed for cash basis credit after October.
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Comanche
Business Men's Association
A Sympathetic Shower for Mrs Walter Durham
Mrs Walter Durham who lost her home and belongings to fire received a large surprise on Wednesday afternoon. At the suggestion of Mrs Blatherwick friends were invited to a miscellaneous shower organized by Mesdames Day Emory, M K Witt and John Jay. About 110 to 115 callers gathered at the home of Mrs Nugent Durham where Mrs Walter Durham was visiting. After a short talk by Mrs E E Anthony the guests presented many pretty and useful household articles. Refreshing punch was served in the afternoon.
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Walter Durham
Mrs Hamilton and Son Visit Brownwood Family
Mrs Z T Hamilton and her son Z T Jr of Brownwood are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J B Layne. Mr Hamilton came over and spent Sunday with them.
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Z. T. Hamilton
Z. T. Jr
Brownwood
J. B. Layne
Mr. Hamilton
De Leon couple attends Cinderella in Flowerland show
Mr and Mrs Atlas Pate and their young daughter were among De Leon residents who attended Cinderella in Flowerland at the High School Auditorium Thursday evening last.
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Atlas Pate
de Leon
Flowerland
Mrs McGlasson Returns to Waco After Visit
Mrs W W McGlasson went back to Waco following an extended visit with her mother Mrs I C Gage.
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W. W. McGlasson
Waco
I. C. Gage
Master Burman Holman Leaves Del Rio for Home
Master Burman Holman of Del Rio, who had been visiting relatives in Comanche, left for his home this morning.
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Burman Holman
del Rio
Comanche
Bargain Sale of Maize and Bran by Wider and Las
We offer several sacks of whole maize, ahette, and bran at greatly reduced prices to clear space. Come in if you want a bargain. Wider and Las invite customers to visit for the sale.
Durham Residence Burned Early Saturday Morning
Walter Durham cashier of the First National Bank and his family lost their North Main Street home in a three o clock Saturday morning fire. The blaze destroyed the house and contents, damaged neighboring residences little, with insured coverage of 3000 dollars and thousands in uninsurable losses from shrubs and irreplaceable heirlooms. Neighbors and friends expressed sympathy as fire officials sought a cause.
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Walter Durham
First National Bank
North Main Street
Public Square
Mr. Durham
Durham
Say a good word for your town
A compact call to praise one’s hometown urging residents to speak positively of local life and community, asserting that pride in the town sustains civic spirit and belonging.
Grain Drill Bargain at Todd & Jennings
A 10 disc Superior Grain drill nearly new has sown 200 acres last season. Farmer buyers are offered an unusual bargain at Todd & Jennings.
Cinderella in Flowerland staged for PTA benefit
The playette Cinderella in Flowerland was presented Thursday night at the high school auditorium to benefit the Parent Teacher Association. Miss Myrtle Paine trained 41 children, achieving charming costumes and a polished performance. Receipts totaled about $75, and the community expresses deep gratitude for her efforts.
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Flowerland
Myrtle Paine
Lacy and Parker Attend Funeral of Paul Downing
Mrs J B Lacy and Mrs Nsora Parker travel to Valley Mills for the funeral of their brother in law Paul Downing who died suddenly Monday morning while visiting his home in Albuquerque New Mexico.
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J. B. Lacy
Nsora Parker
Valley Mills
Paul Downing
Albuquerque
N. M
Gatesville Baseball Team Closes Season With Banquet
Gatesville’s 1931 season ended with a banquet honoring players and promoters. The team played 32 games, winning 22 and losing 10, including 10 wins in the last 11 games. Attendance topped 100 as fans celebrated a financially clean season. local press figures praised the team’s statewide reputation.
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Gatesville Messenger
Gatesville
Ball Boys
Texas
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Walt Mason
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Duster News
Ian
W. P. West
Slider & Lacy
Comanche Business Men’s Association
Cire Baar
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