Texas Democrats adopt platform endorsing Davis Bryan ticket
The Texas Democratic convention unanimously adopts the national platform and endorses John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan for president and vice president. It calls Texans to support the ticket, pledges unity in government reform, warns against Klan influence, supports law enforcement and prohibition, and stresses fiscal restraint and constitutional conformity.
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Austin
Texas
Democratic Party of Texas
Newak
John W. Davis
Charles W. Bryan
Ate
Fion
Unit- States
Johen W. Lavis
United Iies
Invisible Empire of Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ple
G Reat
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Comanche Stew and Concert for Teachers Next Thursday
Comanche Lions Club hosts a teachers institute week event with a Comanche stew on the courthouse lawn, a band concert by the American Legion band, and a visit to the Majestic Theatre for a film. Teachers from the county will be guests. all residents may enjoy the band.
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Comanche County
Comanche
County Institute
Lions Club
Court House
American Legion
Majestic Theatre
Unusually Large Crowd at Comanche Band Concert
An unusually large crowd from surrounding counties and towns attended the American Legion Band concert in Comanche last Sunday. The event drew people from greater distances, and attendees praised the music and entertainment, with Director Campbell and the band inviting regional guests to future concerts.
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Comanche
American Legion
Usta
Campbell
Comanche County Voter Letter Thanks and Reflections
A letter from Mose Strickland thanks Comanche County voters for their support or their choice of the opponent. He offers no complaints and pledges to help friends in the future, signing sincerely.
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Mose Stricklana
Democracy Platform Urges Maintenance Over New Highways
The Texas Democracy platform condemns building costly highways without adequate maintenance. It supports a maintenance-driven road policy and opposes any road bond approval without funding for upkeep. The convention adopted a single resolution praising Texas newspapers for their anti Ku Klux Klan campaign defending constitutional authority.
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Platform Committee
Texas
Kau Klux Klan
Lions Club to Host District Governor Monday
Comanche Lions Club welcomes R. J. Green of Abilene as district governor elect for an official visit Monday evening. The event includes a luncheon prepared by the Methodist Sunday school Young People’s class led by Inez Sullivan and Hattie Brightman, followed by an unusually fine supper served by a group of young ladies.
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Comanche Lions Club
Lions Club
Comanche
Louis Perry
Lions
Green
Abilene
Lions Clubs
Texas
Methodist Sunday School
Inez Sullivan
Hattie Brightman
Boosters Rally for Dublin Fair in Comanche
Comanche greeted Dublin fair boosters yesterday on the square with honking autos and a civic gathering. The Dublin event is set for September 18 and 19 and followed a two day itinerary. The court house lawn hosted residents as the Dublin band played and Rev. Gordon Barrett welcomed attendees.
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Dublin
Ose
Court House
Gordon Barrett
First Baptist Church of
Competent Judges For Live Stock and Field Crops at Fair
T. B. Wood of College Station district agricultural agent visited Comanche Wednesday to discuss the county free fall fair. He plans to return October 9 10 and 11 to judge field crops and live stock with A. K. Short of the extension service. They will also lecture on livestock and agricultural product qualities for farmers and livestock raisers.
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T. B. Wood
College Station
Comanche
Barton
Comanche County
Wood
A. K. Short
Extension Service
A. & M. College
Howard Payne President Spoke at Comanche Church
Dr. Edgar Godbold president of Howard Payne College spoke at First Baptist church in Comanche last Sunday morning. His address was heard and appreciated by a good congregation.
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Edgar Godbold
Howard Payne College
First Baptist Church
Comanche
Land for sale or trade by Adams and Durham
We own well improved cotton or grain land for sale or trade and a good sandy land place. If you have a small place and want to trade up for a larger better place, come in to see us at First National Bank.
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F. BF. Adams
W. M. Durham
First National Bank
Majestic Theater Week Lineup September 8–13
The Majestic Theater presents a weekly program featuring an all star cast. Monday and Tuesday show Mighty Lak a Rose and Homeless Pups in a comedy. Wednesday offers a Bret Harte story Salomy Jane. Thursday and Friday showcase John Gilbert in Publicity Pays, a comedy. Saturday features William Desmond in Big Timber and The Optimist, a comedy.
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All Star
Bret Harte
Salomy Jane
John Gilbert
William Desmond
Premium list for Comanche Free Fall Fair increases awards
The premium list for the Comanche Free Fall Fair shows about $800 total, up about $200 from last year. Largest premiums are for commune exhibits totaling $320, with divisions in field crops fruits vegetables and home economies. Five prizes per department offer at least $10, encouraging broad participation as openings near. J P Hoff urges readiness and reports of exhibits in preparation.
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J. P. Hoff
Peanut growers gather for De Leon meeting on cover crops
County Agent J A Barton announces a De Leon city hall gathering Saturday afternoon September 6 focusing on cover crops to protect sandy land from blowing. Farmers share experiences to help others and improve farm policy with input from local growers and business people.
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J. A. Barton
de Leon
Woodrow Wilson
Death of Pioneer John W. Morris in Comanche County
John W. Morris a nearly ninety year old Comanche county pioneer died Wednesday at his son R. C. Morris home in Sidney after a three to four week illness. Funeral services were held in Sidney and burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche. Survived by eight children and a widow who died in 1900.
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John W. Morris
Comanche County
R. C. Morris
Sidney
G. W. Renfro
J. D. Smoot
Oakwood
Comanche
Morris
Alabama
Methodist Church
W. B. Morris
Kent
Texas
J. R. Morris
Thalia
D. L. Morris
Sipe Springs
J. E. Morris
Meggie Mercer
Anson
Ella Stewart
Fort Worth
Corrie Kelley
Houston
Jessup Buys Abstract Company Moves To South Side Square
The G. W. Jessup insurance agency acquires Guaranty Abstract Company and adds abstract business. Wallis Walker will manage the combined operation. The office relocates from the north side of the square to the George E. Smith building on the south side.
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Jessup
South Side Square
G. W. Jessup Insurance Agency
Insurance Busishess
Guaranty Abstract Company
W. L. Garnett
Wallis Walker
George E. Smith
Comanche County Baptist Association Opens at Zion Hill
The Comanche County Baptist Association met at Zion Hill church in Vandyke and reported 234 new members added across its churches over the past year. W D Jenking of Comanche was chosen moderator J O DePriest clerk J F Bolton corresponding secretary and Wm Reese treasurer.
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Comanche County Baptist Association
Zion Hill
Vandyke
W. D. Jenking
Comanche
J. O. DePriest
J. F. Bolton
Wm. Reese
Field Trial Dates Corrected for Comanche Event
The West Texas Amateur Field Trial will be held November 3, 4 and 5. An error in the Chief last week listed November 1, 2 and 3. A large number of good dogs will be entered and many prominent Texas amateur dog fanciers are expected to attend the three day event in Comanche.
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West Texas
Comanche
Texas
Heavy Rain Reported Between Sipe Springs and Rising Star
Eyewitness L. R. Ravenshine described a heavy Thursday afternoon rain area spanning about twenty miles from near Rising Star to near Sipe Springs. He noted rain soaked ground and a return to dry land as he approached Sipe Springs while traveling from Eastland County.
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Rising Star
Sipe Springs
L. R. Ravenshine
Sipe Sprn
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