University extension aims at aiding teachers statewide
Prof R G Bressler outlines University of Texas extension efforts during the County Teachers Inst with plans to send fifteen lecturers to about eighty teachers institutes in September. He notes 1915 16 enrollment at 2729 with 1569 men and 865 women. Texas residents and many counties represented. about 1000 students study via correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Bressler
Division of Public School Improvement
University of Texas Deartment of Extension
Instts
Department of Extension
Texas
Counin Texas
University of Texas
Kilpatrick & Son Store Ad Promotes New Dress Goods
In this market, visit Kilpatrick and Son for a dress goods department stocked with the latest fashions. Slider and Lacy school supplies and Hamilton Drug Company are also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug Company
Hargoods
R Store
Kilpatrick & Son
Slider & Lacy
Comanche County Advertised by Young Men’s League
The Young Men’s Business League contracted for a Fort Worth Record special edition to promote Comanche County. The note highlights rich resources and strong potential in apples, wheat, stockraising, and truck farming, urging display to attract progressive, aggressive people to develop the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Business League
Fort Worth
Comanche County
Colorado
Arkansas
Campaign Fund Committee Plans Ongoing Civic Drive
The Campaign Fund Committee raising money for the Democratic President’s campaign began work this week in Comanche, collecting about $75 with plans to continue until a set target is met and appealing to all loyal Democrats. Also advertised is a Merchants’ Carnival at the Majestic Theatre on September 13 14 featuring local talent and moving pictures with 25 cent seats for adults and 15 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Woodrow Wilson
Majestic Theatre
See the New Model Ford advertisement and yardstick sale
An early 20th century ad notes Ford models showcased with a call to action. It highlights the role of preachers and teachers as nation’s backbone and mentions Singer Sewing Machines. It also advertises school supplies and fall fashions from Burks Mercantile Co with a ladies style display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Pace
Burks Mercantile Co
Expression Lessons Opened by Miss Estal Grundy
Beginning September 11, Miss Estal Grundy will open a school of expression and will be prepared to teach a limited number of pupils. For further information phone 77, (12).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estal Grundy
Comanche County Institute In Session This Week
The Comanche County Teachers Institute meets at the High School Monday night with invited speakers including Rev. Tenn ey Prof. Holloway and Prof. Speed. The list of attending teachers spans numerous counties and schools such as Comanche Gustine Proctor DeLeon Crowell and Elm Grove, with speakers from the University of Texas and state education officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Institute
Comanche County Teachers Institute
Tenney
Holloway
Speed
Roberson Springs
D. A. Brown
Roberson Spy
Catherine Bryant
Proctor
C. B. Bryant
Sipe Springs
Mary Bushee
Brooks
Faye Burks
Annie Bynum
Cotton Grove
Mary Carnes
Lena Campbell
Mercer Creek
Byrd Carwile
Duster
A. C. Cathey
Sam Cheatham
Comyn
Grace Cheatham
Mary Cheatham
Sidney
Sadie Cheatham
Elm Grove
Clarke
Brysonville
Lilly Clift
Comanche
W. H. Collins
Dean Collins
Jim Collins
Democrat
J. B. Cooper
St. Joe
Ruth Comer
Willow Branch
Laura Casley
Newbury
Miller Crockett
Gap
Nannie Crockett
Minnie Cunningham
Ola Cunningham
J. H. Cooper
Indian Mountain
Len Dalton
Lamkin
Mamie Danal
DeLeon
Isla Davis
Hasse
Gertie Davis
Eunice Dunn
W. J. Evans
O. W. Fagula
Bernice Ferrill
Joseph T. Fielder
Lyman E. Forrest
Minnie W. Forrest
Briar Grove
Mamie Franklin
Energy
KE. Y. Freeland
Laura Self
Rock Bluff
Karl Golightly
G. R. Goosby
Downing
J. M. Graham
Soda Springs
Jno
M. Gray
Holcomb
KE. W. Gray
Isabelle Guinn
Arbor Springs
Ruby Grainger
M.W. Haney
Lettie Hancock
Beattie
Olah Harrison
Ada Harvey
Mercers Gap
Alice Hays
O. D. Henley
Erin Heathington
Ben Herison
Mountain View
Tom F. Herring
Cleo Herring
Mabel High
Gum Springs
Buna Hitchcock
May Holland
Oak Grove
Gertrude Hooker
Ida Hooker
Mae Howell
R. F. Holloway
Eva Isham
Mattie Isham
Mrs M B Taylor Dies After Port Arthur Move
Mrs M B Taylor formerly Olene Robertson of Comanche died in Port Arthur Texas at 1 35 pm Monday September 4 after appendectomy. Born October 31 1896 she was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Robertson. She wed M B Taylor earlier this year and they resided in Port Arthur. She belonged to the Christian church and was laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery Wednesday at 5 pm. The family expresses deep sympathy.
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M. B. Taylor
Olene Robertson
Port Arthur
Texas
W. A. Robertson
Comanche
Olene
Christian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Local Names Listed in Court or Meeting Records
Lillie Wilkins Lamkin Bertha Williford R B Williams Walnut Mona Yarbrough Hazel Dell Faye Yelldell DeLeon E W Tarrant Visitor.
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Lillie Wilkins
Lamkin
Bertha Williford
R. B. Williams
Walnut
Mona Yarbrough
Hazel Dell
Faye Yelldell
DeLeon
E. W. Tarrant
Visitor
County Fair Premiums Listed As Installments
The note explains the fair will publish premiums in installments due to space limits. It states all second prizes are merchandise and that prizes exist for other articles, urging readers to watch The Chief Exponent for details.
Grass Fire Fought Near Captain Holman Pasture
At about 11 am Wednesday a grass fire in Captain J R Holman’s pasture triggered a fire alarm. The fire company, with the fire wagon, rushed to the scene and controlled the blaze, limiting damage to the pasture and narrowly saving the camp house from serious danger.
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J. R. Holman
Mr. Holman
Land for sale near Blan ket May 60 acres usable
Listing offers 320 acres eight miles west of Blanket nine miles from May with 60 acres usable. 25 acres cultivated, two-room reuse, well and windmill. Price 1200 dollars with a state perk of 97 12 ets per acre at 3 ets interest. Trade for good young horses, mares, or a Ford car in good condition. Not on a main street, otherwise price would be 4.50 per acre. From J R Eanes & Co. New Fall Millinery at Slider and Lacys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanket
Ford
J. R. Eanes & Co
Burks Mercantile Co Offers Four-in-Hand Ties and Bat Wing Ties
The Burks Mercantile Co promotes new neckwear options including four-in-hand and bat wing ties for customers seeking classic style. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store to view and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mercantile Co
Taxable Values of Comanche County Declared by Assessor
The assessor and staff completed the three month tax roll process covering 11,298,486 in taxable value with total taxes of 129,542.66 and 4373 poll taxes. The statement lists detailed property categories including horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, vehicles, merchandise stores, machinery, banks, cash, bonds, and other assets contributing to the total value. County rate is 47 cents, state 45 cents, school district 5 to 50 cents, with total taxes allocated accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Messrs. Hall
Jakkie Burks
Jno
Burks Mercantile Co Shows New Arrivals
Burks Mercantile Co announces a fresh shipment of goods arriving for the season. The store highlights updated inventory and mentions notable items now on display for customers.
Millinery Styles Shown By Miss Floy Cunningham
An experienced Trimmer and Designer will present the newest millinery styles for ladies at Miss Floy Cunningham, teacher of piano and history, harmony, and theory, at Jno. P. Hoff's on West Side for West Side school pupils’ convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mercantile Co
Floy Cunningham
Jno. P. Hoff’s
West Side School
The War Bride Veil and Hat Debuts at Burks Mercantile
Miss Julia Gamble showcases the newest item aboard at Burks Mercantile Co as a veil and hat style labeled war bride chic draws attention. The display highlights fashion and regional retail trends.
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Julia Gamble
Burks Mercantile Co
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University
Campaign Fund Committee
Scott Woodward
B. F. Cadenhead
Binyon
Educational Department of Texas
Mittie James
A. R. Jarrett
Bertha Jernigan
Ida May Johnson
Alma Kearney
Berta Kelley
Mary Kemp
Jennie King
Sardis
Nettie Lassiter
J. B. Layne
Robe
E. Lee
Newburg
Nettie Lee
Amity
J. H. Lewis
Cordie Lindsey
Zola Little
Ruth Long
Pearl Loudermilk
Arbor Spgs
Con
McCartye
Swan Hill
J. H. McCollum
Lee McGlothin
Ira E. Marshall
Cross Roads
G. J. Matthews
Ethel Mayes
Gustine
Minnie Merrick
Florence Milner
Bible
Lexter Mobley
Carrie Mobley
Suez
L. O. Moore
Miller
Lucy Munaly
Macedonia
Mary Odell
Myrtle Paine
Eva Palmer
Laura Patterson
W. R. Pettit
Shrum
Mary Lee Pettit
Cox
Eunice Powell
Clara Rhea
J. F. Redwine
Maude Renick
J. M. Riordan
Cathay
Alma Robinson
Georgia Robertson
Viola Robertson
Oliver Springs
Beatrice Robertson
Center
Bertha Ross
Amelia Scott
Nellie Sevier
Indian Gap
Lois Short
Liberty
Biddie Smith
B. W. Speed
Cleo Spence
Lennie Staff
Della Stailey
B. W. Starnes
Harmony Irene Stevens
Ethel Stokley
J. M. Strickland
Baggett
Florence Starkie
Ella Swann
F.C. Street
Fernum Thomas
Fellowship
T. C. Thompson
Midway
Lila Thompson
C. A. Thornton
Edgar
Tunnell
Wilson
E. G. Wells
Clift Walker
Delia Wall
Della Wall
Ina Wallace
Maesville
Roxie West
Zena West
Martha Wetzel
Graham Chapel
A. Wilkins
New Fall
Slider & Lacy 'S
Miss Julia Gamble
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