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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
8
Tax Assessor Sack McGuire reports the county roll shows total valuation at 15 989 902 dollars, up from 15 742 719 last year. Gains occur in real estate and personal property with cattle and sheep rising. horses and mules fall sharply.
Loren Vaughan announces moving his electric shop into the Irvin Pinkard Building, first door west of E H Jones Grocery, after repairs. Carpenters started work Monday. He plans to enlarge stock and offer a complete line of radios and radio supplies along with all electric goods.
An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lindsey Thomas died at their Blanket home on Sunday Interment was held at Newburg cemetery Monday afternoon with Rev J L Ray leading services
City Secretary C. M. Moore announces readiness to collect city and school taxes to aid funds as they borrow money. County Tax Collector J. W. Reese is ready to collect state and county taxes, with over 76 tax receipts issued already this week.
Comanche County schools opened Monday with Comanche Jakehamon and three others De Leon Comyn and Robinson Springs starting. No additional openings until October first Monday when eight month schools begin. Teachers institute set for October 18 and 19 at Comanche. Next teachers certificate exam planned for December first Friday and Saturday. R S Walker County Superintendent.
Journal note describes G W Jessup of Comanche Texas using Radiogram to inform M D Riggs Frisco Pitot Posse Agent in Chicago about a student Cor a Wilkerson returning to Texas August 1. Chicago office arranged routing from St Louis to Dallas and five Moody Bible Institute students to Texas points secured.
J W Coker of Altus Oklahoma writes of an 1858 settler reunion in Comanche County Texas. He recalls many pioneer families and neighbors, notes his inability to attend, and mentions early Methodist sermons and ministers tied to the settlement. He names numerous local residents, kin, and associates connected with Comanche and nearby areas.
Customer asks to repair a suit using two pairs of pants. Tailor responds that repairs require only needle and thread as usual.
A lighthearted note compares two girls as dear yet shy. Vickie, praised for sweetness, stands as the world’s gentlest child, while Pickie earns a chuckle as a charming sweet pickle. The playful quip captures affectionate family tone and local humor.
A brief exchange jokes about letters burning themselves with one character attributing the mishap to spontaneous combustion and another defending the incident as unintentional. The gag relies on a play on words and light romantic mischief.
Comanche County Poultry alert invites turkey owners to county agent’s office this Saturday at 2:00 to inspect for intestinal worms using a free tent demonstration. No charges. aimed to stop worm infestation from spreading to farms. signed by J A Barton County Agent. Also promotions for Comanche Milling Co flour and corn meal.
Two small farms offered for quick sale. One 90 acre tract with 60 in cultivation, three miles from Gustine. the other 60 acre plot with 40 in cultivation, two and a half miles from Comanche. J. R. Eanes & Co advertise liberal terms, half cash on the 60 acre parcel, and urge contact within the week.
Mrs. Lee Campbell hosted a Saturday afternoon lawn party honoring grandchildren Louise Ruth Mary Jean Goosby Joy Lillie Bell Erma Tee McPherson Kathryn and Jim Bob Lee of Ranger and Dorothy Ann McPherson of Austin. Fifty eight children joined games like dropping the handkerchief Farmer in the Dell Cat and the Mouse and Frog in the Middle. All ages shared vanilla cream cones and animal crackers while playful favors entertained attendees.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Odell of Dublin spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs L C Odell Otis Dunlap and Will Everett of Throckmorton are visiting here this week Mrs Pearl Robinson of Robertsonville spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs Odell Mrs Johnson of Proctor visited Mrs Bill Stark Tuesday C A LaGrone and family attended the Fair at Dublin Miss Golda Williford is visiting friends at Abilene this week Mr and Mrs M E Churchwell children of Plainview are here visiting relatives and friends Miss Leota Currier spent last week with Miss Delma McCurdy of Dublin
An old advertisement touts Fly-Tox as a safe stainless fragrant product to kill all household insects. It emphasizes fly dangers and germ transmission by contact vomit spots and excreta, promoting health and cleanliness with a blue labeled bottle.
Advertises Leto's Ivorrhea Remedy as a health aid for stomach and kidney issues caused by pyorrhea. Claims dentists recommend it and druggists offer money back if it fails, with Wm. Reese Co. and Durham Pharmacy named.
Comanche High School Glee Club held its first meeting Tuesday period to Mrs W D Carroll announced by director W D Carroll. Officers elected for the first term include Judith Clarke as President Beatrice Cameron as Vice President Vera Gore as Secretary Treasurer Helen Greenwade Kathleen Greene and Lou Stephens as committee to the President.
Mr and Mrs Jas W Clarke of Guthrie Oklahoma are visiting their parents Mrs W A Shelton and Mrs BD Chas Clarke across town staying with relatives during the visitinto the area.
Rev. J. B. Henderson of Blanket will chair the Comanche district drive to promote a $2,000,000 Greater Baylor University campaign across the state. He will appoint city and church chairmen to organize this section, per Waco headquarters.
The Mt Pleasant church invites all to attend worship with sermons and songs. Saturday 7 45 p m the program Loves Second Mile. Sunday 11 00 a m Gods Way and Sunday 8 00 p m Stop is for the Hog. Pastor S D Lindsey.
Farmers learn value in ground peanut hay as chicken hog sheep and cattle feed with less chewing energy waste. Grinding reduces grass burrs and sand, improves nut yield and bale price, and may rival alfalfa when properly dried.
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