Comanche Schools Open 1918-19 Session With Light Attendance
Comanche Public Schools began the 1918-19 term last Monday with only 656 pupils, far below the usual 800. High School enrollment hit 175 day one. several grammar and ward schools reported mixed enrollments. The faculty lists show fewer teachers than prior years, but officials expect numbers to rise in coming weeks.
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Comanche
Jno. Power
J. R. Eanes
Grammar School
Georgia Robertson
Bright
Harris
Yoo
Robert- West Ward
Ruby Grainger
Miss Grainger
Paine
Scott
Teach- East Ward
Ruth Long
Miss Long
Todd
Lindsey
Hogan
Teaa- ER
J. B. Hays
Ola Cunningham
Minnie Cunningham
Maxwell
Simmons
Holloway
DE Sogen
Cee
Miss Davis
Ett Eit
Miss Roberson
Miss Harvey
Miss Wilcoxen
Comanche County Registration Hits Twenty Four Hundred Men
In Comanche County on registration day twenty four hundred seven men aged 18 to 21 and 31 to 45 registered. Three naturalized citizens and four aliens declared intent to become citizens. Most registered before noon. all served without pay as a patriotic duty. Some mailed names may arrive later, but none reportedly failed to register.
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Comanche County
Comanche Forms Chamber of Commerce to Boost Business
A mass meeting in Comanche, delayed by power outages, led to the formation of The Comanche Chamber of Commerce. F E Adams was elected president, D S Jennings secretary, with a slate of directors chosen. The group aims to attract oil industry activity and other industries to grow the town.
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Comanche
J. R. Eanes
E. E. Denny
F. Ed
Adams
D. S. Jennings
Wanted Second-hand Farming Implements Sell Cheap Saturday
Wadsworth and Sholas advertise for sulky plows cultivators wagons walking plows and other farming tools. They offer spot cash for a car load if prices are right and request buyers to bring items to the north side of the square this Saturday.
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Wadsworth & Sholas
New Registrants face draft classifications and mail questionnaires
The article explains that new registrants fear their draft classifications. Dependents place registrants in class four while industry classifications relax for heads of essential enterprises. Liability numbers will be set soon, questionnaires go out this week for twenty days, with five days to respond by mail. Initial questionnaires target ages 19 to 36, with other ages to follow.
Courtesies Arrive From Lieut Howze Copy of Leatherneck
In a courtesy exchange we receive the Quantico Leatherneck the official newspaper of the Marine Barracks at Quantico. The issue reflects the routine of military life and community notices from the Marine facility.
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Quantico Leatherneck
The
Marine Baracks
Jury Lists for District Court at Comanche Convene October 14
The notice lists grand and petit jurors assigned to the District Court at Comanche, detailing weekly panels for the four weeks of October. Names span multiple weeks with jurors such as John D. Waring, W. T. Huff, Elbert Stewart, H. C. Bettis, and J. R. Hans ford among many others. The list includes numerous individuals across weeks one through four.
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Comanche
Reese Jewelry Store Ad Sells Reading Glasses Cheap
An advertisement from Reese Jewelry Store promotes affordable reading glasses for customers who need vision aid. The brief notice highlights low prices and easy access to the product.
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Reese Jewelry Store
Deep oil prospects emerge in Comanche County Texas
Two deep tests in Comanche County are hailed as strong prospects for oil. The Humble well at Sipe Springs, over 2000 feet deep, resumes after a recent accident and is viewed as nearly certain to strike oil. The Downing well shows oil and gas sands matching geologist logs, with production likely within ninety days, boosting Comanche County toward major Texas status. Leases rise quickly, reaching up to twenty five dollars an acre near Downing.
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Comanche County
Sipe Springs
Duke
Ranger
Mid Texas
Checker Board
Leon River
Texas
Downing
Preliminary Road Survey Underway for National Highways
Survey crews began work this week on the National Highways project with plans to complete the initial surveying in weeks. Mr Tanner leads the effort, noting the use of as many concerns as possible to speed progress while awaiting State Highway Department approval before contract awards.
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Tanner
State Highway Department
Reese Jewelry Store Advertises Low Prices on Watches
A short retail notice from Reese Jewelry Store announcing special low prices on Elgin and Waltham watches to attract customers. The advertisement emphasizes bargains on well known watch brands and invites shoppers to visit the store.
Engineer and Fireman Escape Wreck at Watson
An early morning Frisco cattle train derailed near Watson eight miles west of Comanche when a partly open switch caused the engine and two horse cars to overturn. Engineer Jess Turner and Fireman J C Berry escaped with injuries, seven horses killed or put down, calves unharmed, and traffic delayed while crews cleared the wreckage.
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Watson Station
Comanche
Jess Turner
J. C. Berry
Comanche County May Contain Beds of Lignite
W H Burton visited town Monday showing lignite coal samples, including one pristine piece found washed from a nearby hill into a creek bed. The Chief Exponent notes coal traces across Indian Creek and creeks countywide, suggesting possible paying coal beds with thorough prospecting, as oil development shifts mineral attention.
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W. H. Burton
L. R. Brightman
Burton
Comanche
Comanche County
Indian Creek
We are making some especially watches.
Reese Jewelry Store announces special watches crafted with precision and care. Limited runs feature unique designs and durable materials. Customers are invited to inquire about custom options and pricing.
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Houghton
Masonic Temple
Organized Chamber OF Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Comache
Grand Jury
John D. Waring
W. T. Huff
HH. Loudermilk
No. EH. Haynes
G. L. Morris
E. V. Gill
J. E. Smith
N. W. Pounds
W. A. Payne
N. A. Hensley
L. D. Ragland
J. V. White
C. C. Guyger
J. W. Robinson
L. T. Cunningham
M. B. White
Petit Jury
Elbert Stewart
A. P. Mercer
J. P. Mays
W. H W. Young
J. H W. Buchan
H. H. Beene
B. D. Fielder
J. L. Mankins
C. L. Henley
J. M. Ayers
O. L. Arther
G. L. Black
Moore
J. L. Bennett
J. B. Merchant
J. G. Mathews
H. H. Durham
G. W. Watkins
C. Y. Allen
R. L. Bush
W. A. Grocket
H. C. Bettis
J. A. Mahon
J. J. Helmsley
W. E
T. H W. Luckey
J. Isham
J. D. Evans
P. H. Farmer
E. B. Wheeler
C. C. Bennett
A. CO. Knowles
F. A. Rogers
J. H. Baker
W. H. Reid
J. E. Churchwell
R. O. Ross
J. W. Trimble
Z. H. Bishop
R. C
Waltham
Reese Jewelry
Dexter Walling
Watson
Burton Ranch
Elgin and
Comanche Produce Co
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