Campaign Har Set to Resume Activity Months Ahead
Only a few more months remain before Har will again be active in plying his trade, with observers watching for changes in strategy and early signals of a new phase.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
2
First Gravediggers Union Founded Amid Odd Gains
The earliest organized labor group for gravediggers has formed, a historic development noted with unusual progress. The report points to unexpected gains accompanying the new union's emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Blasted Hopes for Using Returning Soldiers in Politics
A political commentary notes that politicians hoped to mobilize overseas veterans for partisan ends, but the plan collapses as the soldiers are seen as ordinary youths whose hearts remain unaltered by war.
Comanche County Road Bond Funds Questioned by State
The State Highway Department questions the county commissioners qualifications to spend Comanche County Road Bond money amid accusations of prior fund waste, prompting debate over which body holds accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Comanche County
Washington policemen unionization bill sparks ridicule
Thomas L. Blanton introduced a congressional bill to stop Washington police from unionizing. Texas papers mocked the effort until President Wilson announced that police in Washington must not be allowed to unionize, ending the derision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Blanton
Congress
Washington
Texas
Wilson
The Farmer And The High Cost Of Living
The piece argues Congress aimed to curb living costs but hits farmers hardest. It cites declines in cattle and hog prices, dropped grain sales due to embargoes, and rising costs for shoes pants meat flour sugar cane, noting the Texas and Southern farmer suffers amid price revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Salvation Army fund drive urged to aid war relief
The Salvation Army appeals to the American public for 15 600 CC0 to support its United States work and 600 000 in Texas with Comanche county asked to contribute 5 500. It recalls the Army’s wartime service under shell fire and contrasts small funding with the Y M C A and Red Cross, arguing aloud that freely they gave and freely they should receive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Texas
Comanche County
France
Red Cross
Harrison Stock Company to Perform Here for One Week
Charles and Gertrude Harrison stock company, led by J. D. Colegrove, will arrive to perform for one week starting Monday, September 29. The Harrisons, renowned across Texas for wholesome plays, will feature Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Harrison in leading roles, with the company noted for refined actors and community reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Colegrove
Harrisons
Texas
Harrison
Weather Woes Hit Local Farmers Amid Daily Rains
Persistent rain grips the region as farmers struggle to harvest crops. Wet fields delay gathering and threaten seasonal yields, leaving crews unable to collect what was produced.
Local notes on residents' health and visits
James Sparks returned from Stephenville very sick and hopes for recovery. Grandpa Irby shows improvement after illness. Mrs. Tiner's Erath county nephew visited last week. Ida Bennett and daughter Beulah Maye of near Center Point spent Sunday at Mrs. John Starr's. Corn sprouting in fields mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sparks
Stephenville
Tiner
Erath County
Grandpa Irby
Ida Bennett
Beulah Maye
Near Center Point
John Starr
Methodist Church to Host Rev Williams Fourth Quarterly Conference
Rev E P Williams presiding elder of the Dublin District will preach at the Methodist Church at 11 am and 8 15 pm next Sunday Sept 28 inviting all to hear him for the fourth Quarterly Conference with Comanche Station Reports from Woman's Missionary Auxiliary Trustees and Sunday School pledged funds to Centinary urged for payment this week to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P.williams
Dublin
Methodist Church
Rev. Williams
Comanche Station
Woman's Missionary Auxiliary
Centinary Pledge Promise From Pastor Joseph Lee
A pastor proclaims the church can fund the Centinary pledge by stating we can pay it and we will. He addresses superannuated preachers widows and orphans who would not receive help otherwise and urges collective church action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lee
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Comanche
J. S. Carpenter
Y. W. Holmes
Comanche, Texas
O. R. Houghton
Masonic Temple
Rure E. Adams
Burks Building
I. M. Cochran
Office F. & M. Bank Building
Jas. A. Hunter
University of Brussels
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
Edinburgh
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Ontario
Provincial Board of Medical Examiners
LL. C
Queen Charlottes
Isle of Ceylon
British Lucia
Renown
Boren Stewart
Virginia
Boren-Stewart Company
Moms
Dallas
Mcelaney, Terrell
Paris
Wauhachie
Denton
Charles and Gertrude Harrison
Vandyke
Alovabs
Medicina
Atexas Wonder
Olive Street
J. Louis
Tineeinas Kio
Hunt
Bunst
WM. Reese CO
N. P. Stevens
T. M. Pulliam
Sore Cho SY
The
Texas Company
C. H. Donaho
Chamber of Commerce
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