Two Rural School Openings Slated For October
Blanket Public School opens Monday October 1 for an eight month term with rising enrollment and transfers from Logan Valley. Sipe Springs also starts October 1 with J Frank Redwine as new superintendent. Beattie plans October 15 opening under B Ray McCorkle. Proctor begins October 8 under S B Culpepper. Sidney Schools set to open Monday October 1 under Superintendent Cooper.
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Blanket Public School
R. L. Fortune
Logan Valley
Blanket
Fortune
Home Economic
Sipe Springs
J. Frank Redwine
Brysonville
Beattie
B. Ray McCorkle
Comanche
Sidney
Cooper
Gustine Public School Opens Monday in Newburg
Gustine Public School will open Monday October 8 per Supt Rose announcement. The start was postponed a week due to rains delaying harvest. Newburg hosts a one month term with Spencer George as head of the school. The Durham Pharmacy advertises old time songs and favorite records.
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Proctor
S. B. Culpepper
Gustine Public
Supt. Rose
Newburg
Spencer George
Durham Pharmacy
Free music stop in and hear all the new records
A small item notes free music at Durham Pharmacy inviting patrons to stop in and hear the new records. The brief promotes in-store listening event with no further details.
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Durham Pharmacy
Herefords Sold to Cowden Ranch Buyer
Tom McDonald Ed and Ernest Carter sold 102 Hereford cows and calves to George E. Cowden. The cattle fetch $105.00 per head and will be shipped to the Cowden Ranch near Bluffdale on Saturday.
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Tom McDonald
Ernest Carter
George E. Cowden
Cowden Ranch
Bluffdale
Save Money Get Our Prices on Portable Phonographs
An advertisement from The Wm. Reese Co. entices shoppers to compare prices on portable phonographs before purchasing, highlighting bargains and urging quick buying decisions.
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Wm. Reese Co
Bleeding Gums Healed By Pyorrhea Remedy
Reliable dentists report success using Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy on severe gum infections. Druggists offer money back if it fails when used as directed. local business notes include Texas dealers meeting in Dallas and residents' travels between Cameron Rockdale Coleman Ft Worth Ozona and Comanche.
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Leto
Wm. Reese Co
Durham Pharmacy
Dairy Cattle Judging Contest for Boys at State Fair
The Southwestern Dairy Association plans a Dairy Cattle Judging Contest for boys during the State Fair of Texas October 6 to 21. Open to 4-H and students from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas and New Mexico, the contest aims to keep juvenile contestants engaged until college.
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Texas
Southwestern Dairy Association
Texa
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
Memphis Tenn
State Fair Horse Races and Horse Show Attracting Interest
The State Fair of Texas plans thirteen days of horse racing October 6 to 21 with faster ponies, improved track and grandstand, and bands. Horse shows will replace Sunday race days, drawing renewed interest in saddle and work horses and breeding for speed.
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Texas
United States
Dobbin
Amusements at State Fair Will Be Greater Than Ever
State Fair of Texas in Dallas runs Oct 6 to 21 with enhanced amusements and instructional content. Directors promise high quality, clean entertainment alongside farm industry education, including a five class carnival attraction and a continuous paved midway with shows and rides on both sides.
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New York
London
England
Chicago
Texas
Fair Park
Dallas
Open Air Hippodrome and Circus at the Grand Stand
At the grand stand in front of the arena a hippo drome or open air circus and dance review will be offered combining thrilling bareback, trapeze and bar acts with animal acts from world famous acrobats. The Winter Garden Revue will close the program followed by fireworks and numerous free shows bands and musical broadcasts to sustain the fair spirit.
State Fair of Texas draws record 1927 crowds
Texas State Fair drew 1 028 317 attendees in 1927 with a single day peak of 200 866 on the second Sunday. Horse racing will return as a leading attraction Oct 6 to 21 1928, as it did in 1927.
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Texas
New Types of Machines to Be Shown at State Fair
At the state fair this year exhibitors will display new machines and innovations. Farm equipment makers and tech firms will introduce redesigned engines and adaptive tools for agriculture and industry. Spectators can compare performance, efficiency, and cost of upcoming models.
State Fair to Show Wheat Gleaning Combines in Dallas
Texas farmers shift toward wheat with combines on display at the 1938 State Fair in Dallas October 6 to 21. Demonstrations show hitching teams of ten to twelve horses, harvesting and threshing in one step, with straw returned to soil and weed seeds destroyed.
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Texas
Dallas
Largest Motor Exhibit Planned for 1928 State Fair
The 1928 Star State Fair will host the Southwest’s largest motor exhibit to date. Organizers led by Phil Prather announce eight divisions in the automotive section, including 1929 car models, on-track demonstrations, shop and equipment displays, factory showcases, and a special focus on motor speed and airplanes.
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Southwest
Texas
St. Louis
Kansas City
Phil Prather
Mody
Poy
Southwestern Dairy Show Promotes Texan Dairying Industry
The Southwestern Dairy Show, linked to the State Fair of Texas, runs Oct 6 to 21 as a permanent feature to encourage the dairying industry in Texas.
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Bes Beln
Texan
Telbe
Tesme
Central Christian Church Promotes Sunday School Sunday
Pastor Ben F. Hearn urges church members to attend Sunday promotion in the Sunday school as pupils move to higher departments. He emphasizes rallying support and renewed effort and invites all to join the church Bible Class studying Matthew each Monday at 4:00 pm. Regular services announced for Sunday.
Jumbo Malted Milks Dominate Comanche Drinks Market
In Comanche the Jumbo Malted milk drink becomes the favorite, promoted by Durham Pharmacy and Reese's. The motto Bigger and better signals this surge in local popularity and retailer tie ins.
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Comanche
Durham Pharmacy
Reese's
Phonograph Records New This Week
Phonograph records arrive weekly with fresh titles. The Dur catalog and streaming options are highlighted in local listings.
Wrights Visit Comanche With House Family
Mr and Mrs Ernest Wright and daughter of Ft Worth spent Sunday in Comanche with Mr and Mrs W T House.
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Mrs
Sutton Dudley
Ft. Worth
Mr. Dudley
Pharmacy
Ernest Wright
Comanche
W. T. House
PUPILS TEST VISIONS BY OPTOMETRIST REPORTS HIGH PERCENTAGE
J H Huff optometrist examined 162 grammar school pupils on Wednesday. 104 had perfect vision, 29 slightly defective, and 49 seriously defective. Last year’s county wide eye test was also conducted. Arthome Studio advertises 30 new picture mouldings for framing pictures.
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J. H. Huff
Arthome Studio
Window Glass Prices from Wm. Reese Co.
The William Reese Company advertises competitively priced window glass with bold emphasis on affordability and value. Contact options and brief product notes highlight availability and potential savings for builders and homeowners.
Miss Selma Zscheische Returns From Visit
Miss Selma Zscheische has returned from a visit with relatives in San Antonio. She plans to resume daily activities and will stay at home for a period before rejoining community events.
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Selma “Zscheische
San Antonio
Garland Cox Visited Tulsa Companions Sunday
Garland Cox of Tulsa Oklahoma spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall.
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Garland Cox
Tulsa
Okla
Joe Marshall
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