Vandyke school closes term with county speakers
The Vandyke term ends April 10 with a county school program headlined by Mrs. Larry Kittle Prof. R F Holloway J B Layne D F Eaton and W D Jenkins Parents and visitors are invited to attend and bring dinner The grounds are praised as among Comanche Counties finest with attractive surroundings The week features student gatherings and church activities along with news of local visits and illnesses and new styles in Ladies Slippers at Higginbotham's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Kittle
R. F. Holloway
J. B. Layne
D. F. Eaton
W. D. Jenkins
Vandyke School
Comanche Co
Isses Lelia
Allie Gilbreath
Stock show draws local attendees and prize winners
Several attended the stock show from here Saturday. Lamkin ladies were awarded five first prizes from the ladies department. J. P. Neel leaves for Fort Worth for telegraphy course. Miss Amelia Scott attended a Brownwood teachers association last week. Miss Corita Hudson visited in Waco Friday and Saturday. John Stevens and family visited W. T. Stevens of the Gentry Mill community Saturday night and Sunday.
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Lamkin
J. P. Neel
Fort Worth
Amelia Scott
Brownwood
Corita Hudson
Waco
John Stevens
W. T. Stevens
Gentry Mill
Beattie Youth Sing at Croft Roberts and Local Returnees
Beattie youths enjoyed a singing at Croft Roberts Sunday night. Virgil McCorkle, a Georgetown student, returned home last week. Jim Poyner of the Soda Springs community attended the league event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Roland
Suez
McCarkle
Beattie
Stag Creek
Emma Butler
Temple
Chas. Denny
W. J. Freeamn
de Leon
Unity Church
Croft Roberts
Virgil McCorkle
Georgetown
Jim Poyner
Soda Springs
League Sun
Little Miss Lindie Burks On Sick List
Rev. Morton filled his regular appointment here Sunday evening and night as Little Miss Lindie Burks was reported on the sick list.
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Lindie Burks
Rev. Morton
Phoebe Collar and Cuff Set Featured in Display
A display showcases the Phoebe Collar and Cuff Set praised for elegance. Shoppers glimpse refined stitching and vintage style as they browse the window.
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Phoebe
Higginbotham’s
Graham Chapel Spring Notes and Visits
Spring arrives with birdsong and bright faces as children head to fields. Mr. Taylor and family visited relatives near Comanche Saturday. Sam Ewing and family visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
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Mr. Taylor
Comanche
Sam Ewing
Local visits and court note in brief society items
Miss Rudie Rogers spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. Will Ewing of Proctor visited Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Ewing Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gaines visited Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Luker Sunday afternoon. Chas. Purvis, attending federal court at Fort Worth, will return home the last of this week. Advertisement urges Hole Proof Hosiery purchase.
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Rudie Rogers
Lodge Hosts Old Time Comanche Stew at Cross Roads
The Ww. O. W. lodge at Cross Roads hosted its members and the Vandyke lodge for an old time Comanche stew. Six new members were initiated by the Vandyke team. About 140 attendees enjoyed the event with several townspeople present.
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Ww. O. W
Cross Roads
Vandyke Lodge
Jersey Cattle Advertisement for Heroic Walles
Notice for Jersey cattle improvement. Heroic Walles regis ter No. 109864 is a 3 year old 1000 pound specimen, touted as worthy of inspection. Signed R. T. Janes Sidney.
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R. T. Janes
Sidney
Newburg Neighbors Share Travel and Illness News
J A Reese, confined two weeks with lagrippe, shows slow improvement. Buddies Will and Henry Lewis traveled to Comanche Thursday. Families Cunningham and Hallford reported visits and travel to Comanche Goldthwaite Indian Gap Somerville from Friday through the weekend. Mrs Mills left for Somerville to tend her ill father Dr Upshur. Miss Odta and Mary Cunningham joined the Comanche trip. Mrs Jack and Maggie Cunningham joined Saturday singing at Ruth Cunningham’s home. Brand new Middies styles teased. Higginbotham's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Reese
Will and
Henry Lewis
Comanche
F. A. Cunningham
W. A. Cunningham
Goldthwaite
E. L. Hallford
J. J. Mills
Somerville
Upshur
Miss Odta
Mary Cunningham
F. A. Jack
W. B. Cunningham
W. H. Cunningham
Indian Gap
Dayton
Chuck Pitts General Delivery Trunks and Baggage Service
Notice from Chuck Pitts promoting prompt general delivery service with trunk and baggage handling. Claims round trip clothes hauling at 15 cents, guarantees satisfaction and price, asks customers to call 337 or 149 and not to phone No 3.
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Chuck Pitts
Foley's Remedies Trial Offer Promised by Wm. Reese Co
An old recruitment note invites readers to mail five cents with a slip and their name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets via The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Flowers Stolen from Cemetery Prompt Prosecutions
Residents complain of ongoing thefts at the cemetery as flowers and plants are taken from graves. The city attorney is investigating and will prosecute where cases are supported.
Wound care products for man and beast offered by S P Smith
Antiseptic liquid BORO ZONE and BOROZONE POW DER sold for wound cleansing and rapid healing. Suitable for screw-worms, dehorned cattle, cuts, and bruises. Packages priced 25¢, 50¢, $1.00, and $1.50. Sold by S. P. Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Tabernacle Built at Cemetery
A tabernacle seating about one hundred has been completed at the cemetery to shelter workers and mourners. Funded by private subscription and a city donation, with Mr. Dc F Jacobs leading collection and carpenters providing labor. Total cost about $71. about two thirds raised by subscription.
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Dc. F. Jacobs
McGees Baby Elixir Promoted As Quick Remedy
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a genuine stomach and bowel remedy for infants. It highlights quick action pure quality and pleasant taste with bottles priced at 25 cents and 50 cents sold by S P Smith.
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McGee
S. P. Smith
Straw Hats for Easter Put on Display
New Easter straw hats are now ready for inspection showing light, decorative woven designs and seasonal colors for shoppers seeking festive headwear.
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Higginbotham’s
LAXA FIVE BROMO QUININE touted as tonic
A promotional note claims LAXA FIVE BROMO QUININE improves nerves and head function due to its tonic and laxative effect without nervousness. It urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of E. W. GROVE.
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E. W. Grove
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Texas
The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Comanche, Texas
Acme
McCormick
Sullivan Trent & Allen
R. B. Fox
Vandyke
Baptist Sunday School
D. EK. Nabers
Homer Jones
Leonard Frost
Panhandle
Margaret Stark
Jonnie Fritts
Pete Fritts
Pete Stark
Maud Wyatt
Josie Vernon
Sipe Springs
Arthur Vernon
Graham Chapel
Lodge
Jersey
Newburg
Higginbotham
Tabernacle
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