In Memory of Mattie Mabry Bradley
The obituary notes Mattie Mabry Bradley born June 92 1805 to Dr Eugene W and Ada Bradley of Newburg Texas died in Dallas March 29 1913 after meningitis She professed faith in 1909 joined Methodist church 1910 and was a social leader among the young people Her death leaves a vacant place in the community and her friends mourn her loss Also Baby Franklin Nabers Dead age six months died from spinal meningitis April in this city buried at White Point cemetery The Chief Exponent among others extend sympathy to the bereaved parents
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Mattie Mabry Bradley
Eugene W
Ada Bradley
Newburg
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Methodist Church
Jehovah
Mattie
Jesus Christ
Franklin Nabers
Franklin
Tom J. Nabers
White Point
Barber Shop Change of Hands on East Side
D. E. Lane Ike Davis and Claude O Neal have bought the barber shop from FP M Hopper and will run it with Mr Lane’s tailor shop. Mr Tapper departs soon for Trowlin where he will make his future home.
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D. E. Lane
Ike Davis
Claude O'Neal
FP. M. Hopper
Contine
Lane
Tapper
Trowlin
Callaway Serves as Teller in House Speaker Vote
Hon. Oscar Callaway of this city was chosen as a teller to count votes in the election of a speaker. Champ Clark of Missouri was re-elected to preside over the House proceedings.
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Oscar Callaway
Champ Clark
Missouri
Rheumatism Relief Hint From Chamberlain Liniment
Don’t be surprised if spring brings rheumatism. Rub the affected parts freely with Chamberlain’s Liniment and it will soon disappear. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Silos And Enlilage
Taft ranch superintendent Chas H Alford discusses the silo as a key to modern feeding. He explains circular air tight silos 25 to 40 feet high built of stone cement brick or wood with waterproof inner coats and steel reinforcement to withstand silage pressure.
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Chas H. Alford
Taft Ranch
United States
Good Rain Lifts Spirits and Crops
A light rain fell Wednesday morning in the area, about a quarter inch, expected to benefit small grain. The piece urges optimism, noting the county’s overall prosperity and calling for less pessimistic talk while relying on faith to improve conditions.
Silage Feeding Advancements and Costs in Texas
The article explains silo advantages for harvesting and storing corn silage, including cutting methods, blower systems, and daily capacity. It discusses costs under two dollars per ton on rich land, the digestibility boost from silage, and notes silage as a supplement to grain. Texas users include A. & M. College, Taft ranch, and Borden, feeding mules, horses, and cattle with profit.
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Texas
A. & M. College
College Station
Taft Ranch
Gregory
Taft
A. P. Borden
Pierce
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Prompt Cure
A historical note touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a superior medicine for coughs and colds. It claims the product not only relieves symptoms but cures, urging readers to try it for a prompt cure. Available from all dealers.
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Chaimberlain
Salane and Relief Systems Advert by Cunningham Bell
S T U D E B A K E R spells Salane from business cares and worries, one hours and days given to recreation, rejuvenation and maintenance of the mental and physical machine. You need it you ought to have it. The wife needs it and ought to have it. You may have it. See us and we ll tell you how Cunningham Bell local agents.
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Cunningham &Bell
Todd's Dairy Creamery Promotes Local Home Production
A brief urging support for home made goods by Todd's Dairy Creamery. The note argues that patronizing local industries keeps money circulating within the community and favors home product purity.
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Todd
R. T. Jones Cotton Seed at Rauhut’s
R. T. Jones advertises cotton seed available at E. H. Rauhut's store. The notice notes seed offerings and location for farmers seeking planting stock this season.
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R. T. Jones
E. H. Rauhut
Merchant Prince of Your Town Promised by Advertising
The passage urges merchants to set aside a portion of profits for advertising to expand trade. It asserts larger stores in bigger places gain immense trade through persistent promotion and invites readers to become recognized as town leaders in commerce by actively pursuing business.
See Atwood Brothers for First Class Auto Service
Local ad touts Atwood Brothers as providers of first class auto service. It emphasizes reliable repairs and customer satisfaction with competitive pricing and timely maintenance in a convenient neighborhood shop setting.
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Atwood Brothers
Silage Building Tips and Forage Plants for Livestock
Advice on choosing ready to erect wooden stave silos with root address from reliable manufacturers. Full length staves, correct sizing for herd size, and staging of feed after harvest. Indian corn as primary silage plant, harvest beyond dough stage. sorghum kaffir corn milo maize also suitable. Taft ranch uses Indian corn sorghum milo maize kaffir extensively.
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Taft Ranch
Choctaw George and the garage sign misprint
A San Antonio tale follows Choctaw George who runs a car emporium and prints a single word Garage on his doorway. An old Negro woman passes by and quips that the spelling makes little sense and laughs at the sign.
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Choektew
George
San Antonio
Texas
Choctaw George
Phone Todd's Dairy for Special Ice Creams and Sher Bets
Offer urges churches and lodges to call Todd's Dairy No 156 for special ice creams sher bets and special prices.
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Todd’s Dairy
No. 156
The Knocker and the Booster in Town Pride
A poem contrasts the negative knocker who finds fault in railroads banks schools editors preachers merchants lawyers doctors and real estate agents with the booster who freely praises the town. The piece extols the cheerful guide who welcomes newcomers and delivers a hopeful message about communal spirit versus chronic dissatisfaction.
Porters Antisentic Healing Pain Cure Claim
Fragmentary OCR claims Porters Antisentic Healing Pain cures sores and severe cases. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details or proper sourcing to confirm efficacy or claims.
Jersey Bull at Comanche Texas For Sale
Classified note offers a first class Jersey bull at a New Jersey valued barn north of the First National Bank in Comanche Texas. Terms are $1.00. The ad urges buyers to view the animal immediately, signed by J B Weems.
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First National Bank
J.B. Weems
Comanche
Texas
Silo Project Near Sipe Springs Promises Savings
Jeff Morgan of Sipe Springs agrees with Bob Jones of Saginaw Silo Company to build a 200 ton silo on Morgan’s farm. The structure aims to reduce feed costs and improve farm efficiency, with a push for wider adoption among local farmers.
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Jeff Morgan
Sipe Springs
Bob Jones
Saginaw Silo Company
Omanehe County
Fletcher's Castoria Advertising Pitch
A newspaper ad urges merchants to view advertising as an investment that yields quick sales and large volume. It claims advertising builds business volume and profits and invites a representative to discuss a systematic campaign.
Congress in Extra Session Eyes August End
Congress met in an extra session Monday and will likely stay through mid August. Key issues are tariff policy Philippine independence and currency reform with tariff to be decided first. Alpine gains with Orient railroad completion. Dublin high school cornerstone laid for a 30000 building. Fort Stockton sees seven new brick and stone business houses under construction. See H L Ardis Jeweler for engraved cards and stationery.
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Congress
Fort Stockton
Hamiltonian du Morgan Stallion at Star Wagon Yard
Noted traveling horse Hamiltonian du Morgan Stallion will stand at Star Wagon Yard in Comanche. Stockmen are urged to call and see him presented by L. J. Kittle.
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Famod
Joy Ride in the Open Country with Studebaker Car
An advertisement from Cunningham & Bell, agents for Comanche County, touts a Studebaker car as an economical joy bringer. It promises restored vitality through a refreshing drive in fresh air and open country, asserting the car’s value matches its worth.
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Studebaker
Cunningham & Bell
Comanche County
Notice Breeders Seeks Standing for Black Percheron
Natt Holman states intention to stand his black Percheron stallion for the coming season at the L Wagon Yard Comanche Texas. terms set at 12 dollars and 50 cents.
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L. Wagon Yard
Comanche
Texas
Natt Holman
To Stock Breeders in Comanche Texas
Advertises a horse breeding service by Jim Loftis in Comanche Texas offering to insure foals for ten dollars and pasture mares for one dollar per month using a black Spanish Jack and a Morgan Horse at home three miles south of Comanche during the present season.
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Morgan
Comanche
Jim Loftis
Texas
Breeders Advertise Superior Stallions For 1913 Season
Commodore This is a Bay 1614 hands high 1400 lb stallion stands at Cleveland Leviathan Stock. Bay Maltese Book 15 hands high just shipped in Wash McColl. Two horses will cover mares at the Wagon Yard Comanche NW corner. Colt price 15.00 sing leap 5.00 cash. Facl 12.50. Money due when colt is weaned or sold. Responsible for accidents but not for misfortunes.
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Cleveland
Wash McColl
Wagon Yard
N. W
Comanche
Colt
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A. D. Backstrom
East Main Street
Comanche, Texas
Death
Reaper
Callaway
Silos
Dwight
Chichester
Progeist
Toded
Hamilton Drug CO
Mason & Lester's
Todd’s Dairy and Creamery
Pearly Gate
For
Fletcher
Orient Railroad
Ben
Alpine
Dublin
H. L. Ardis
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