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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1923
Page
4
The Chief mourns the loss of Coman che W T House a veteran of sixteen years on the school board noting his balance and judgment. New board members are praised for capacity and service while warning them not to expect public praise and recognition for their efforts.
Comanche Independent School District trustees urge voters to approve an eighteen cent tax to avoid a seven month term. They warn loss of university affiliation, possible $5000 deficit, and salaries below state minimum unless finances improve. Board members J R Eanes Geo B E Smith B W Speed Geo Montgomery Henry Durham G W Jessup explain funding challenges and timing of the election.
Stop coughs resulting from flu and bronchitis with Foley's Honey and Tar. A testimonial from Mrs. K. D. Drake notes the syrup helped after a severe flu cough. Refuse substitutes. Purina Cow Chow advertised as economical feed by Comanche Produce Co for higher milk yields.
An advertisement touts Li quid Berozone as a powerful healing remedy for flesh wounds sores burns and scars. It lists prices 80c 60c and 1 20 and directs buyers to 8 P Smith 32 35
The notice asks remaining delinquent subscribers to settle accounts to keep records straight and avoid billing delays. It urges those with miscredited papers to visit and correct their status, offering no further details on dates or amounts.
Notice from Comanche County Texas that a tax maintenance election will be held May 14, 1923 within Comanche Independent School District. Voters will decide on a maintenance tax of 18 cents per hundred dollars for public schools, with election officers named and voting procedure outlined.
Comanche Postoffice invites patrons to take free pamphlets on mailings rates and postal rules and to seek information about any government department. The letter promises courteous treatment and urges filing complaints with the postmaster, noting occasional mistakes and the option to contact the Postmaster General. It also mentions selling treasury saving certificates.
Local sale notice advertises garden hats at 15 cents each and hat shapes, big line trim medium hats, braids and hat flowers offered at 5 and 10 cents at Odoms' store.
Nashville man Andrew White reports two years of back and hip pains eased after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He now walks without pain and says his bladder is normal. Refuse substitutes. Sold everywhere. 32-35
97 YEARS EXPERIENCE In making plows and sweeps. Such is the record of B. F. Avery & Sons. Try our RED TAG all spring steel cultivator sweeps and be convinced. Durham Bros.
Court issues writ requiring sheriff to publish probate notice weekly for ten days in Comanche county newspaper. Will Lock seeks probate of E. Y. Morris will. hearing set for July 2, 1923 at Comanche County Courthouse. Clerks urge appearance of interested parties and return of writ.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that school boards may prohibit cosmetic use by female students, in the Knobel lipstick case. Four justices supported the decision while Justice Hart dissented. Pearl Pugsley was expelled for insisting on using powder at Knobel High School, prompting nationwide attention.
A promotional notice invites readers to mail a slip with 5 cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Carthartic Tablets. The offer claims products for coughs colds and croup and notes sales everywhere.
The summary lists loans and discounts including personal and collateral, real estate overdrafts and other resources totaling figures for customers. Names C B Guyger and C F Luker appear as directors alongside the bank’s leadership.
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