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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
8
Progressive farmers prepare to enter the sheep business noting quick profits from feed crops. They cite low investment, fast feeding, and low losses in a wolves free area with help from stock yard operators. Burks Mercantile Co advertises feeds and Easter goods, listing varieties like Red Top Cane and Sudan Grass.
Uncle Pat Lester suffered a severe hand injury when his thumb was cut off by a rope while driving two horses behind a wagon. Buck Owens was with him, and the incident left Pat with another hand injury as he reached toward the door. He is resting well after the accident.
The Study Club ladies announce Comanche's courthouse in a statewide contest for cleanliness. Dallas jeweler Arther Everts manages the event and provides a silver and gold loving cup prize. Officials are enthusiastic and citizens are urged to support the effort.
Don’t forget when you have anything to sell Burks Mercantile Co advertises goods and services for sale and invites customers to consign or trade. Local merchants urge readers to act on available merchandise and resale opportunities.
At the Y.M.E.L. meeting on Monday the group voted to invite A. and M. to host a short course here this summer. Although last year’s event drew low attendance, participants urged another session and formal application was made. The course is praised as highly valuable and urged to become a major summer event. Meet me at Burks Mercantile Co's.
A section of the oil mill smoke stack broke away last Saturday near midnight and struck the ground. Had it fallen elsewhere it could have caused serious damage, but it landed in a vacant space by the mill.
Advertises sale items including Faster Hat and Easter wear inviting shoppers to visit. Highlights a broad assortment and welcoming message to customers.
We are taking orders for Deering and McCormick binders and mowers and for pure Sisel Twine. If you order now we can reserve cars shipping soon. Cancel later if grain crops fail. otherwise we will hold for your needs and offer fair prices with post harvest payment.
Advertises a good slightly used second hand Fairbanks-Morse Gasoline Engine complete. Prospective buyers should see Sam Todd for details.
The Beckham County Democrat edited by Jno J Switzer is highlighted as a clean newsy paper with Switzer described as a former Comanche boy, linked to Sid Thomas, and formerly connected with the Chief and the DeLeon Free Press. An herbal remedy ad for Herbine claims to energize a torpid liver, priced at 0 cents and sold by S P Smith.
Jess Littlefield announces his run for Tax Assessor in Comanche County. He highlights deep roots in Sipe Springs, a business background, and 7 to 8 years in mercantile clerical work. He seeks voter support, notes farming duties limit personal visits, and expresses gratitude for backing.
The Baptist Sunday School rally drew 550 reported to classes with an estimated 600 in attendance. Supt. Harris and his team were praised for presenting a highly appreciated program and achieving notable success.
Old style ads advertise goods for sale by Neely Harris Cunningham Co and Burks Mercantile Co. Also urged are Easter hats and farm produce markets at highest prices. A courthouse light restoration by the Commissioners Court is praised alongside Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsements.
The Burks Mercantile Co advertisements highlight Seed. Seeded Ribbon Cane as a furniture and wallpaper option. The copy invites customers to visit for samples and deals.
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