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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
8
A Comanche County notice promotes a mail order drug service delivering medicines by parcel post. Clients may call before 8:00 a.m. to receive same morning delivery, with goods arriving at their door regardless of location. The firm offers to source items not carried by local druggists and bill them to the customer.
The Chief Exponent boasts the largest circulation in the territory, claiming it exceeds the combined reach of the next two papers. It also touts lower advertising rates as a key advantage.
The district court adjourned last Saturday and will reconvene June 2 to clean the civil docket. The grand jury reported May 16 with 76 indictments 15 felonies and 61 misdemeanors. Felonies included incest rape seduction horse theft forgery burglary and false swearing. misdemeanors covered theft swindling disturbing worship gaming abusive language rocking houses disturbing the peace drunkenness giving whisky to minors. Several cases were disposed of including not guilty verdicts and guilty pleas with suspended sentence benefits. The grand jury reported examining 315 witnesses presenting 15 felonies and 61 misdemeanors and urged better parental supervision and courthouse sanitation.
The May 16 1915 Grand Jury report is addressed to Honorable J H Arnold judge of the 52nd Judicial District Comanche County Texas detailing findings and awaiting action from the court.
A discerning wife carefully plans meals and shopping to craft a real home. Store ads serve as a daily cooperative aid for the housewife, aiding her in buying eatables and managing household needs.
There are 89 entries from Comanche County in the Texas Industrial Congress crop contest with 14 in class A 20 in class B 30 in class C and 25 in class D. Prizes total $3 000 for Class A four crop model demonstration farms and $2 500 for Class B and Class C with multiple awards from first to fifty prizes. Special prize of 500 awarded to winner in both Class B and Class C.
Rev Cartwright to preach commencement sermons at the high school auditorium Sunday morning and Blanket high school Sunday night. The notice also lists agricultural prize offerings including ten prizes of 50 dollars for top results in irrigated forage crops and a separate 300 dollar prize for first place. Herbine advertised as liver purifier sold by Paris Smith.
Real estate notice for a northwest town parcel described as one-fourth black land, west of Cloud Meadows, 150 feet square. Call Mrs. L. C. Ridgeway or oe Ridgeway in Peoria Illinois for details.
A new care of Queen of the Pantry flour has arrived at J. W. Scurry's Pure Food Store. The introduction promises improved baking quality and availability for local shoppers seeking pantry staples.
A hurried woman who glances past ads spends excessive time searching for items to buy. The behavior delays purchases and dampens efficiency in selecting products.
On June 10 the Sunday school and Epworth League conference of the Dublin district meets the Methodist church in this city. From two to three hundred delegates attend. A splendid program has been prepared and locals are invited to all sessions.
A Porter's Antiseptic miracle cures severe sores and pain. The advertisement claims quick relief and healing for various sores and irritated skin conditions.
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