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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
4
A Comanche Texas reader claims an Acme 8-foot binder performed flawlessly in 200 acres of grain in 1915. He notes it was the lightest running binder he has used and that he would buy Acme again, surpassing Buckeye Deering and McCormick models.
A notice indicates that the binder titled This Binder is Not in the Trust We Sell Them is associated with Burks Mercantile Company. The item appears to be offered for sale or auction through the local business listing.
Correspondence lists visits from Miss Mary Lee Petiit and others to Trinity, noting church activities, singing events, and various social calls. Several residents travel to nearby towns for conferences, services, and family gatherings, with short notes on illnesses and retirements. local merchants advertise goods.
Shrum H P Taylor attended a meeting last Thursday. Bud Cosper and B B Bowder joined the grand jury in attendance last week. Rev J J Wester and family visited Orney Bowden near Sipe Springs. School and church events fill the week with trips to Comanche and Gap. A sand storm troubled Sunday, but rain aided grain. several attended H J Winfrey’s funeral at Sipe Springs, and others joined Gap School closing exercises.
A Sunday night storm near Copperas Prairie and Gap toppled E. S. Vancleave’s barn from its foundation amid rain and hail. Joe Rasberry remains in critical condition as Dr. Thomas of Comanche visited. Gap school closed after a Friday exhibition drawing a large crowd and overall good time.
The latest Spring attire features The New Kool Cloth Suits now on display for men offering cool comfort and longevity. Straw hats regain prominence with genuine Panama at city prices $8 to $10, available here for $5.00.
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