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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1928

Page

5

For Sale and Lost Notice Fragments

Auction style classifieds show items for sale including a five item radio gear bundle with a Dayton tube radio and Tungar chargers offered by Dr Rufe E Adams at American Express office. Grass land parcel priced at £1 1 2.00 per acre with one third cash via J R Ebans and Co. A lost notice asks returning a ladies block box between Whitlow's Filling Station and De Leon with a reward via Mrs Henry Kennedy.

A. C. Dayton American Express Rufe E. Adams J. R. Ebanes and Co Whitlow’s de Leon Whitlow Henry Kennedy Texas Ite

Flies blamed for deaths. new insecticide touted

Major Ransom of the U.S. Army cites flies as historic killers of people and epidemics. The ad promotes FLYTOX from Mellon Institute researchers as an easy home insecticide to keep houses clean, with simple blue labeled bottle instructions.

Major Ransom Medical Department United States Army House of Flies Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship

Adlerika Relief Wide Gas and Nerve Upset

Mrs. M. Meyer reports relief from gas and stomach discomfort after Adlerika. The ad claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas and sourness in ten minutes by cleansing both upper and lower bowel of old waste matter, with a prompt improvement in well being.

Adlerika

Comanche Produce Co. Ad Seeks Reliable Produce Buyers

Comanche Produce Co. promotes its offerings and invites buyers to engage with proprietor D. C. Bailey. The notice presents a straightforward sales pitch for fresh produce and steady business relations.

Comanche Produce Co

Campaign note from FF. T. Brandt to Precinct 5 voters

FF T Brandt thanks voters and citizens of Precinct No 5 for favors, courtesies, and support during the campaign and asks for careful consideration in the runoff. This expression of gratitude closes with a sign-off.

FF. T. Brandt

McKenzie Thanks Precinct as Commissioner Candidate

GEO C McKENZIE thanks Citizens Precinct No 2 for campaign courtesies and strong support. He notes runoff and primary challenges, expressing appreciation for both supporters and opposing candidates while seeking continued votes.

Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Promised to Improve Smiles

Promises relief from sore gums and pyorrhea with a dentist recommended preparation. Sold by Parts Smith Druggist with money back guarantee if it fails.

Leto Parts Smith

Callaway thanks voters as runoff forms in 17th district

In the 17th Congressional District a five candidate race ends with a runoff between Callaway and Lee. Callaway expresses gratitude for support, plans joint meetings in each county to compare national issue positions, and emphasizes cordial personal relations as the campaign proceeds.

17Th Congressional District Thomas L. Blanton Lee Mrv. Callaway Callaway Cisco Mr. Lee

Jasper Gordon Dies Accidently in Kansas Scaffold Fall

Jasper Gordon born July 31, 1899 in Comanche County near Indian Gap, died July 27 in Pratt Kansas after a scaffold accident on July 26 while employed as a foreman for Chicago Bridge and Iron Works. He leaves widow Frankie Cawthon and three children Leevina Billie Jack and Lark, plus mother Bettie Gordon and siblings. Services were conducted by C C Walker and D B Gilmore at Newbury Cemetery.

William Jasper Gordon Bettie Gordon Pratt Kansas Newbure C. C. Walker D. Db. Gilmore Jasper Comanche County Indian Gap Church of Christ the Baptist Frankie Cawthon Hamilton Texas Leevina Billie Jack Lark Tom X Gap J. H. Gordon Ele Wilford Gordon Minnie McBride Nora Campbell Brownwood Ruby Strickey de Leon Agnes Gordon Chicago Bridge and Iron Works Clarence Roots Ifs

Graham-Vancleave Family Reunion at Sidney School Grounds

Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Graham and the Vancleave family gathered July 27 at the Sidney School grounds for a reunion. Jess Vancleave elected President and R. Q. George Secretary. program featured solo dancing readings and stunts by Virginia and Romeo Walker Jr and a piano number by Mrs. H L Stewart.

I. P. Graham Vancleave Sidney School Jess Vancleave R. Q. George Virginia Romeo Walker, Jr H. L. Stewart Bud Graham Dee Rasberry Charlies Johnson Girlie Graham Fred Vancleave G. Garrett W. Hopkins Parker Abilene Roy Morris Carbon Charlie Hubbard Jalter Hubbard McCullough County Floyd Moody Bryan Boykin Bud Newsome Harvey Burnett Rred Grime Luther Smith Will Graham Hilton Bud Vancleave Reeda Comanche County

Louis F. Rodgers Buried Sunday

Louis I. Rodgers died at his Blanket home Sunday morning after a year long illness. Interment followed Sunday afternoon at Pender grass cemetery. He was born July 15, 1883, son of W. B. Rodgers, and survived by his widow, several children, and brothers Fred Ed and Tom Rodgers of Comanche County, plus sisters Mrs Shade Rutherford and Mrs Paul Pinkard of New Mexico. He lived most of his life in Comanche County, moving to Blanket from May a year ago.

Louis I. Rodgers Blanket Pendergrass Mr. Rodgers W. B. Rogers Fred Tom Rodgers Comanche County Shade Rutherford Paul Pinkard New Mexico Comanche Sidney

Vandykke Revival to Begin Saturday

Zion Hill Baptist Church at Vandyke will start its annual revival Saturday night. The church, organized in 1872, has a long history of Saturday night revivals before the first Sunday in August, with rare exceptions. Rev. W. M. Scott of Livevuvcood will conduct the revival after Rev. Morton of Hico could not attend.

Zion Hill Baptist Church Vandyke Derrel Nabers Nabers Morton Hico W. M. Scott Livevuvcood

Fisher Nelson Strickland Families In Reunion

The Nelson, Fisher, and Strickland families gathered at Copperas Creek near Suez for their annual reunion held Wednesday and Thursday. More than 150 attendees enjoyed services led by Rev. Andrew and John Strickland, speeches by W. R. Slider and others, plus baskets, beef, and Comanche Stew. Families listed include Strickland heads from Abilene and Corpus Christi, and multiple Nelson and Fisher households from Eastland and Crosstown areas.

Nelson W. R. Slider B. Ray McCorkle Bill Johnson Disney Charles and Henry Strickland Abilene Andrew Strickland Corpus Christi Mose Strickland John Strickland Groncman Att Butler Nelson Lewis Nelson Mack Nelson L Picher Ed Fisher Sips Fisher C. L. Fisher Eastland Will Fisher C. C. Fisher C. P. Fisher Clarence T. B. Mull Crosbyton

Card of Thanks from Ed Sumner

Ed Sumner thanks all who voted for him and also thanks those who voted against him for their services.

ED Sumner

Henry Gore thanks Comanche County voters in primary

Henry Gore writes to Comanche County voters thanking supporters for their primary vote and pledging to provide the best service while wishing well to both supporters and opponents.

Comanche County Henry Gore

Stewart thanks Comanche County allies in runoff campaign

In a brief statement HW L Stewart expresses gratitude to supporters in Comanche County for backing his bid for County Judge and notes the campaign continues into a runoff stage with appreciation extended to all who considered his candidacy.

Comanche County HW. L. Stewart

Grady Howell Thanks Voters After Runoff Victory

Grady Howell expresses appreciation to voters in Precinct 3 for support in the commissioner race. He pledges to visit voters before the next primary and thanks them for their courtesies during the first campaign.

PCT

Birthday Celebration Honors Mrs. K. R. Little at Home

A Tuesday birthday dinner at Mrs. K. R. Little's residence marked a joint celebration for Mrs. Little and her niece Miss Rebecca Hill both born on July 81. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Little and daughter Miss Vi Neel, the Leverette Hill family, Lizzie Hill, Lon L. Smith Jr., and Everette Little, with gifts from children and grandchildren.

K. R. Little

Cuilprn Fatal Disease Reported Amid Health Claims

A fragment reports a fatal disease affecting a Chilean child and mentions White's Dreamer as a supposed remedy. The ad-style note claims the product destroys worms without harming health, with prices listed by Paris Smith and druggists Reese Co.

Chile White Price Paris Smith WM. Reese

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