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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1955
Page
2
Comanche Chief of Comanche Texas lists second class mail status and Friday publication. Editor and publisher J Wilkerson announces subscription prices 2.00 in Comanche County 6.50 elsewhere in Texas 6.75 on out of date routes with minimum payment and yearly terms.
Local merchants report last weekend in Comanche County was stronger than several previous ones with larger crowds attracted by gales and low advertised prices. The Chief noted more attractive ads than in weeks, including electric appliances priced below Fort Worth firms.
A 1941 to 1955 price comparison shows subscription rates at The Chief rising from 1 to 2 dollars and newsprint from 3 to 10 cents per pound. Advertised groceries include bread 9 cents, Lipton tea 16 to 35 cents, sugar 55 to 59 cents per 10 pounds, and various appliances and tires. The article also highlights the Little League playoff in Comanche, praising Louis Harelik and other organizers for their leadership and the season's success.
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