Comanche man buys 20000 acre ranch with livestock
Dudley Yaws of Sonora sells the old Fred Watkins ranch 25 miles west of Juno to Natt Holman of Comanche for over half a million dollars. The property includes 20000 acres and 6000 cattle 4000 goats and 3000 sheep. Holman will move from a Comanche ranch to the Wilkins place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Yaws
Sonora
Natt Holman
Comanche
Fred Watkins
Juno
Mr. Holman
Wilkins Place
Comanche Tale Endures Nine Years Test
Mrs. T. S. Collins of Comanche credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relieving a dull back ache and head pressure after years of suffering. She reports lasting benefit after nine years and endorses the product as the medicine it is advertised to be. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Collins
Comanche
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Frivolity Aides Move From Wet To Dry Territory
A copperlined suitcase with a fuse attachment would ease travel between wet and dry areas. Victrola records sliced from cheese would remove that grating sound. Punishment is often hereditary, passing from father to son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victrola
No, thank you, I do not want Ford updates
A brief declination ends an exchange about hearing the latest on Ford. The speaker asks to skip further information and expresses indifference toward this topic.
Bathing Suit Sale Quirk prompts thrift advice
The Honey Grove Signal notes a seller warning about fluctuating discounts as bathing suits go one-third off this week and potentially half price next week. The husband advises buying now despite the uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Grove
Minister and boy joke about teeth in economy era
The Honey Grove Signal recounts a humorous exchange as a minister asks the deacon’s son for news. The boy replies that his papa has a new set of false teeth and jokes that the old teeth will be cut down for him to wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Bobbie
Honey Grove
Notice on enforcing village leash for chickens and bicyclists
A Minnesota village notice states the council has directed enforcement of the ordinance against chickens roaming freely and riders on bicycles on sidewalks. Village Marshal Harry Shells confirms the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Harry Shells
New York Tribune
Fresh paint on fence reveals Kaiser's curiosity
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item notes a man inspecting a fence with a fresh paint sign to verify the paint was truly new, illustrating the Kaiser's interest in strict accountability.
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Wilson Brand
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pitiless tramp tale draws grim street wit
In a Chicago Register item the tramp laments bedding outdoors due to poverty while another man repeats a jokey reward for a half starved animal. A later snippet from Tit-Bits recalls a confession of drowning the creature, offset by a wife pleasing reward scheme.
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Chicago Register
The Winner and Retaliation Jokes From The Press
A collection of brief jokes includes an English Irish and Scotch wager on dying first with five pounds each, a tale of a Scotchman finding ten pounds in change, a boy named Willie Jones in a punch line, and a Christmas ring desire turned practical in a Brook lyn Evening High School excerpt.
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Johnnie
Willie Jones
The
Evening Star
Brooklyn Evening High School
True Story of the Occurrence Maude Muller on a Summer Day
A Florida Times Union item recounts Maude Muller raking a field on a summer day and the Judge joking about hay in a playful exchange. The piece preserves a folksy atmosphere with a dash of humorous banter.
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Maude Muller
Maud Muller
Kidder
Widder
Florida Times-Union
Fragmented Magazine Lines Sparked By Quiet Images
The excerpt strings together short phrases from various sections including Metropolitan and Saturday Eve, noting sharp phrases and meditative movements. Baxter appears in a brooding aside while Mexico City is briefly mentioned in a food context, and the piece closes on idle labor and favored occupations.
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Eve
Baxter
Mexico City
Patriot Dog. Islaod Will Tell
A brief note from the Chicago Tribune describes a dachshund always seeking sunlit spots, illustrating a light canine moment in the newspaper’s pages.
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Patriot
Fort Worth Woman Praises Mayr Remedy Health Improvement
Fort Worth resident Mrs. William Reed describes long stomach disturbances and sleepless nights before using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She reports improved appetite and sleep, with many neighbors seeking the remedy. The ad promises permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Enderly Place
Fort Worth
Texas
Mayr
Towns Face Population Loss Risk Warned by Banker-Farmer Summit
J R Moorehead of the Southwestern Lumbermen’s Association warned at the Hotel La Salle conference that urban centralization harms rural prosperity. He urged towns to revive local industry, provide recreation, educate merchants in advertising, and keep young people from leaving for cities.
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America
Banker-Farmer
Hotel la Salle
Chicago
J. R. Moorehead
Kansas City
Southwestern Lumbermen’s Association
Moorehead
Union
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
New York
Ilinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Up-to-Date Price Quoting Aims to Boost Local Business
The piece advocates modern plain figure pricing for city stores to stay competitive and support rural commerce. It argues better pricing improves country town business and offers opportunities for youth at home, addressing a broader economic question.
Despondency Relief From Indigestion Treatment
Mrs. George Hon of Macedon New York describes relief from indgestion headaches and dizziness after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She reports rapid improvement and full recovery after two bottles, noting the medicine was the exact relief she needed and available widely.
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George Hon
Macedon
N. Y
Comanche Ranch Adds Prohibitions on Activities
Comanche Ranch announces no hunting fishing cutting beeves seining or hauling wood allowed. Shea camping in the pasture will be prosecuted as trespass. William Manning is owner and C. T. McCurdy is manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Ranch
Shea
William Manning
C. T. McCurdy
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertises Relief
A Webster era advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as prompt and effective for sluggish liver and inactive bowels. It promises relief from laziness, bloating, and overfullness, claiming no griping or pain and noting use for stout persons seeking a light free feeling. The notice is issued by The Wm. Reese Co.
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Wm. Reese
Thanks from Central West Texas I O O F Assembly
The Central West Texas I O O F Association thanks Co manche citizens for hospitality during their two day session. They express appreciation to hosts for shelter, carriages, and invitations to return, signed by assembly officers Mrs J D Alexander secretary and others.
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Comanche
Central West Texas I. O. O. F. Association
J. D. Alexander
Assembly
Amelia Blanke
Minnie Brown
Nellie C. Littler
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold By S P Smith
Advertisement for BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT promoting wound healing power. Mentions prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and sales by S. P. Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Southern Cattlemen's Association Meeting at Birmingham
The Third Annual Southern Cattlemen's Association meeting will be held in Birmingham Alabama August 18 19 and 20 1919. Reduced round trip rates apply within the Southwestern Passenger Association and summer tourist rates 2 cents a mile. A 60 head pure bred cattle auction sale will accompany the program featuring leaders in the Southern cattle industry. For details contact Secretary Tait Butler Box 935 Memphis Tennessee.
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Southern Cattlemen's Association
Birmingham
Ala
Southwestern Passenger Association
South
Tait Butler
Memphis, Tenn
Sprained Ankle Advice Urges Chamberlain Liniment
A home remedy guidance suggests obtaining Chamberlain's Liniment and following its directions to speed recovery from a sprained ankle, with the note that it is obtainable everywhere.
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Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Guxa
Fysici
Tan-No-Hiore
Ligerien Cs
Yiuyone
BAKER
Heeler Mfg. CO
Dallas
T. M Pulliam Undertaker
Comanche Mercantile Company
Mrs. Reed
Your Land
Comanche County Abstract Co
J. R. Eanes
C. A. Hitt
J. F. Redwine
Jno
D.waring
G. E. Johnson
Law
Masonic
Higginbotham Undertakers
Lester Hall
F. & M. Bank
J. A. Looney
McCollum’s Yard
Wilhelm’s
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