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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
6
The piece argues clubs should broaden beyond culture to serve social needs and education. It highlights unity through federation across Literature Art Music Civics Child Welfare and more, aiding rural women and health campaigns while supporting new educational thought.
An old style advertisement promotes A. T. Mason as the owner of a cold drink and ice cream parlor. The copy touts Todd's Pure Tea Cream as the best drink to quench thirst at the shop.
Attention readers for summer days the Comanche Bakery invites customers to enjoy cakes pies rolls and other baked goods without hot stove time. Fresh baked treats promise easy enjoyable indulgence for households and gatherings.
Take your suit to Seatech Woolen Tailors for expert cleaning and pressing. Advy.
Wartime ad copy notes a Velie purchase facilitated by W. W. Kilpatrick and associates at J. R. Eanes & Co, urging readers to consider Adv. Son. city loans and connection to the Velie vehicle option.
Mrs Emerson Kelly while standing on a chair cleaning last Thursday afternoon July 31 fell and sustained a broken arm just above the wrist.
Notice to bidders sealed bids due by 4 p m August 1 1913 with D Chas Clarke president City School Board Comanche Texas. Highest interest on daily balances and satisfactory bond required for treasurer of the City School Funds for the coming scholastic year. George L Sullivan secretary Aug 5 1913.
Mrs Kittle will hold a canning demonstration with the club at Downing on Friday and another on Tuesday August 12 at the Comanche School Farm. After last year’s cancellation she invites the people of Comanche to attend beginning at 9 30 a m with the aim of a successful event.
The Seated Woolen Tailors offer hat cleaning and reblocking services to restore wear worn hats to a refreshed shape and appearance. Ad advertisement notes they specialize in making hats look like new.
The Cunningham family reunion will be held at the Cunningham pasture eight miles south of town on August 16 and 17. It is described as perhaps the largest family gathering in West Texas, with about 3880 members noted in total and held annually.
A shop advertisement from W. W. Kilpatrick & Son touts the use of the best oak trimmed leather in their team harnesses, highlighting quality and craft in their offerings.
Torbett and White Theatre Company leases the old ball park lot for the week starting August 19 to perform under canvas in this city. The company is regarded as one of the state's best touring outfits and local residents anticipate their visit with pleasure.
An advertisement from J R Eanes & Co. urges farmers to submit loan applications early to avoid rush season and secure favorable terms.
R H Morrow a noted palmist will attend the Socialist reunion and offer readings on the picnic grounds. Advertisements for Ie Carriage and wagon paint and W W Kilpatrick and Son accompany the notice.
A resident fired at a peeping youth watching his wife undress for bed. Townspeople denounce the act, warn culprits, and threaten self appointed justice. Authorities note no statute beyond trespassing, but many residents vow to act if the offenders, aged 17 to 20, are seen near homes, including some from prominent families.
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