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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
5
Miss Bess Hoff hosted an afternoon in Clifton guest Miss Grinland. The Bunco game sparked lively amusement with Miss Flitchcock posting the high score. Attendees included many local ns and out of town guests from Waco and Dallas.
Old and young, weakened by the heat, can be strengthened through Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. The tonic purifies and enriches the blood, building up the whole system as summer heat persists.
Seeded new fall skirts feature serge gaberdine and silk like materials. Tailored with the latest cuts and designs. Higginbotham offers a selection of stylish, well made pieces for the season.
Messrs M. English, D. J. Diel and C. B. Wynn visited Comanche on Tuesday. They announced Frisco will place a special agricultural agent along the Fort Worth to Menard line to oversee weekly agricultural development efforts across the territory, aiding farmers and railroads seeking markets.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa describes repeated liver trouble with pains in side and back and stomach soreness. He credits Chamberlain's Tablets, used halfway through a bottle, with relief and disappearance of pain. Obtainable everywhere.
Comanche is to have an oil company soon as a corporation is formed to drill for oil near Comanche. Local and foreign capital will be used. Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised for wounds burns and sores with claims of rapid healing sold by O. P. Smith.
Local shoppers are offered enamelware bargains promoted by Slider and Lacy. The notice highlights affordable pots, pans, and kitchenware with emphasis on value and variety for customers seeking durable cookware.
J M Grigsby notes continued drought will shorten apple and later fruit yields while praising his well tended orchard. He highlights Jonathan like apples and Bartlett pears, urging more pruning and spraying to diversify Comanche's economy. Also mentions McGees Baby Elixir for hot weather illness and new Kewpie Twins shoes for kids at Higginbothams.
Slider and Lacy advertise a bargain sale offering low cut shoes. The notice emphasizes affordable pricing and a limited-time offer to attract customers.
Reports should be sent to Miss Amelia Scott secretary W M A Comanche County at Gustine if not mailed yet. Mrs Geo A Curlee serves as president and oversees the group.
J Elbert Mobley has been elected to the mathematics teaching post at Plainview High School. The article describes him as capable and well suited for the position.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC is advertised as driving out malaria enriching the blood and building up the system. It claims to be a true tonic suitable for adults and children.
Informs readers that Kilpatrick & Son invites shoppers to visit their harness goods store for market goods and deals in horse equipment and related supplies.
An early Fall display features a selection of ladies hats showcased for browsing. The exhibit highlights diverse styles suitable for seasonal events with emphasis on craft and millinery design.
International stock remedies at Slider and Lacy s highlight weekly arrivals of Fern waists in seal pack. Higginbotham offers a one dollar nifty item and promotes the new assortment for customers seeking affordable women’s wear.
Kilpatrick and Son announce a sale of eight harness and strap items offered at near cost. Luther Dixon, noted Kodak finisher from Comanche Texas, advertises a camera sale at bargain prices.
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