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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
5
University bulletin by Miss Jessie P Rich outlines peanut as a food source not a nut. It argues peanuts substitute meat economically and lists recipes like peanut butter peanut bread peanut biscuits peanut milk toast and more to show practical uses and high value.
The army may recruit lieutenants under thirty, with marriage rules and NCOs eligible, but few meet the criteria. Debates on dirigible use persist with General Scriven favoring airplanes. Navy contracts a small non rigid dirigible, while others push for Zeppelin or nonrigid designs. No funds exist for army dirigibles currently.
The piece praises the Scotch Highlander Band led by Prof. Re B Smith as Canada’s prize organization and promises a broad musical program from classics to popular numbers. It also advertises a skin clarifying product claiming to remove blemishes and bleach skin in 10 days for a baby soft result.
Mrs F H Chandler and her daughter Grace returned from Comanche where Grace had been ill at Prof Holloway's home for weeks. Rev Curlee of Comanche plans to attend the Panama Exposition next month and presided at a recent meeting with 21 additions. A freewill offering of 178 was raised. Mr Curlee formerly pastored here and is welcomed by friends. Mr Tom Cunningham and daughter attended their reunion in Comanche where a telegram from California announced a cousin's death, casting a shadow over the event with about 140 attendees.
Melina Rasche sixteen from Picton Avenue Pic found to have left home after breakfast dressing in her brother's clothes and posing as a boy. Detectives spotted her as a 'rather effeminate looking boy' and identified her after she confessed she saw a film showing a girl disguising as a boy. A search extending to Philadelphia followed the disappearance.
Thousands seek relief from hay fever and asthma by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It soothes inflamed bronchial tubes, eases breathing, and aids restful sleep, according to The Wm. Reese Co.
Higginbothams offers Congoleum rugs in every size for buyers seeking sturdy flooring options. The store highlights good prices and broad selection to fit homes and shops.
Store advertises full hardware department with daily and nightly effort to keep stock up to standard. Encourages trying shelf hardware at Higginbotham's.
The McBrayer and Davis families express gratitude for the sympathy and assistance shown after the tragic death of their beloved child N. L. Mc Brayer Jr. They commend Comanche for its kindness and pray God blesses all involved.
Miss Floy Cunningham will teach piano at Mrs. J. P. Hoft's for the West Side School. Bring a bucket for barbecue stew and chili. Sack Howell, proprietor, offers cooking and serving the best on the north side in the Adams building where he feeds the hungry.
Ladies and misses coat suits priced from 12.50 to 25.00 at Roberson Sisters.
The Blanket plant uses Texas ice to supply the town. The first delivered ice arrived this morning and proved good. Manager Smith plans twice daily city deliveries as crews get machinery running smoothly.
This shop highlights a broad display of ladies mens and children's shoes in all leathers. The department emphasizes fashion and quality with a range of new creations drawing attention from shoppers.
The Woman's Missionary Society will lead the evening service at the Methodist Church with select music. Deaconess Miss Kate Walker will present the work among the French at Touma La Mission. Everyone is invited, especially Methodists.
W. W. Kilpatrick and Son offer rubber heels made for immediate service. Short repairs and quick fittings advertised for customers needing fast shoe fixes.
On Thursday afternoon goat roping attracted a large crowd with Geo. Montgomery winning first in 17 seconds and P. B. Buck second in 18. A rematch between George and J. C. Montgomery saw J. C. win in 19 as George failed. Cigar race entrants included Buck, Montgomery, McColumn, Sanford and Allcorn with times ranging from 23 to 33 seconds.
A retailer unveils a fresh assortment of ladies skirts featuring serges ga berdines shepherd checks and man ish mixtures. The collection highlights varied textures and patterns aimed at contemporary wardrobes.
Advertises a cotton cloth net treatment with Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds cuts burns sores or blisters noting its healing power. Mentions prices 25e 50¢e and $1.00 per bottle and that S. P. Smith sells it.
Fashion note from Roberson Sisters promoting stylish coat suits for women and girls, highlighting formal and everyday wear options.
A regional buyer reports purchases of corn maize wheat oats and cotton along with blackeyed peas and related commodities in a broad agricultural trading session.
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