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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
8
The store claims to offer accurate product descriptions and no exaggerated ads. It states a national push against misrepresentation and notes it has always practiced truthful advertising voluntarily.
A store promotes a profit sharing scheme offering free Premium Stamps with every cash purchase of 10 cents or more. Shoppers receive stamps to build toward a free premium book showcasing items obtainable, claiming high grade merchandise and ongoing homey service.
An interesting letter from Downing arrived too late for last week’s issue. To guarantee publication, communications must reach the office by Thursday noon, with Wednesday night preferred, as the press runs on Thursday afternoon each week.
An assortment of notices and social updates from Mercer’s Gap and nearby areas. Includes church attendance at Elm Grove, visits among families such as Cox and Blassingtons, a quiet marriage of Aaron White and Mable Turner, debates announced in Sid ney, and changes of residence to Comanche and Fisher counties. References to upcoming cotton picking and regional travel, with verified names like J. J. Cox and W. G. Blassington.
Local items report visits by Mrs. T M McKinzie and family, summer stays in Van Zandt and Harmony communities, travel to Temple for an operation, fishing trips to the Colorado river, baptisms at Sidney, new medical practice in Gap, and social calls among residents. Cotton picking begins amid heat, livestock discussions, and road trips to Dallas for an operation.
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