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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Adlerika as a fast stomach cleanse. A man credits his wife for recommending it after years of stomach trouble, claiming relief and better eating within ten minutes. The copy urges readers to try Adlerika for a real cleansing and improved well being.
P. S. Boyd of Guethe died Monday after long illness and was buried Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery at 2 p m. Rev Smallwood led the service. He was a Baptist Church member and devoted worker. Survived by his wife and children Arby Wayre Anson Darland Ouida Verna Lura.
Two lots of men's all wool suits size 35 to 39 with 15 inch bottom pants offered at 9.95 by Carner Alvis Co. Postable notice lists a hunting and trespass prohibition on premises signed by multiple locals.
A Comanche County family gathering at the home of Uncle Alex Roberson marks a golden wedding late celebration nearly five years past. Neighbors and kin from Comanche, Coleman, Breckenridge and Temple join as Mrs. Roberson and relatives recount his long service from the flour mill to ranger life and his fruit and vegetable trade feeding many local homes.
The advertisement promotes fur sales and appraisal by Floyd Carpenter at his longtime stand offering competitive prices for furs.
Miss Bessie Carter Wynne, a Junior at the High School, bid farewell Friday with her parents as she moves to Cleburne. Forty guests, including her Sunday School and Junior Class, joined a bean guessing contest she won. Games, a short program, and refreshments followed the party.
The notice urges bringing furs to Floyd Carpenter at the usual stand for Slider and Lacy’s cash raising sale. Customers are assured they will not be disappointed by the event.
Government trapper captured two wolves near Sipe Springs leading to two new Sheepard Goat Association members. Pink Scott reports cattle losses to blackleg in Trinity Beattie areas. vaccine and gun directions available from drugstores or county agent. Terracing schools scheduled near Gustine Custer Suez Soda Springs and Hasse with J H Bennett J H Heathington J S Culbertson G H Greenleaf. 4 H Club members urged to send year end reports. message from J A Barton county agent.
Fragmentary note mentions RURS and targets Non and Prater. No clear event, date, or organization is readable.
Columbus minister's wife in the Columbus Dispatch describes nightly bladder irritation before using Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula. It claims the medicine drives out foreign matter and reduces acidity. Tablets priced 2 cents. Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio. local availability at Reese Company. Ladies' shoes offered at 98 cents per pair at Slider and Lacy.
Personal mentions highlight Hardie Slider Homer Palmer D Chas Clarke and W H Rowland among attendees at the S M U T C U clash in Fort Worth on Thanksgiving. Local schedules note Mrs Karl Rogers and children visiting in town, and numerous residents visiting relatives or traveling for business across Texas.
A noisy scene surrounds Spet Sash at Slider ETE as attendees report loud talking. The event drew curiosity from onlookers and prompted organizers to request calmer behavior during the session.
Miss Mabel Fern Maddox of Dallas spent the weekend with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Maddox, enjoying family time and a quiet domestic gathering.
The Big Parade is a major World War I film release at the Majestic Theatre presenting Laurence Stallings and King Victor’s acclaimed production. John Gilbert delivers a memorable American doughboy role while Renee Adoree portrays Melisande in a romantic, inspiring portrait that rejects war glorification.
Ormal Ferrill of Sidney bought cattle in the community Monday. Mrs. Ben Smith returned home after visiting relatives near Comanche. Mrs. May Weatherford of Coleman visited Fort Worth sanitarium patient Mrs. Arthur Ward and stopped by to see Mrs. Sumner. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and Mandine shopped in Comanche. Bernie Howton of Blanket stayed Monday night. Neighbors held a rabbit drive Friday night and reported 115 rabbits killed.
An old ad touts Vincl as aiding nervous, run-down people. It claims immediate boosts in strength, appetite, and sleep after first week, with a testimonial from Marie Remmel and a 25 year history of helping weak women, tired men, and frail children through Wm. Reese Drug Company.
J. W. A. Cox of Fort Worth joined many old timers in Comanche last week for the Sidney reunion. He was among the attendees and the crowd described as lively and engaged throughout the event.
Local ad for William Reese Company promotes window glass in all sizes at competitive prices, highlighting value and accessibility for homeowners and builders.
Two hundred pair neat style ladies slippers reduced from 4.95 to 7.45 values to 2.95 and 3.95 at Garner-A vis Co. The sale offers quick savings on assorted sizes and widths in a limited stock event.
Miss Vera Mae Farmer hosted friends Friday night to honor Miss Blanche Leary of Ohio. An impromptu orchestra played string and wind music followed by a singsong. Refreshments of apples and homemade candy were served. Wm. Reese Co. (8.15)
Mrs Bab Lewis entertained the Friday Evening Bridge Club at Mrs Robert Newsom's home. Four tables played with high score prize to Mrs Howard Samuels and second to Mrs Fred Paddleford. Autumn flowers decorated, a salad course, pecan pudding and confections served. Hostess sister Mrs Park Huntington of Tucumcari New Mexico was guest.
We thank everyone for kindness and help during our late severe illness and for the many flowers sent. Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Stephens
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during our mother Mrs. M. J. King’s illness and passing. Her children.
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