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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
7
Goosby, superintendent of Comyn public schools and lifelong Comanche County resident, indicated last Saturday he is likely to seek the Tax Assessor position in the upcoming Democratic primaries.
Mrs. Lanes Beauty Shop advertises permanent waves for the holidays using Frederico Ek methods. Call for an appointment at 1831-204 E. Anderson. Mrs. G. W. Campbell of Austin visits her sister, Mrs. N. W. Story.
George Williams from near Eldorado Texas visited Comanche to buy peanut hay for winter sheep feeding. He reported healthier, fatter sheep when used with cotton seed meal and suggested western ranchmen could absorb surplus crop with stable prices.
An advertisement fragment urges shoppers not to purchase Christmas cards until viewing a lineup from the Wm. Reese section on pages 16 and 17. It hints at a featured selection and promotion without full details.
The sheriff will sell about 37.4 acres of land known as the Superior Oil & Refining Syndicate refinery site in Comanche County Texas. The sale follows a judgment in favor of Travis Refining Company and R F Morgan for 48.40 plus costs and interest, set for the first Tuesday in January 1928 at the Comanche courthouse. The property includes buildings tanks machinery and all related refinery equipment.
Piece goods of all kinds offered at worthwhile reductions at Slider and Lacy's cash raising sale highlighting discounts on fabrics and textiles.
Men and boys suits advertised with dramatic reductions in a local cash raising sale by Slider and Lacy. The message promotes buying now and mentions Reese Co. as part of the promotional text.
H McCain left Monday for Fort Worth to visit his mother Mrs P L McCain who is seriously ill. The new Ford car will be on display at Mackey Motor Company Friday Dec 16 and Saturday Dec 17.
J Walter Ross of Stamford visited Comanche on Monday as local tire shop promotions at United Tire Co in Brownwood, Texas highlighted Dayton Thor nbred tires.
A mixed ad note from Garner-Alvis A ecanary promotes men’s heavy semi-dress pants at 1.95 to 3.75. Also mentions births for Marian Reese, a $1,009 reward by The Wm. Reese Co. for better calves in Christmas cards, and grazing/posting notices restricting bird hunting on A. E. Cook land.
The article lists students achieving honor roll status for First through High School grades, naming those with no tardies or absences and averages at or above ninety with department grades at least 95. It includes numerous names from Second through Senior Year, followed by community notices about Christmas shopping and local visits.
Mrs Lon Walker of Waco is the guest of Mrs J W Scurry, with social events and hospitality noted in the society column.
Mrs Lanes Beauty Shop and Mrs Winnie Blatherwick advertise permanent waves using Frederic or Eu methods with appointment calls. J B Hamilton Jewelers notes open evenings for repairs. Mrs W T House and Miss Catherine Chilton return from a Texan visit.
Ernest Tate and Miss Verna Beene married Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Comanche with Rev. S. D. Lindsey officiating. Miss Beene is daughter of W. S. Beene. Tate is son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tate of Comanche and a Palace Filling Station proprietor. They left Thursday for a short East Lord visit and will reside in Comanche.
Mas greeting cards from The Wm Reese Co are described with emphasis on quality and design. The item notes catalog details and potential offerings for seasonal cards likely in a newsroom brief style.
A list of Comanche people present at the Baptist Workers Conference in De Leon on Tuesday includes Mesdames A. M. Carwile, T. Bailey, K. L. Macey, Ed Sanders, W. A. Thornton, R. A. Cox, W. M. Scott, S. Lindsey and Wm. Reese.
The Borozone treatment claims rapid healing for flesh wounds cuts galls and scalds in both home and stable. Use liquid Borozone to wash out germs then Borozone Powder to finish healing. Prices range 30¢ 60¢ and $1.20 for liquid. 30¢ and 60¢ for powder. Sold by Paris Smith and WM Reese Drug Co.
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