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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
3
De Leon report by B F Cox shows 1531 bales ginned to date exceeding his early ghost estimate of 1300 to 1500. Morris Dairy closes out after years, selling herd of 25 plus cows to Lamesa. H M Ross wins first prize for dark cockerel class barred rocks at Dallas National Poultry Show amid tough judging.
R A Smith reported a Saturday social in Baggett community led by Miss Gertrude Magness and Miss Juanita Stephens. Boxes sold 60 cents to $5, proceeds 58.55 dollars funded school playground improvements and swings for children.
Poash Cowan returned from Creescut where a new oil well on his land flowed better than sixty barrels after a Saturday night drill. The shallow sand well reaches 1300 feet and is seen as a promising prospect for Cowan and his company. Also, J A Lee reports the theft of about three hundred pounds of seed cotton from his field near L L Roberts farm, likely taken by two men who fled in a wagon. The loss is around 30 dollars and Lee plans a thorough search to identify the culprits with grand jury possible indictments.
Keystone Drilling Co purchased Rainbow End Oil Co assets in Pip or field, adding six producing wells and modern pumping gear. The total value is about 75000 dollars. The partnership includes W. E. Lowe, L. A. DeLaney, and J. F. Carter, with a liability near 250000 dollars and rapid growth ahead.
An advertisement touts Foley Pills as a diuretic stimulant for inactive kidneys. It urges a diet avoiding sweets pastries red meats and white bread while promoting fruits vegetables cereals and broad sale across locations.
J H Huff of Comanche Texas invites shoppers to browse a complete jewelry and optician display for Christmas gifts. The local jeweler promises the most complete line yet shown.
Statistician A D White of Swift and Company Chicago finds 90 percent of youngsters who go to work lose their jobs. He cites lack of thoroughness unwillingness to work hard lack of principle and other habits as the reasons and urges taking on drudgery and doing more than paid to avoid downward career moves. Also a plug for R W Hamilton's jewelry store.
A vintage ad offers a ten cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, plus free Foley sample packages. Send the name and address with ten cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for the remedies and to receive the samples.
A dealer lists prices from high to low with items described as white and bright gold. R. W. H. Hamilton locates on the north side square and advertises goods for sale.
J. H. Huff of Comanche Texas promotes Star Parasite Remover in drinking water for chickens claiming health and egg production gains with a money back offer. Also invites shoppers to buy diamonds rings pearls and other gifts for Christmas with a full line of jewelry and gifts.
Promotional copy for Laxative Livergard claiming safe relief for ordinary and chronic constipation and inactive liver. States it does not gripe and is safe for all ages. Also markets Langardia and Lungardia for coughing and sore throat with Dallas, Texas based Lungardia Co. and druggist distribution.
A large shipment of fruit trees arrived last Saturday and are described as especially fine. Those not yet delivered are at the sender's residence and may be called for.
J B Chilton advertises several work mules for sale with flexible payment options cash or terms. The listing notes the animals are in good condition and available for immediate purchase.
Herbine helps the digestive process, clears impurities, and restores vigor. Price 60e, sold by S. P. Smith. Best and cheapest apples at Dexter Walling's. come and see them. 16-17¢
A humorous exchange features a fat man accusing a man named Skiner of owning the same car for five years without paying for repairs. The thin man admits he completed all the repair work, casting doubt on the claim.
Public notice restrains hunters with firearms and wood cutters from trespassing or hauling wood on pastures controlled by C V Bryson without a written contract. Violators will be prosecuted.
Comanche camp No 60 Woodmen of the World elected officers for the year at its last meeting Jim T Jones consul commander J M Marshall adviser W C Cauley banker 8 C Findley clerk E C Garner escort Tom H Burt watchman Frank N Dunn sentry I T Clemons physician A W Palmer and C W Butler auditors J E Burt team captain Membership exceeds 2000 and will grow. Officers to be installed January first meeting night with Woodmen Circle invited to a joint turkey banquet.
A high grade full nickeled six pound electric iron is offered with a manufacturer guarantee that the element will not burn out. Insured parcel post prepaid for $4 50. Send your order and check today. John C Sherman Electric Dealer Cisco Texas 15 16¢
The State Bank of Proctor in Proctor Texas will hold its annual stockholders meeting on January 1 1924 at 7 p m in the bank building. A board of directors for the ensuing year will be elected and other necessary business addressed. Signed R W Gray president and R R Evans cashier.
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a remedy for irregular bowel movements and constipation. It claims to restore healthy regularity and lists a price of 60 cents, sold by S. P. Smith.
J H Huff, a jeweler and optician in Comanche Texas, advertises bracelet watches for sale seeking customers.
Rev Renfro will hold services at White Point Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock. The message encourages a large audience for the ceremony and fellowship.
A remedy that will penetrate is necessary for the treatment of rheumatism. Ballard's Snow Liniment goes right through the flesh to the bone and relieves promptly. Three sizes, 30c, 60c and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by H. P. Smith.
An ad urged readers to prepare for coughs and colds this season and take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at the first sign to prevent serious illness. It promoted the genuine product as widely sold.
Christmas greeting cards advertised at the Chief Walling's store inviting customers to come and see them during the event.
An advertisement touts Calotabs, a refined calomel tablet, as a non nauseating laxative. It claims one tablet at bedtime with water clears the liver and purifies the system, enabling a good night’s sleep and a strong appetite. Prices are thirty five cents for large packages and ten cents for small packs.
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