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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
9
Fragments urge subscribers to back a favorite candidate before a deadline. Vague lines promise benefits to a “deserving young lady” and note payments must be made at the Chief office to ensure the recipient receives the subscription.
A local contest offers a diamond ring valued at 100 dollars to the candidate receiving the third highest vote tally. Listed names include Mrs Gerald Bryson Mrs Mort Sullivan Mrs J O Harrison Miss Edith Brown Mrs Jess McGuire Mrs C W Johnson Mrs Alpha Bowman Minnie Lee Clift ie.
A fourth prize is a $25 coat or suit from a large stock, awarded to the lady candidate polling the fourth highest number of votes.
A Demo nt-Voice report notes many Coleman county farmers raise more turkey hens now. Cowboys like Dick Hammond sold 464 turkeys for 703.76 and Holstein's three birds brought 73.00. Farmers say profitability leads to larger scale operations next year.
Coleman Voice reports turkeys have drawn steady demand with strong prices in Coleman this week as buyers line up for holiday prep. Local markets note steady general activity and payer interest from area buyers.
Laughter aids digestion as a healthy exertion and a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets offers stronger help for indigestion. If troubled, try them. they cost a quarter and are available everywhere.
An advertisement by C. F. Williams lists extra high patent flour priced at three dollars per hundred, valid from now until after the first Monday.
Notice from George Roderick seeking to trade or sell his residence in the eastern portion of Comanche. Contact through N. FE. Palmer for details and arrangements.
Floyd Carpenter announces pecans for sale describing select varieties available for purchase. Contact details are not provided in the brief notice.
Ad reads a single bottle of Bromo Quinine claimed to cure a cold in one day. It urges readers to call for the full name Laxa Tive Brud Quinine and look for signature F W Grove. The item asserts stopping cough and headache and curing a cold.
Jim Jacobs tried repeatedly to shoot a flock on his pond. He floated a carved pumpkin on his head and walked into the water to snag ducks by the feet. As he netted them he rose, then released birds to keep from rising further, finally landing with a haul of meat.
An old advertisement notes wheezing and phlegm blocking air passages and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup to loosen the phlegm for coughing. It lists prices 25c, 50c and $1.00 and credits S P. Smith as seller.
The Modern Woodmen of America Committee presents The Man Who Came Back at the Lyvie in Comanche on December 2 27 with showtimes at 2 30 and 7 45 P M. Believers in fraternal insurance are urged to attend this picture show event.
Four packages of shredded cocoa nut offered for 25 cents at Davenport's store. Local shopper excitement rises as a low price headline signals a discount event standing out in the market.
Advertisement notes premises protected from hunting by J A Eanes and promotes PAZO OINTMENT claiming quick relief for itching with a money back guarantee if not cured. The ad asserts fast action and first application effectiveness.
The ad promotes a complete line of fresh fruits, the best grade and widest variety at affordable prices. It highlights boxed Christmas packages and bulk nuts, presenting a full assortment of quality goods for holiday shopping.
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