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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
4
The article contrasts authorities on hog profits at 7c per hundred weight with a counter view of losses. It follows Wr. Idol from Soleman county who raises hogs near Gouldbush and Voss, recounting his two sows producing fifteen piglets in February and seventeen more in September, with sales to date.
An ad notes a Santa Claus event at the Burks agency location. The listing advertises a holiday sale or appearance with focus on a Santa figure available for visitors.
Yard or lot fencing offered in extra heavy wire suitable for yards up to five feet high. Build a good fence while you are at it with easy terms if desired. Higginbotham's.
A letter explains that poll tax orders no longer require revenue stamps due to a recent ruling change. The state and county tax offices previously treated power of attorney to pay another's poll tax as taxable, but the Treasury-based decision has shifted this interpretation. Local notes mention various residents and church improvements.
The speaker notes $95.95 for ten fattened hogs and $44.55 for three hogs plus $51 for pigs, leaving six fattened hogs and six September pigs to kill along with two sows. They question whether Mr. Idol fed over $90 in a year, suggesting he earned at least $100 in profit from his two sons through meat, lard, and sausage.
A local seller offers hog fences on time at below cash value with several styles in square and diamond mesh. A large assortment of heavy wire fencing for yards or lots is available at Higginbothams.
Community discussion grows over fixing the Hasse road as several sections remain nearly impassable in dry weather. Residents urge joint city country action with Y M B I backing a donation as autos divert to longer routes to Comanche. Brownwood reports shipping 17 cars of poultry and 18 cars of eggs from nearby towns.
I BURKS, Agent, offers new crop almonds English walnuts hazel nuts and pecans on Christmas night at the High School. Metropolitan Quartette performs.
Higginbothams advertises a large stock of Case Implements including disc harrows with or without feeder or drill attachments stalk cutters drag harrows sulky plows walking plows and grain drills available for full time delivery or cash purchase.
J. W. Carson announces a visit in Comanche on Friday December 31st for patrons. The notice appears among other classifieds with Neely Harris Cunningham Co offering second hand wagons at big bargains.
Comanche county representatives appear among UT Austin and Galveston Medical Department students as the university reports its 33rd session with 2300 main campus and 300 medical students, plus 1200 in correspondence. Texas boasts the largest southern university enrollment amid tax directive changes and revenue stamp notes.
An advertisement offering fresh candies is directed to the best girl and mentions H Burks as agent. The note targets a shopper seeking confections suitable as a gift for a child or loved one.
The Win. Reese Company advertises illustrated gift books as ideal Christmas presents, highlighting their appeal for holiday shoppers.
Big carload of buggies carriages and holiday items arriving for the Christmas season. Higginbotham's offers easy terms for selections. Fire works advertised by Tom Mason. Christmas tree sales promote latest fiction by top authors from The Wm. Reese Company.
Advertiser IH Burks promotes a broad holiday gift guide with suggestions for the entire family. The message emphasizes a loaded assortment of items suitable for all ages and interests as part of a seasonal sales push.
The piece argues labor shortages in the North and East threaten industrial needs as factories mines and railroads seek workers. It claims rising wages for workers spur prosperity and demand for Southern products, presenting scarcity as a sign of upcoming growth and optimism.
Local dealer Higginbotham announces a solid lot of carriages and buggies just unloaded in Comanche. He invites buyers to view the selection and offers easy terms, suggesting a buggy for Christmas.
Dexter Walling invites the public to visit his new fruit and candy store located one door west of the old Burks-Simmons building. He also announces taking charge of the Comanche Wagon Yard at the northwest corner of the square and promises first class upkeep. John C. Yarbrough endorses the notices.
The notice urges building hog fences now to prepare for cheap hogs and pasture protection. It advertises five ears of seed or stock with square and diamond mesh fencing options, cash or easy terms, from Sligginbotham's and The Win. Reese Company with gift books promoted as Christmas presents.
Notice from J A Eanes prohibits hunting on his premises as posted by agent St Burks for the Wm Reese Company. The warning dispatches no trespassing to protect land access and safety.
A brief agency notice from IL Burks advertising family oriented guidance and services. No specific dates or locations given. The fragment indicates agent backed suggestions for households seeking versatile recommendations.
Notice of no hunting on a private property by Mrs M F Gleaton. Advertisement for sale of mules and horses by Neely Harris Cunningham Co. Kodak Christmas slogan from The Wm Reese Company. Wanted exchange for a Jersey cow and hogs with planter cultivator disc harrow and organ by Geo B Black Box 602 Comanche Texas.
A short classified notice offers several good second hand windmills for sale by Neely Harris Cunningham Co. The ad lists owner names J. J. and notes lands belonging to Allowed Hollinsley. Certain figures appear in parentheses as part of the damage text.
In the Northern District of Texas Victor Hugo Thodberg of Comanche was adjudicated bankrupt on December 14, 1915. The first meeting of creditors will be held January 3, 1916, at ten in the forenoon at the Referee's Fort Worth office to prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. W. B. Paddock, Referee in Bankruptcy.
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