Plainview Fights for Odd Fellows Home Location
Plainview argues it offers a superior site and greater inducements for the Odd Fellows State Widows and Orphans Home contest, pledging to carry the fight to the grand lodge floor. If unsuccessful, Comanche is praised as Plainview’s fallback, noted for moral, cultured citizens, fertile lands, healthy climate, good railroad access, and a strong lodge presence.
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Plainview
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Comanche
Faliowa
Rebekah
el Comanche
Plainview News
Witty Chrismas Kisses Raise Ethical Dilemmas
Laura Jean Libby suggests girls should give kisses for Christmas presents. The notion sparks debate as some boys prefer stealing them, while a crabby spinster might offer a kiss and a gallant swain would need to wipe away the awkward moment.
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Laura Jean Libby
East
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Bilious Attack Relief
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Tablets for bilious attacks. It claims they are excellent and easy to obtain through all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
See J. E. Mayes at Bowden Bros for a Good Mattress
Local ad notes J. E. Mayes invites customers to Bowden Bros to purchase a quality mattress. The message emphasizes the store as the place to find a reliable sleep surface and stresses nearby availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Mayes
Bowden Bros
Industrial School for Boys Seeks State Support
County Judges Association plans to push a legislative appropriation to establish an Industrial School for boys modeled after Tennessee's Nashville school. Comanche Chamber of Commerce backs the idea and favors locating the school in Comanche. Judge J. M. Rieger is on the committee to present the proposal to the Legislature. The chamber will lobby methodically for the school’s vocation in the area.
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County Judges Association
Legisature
State of Tennessee
Nashville
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
J. M. Rieger
Chamber of Commerce
Ballard's Snow Liniment Offered for Back Aches
Advert says lame backs come from overwork or disease and touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the right remedy. Claims thorough rubbing gives prompt relief with prices 25, 50 cents and 1 dollars per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Paris Smite
Adv
Editor Tom Bell Announces Move to New Quarters
In a letter from Tom Bell editor of the Cowanche Chief and Pioneer Exponent he says the paper will move into new quarters soon and a linotype will be installed. Bell has many friends here glad to hear the news. He began as a printer in the Times office, rising to editor and part owner of a splendid newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bell
Cowanche
Pioneer
Times
Farmersville Times
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Advertises Phlegm Relief
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup to ease wheezing by loosening phlegm so it can be coughed up. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and sold to Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
High Onion Crop Offer Promises Big Returns in Texas
Weather boosts South Texas onion prospects with some landowners predicting large spring profits. Opportunity to buy land producing onions at 200 per acre, with potential net 600 per acre in a year. Planting and cultivation for 25 percent of profits. references provided. G Rountree on 111 Rural Ave San Antonio TX. Also mattress reconditioning ad by J B Mayes claiming guaranteed results.
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Texas
8 Per Cent Farm Loans Help Offered in Brownwood
If you need help to carry the debt on your farm or if you want to sell or buy land before prices rise, contact J. E. Eubank at the Brownwood Texas address in the Brown Co. Real Estate Exchange Building.
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J. E. Eubank
Brownwood Texas
Brown Co. Real Estate Exchange Building
Local remedies ad and mattress renovation notice
Comanche Texas notices Ellis Son advertises rawleigh remedies at opposite fire station and accepts country produce on account. Also J E Mayes offers mattress renovation or new mattress with guaranteed prices and work.
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Mr. Cain
J. W. Haskins
Rawleigh
Ellis & Son
Fire Station
Comanche
Texas
J. E. Mayes
Stockholders Meeting Notice for State Bank of Proctor
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of the State Bank of Proctor in Proctor Texas on the first Tuesday in January 1913 the 7th day of the month at 7 p m for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year W Gray president R R Swans cashier.
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State Bank of
Proctor
Texas
W.gray
R. R. Swans
Brsan Rents Washington Office Quarters Portends Change
William J Brsan has rented office quarters in Washington which signals potential organizational or political activity. The move suggests increased presence in the capital and possible engagement with federal matters or lobbying, though specifics are not stated.
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William J Brsan
Washington
Prescription for a long life from a Connecticut nonagenarian
An elderly Connecticut man aged ninety nine offers life guidance to stay cheerful and healthy. An advertisement promotes Vinol a cod liver oil tonic claiming it strengthens the aged and improves digestion with iron and reduced grease. Mrs Mary Ivey of Columbus Georgia extols Vinol as a top strength creator and Hamilton Drug Co Comanche Texas backs a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Connecticut
Mary Ivey
Columbus
Vinci
Hamilton Drug Co
Comanche
Texas
Death of Boyd A. Hamilton San Angelo Banker
Boyd A. Hamilton of the San Angelo National Bank died Friday at 2 10 PM after an appendectomy at St John’s Sanitarium. General peritonitis followed the operation. Funeral arrangements, by Annie Furniture and Undertaking Co, are pending due to Jude C Wynn’s absence. Born September 16 1888 in Strongview Texas, he lived with his grandfather R W Wynn after his parents died. Hamilton moved to San Angelo in 1906 and built a respected local business career.
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Boyd Hamilton
San Angelo National Bank
St. John’s Sanitarium
Annie Furniture & Undertaking Co
San Angelo Standard
Comanche
R. W Wynn
Boyd
Wynn Hamilton
Strongview
Texas
State University
San Angelo
Gustine Area Lands Farm Sold and Town Delivery Plan Adopted
Zack Boyd sold his 166 acre farm near town to W B Harrison for 3000 dollars this morning. Gustine turkeys top 10000 pounds shipped last week with dealers paying over 1000 dollars. a single firm sent the largest turkey shipment yet from Gustine. W A Key will run four daily deliveries starting after January 1 for town stores in four trips daily at 5 10 2 and 4 pm. The Gustine energy circuit held its first quarterly conference at the Methodist Church with Elder M K Little preaching and a large dinner. Mr S Kennedy and Miss Elia Rambo wed at the Ram bo home with Rev A B Jenkins officiating.
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Ail
Methodist Church
M. K. Little
C. Kennedy
Elia Rambo
J.J. Rambo
Baggett
A. B. Jenkins
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Bank of Co.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting of Bank of Co on the 14th day of 1913 at 2 o’clock. Directors urge attendance and outline meeting agenda and required proxies.
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Bank of Co
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas 1913
The State of Texas Co unty of Comanche will sell for cash on the first Tuesday in February 1913 before the Court House door in Comanche Texas. The 160 acres of land described as the east half of the Samuel Allen survey near Gustine and Comanche road is levied to satisfy a judgment for Neely Harris Cunningham Co. against F M Bagley and Charity Bagley for 649.20 plus costs. Sheriff Jack Cunningham and Deputy J E Miller certified the sale.
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State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
Neely Harris Cunningham
FM. Hagley
Charity Bagley
Court House
Comanche Texas
Comanche Co. Texas
Samuel Allen
Texas
Gustine and Comanche
Lagley Place
N. BE
F. M Bagley
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
A. D
Jack Cunningham
J. E. Miller
Parcel Post Stamp Rules After Jen 1 Distinctive stamp required
The note states a distinctive Parcel Post Stamp must be used on parcels after Jen. 1 and that the current stamp cannot be used as payment on packages. If a package bears the wrong stamp it will be held and the addressee notified to pay postage again with Parcel Post stamps. Packages must include sender’s name and address and may be insured to $25 for 10 certs in addition to postage.
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Parcel Post
Yous
Parade of Gifts for Coach Collins at Poustmast High
The message recalls a gift event at Poustmast High School where Superintendent Holloway and students presented Coach Collins with a parasol containing currency and a water can. The scene underscores Collins as a key factor in the team’s West Texas championship. The ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge for children, noting its tonic benefits and price.
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Holloway
Mr. Collins
Coach Collins
Waten
Collins
West Texas
Thirteen Grandchildren Gather for Christmas Eve Jubilee
The thirteen grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. irdritz gathered at their grandparents home on Christmas Eve for a jubilee and to pay respects. The eldest grandchild is thirteen. Also appears a note recommending Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation with sale details.
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J. C
Ritz
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the Comanche Publishing Co. Publishers
Tom H. Bell
T.j.cunningham
Mgr
D. H. Cunningham
J. R. Eanes
T. J. Cunningham
Tol
D. HH. Cunningham
T. @. Cunningham
Tom A. Bell
W. Harris
V. Fi. Thadberg
D. Cunningham
Tom Fl. Bell
J. R. Eaves
Oscar Callaway
BE. W. Harris
T. J. Williams
W. H. Thadpere
A. T. Cunningham
G. A. Cunningham
K. F. O Cunning Am
M H. Bell
Industrial School For Boys
G. Rountree
Rural Ave
San Antonio
Tvtowaa
J. B. Mayes
Boyd A. Hamilton, de
Gustine News
Zack Boyd
W. B. Harrison
Urea
Dr. J. Be Hall
Comanche National Bank
Phillips & CO
Northside Square
J. F. McCarty
M. D. X Rey and
Electro Therapeutics
Mesoni Pra Reo E
Rhea
Sands
Neotfully
Geo. L. Sullivan
Lien Notes
Bergit
Wat
Milton Collins
Ehron
Eev
Milne Air Lines
Homa W. Dunlap
Masaic Temple Ranche
R. Dighton
The
Mason
Ildie Comanche
Tim
Miris Eanes
Frank Raby
Stephenville
R. Moore
Ts. W
Mrs. “=hite
de Deon
HughsClerk
Qasie Gre
David Bruton
A. M
Anc
J. W. Meyers
Pueblo
Colo
Chas Meyers
Roo Kolorado
Fletcher
Castor
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