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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
6
Advertising the Cystex treatment claims relief from bladder irritation and related pains. It promotes a money back guarantee and urges readers to try the product through Wm. Reese Drug Co. and The Durant Pharmacy as agents.
Comanche Chief notes large tracing sheets offered at ten cents each by Elkins Tin Shop with materials including sheet metal and milk cooleys.
Jack Godfrey entered as No. 15 with Royal Drug Store banner and won Palmer's Skating Rink Marathon in 55 hours 35 minutes for a $50 prize. Eugene Beemer placed runner-up. Beemer retired at 6 04. Only three of 14 entrants remained by Friday afternoon. Godfrey neared the professional record of 70 hours and demonstrated endurance despite bloodshot eyes.
Window glass offered in all sizes at sale prices. Reese Drug Co advertises soulers at the Elkins Tin Show.
Boyce Magness of the Breckenridge Buckaroos is acclaimed as Texas's top all around high school player this season. The Abilene Daily Reporter notes his punting and passing, along with continued standout ball carrying and field leadership, marking him a triple threat and the era’s premier back.
J. J. Tates Blacksmith Shop advertises 18¢ gas and 20¢ oil, offering 24 years of service. Located rear of Comanche National Bank Building at the southwest corner of Square.
The Comanche Co Baptist Association workers meet at Comanche Baptist Church on Tuesday January 7 1929 starting 10 AM. Devotional and song service led by S J Isham follows with multiple sessions including lessons on the association year purpose church meaning and tributes led by William Reese T N Carter and others. Board meeting planned for 4 PM.
The state directs publication for ten days in a Comanche County newspaper. Ida Ardelia McAdoo filed December 20 1929 in County Court seeking probate of Mary Willie James deceased. Hearing set for January 6 1930 at the county courthouse.
The Moore family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance, floral offerings, and condolences during their mother’s illness and death. Signed by W. C. Moore, Eugene Moore, H. Moore, Sart Moore, Tom Moore, Mrs. Will Parker. Also mentions fast planting ornamental trees and shrubs for landscapes and yard care. Elkin's Tin Shop advertises sheet metal products.
Glenn Moore and Miss Oneta Rush, both students at Blanket High School, were married Thursday at the bride's parents home in Blanket Route 2. The newlyweds, he son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moore and she daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Bush, left immediately for a wedding trip to Abilene.
Local window glass sale ad from Reese Drug Co advertises pane goods at low prices with emphasis on affordable selections.
A local shop broadens offerings in radios and related equipment. The firm now provides repair services, wiring, and electrical contracting for home and business customers with focus on maintenance and upgrades.
Sipe Springs school closes Friday December 20 for Christmas holidays. Local residents visit relatives across Texas as Miss Ophelia Wilson spends holidays in Old Mexico and Aubrey Wilson returns to Prady with family. Residents enjoy holiday travel and family gatherings amid frigid season.
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