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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
8
Local social and business activity across towns with visits to Dallas Fort Worth Abilene and New York. Notables include M J Harris returning from Austin M E F Woodward in Dallas Jay Holcomb in Comanche and T J Williams on business in Stephenville. Several families travel for homesteads markets and relatives.
Beautiful French organdiss gowns are offered at Burks Mercantile Co for graduation attire. The shop highlights delicate fabrics and formal styles, inviting shoppers to explore options suitable for ceremonies and portraits.
John Wilson known as Uncle John died this morning and was buried at Oakwood cemetery. A Scot by birth who spent youth in Canada, he settled in Comanche early and lived as a recluse. He faced illness with stoicism, kept to his faith, and left few personal details yet inspired friends by a life of quiet integrity.
The Majestic Theatre reports a complete overhaul to meet fire underwriter standards and now operates two picture machines for continuous films. Ritchie and Gerganess, proprietors, pledge the best in cinema shows and invite patronage.
A competitive examination will be held in Comanche on February 24, 1917 to select four eligibles for postal positions. Tests cover spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship copying and reading addresses. Applicants aged 18 to 45 and physically qualified may apply. Women eligible if unmarried or widowed. Inquiries to Mr Allen Hitt local secretary in charge.
Captain F S Patty a longtime Northern Pacific official in Chattanooga and St Paul details his recovery from indigestion nervousness and insomnia after taking Tanlac The 69 year old credits improved sleep appetite and energy to the medicine and endorses it to friends He reports rapid relief from heartburn and even tolerating onions again Sold in Comanche De Leon and Proctor by local druggists.
Mr. Lewis Hastings went to DeLeon on business Monday. Our school progresses with several absences due to measles. Mr Otis Stewart and Virgie Tankley of Sidney visited Mr W W Stewart Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs Cooper has been very sick for the last week. Mr Bill Steele and daughter Gladys went to Gap Sunday. Our school teacher Mr Henry went to Beattie to preach Saturday night and Sunday. Dessa and Ruby Mays visited Ruth and Bunnia Hall Sunday. Miss Lilly Bowlin spent one night last week with Ruth Hall. Miss Mary Holland, who teaches here, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
A Study Club meeting decided to observe March 11 to 18 as Better Baby Week with ceremonies. The group seeks countywide cooperation from parents and all individuals to promote child welfare, proper surroundings, nutrition, and the physical development of children.
Immediate attention urged for sprains swellings bruises rheumatism and neuralgia. Mansfield's Magic Arnica Liniment should be kept on the shelf in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
Burks Mercantile unveils a new blouse selection with fresh styles and colors. Shop early for best fits and sizes.
A partial roster lists individuals from Gustine De Leon Comanche and surrounding towns with Ford Maxwell Saxon and Hercules vehicle numbers and route designations. Names include Rollins Huey Porter Donald Boyd Johnson Helmsley Freeman Ayers Nunnelly Westmoreland McCoy Levisay Cantrell Williams Slaughter Hood Gaines Loudermilk Nabors Clark Sides Singleton Couch among others along with route numbers and makes.
A Dodson's Liver Tone advertisement promotes a spoonful at night to “start your liver” and avoid calomel’s side effects. It insists the tonic is harmless, won’t salivate, and suitable for children, with a money back guarantee if not effective. A new car of bran and feed is noted by Slider & Lacy.
Comanche Milling Co Hoff and Son promote the Big Chief flour produced on the Midget Marvel Mill claiming superior nutrition flavor and aroma retention due to short milling. They invite readers to visit the sanitary flour mill and support home industry to keep money local.
The Hazle Dell community reports widespread grip illness with many school children absent. Visitors include Mrs. E. H. Rauhut and son Herm an of Comanche and Geo. Morris of Proctor. Locals note a late winter snap despite recent warm days and scarce news items this week.
The Methodist church at Creamer nears completion and invites all to Sunday school and church. The Free Will Baptists moved their church nearby. Local children Mabel and Grady Creamer have measles while Truman Creamer missed school due to illness.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing promising to restore gray or harsh hair to beauty and lustre. The product is offered at a price of $1.
Logan C. Pitts and Miss Thelma Cade were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. L. G. White.
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