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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
8
Advertising emphasizes flexibility as a key car of progress. The store showcases Winter clearances ended, clean stock, and agile response to merchandise conditions. It highlights New Spring Merchandise with bewitching silks and dress goods, urging customers to seize seasonal bargains and savings.
Our Spring stocks appear far advanced with fresh, new fashion across departments. Visit now to learn what is to be worn this season and gain the advantage of leading style and a full season’s wear.
Local residents and visitors are listed: J R Eanes on sick list. Cal Campbell of Coleman visiting Comanche. George Simmons and wife back from Dallas. S B Todd on business in Fort Worth. Dr Dingle of Proctor in Comanche. A B Queen on business to Waco. Henry Johnson of Gustine visiting. J B Smith of Jonesboro visiting. KE E Gage and wife back from Denton. Mrs W O Reynolds of Brownwood visiting. Ruth Long visiting Gustine. G C Hornsby in Comanche. Robert Moore injured knee. Louise Brightman of Brownwood visiting her mother. Isla Jay and Morgan of Sipe Springs visiting in WJ Moore of Winchester. NL Sidney relatives near Sidney. Hal McCarty of Putnam visiting and praises local condition. J W Allen and brother of Goldthwaite passing through. T F Eaton and G E Bradley teachers visiting. Rev L G White aiding Rev C W Griffin in meeting. Miss Lottie Holman hosting for Miss Louise Burks. P K Mackey returns to Comanche, buys Ford Garage stake. Mrs W G Pinson leaves for Dedman NM after visit. Miss Lillian Marshall noted as former county teacher. Miss Ruby Durham and Rose Wilson in Brady for a house party. C F Jacobs elected life member of Comanche Fire Department. Young Men's Business League presents check for Bruton lane labor. new shoes advertised by Burks agent. trade stamps offer premiums. Scurry's mentions rabbit purchase pause. JOE QATTER signs off.
Fort Worth hog prices ranged from 7.35 to 7.95 with an early peak of 8.05 before sliding to 7.55 7.95. Egg prices opened strong at 8.50 per case, declined through Mon Wed to 6.75, with hens 10 cents, fryers 12 to 18 cents, and butter 15.5 to 16 cents. Local street egg value fell from 27 cents to 22 cents by Wednesday.
Cotton per pound 10 5-8 to 11. Peanuts 8 1/2 cents per bu. Maize threshed bulk 37 1/2 to 40 cents per bu. Corn 62 cents per bu. Oats bulk 43 cents per bu. Hogs 63 4e per lb. Eggs per dozen 22e. Hens per lb 10 cents. Fryers per lb 10e. Butter stock per lb 15e. Butter fat per lb 28 to 31e. Roosters 20 cents each.
The Marketing Association announces shipping dates set for Tuesday February 15. The notice details schedule for hog shipments and related logistical notes.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and agreeable in effect for constipation with claims of wide availability and ease of purchase.
By order of the Board of Trustees of Comanche Independent School District the time for the payment of school taxes has been extended to March 10 1916 without penalty. Geo L Sullivan secretary H T Pace the new Singer Man is located next door to the Chief Office. He is making the Singer sing.
Attractive beauty ad promising restoration of gray or coarse hair with La Creole Hair Dressing priced at $1. It markets a luxury hair product as a solution for damper, healthier looking hair.
Buster Brown and his dog Tiger will host a free reception for boys and girls on Monday afternoon February 14 at the Comanche Mercantile corner. Attend to receive a souvenir, announced by H. Burks, agent.
To the voters of Comandy district No 2 W J Patton announces his decision to enter the county commissioner race expressing gratitude for supporters and promising to serve as their servant He notes his campaign entry amid local civic sizing and goodwill. A separate regional ad promotes Duster Brown shoes sold by Burks Agency with emphasis on boys and girls sizing and 50 cent pricing.
Mansfield's Arnica Liniment is advertised for sprains bruises rheumatism and neuralgia kept on shelf in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with immediate attention urged for injuries and pains.
Fathers and mothers invited to bring children to a post Brown event featuring his trained tiger Tige. A free reception offers a souvenir for every child. Burks, age unknown.
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