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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
12
Text advises that periodic bilious attacks reduce appetite before onset and suggests eating a light meal with no meat and taking two Chamberlains Tablets to prevent an attack. Also includes local ads for expert blacksmithing woodwork horse shoeing and tool repair by Menges Bros offering pipe threading services.
Randall Todd and Jennings Randall present Triumph and Irish Cobbler seed potatoes. Seed potato varieties named in offer.
The Study Club met Thursday with a well planned program. Miss Myrtle Martin presented a comprehensive history of Comanche County. Mrs Wright Wilson spoke on the Recall and Referendum and Miss Minnie Cunningham on Taxation. A short business session followed and adjournment set for February 19.
Fifth Lyceum number drew a large crowd as the Fighting Yanks entered in uniform and performed lively solos quartettes and stunts. The show echoed familiar YMCA and community hut entertainments, drawing strong sympathy and interest from local boys present. Eustace McCulloch hosted an informal Ridgeway Hotel dance honoring his visiting cousin Shellyne Mayberry with friends and hotel guests in attendance.
Bliss Bess Egbert entertained Friday evening for her niece Gwendolyn Egbert of Sherman. A lively musical program by the Fighting Yanks was a feature of the evening's entertainment.
The freshmen hosted a Friday evening program described as a track meet with amusing stunts. Billy Scurry and Jim Reese led opposing teams. Scurry's team won and received a silver loving cup. Fruit and popcorn refreshments greeted a large crowd and chaperones included Miss Lawson Miss Thalia Kearby and Mr Speed.
Comanche boys overwhelmed De Leon from the opening tip to the final buzzer winning 55 to 13. Referee Mayo of Missouri officiated as Coach Speed challenged three Fort Worth teams with two responding.
De Leon edged Comanche 20 to 17 as the game ended with a late goal by De Leon. Referee Terrill from Howard Payne College oversaw the close contest.
The Freshmen hosting a student body event Friday night featured a farce track meet. Billy Scurry and Jim Reese picked teams from Tatterhill and Onion Valley. Nine contests led to a complete sweep by Taterhill with a score of 9 to 3. Popcorn apples and chewing gum were served by six young girls.
The Basket Ball Association starts a four beauty popularity contest to raise funds. On Wednesday Louise Black leads the girls by 200 votes with Nita Huddleston in second. Jim Reese leads the boys while Gene Bennett trails by 100 votes. The contest lasts one week and winners will be announced next week.
The 1920 class was promised a half holiday by Mr. Speed if the room stayed quiet. Wednesday morning fulfilled the chance for leniency, with a future spring holiday noted. The class ordered a pennant and signed a contract for invitations.
Rowland's store promotes saving at a newly opened shop with a clean, neat setting and a twenty year history of service. It claims to offer low prices on hats and a wide range of goods while inviting customers to trade with confidence and observe the “best service and appreciation” in a promotional pitch.
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