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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1936
Page
8
C. F. Williams offers 20 pounds of cane sugar for 1.00 and 3 pounds of pure coffee for 50c. Two pounds costs 10c, two pounds cocoa 10c, tubs 25c and up. He buys eggs at top price and sells dried fruit and chicken feed. Mixed shelled corn unwelcome.
Reese Drug promotes a contest offering 10 new De Luxe Chevrolets and $3,000 in cash prizes. Entry is free via an entry blank, encouraging customers to participate during the Rexall Birthday promotion.
A. Brookshire died January 31 in a Fort Worth hospital after three weeks of illness from kidney trouble. Funeral at Lamkin Methodist Church, with burial at Gentry's Mill Cemetery. His wife Ida Belle Reamy Brookshire died February 3 from heart failure. Funeral held February 4 at Lamkin Methodist Church. interment at Gentry's Mill Cemetery. The couple left six sons and several daughters in law and many relatives.
The article argues for a fruit and truck crop program in Comanche County, noting profits from berries orchards and melons. It cites two main hurdles: securing capital and building a dependable market. It recommends advertising, quality branding, and a marketing association to coordinate production and reach wholesale markets.
The State of Texas requires all interested parties to appear for final settlement and partition of the estate of William K. Latham, deceased, in Comanche County. The hearing for final settlement and distribution is set for March 2, 1936, at the Comanche County Court in Comanche Texas. publication to run for ten days.
Comanche County invites sealed bids by 2 PM Saturday February 29 1936 for a 40 or more horsepower crawler tractor. Payment by county warrants with 6 percent interest. Warrants not to exceed 2000 and run up to four years. Trade in a used Cat 60 tractor. County reserves right to reject all bids. Signed County Judge R S McCharen.
The young daughter of Mrs. Kallina of Ballinger died in San Angelo Thursday per Comanche friends. Funeral services will be held in Ballinger today. Rexall birthday sale announces 10 new Chevrolets and 3000 dollars in cash prizes with free entry.
The notice explains eligibility and filing steps for a pension blank including completing both copies, using typewriter, answering all questions, assembling supporting documents, and notarization before mailing. It also advertises Rexall Birthday Sale prizes with 10 New De Luxe Chevrolets and $3,000 in cash, plus free Cardus Calendars from Sutton Dudley Drug.
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