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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
5
Fragments show a hardware shop banner reading HARDWARE and a partial sign from a store named SLDER & LACY'S. The legible text hints at a retail display or storefront signage with repeated emphasis on hardware items.
Birth notices list a Sipe Springs boy to Mr and Mrs Ernest Stockbridge and boys for W F Clayton Lamkin D B McMillan Macksville as well as girls for Ottie Cox Sidney and W J Eades near Beattie and a Sidney boy for W J Steele. Prickly Bitters promoted with health claims priced 1 25 per bottle by The Reese Co Special Agents.
A brief ad from H Burks seeks bright peanut hay in small quantities for sale or purchase. No further details provided.
The message claims a reason for cheaper prices citing fair treatment of farmers and better value. It emphasizes non wagon delivery and a stance against higher costs, presenting a justification for discount pricing and direct delivery.
The buyer has acquired Frank Cameron's stake in Comanche Truck Line and now owns the sole serviceable two 114 ton trucks in Comanche. Heavy hauling available from headquarters at Quick Service Garage or Riley's Restaurant.
Deaths reported include Marcus Roland Tally Lamkin L R McClintock Comanche Caroline White Comanche County and Mary C Sadler Gustine. Advertises Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy to purify liver stomach and bowels with a cure for tiredness and laziness. Price $1.25 per bottle by Wm Reese Co Special Agents.
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Kay L. McKinley M. E. Hall and family for kindness during illness and burial of W. S. McKinley. Special thanks to Mrs. Holden and Dr. Lane for care. Prayer that the Infinite Creator will reward their kindness. Also an advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters at $1.25 claiming to prevent constipation and promote regularity.
The Farmers Union Warehouse Co has been legally dissolved and any person with claims against the company must notify J. J. Bishop, Proctor Texas Route No. 1 within 15 days from the date of this notice. J. L. Bishop.
The notice advertises feed delivery with a promise of quickest possible service and reasonable prices. It emphasizes readiness to deliver and asserts best service in the market.
An advertisement-style note promises immediate delivery of feed if purchased from Atwood Brothers. It mentions improved service and directs readers to see the United States for further details.
The General Public is informed that Mr. L. C. Bullock is the authorized subscription representative and will handle new subscriptions or renewals for the northern county over the next weeks. The Chief Exponent notes courtesies to him are appreciated by the management. Gas in the stomach or bowels signals a torpid liver and HERBINE is recommended as a quick remedy. Priced at 50c and sold by 8. P. Smith Let Slider & Lacy can help with your next grocery bill and will treat you right.
Ad offers a coal oil burner guaranteed to burn kerosene satisfactorily or money back. Contact E. B. Garrett at Beattie or Electric Service Garage in Comanche. Also notes Red Seal Telephone Batteries at Slider & Lacy's Kodaks and film services with free prints.
W. W. Kilpatrick announces a new stand on the south side of the square offering harness saddle and general leather repairs including shoes. Special attention to auto and baggy top recovering.
The Second Quarterly Conference convenes at Indian Creek M E Church on Saturday March 2 at 2 p m with a goal to restore spiritual uplift to the meetings. Members on Comanche Circuit are urged to fast and pray on Friday March 1 and attend worship Saturday at 10 a m with Love Feast and dinner on the ground. Preaching Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night with the Elder delivering the sermon. Everyone is invited. J T Ferguson.
A 100 dollar reward is offered by F. J. Cheney & Co for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement states the remedy works through the blood to all mucous surfaces and calls for testimonials, promising nationwide availability through druggists in Toledo, Ohio.
The Woman's Committee of the War Savings Service plans a March 2 meeting in Comanche with all county vice chairmen and school heads to discuss arrangements and entertain visiting guests.
Ad promotes Laxative Quindine Tablets as prompt relief for coughs colds la grippe and headache. Noting a neglected cold can lead to pneumonia the remedy is offered at 25 cents.
Old mattresses are offered as renewed bedding at the price of one dollar fifty cents. The notice implies a local sale or service offering refurbished mattresses for a frugal price, inviting customers to take advantage of a bargain.
In the latest update, Slider and Lacy headline the feed line with brief notes on their performances and upcoming appearances. Observer attention centers on their pairing and potential collaborations this season.
Miss Kate Turner will open an exclusive millinery shop in Comanche within the coming week. She has rented the deck of The Cash Store and will stock a splendid line received this week from market. Turner is a known local milliner with several years of experience.
The company announces a new complete line of shelf hardware to expand storage solutions for homes and offices. The rollout includes brackets supports and related accessories aimed at easy installation.
A new shipment of International Stock Remedies has arrived at Slider and Lacy's, extending their inventory. The arrival signals continued availability of the stock remedy line for customers seeking this product.
In Sidney on Sunday February 24 the Methodist church will hold morning and evening services. The morning topic is God's Gift to the World and the evening topic is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A cordial welcome awaits.
A chaotic hardware display erupts at Slider and Lacy’s with shouting customers and staff trying to manage the rush for supplies. The scene centers on a crowded storefront and a burst of product demand.
Storage batteries are offered for sale charge rent and rebuild by Higgimbotham Bros. & Co Thrift promotes savings and urges buying War Savings and Thrift Stamps to support the war effort.
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