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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
3
Railway timetable fragment lists Cotton Belt line stops including Leslie and Gustine with connections at Waco McGregor and Comanche. indicates northbound and southbound service toward San Francisco later in schedule.
An ad compares old mortgage methods with a new plan from UNITED HOME BUILDERS OF AMERICA promising ownership in 100 months for a 3500 home. It claims lower monthly savings requirement, no interest on deposits, and a 3 percent cash loan toward a fully paid home, backed by the Texas market and nine southern states.
Washington hears John H. Kirby of Houston urge a tariff on raw materials to raise revenue and give the South equal opportunity with other regions. Rep Garner of Texas backs revenue duties while noting Democratic platform support. Kirby cites timber consumption and asks tax parity with manufactured goods. The discussion also references protective duties and equal treatment at the customs house.
A brief notice advertising Herbine as a remedy for biliousness or constipation with a 60e price. Sold by Pars Smith.
The column reports showery weather and requests a good rain for the area. Mrs. Bolton of Gustine and Mrs. Wade Porter hosted visitors. Ida Gaines from Proctor stayed with the Gaines family. Rita Hawkins visited her sister near Lamkin. Several local residents are mentioned with week end and Thursday night visits, plus a health ad for Prickly Ash Bitters from Hamilton Drug Co. and Reese Co.
If you need glasses I can fit you. J. H. Huff at Hamilton Drug Co.
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