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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
12
Readable listing notes standard brands showing calico patterns with clear color distinctions in light and dark tints. Mentions price labeling and a reference to Clearane Percy for color guidance.
In this department discounts cut into cost for wash lawns and silks. Clearance prices apply to various fabrics including common lawns, bordered lawn pieces, and silk tissues with values ranging from 4c to 50c, highlighting extra value and low prices on staples and print patterns.
Our shoe line features ladies oxfords from $1.00 to $2.25 with patent and tan finishes. Mens Hanan oxfords drop from $6.00 to $4.25 while several clearance items cover children's and misses styles. Sizes vary. colors include black, tan, and gun metal with deep discounts across all lines.
Clothing ad proclaims up-to-date suits with guarantees and deep savings on men’s all wool summer weight trousers. It lists values from 12.50 to 20.00 with clearance prices from 9.35 to 13.59 and notes a sale on a mixed lot with half off. More than a million wear MARX MADE trousers.
The 17 year old daughter of J. M. W Kearby died Tuesday afternoon after a three week illness from typhoid fever. Mrs. Kearby and two sons are ill, the oldest boy very low. Lucile was a pretty girl of noble Christian character and a Baptist church member. under church auspices the funeral was held. The family receives deep sympathy from friends.
Mr J J Goodson aged 73 died at the home of his daughter Mrs A C Wells in Sidney on Monday June 30. He was buried the next day in Sweetwater cemetery with funeral services conducted by Rev W W Gressett. A pioneer citizen, he had lived in the county for 40 years.
He leaves four daughters and two sons besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The Chief Exponent extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Miss Lucile Kearby 17 died at her parents home seven miles east of Comanche on July 1 and was buried in Oakwood cemetery. Rev George W Shearer of First Baptist led funeral services. Her brother Cooper fights typhoid while two younger brothers recover and a younger child may be ill. The Chief.
The exponent expresses condolences to the bereaved family, acknowledging this as one of the greatest trials and darkest hours of their lives.
Advice to housewives to improve health and beauty by daily outdoor time and good digestion with Cham berlain's Tablets when needed. Sold by all dealers.
Local ad from Philips & Co. North Side Square Comanche solicits chickens butter and eggs from residents offering the highest market price for these farm goods.
An advertisement credits H. L. Ardis for engraved society or wedding stationery services, signaling refined invitations and related items for social events.
At the regular meeting Tuesday night Comanche Lodge No 165 I O O F installed its officers for the ensuing term. Names include D E Werner A G W P Payne W G S C Findley secretary M B Sullivan warden C S Thaxton conductor A G Cauley chaplain Robt Myers right to N G W C Cauley LBS to U G J M West RS to V G J H Lewis LBS to V G WG Garner RSS RK L Hamilton L SS J C Greer IT G Lee Lester O G M G Sutphin Past Grand W D Carroll financial secretary G C Hamilton treasurer
An 19th century ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a hot weather tonic that enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system to withstand the depressing effect of the summer season.
Advert appears to promote a liver tone remedy by Dodson with a guarantee and availability at Carroll's Drug Store. Ends with a promise of assurance to customers seeking health tonics.
Stephenville Texas June 30 jury selection starts to try Robert and Charles Jones aged 19 and 22 for the murder of their father Rev Lee W Jones at the Dublin area home on June 6. Nearly 100 witnesses expected, defense seeks to show the mother’s statement about drug use was written by a son while the father dictated it. Florence Jones 13 and Junie 11 testify for the state. The jury of 85 of 90 seated by Monday afternoon with Judge Oxford presiding and trial slated through the week.
The advertisement claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cures dysentery even in malignant and epidemic cases and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
A community picnic is planned two miles from Theny along the Leon river on July 15. All residents are invited and urged to attend the event.
Community printer ad from The Chief Exponent offers specialty services for such jobs and invites readers to bring in their material. Includes contact guidance with a telephone number for orders.
Local Agent R E Truett reports officials announce the S N S T Ry will cease to exist on July 1 with Cotton Belt absorbing control and management. The change promises shippers a single line rate and hints at possible line extensions from Comanche toward Sweetwater and Thurber via Desdemona, reducing grades compared with routes via Stephenville.
Mason county voters approved prohibition by 32 votes last Saturday in a quiet election. The town of Mason, normally wet, shifted to an antis majority of 11. Prohibition would take effect July 11 when liquor licenses expire.
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