Switzer Becomes Warden of State Penitentiary
Fred C. Switzer former Mangum lumber dealer assumed duties as warden today succeeding Sam L. Marley who resigned to become bank president. Switzer, raised in Comanche, is praised by many locals familiar with his longtime civic work and ties to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzer
Fred C. Switzer
Mangum, Co
Sam L. Marley
Morley
Dallas News
Fred Switzer
Comanche
Cape Switzer
Fred
The Joy Of Living With Chamberlains Tablets
An advertisement extolls health through regular bowels and digestion. It claims Chamberlains Tablets move the bowels relieve poisons absorbed and headaches and indigestion, promising the reader a chance to realize the real joy of living. Try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bathing Suite Showcases Attractive Line at Higginbotham’s
A display features a broad line of bathing suits for men women and children in the front show cases at Higginbotham’s offering stylish summer options for all ages and genders.
Lost brown mule with white on nose near Comanche Texas
Missing two year old brown mule with white nose and scratched hind legs. Last seen in Andrew McCaslin pasture four miles northwest of Comanche on the lower Sidney road. Reward offered. Notify Jim Graham by letter or Engle phone Comanche Texas Rt 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McCaslin
Comanche
Sidney Road
Engle
Jim Graham
Texas Rt
New Silk Collars for Men at Higginbothams
Just in from Higginbothams a fresh display offers a delightful assortment of pretty silk collars for men and young men. New items arrive weekly with a focus on stylish, current designs.
Plantation Chill and Fever Tonic for Babies and Mothers
Advertises Plantation Chill and Fever Tonic as a gentle remedy for babies and growing children to tone the system and regulate the liver. Claims mothers use it with wonderful success and notes the product contains no calomel and is priced at 50 cents.
Lame Shoulder Ailment Treated With Rest and Liniment
An old notice attributes lame shoulder to rheumatism of the muscles and prescribes absolute rest with Chamberlain's Liniment applications as the remedy.
Summer Suits Showcase in Men’s Palm Beach Styles
The page highlights new individual Palm Beach suit styles for men. See the fresh designs and options on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Higginbotham
City Council Orders Weeding and Cleanup Drive
The City Council last Monday ordered all property owners to cut and clean weeds on their premises including front and rear yards. Weeds may be dried and burned in a safe place but not dumped in ditches. noncompliance may lead the city to do the work and bill the owner. Pull all together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad Highlighting Comanche Testimony
Mrs. E L Todd of Comanche praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from back pains and kidney disorders, urging others to use the same remedy. The ad claims the pills prevent future danger and cost 60 cents at dealers nationwide, produced by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
E. L. Todd
Comanche
Dion
Doan
Todd
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Wagons Offered at Lower Prices for Immediate Delivery
Wagons are offered at reduced prices for immediate delivery. Simple payment plans are proposed to fit buyers budgets and enable quick purchase.
Indian Creek Church Plans Dual Sunday Services
Indian Creek on Sunday July 6 will hold morning and night worship. The morning sermon titled Love will refer to John 15 12, while the evening message A Transgression addresses worldly punishment. Pastor J T Ferguson invites all to attend and bring an elderly neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ferguson
Flies Negate Distress Remedies From Local Store
A summer notice promotes Farmis Healing Remedy as a fly repellent for wounds. The ad claims flies avoid treated areas and urges immediate purchase. Sold for cash at stores in Comanche and Proctor Texas.
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Farmis
Comanche
J. W. Carter
Hasse and Stone & Trutt
Proctor Texas
Disc Plows Offer Quick Stubble Break for Farms
Weeds grow fast on stubble so buy a disc plow now. It can work land wetter or drier than other plows, helping break the field quickly between showers. Easy terms and fair price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
One 50-cent LAX-FOS with Pepsin Digestive Laxative
A Paris Medicine Co product marketed as a pleasant tasting liquid laxative for indigestion and constipation. The ad notes the same company also makes Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
For Sale Two Thousand Used Sacks by Comanche Produce
Comanche Produce Company offers two thousand second hand sacks for sale. Trade terms to be arranged.
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Comanche Produce Company
Notary Public Qualified and Ready for Work
The writer states qualification as a Notary Public and willingness to perform notary work at any time. Includes initials C, L, COX and readiness to travel countrywide for duties.
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C, L, Cox
Removal notice and sales pitch for mill and goods
Removal notice states J. H. Lewis, a masseur, has moved to Dublin street near the high school and asks readers to look for a wall sign. It mentions a windmill with a 25 bbs zinc tank piping and a 25 foot tower, Aermotor mill in good shape, offered cheap for cash. Also an ad for children’s white shoes and socks. Phone 472.
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J. H. Lewis
Masseur
Dublin Street
Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas
Notice by Sheriff of Comanche County Texas of a foreclosure sale on real estate described as 127 acres near Proctor in Comanche County. The sale follows a 1919 order in J. S. Alexander vs. W. D. Alexander et al for 1684.37 dollars plus costs, to be held August first 1919 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
District Court of
52Nd Judicial District of
J. S. Alexander
W. D. Alexander
Jack McCollum
Comanche County
Texas
Towit
Proctor
N. W
Stone Mound
N. E
W. J. Court
Tom B. Owen
Sheve
Judgment Levy Notice in Comanche County Texas
On June 28 1919 Sheriff Jack McCollum of Comanche County Texas levied on real estate in Comanche County as the property of J W Pate to satisfy a 349.70 dollar judgment in Henderson v Pate No 4669. The sale is set for the Suh day of August 1919 at the courthouse door between 10 am and 4 pm. The seller is J W Pate and the notice runs in the Chief Exponent.
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State of Texas
Comanche
District Court of
52Nd Judicial District of
J. C. Henderson
J. W. Pate
Jack McCollum
Momanche County
Texas
Comanche County
W. J. Poyner
W. H. Couchland
Couch
Stephenson
He. Oyner
Levy
Chief-Exponent
Press We Can Deliver You Today One of Our New Presses
A concise sales note promises delivery of a new International Press today with favorable terms and a savings offer. The message emphasizes immediate purchase and customer satisfaction with a broad claim of price terms meeting buyer needs.
Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer Ad for Chickens
An advertisement promotes Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer for chickens with a money back guarantee from Reese Drug Co. The copy targets poultry owners seeking to kill blood sucking insects with a product pitched as effective and backed by a refund option.
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Martin
Reese Drug Co
New Silk Hose Shipment Delights Ladies shoppers
A large shipment of ladies silk hose arrives with fine quality in many shades including a black lace design. Shoppers are urged to view the selection and choose outfits to pair with the elegant stockings.
Marketing Hogs Beat Buying Them
Steve Hoover of Mt. Pleasant Iowa reports his herd of about 100 hogs fed with B A Thomas Hog Powder started two months ago. Fifty hogs were sick and off feed at first yet none were lost. nearby herds suffered cholera while his hogs remained healthy and grew quickly.
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Steve Hoover
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
A. Thomas
Cash
Comanche
J. W. Carter
Hasse and Stone & Trutt
Proctor
Texas
A Hint to Wise Women Promises Relief With Femenina
An advertisement touts Femenina claiming to end female troubles and tortures. It lists prices of 50e and 1.00 in dollars and presents a persuasive, period voice urging women to buy for relief.
Prickly Ash Bitters Sold By Wm. Reese Co and Hamilton Drug Co
A man’s remedy for coated tongue bad breath dizziness and bowels relief with Prickly Ash Bitters priced at 1.25 per bottle. Special agents include The Wm. Reese Co and The Hamilton Drug Co.
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Wm. Reese Co
Hamilton Drug Co
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Blackstone
Allen Hardware CO
Phone
Otto Williamson
J. K. Applewhite
Walcott Avenue
Ossie W. Greene
Comanche National Bank
Leon River
Dublin Road
F. W. McElroy
Brownwood
Itp
Avery
Fisher Bros
Mullen
Bradford
Roy McPherson
R. H. Moore
Wallace
Comanche Home Oil Co
W. C. Wilson
Sears
Texas Const Action CO
Dublin
S. W. Comanche
H. W. Luman
C. W. Leghorne
J. P. Jones
Sidney
KR. F. D
Mercer Gap Road
R. C. Frazier
R. B. Newman
W. M. Little
Btar Wagon Yard
J. R. Stephenson
Hasse
D. T. Llwood
Ren Coma Ug
Faries
I. Bryson
C. V. Bryson
Copperas Creek
Olive Etroleum CO
Moore Building
Antonio
E. B. Pate
Comanche Texas
Higginbotham ’S
Indian Creek
Comanche Co
Masonic Temple
Service
Rure E.adams
Comanche, Texas
Burks Building
Edwards & Young Tailor Shop
Wetzel
Same
Oscar Hill
Harvey Durham
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