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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
5
Fligginbotham Bros & Co advertises Mason Ball fruit jars for sale at five dollars per dozen, with 1 to 2 gallons available while supplies last. The notice promises old reliable jars at steady wholesale-like pricing.
Farmers may choose 20 year loans with 1 fifth payments yearly or 10 year loans with similar annual payment option or 5 and 7 year plans after year two. The lender promises to refinance old loans and assist in buying farms. French and Hurlbut, Brownwood Texas, invites visits.
The London Economist cites Britain's gross debt at 5.6786 billion pounds, France's public debt at 115.166 billion francs, and Italy's at 35 billion lire as of late 1917. Central powers debts total 25.408, 13.314, and 5.704 billion, while the US public debt nears 8 billion with over half lent to allies. taxes expected to cover over half of 1918 expenditures.
An advertisement touts 8 8 8 Co exclusive carbon papers in the best grade, claiming unique quality and no equal when tried. The text positions the Chief Exponent as a leading figure in the brand.
Higginbotham Bros & Co announces readiness to fill all orders for hay ties, recalling a recent large purchase and months of preparation.
Jamie Clarke, son of D Chas Clarke of Comanche, is in the Trumpeters Course at Marine Barracks Par Is land South Carolina. He writes that life is great with daily learning and entertainment, hoping to see friends soon as he prepares for duty. Both his brothers serve the country.
A long list of oil land transactions outlines multiple leases and assignments across sections and surveys. Names include A Britain B B B Co J L Henley and J A Fisher W F Durham Prairie Oil & Gas Co Dora Greene The Texas Company and Texana Petroleum Co among others with acreages from 12 to 800 and payments from $1.00 to $1,280.00. Royalty contracts note W M Collie to Texana Petroleum Co. for a 1 8 interest in 77 acres.
Classified sale items include a 6 foot McCormick Binder a No 2 Sharples Cream Separator a 7 year old Mam moth Jack offered by L Kemp Co Man che Texas Also a 7 room house with land garden 40 fruit trees chickens offered by J B Layne and a crop team and tools from J J Sledge Comanche Route 4 with quick response requested
A young man advertises new buggies with available stock and easy payment terms, inviting customers to buy. The notice emphasizes affordability and immediacy.
District Attorney candidates G E Johnson S R Allen Gib Callaway. For District Clerk A J Lloyd re election. Representative C B Day J L ee. County Judge H L Stewart Merton L Harris. County Treasurer Ga C Hamilton Ruben Waldrop Rufus A Morton Mrs Mamie Nabers Franklin. For County Attorney Bob McCampbell re election. Tax Assessor John L Peters Cody L Donaho. County Clerk Benton Stailey re election. Mrs Jennie Garrett. Justice of Peace Prec No 1 J D Bonner J P Graham. Commissioner Prec1 Derroll Nabers re election W A Irby. Commissioner Prec2 Ed Sbay re election. Commissioner Prec3 H Shockley. Commissioner Prec4 W W Hodges J W Carwile B N Burl Terry J W Wozencraft.
Advertising claim touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine to stop cough headache and cold. Box bears a signature of E. W. GROVE and offers money back if not effective. Public health note: no medical evidence provided.
D P Lester represents Stark Brothers Nursery of Louisiana Missouri. The firm claims to be the oldest reliable nursery in the United States and invites customers to purchase fruit trees.
A seasoned battery man will visit your location to locate the fault and restore the battery to near new condition. Prompt service is promised with a focus on rapid, reliable repairs.
An invitation announces preaching at Robersonville on Friday night July 12 by Rev. Smallwood. Everyone is invited to attend.
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