07 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
1
A local feature describes Uncle Dan Long explaining egg freshness. He notes his wife Mrs. Long gathers eggs twice daily, sunning avoided, and stores them cool. Buyers pay for 60 eggs when five dozen are sent, believing all eggs are good.
The Old Soldiers and Settlers Reunion will be held next week in Comanche on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Prominent Texas leaders are listed as speakers including Governor Ferguson and Hon. Jno. W. Woods. A joint discussion between Hon. C Callaway and Jim Wilson is planned for the final day.
A musical program led by Mrs. Von Blucher and Miss Anderson under cemetery fund organizers drew a large crowd and impressed as highly as any event in Comanche. Von Blucher’s songs were praised as unmatched locally and Anderson’s piano work shown with precise selection and execution.
Aid first class grain raisers know that you must cultivate your grain before it is planted. Now is the time to begin on your 1917 crop by thoroughly breaking your stub ble and to do it well you should buy a Sanders single double or tripple disc. It is light weight has no side draft and its perfect adjustments to all character of soils make it unusually light draft on your team. A big car just received Higginbothams ree
Burks Mercantile Co announces arrival of a big carload of new furniture. The store states it has everything in the furniture line to suit any taste or need.
An ad appeals to new couples and those considering marriage offering full household furnishings from kitchen to front room at Burks Mercantile Co.
A large shipment of modern furniture has just arrived at Burks Mercantile Co offering new items for home use.
July 4 events drew large crowds at Sidney and Proctor with ample entertainment and plentiful dinners. Both picnics reported strong attendance and lively activities.
An advertisement touts a new Aermotor with double independent gear and enclosed wear parts. It claims no rain or sand can enter, all moving parts stay oiled, and only half a gallon of oil is needed annually with no further maintenance. Easy terms offered.
Sunday afternoon the Comanche Grove W O W Circle unveiled the monument of Mrs. Mary L Owen at Oakwood cemetery with an impressive ceremony. Merton L Harris delivered the dedicatory speech and Miss Lake of Mercers Gap read the dedicatory poem.
Take One. We have two or three Schuttler and Mitchell wagons on hand doing us no good. If you need one come in and get it and pay at your convenience, Higginhbotham's.
Readers are urged to visit Slider and Lacy’s for a new suit ahead of the reunion. The reminder emphasizes choosing a sharp outfit from a local retailer.
The Chief Exponent to publish a daily picnic newspaper with the day’s program and world news. It aims to inform the public and provide publicity for attendees. Readers are urged to help by providing visitor names. watch for Comanche county’s greatest newspaper.
The Boll Weevil League season ends with the Pelicans taking the pennant after a close finish. Montezumas, Owls and Cats show strong effort. managers and captains share pride in the year’s play. Final standings list Pelicans 18 wins, 1 loss. Montezumas 16 wins, 5 losses. Owls 9 wins, 8 losses. Cats occupy cellar amid club quarrels and near-miss finishes.
An Elkins Milk Cooler from Comanche Texas is praised as a practical inexpensive device that keeps milk cool by evaporating water around the milk. A testimonial from Mrs. S. J. Criswell of Comanche confirms it preserves milk in hot weather with no operating cost.
The Methodist church will hold Sunday night services led by the children of the Junior Missionary Society under the direction of Mrs. W. H. Mullings.
Mrs. Mae Burks and her piano pupils along with local talent will present a recital at the high school auditorium this Saturday night. A splendid program is planned with admission set at 10 and 15e.
Higginbotham's advertises fat hogs wanted with top prices for early shipment next week. Farmers are invited to bring hogs any day for sale.
Luther Dixon of Comanche Texas offers mail order photo finishing through William Reese Co with return mail delivery for processed pictures.
An advertising snippet invites homeowners to have their houses painted by Higginbotham's with a payment plan to start this fall. It emphasizes curb appeal and affordable timing.
Short order restaurant opens two doors from Chief Exponent office offering low prices and quick service. Meath and Kemp operate the Busy Bee Lunch Counter at 44 47 Meath and Kemp.
New arrivals in ladies wash silk waists offered in maize rose white and flesh colors at Higginbothams showcasing practical summer styles for wardrobe updates.
Four corner posts appear around Comanche Square directing traffic to keep right when leaving the square. City officials praise the measure to reduce accidents and improve safety for all vehicles including ox carts and autos.
The quarterly Conference of the Comanche Circuit met at Indian Creek Church last weekend with Elder Vaughn presiding. Large crowds attended as several sermons were delivered and the meeting described as profitable.
Higginbothams offers organdie and net collar and cuff sets as part of its dress accessories. Slider and Lacey's displays new suit cases hand bags and trunks.
E. Y. Freeland has accepted a position at Comanche High School and will join the faculty next year. He is regarded as one of the ablest teachers in the region and Comanche gains an accomplished educator.
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