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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
5
A newspaper snippet advertises staple fabrics with no profit. It highlights 20 yards of flag cotton at 13c per yard, brown domestic at 5c, calico and colored calico prices, and gingham yard goods in the mid to high five cents range.
A local notice proclaims 1000 pounds of coffee and 2000 yards of domestic goods priced low to attract economical buyers. The ad promises exceptional bargains across departments and urges customers to visit for the full list of deals, claiming no exaggeration.
Death reported of Mrs John Speck at Rochester just as we go to press. She was known to many older residents of the county and was the sister of H H Huddleston.
Notice from R. W. Pierce announces a new bar ber shop on Depot Street and invites the public to visit and patronize. Prices are listed as 10¢ and 15¢.
A local company sent four hog cars in a single shipment last week. The text ponders if the firm acted hoggish or simply used available shipping capacity, leaving the motives unclear.
A period ad promotes Herbine for bilious discomfort and energy boost with rapid improvement after the first dose. It also touts Femenina for female disorders and references lawn mowers from W. W. Kilpatrick & Son. Prices 50 cents to 1.50.
An advertisement claims the tonic strengthens the aged and the weak to endure summer heat. It asserts the product purifies the blood and boosts the whole system while priced at 0c.
A slate of candidates is named for Congress Twelfth District and various county offices including District Judge County Clerk Tax Collector Tax Assessor County Superintendent and Commissioners. The list records nominees such as James Swayne J H Arnold W T Loudermilk and others across multiple districts.
Carl House, a Comanche High School graduate, was appointed depot agent at Hasse on June 1. The article praises his quiet steady, businesslike approach and predicts a promising future as a dependable professional.
Candidates for county offices must file by June 17 with County Chairman J. D. Bonner to secure a ballot place. The County Executive Committee meets June 19 to assess amounts to be paid by candidates, due by June 26. District office filings are due by June 5.
Mrs Ot of Zanesville Ohio endured four years of stomach trouble and severe weight loss. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she reports a complete return to health and vitality. Obtainable everywhere.
C M Albin announces sale of horses mares and colts from the Ira Lane estate at Higginbotham's Stock Barn. Purchases will be offered Saturday at Comanche and First Monday with immediate sale.
A promotional notice urging families to have Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand especially in summer. It emphasizes reliability and prompt relief and notes it is available everywhere.
A fragmented ad row touts Bromo Quin ine as a genuine laxative cough and headache remedy. It claims to stop cough and headaches in one day and hints at a signature F. WwW Gro area. The disjointed text suggests a historical over the counter cold medicine listing.
For rent a well kept house newly screened near the high school. See Frank Strother at Wilhelm's Barber Shop.
An advertisement promotes Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial as instant relief and speedy cure with prices 50 cents and 25 cents. It urges quick use for relief. The ad reflects period patent remedy marketing.
Hon Oscar Callaway will return from Washington early next week and likely open his re election campaign in Comanche Saturday afternoon June 10. The notice notes his campaign plans and public appearance in the town context. GROVE S TASTELESS chill TONIC advertised as a malaria tonic and blood builder is included in the text.
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