Early Days In Comanche and a Barber’s Call to College
In Comanche记录, Dr. Robert T. Hill recounts how Wiesendanger, a local barber, inspired a boy to seek higher education. The tale blends frontier life, migration shifts, and a letter from Andrew D. White guiding the youth to college, hinting at education as a transformative path.
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Comanche
Barber
The
New York Sun
a_ postalecard
Andrew D. White
Ithaca
N. Y
Garret P. Serviss
D. White
Jean van Jeans
Dallas
Wiesendanger
Akard Street
Einstein
Europe
Believe It or Not Durham Brothers Prices and Service
Durham Brothers advertise as budget friendly with emphasis on affordable prices and reliable service for shoppers seeking value. The notice markets kindness to the pocketbook.
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Durham Brothers
Weekend visits and local get together notes
Miss Loraine and Loueda Boynton of Stephenville visit with friends in the area. Miss Louise Johnson returns from Monroe Louisiana where she has been attending school. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Scott J A Wood and Miss Anna Lois Wood of Brownwood spend a few days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J A Johnson host a party. Miss Eufaula Johnson of Comanche spends the weekend. Singing is planned for Sunday June 7. Dee Fails of Indian Creek visits the Johnsons. Troy Mimms of Elm Grove and Misses Fizera and Mary Lee Carouth of Sidney visit with Mr. and Mrs. John K Robertson and son Gerald Talmadge. Joseph Johnson of Comanche visits. Miss Flla Mae Sparks of Delcon spends the week with Mrs. J A Johnson.
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Loraine
Loueda Boynton
Stephenville
Louise Johnson
Monroe
Louisiana
Willie Scott
J. A. Wood
Anna _ Lois Wood
Brownwood
J. A. Johnson
Eufaula Johnson
Comanche
Dee Fails
Indian Creek
Troy Mimms
Elm Grove
Fizera
Mary Lee Carouth
Sidney
John K. Robertson
Gerald Talmadge
Joseph Johnson
Flla Mae Sparks
Delcon
Woman Loses 102 Pounds with Kruschen Salts
Miss Nellie Simpson of Swissvale Pennsylvania claims a 102 pound loss in 15 months using Kruschen Salts. She praises the product, notes a 25 dollar cost, and offers to share before and after photos while urging others to try the reducing method.
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Nellie Simpson
Wayne Street
Swissvale
Wm. Reese Thug Co
Wetzel's Barber Shop Announces Gracious Patronage
An unsigned note from George C. Wetzel and Tom Moore at the North corner square shop thanks customers for patronage and support. The brief card expresses appreciation and invites continued visits to Wetzel's Barber Shop.
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Wetzel
North Corner Square
Geo. C. Wetzel
Tom Moore
Presbyterian Church to Host Rev Guy Davis at Nev
The Presbyterian Church of Nev invites all Co manche area residents to morning and evening services by guest preacher Miz Davis of San Angelo Texas. D. C. Clarke urges members to attend and Sabbath School meets at 9 45 a m with an open invitation to study God's word.
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Nev
Guy Davis
D. D
San Angelo
Texas
Miz Davis
Comanche
Davis
God
D. C. Clarke
Salve Claims Quick Relief for Headache Cold and Malaria
An advertisement asserts a liquid or tablet salve relieves headache or neuralgia in 30 minutes, cures a cold on the first day, and checks malaria in three rai for babies.
Entertains Tuesday Club With June Flowers Theme
Mrs G Preston hosted the Friday Club gathering Friday afternoon with guests present. Pastel decor and table accessories set a refined scene. Distinct scores awarded by Mrs Harold Denny and Mrs John B Chilton, with consolation trophies drawn. Mrs Jack Moore won the cut. Refreshments included chicken salad olives potato chips cheese straws iced tea cake and pear sweet pickles.
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G. Preston
Harold Denny
John B. Chilton
James D. Slack
Carroll Black
Jack Moore
Produce Buyers Seek Fresh Farm Goods
Bob Seale of Home Produce Co invites farmers to bring in produce cream chickens and eggs for top prices. The ad emphasizes immediate payment and high value for quality farm products.
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Bob Seale
Home Produce CO
Frisco Officials Report Improved Business in Comanche
Frisco Lines general agent John K. Steele and assistant superintendent X R Campbell visited Comanche on Thursday. They said business was improving and the Fort Worth and Rio Grande Branch including the Comanche station showed higher activity in April and May than the same period last year.
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John K. Steele
Frisco
X. R. Campbell
Comanche
Fort Worth and
Rio Grande
Bridge Honors at Five Tables Hosted by Mrs Chilton
Mrs John B. Chilton entertained with five tables of bridge honoring Mesdames Del S. Beeman and Ed Casebier of Fort Stockton who were house guests. High score went to Mrs Bob Stanton and low to Mrs C Preston Tate. Refreshments and floral decorations complemented the artist motif throughout the gathering in red yellow orchid and pink.
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John B. Chilton
Mesdames del S. Beeman
Ed Casebier
Fort Stockton
Bob Stanton
C. Preston Tate
Elizabeth Hicks
Dallas
C .W. McCollum
W. D. Lane
Texan
R. H. Moore
Lubbock
William C. Chilton
R. K. Shelton
James D. Slack
Jack Moore
John D. Waring
Tom F Reese
Elmo Montgomery
G. Preston Tate
J. B. Alborn
Jack Cauley
Inez Palmer
Hattie
Grace Brightman
Minnie Cunningham
Mesdames C. P. St. Clair
T. J. Williams
L. B. Russell
Mercer Creek Social Roundup in Comanche Area
Mrs. King and Roberson County kin visit Verde Ferguson in Mercer Creek. Everett Breedlove stays with brother Richard in White Point. Travis Stagner returns with grandfather W L Lane. Jack Lane in Comanche week. A Z Stevens move to Jim Lane's. J C Roberts and family visit Henry and Mrs Tate in Comanche. Alva and Leo Lane visit Walter Roberson. Cook Lewis visits Aubrey Wilhelm in Harmony. Walter Lane family visit Sam Lewis.
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King
Roberson County
Verde Ferguson
Everett Breedlove
White Point
Richard Breedlove
Travis Stagner
W. L. Lane
Jack Lane
Comanche
A. Z. Stevens
Brownwood
Jim Lane
J. C. Roberts
Henry Tate
Alva
Leo Lane
Walter Roberson
Cook Lewis
Aubrey Wilhelm
Harmony
Walter Lane
William Walter
Sam Lewis
Alamo Produce Co advertises top market prices
John H. Harris notes the company will pay the highest market prices for chicks eggs and cream. The call emphasizes favorable rates and reliable purchase terms from Alamo Produce Co. for poultry and dairy input suppliers.
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Alamo Produce Co
John H. Harris
Entertains Schoolmates At Wilkerson Home
James Wilkerson entertained a number of his school mates at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J C Wilkerson Tuesday evening Forty two and other games were played after which refreshments of ice cream and two cents were served.
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James Wilkerson
J. C. Wilkerson
Saluting The King Promises Durable Cot Cover
Quote from Howard Kilpatrick invites customers to bring in an old cot for a new cover that purportedly outwears two average covers.
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Howard Kilpatrick
Firemen Elect Delegates At Comanche Station Meet
Frank Vineyard Bud Newsome and H M Vineyard were elected delegates at a Comanche fire station meeting. R C Grait to Urvan will lead the State Firemen's Convention set for June 9 10 and 17.
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Frank Vineyard
Bud Newsome
H. M. Vineyard
Comanche Firerves
Orin
R. C. Grait
Urvan
Auto Service Offered by Ernest Straley Jr
Meyjie Comorsito Student of America offers radio service and electrical repairs to prepare for summer reception. Convert old battery sets to all electric and repair vacuums fans motors and other household appliances. All work guaranteed and contact is Ernest Straley Jr at phone 3156.
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Student of of America
Vacm
Ernest Straley, Jr
Woman's Missionary Society Hosts 42 Tournament
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church invites players to a 42 tournament at the K of P Hall on Monday evening June 8 starting at 8 o'clock. Games and refreshments cost 25 cents.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
K. of P. Hall
Y. W. A. Members Enjoy Lake Eanes Picnic
Twenty girls accompanied by Miss Estelle Reese and Mesdames Howard Kilpatrick and Inez Palmer picnicked at Lake Eanes Tuesday evening. After swimming and games, sandwiches iced tea and ice cream were served. The item ends with unrelated local classified lines about embroidery tracing sheets and meat cold storage offered by Comanche Chief and Peerless Produce Co.
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Estelle Reese
Mesdames Howard Kilpatrick
Inez Palmer
Lake Eanes
Elkins Tin Shop Displays Metal Wares
Local shop in Elkins promotes metal wares with a featured Radi s for me 382 as a highlighted item. Inventory and prices not fully listed in readable text.
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Elkins Tin Shop Metal Wera
Radis
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