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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
4
A mourning notice expresses deep sorrow at the death of Mrs Callan, praising her as a loving wife and mother who aided the weak and spread sunshine. It consoles Dr Callan and the children, hoping God’s blessings and lasting peace accompany them through their loss.
A solemn blessing asks divine guardianship at death and comfort for the bereaved as the husband prays for the expiring lamp of life to end with calm, and for the Savior's blood to purify the departed and reunite him with a loving wife awaiting in the land on high.
A letter from 8S. C. Findley, clerk, admonishes members to pay No. 296 assessments or face suspension on June 1. He recounts paying delinquent members’ assessments for years, even funding policies to protect families, but now lacks funds and asks members to meet obligations.
Elkins Tin Shop advertises sale on fruit cans of two and three pounds and notes lower prices than new rubbers and caps for glass jars.
A nostalgic ad copy touts Tiz as the sole remedy to soothe tired aching feet. It claims swelling burning corns calluses and bunions vanish with immediate relief, promising no more pain or limp and feet that feel normal in any shoe.
An old ad touts fast foot relief with a 25 cent box from any drug or department store. It promises instant relief from sore swollen tired feet and bunions, claiming a full year of relief for a quarter.
A city novelty game pitted the Politicians led by Bill Carroll against the Pill Pushers in a skit at Skating Rink Park by Indian Creek. The fats beat the druggists 6 to 3 in a playful, crowd cheering exhibition with humorous lineups and exaggerated play.
Interest in the Boll Weevil pennant race has grown with large crowds at recent games. Leaders stumble while tail-enders climb, threatening a possible tie for last place as Montezuma loses ground, and Owls beat Cats 7 to 6 behind strong batting including Doc Acton’s two home runs. The Pelicans edged the Montezumas 1–0 in a nine inning pitchers’ duel.
The Fats and Leans squared off on the local diamond in a sensational midweek game. Betting favored the Leans at four to one as hundreds of dollars changed hands amid a tense contest. Captain Elbert Mason led the Fats to a dramatic victory after a blood-thirsty confrontation.
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