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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
4
Hon Oscar Callaway spoke for over three hours to a full courthouse crowd on Saturday defending his Congressional stance. Supporters said the address highlighted the preparedness debate and strengthened backing among attendees. Mrs Mary Sanders is at home and plans to nurse the sick locally.
Poros knit and balbriggan shirts drawers and union suits priced 25 and 35 cents. Special sale 15 cents or two garments for 25 cents. Burks Mercantile Co.
Drawers and union suits offered at 25¢ and 35¢ garments, with limited stock priced at 15¢ each or two for 25¢. Shop timing and location not specified in available text.
Slider and Lacy announce the entire millinery stock will be closed out regardless of cost, likely signaling a liquidation sale and inventory clearance for the shop.
35c garments, while they last only 15¢, or two for 25¢. Kodak films developed free prints 3 to 4 cents each. Leave films at The Wm Reese Co or mail direct to Luther Dixon Comanche Texas. All work finished promptly.
A powerful hailstorm swept through the Hasse and Board Church region on Wednesday night, leaving extensive crop damage on several farms. Authorities note agricultural losses and potential insurance claims as farmers assess the impact.
Friday June 9 game notes list Owls with McCollum Woodward and Ellis Wetzel for Montezumas. Umpire House called strikes and balls. McCollum struck out seven, Ellis five, both walked five. Nicholson and Davis added two base hits as Mevers doubled. Pelicans Reeves and Carwile fanned five with no walks. Thadberg added a three hit game?
Advertisement claims the tonic strengthens the elderly and the young against summer heat. It purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. Price 50 cents.
Plenty of 2 lb and 3 ft fruit cans offered at W. F. Elkins' Tin Shop with stock ready for buyers. Describes availability and pricing context for local shoppers.
An advertisement touts the Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial as a speedy and certain remedy for diarrhoea with a price of 25 cents and 50 cents. The ad emphasizes its effectiveness and urges readers to purchase for relief.
A lively concert at the Majestic on Tuesday night June 20 features performances of popular songs for the benefit of the Cemetery Fund. Local musicians and attendees support the charitable cause while enjoying a varied program.
Advertisement urges use of Renovine at first symptoms as a heart and nerve tonic promising cure before repair is needed. Touts price of 50e and $1.00 with easy terms from Higginbotham's. Also recommends Mitchell or Schuttler wagons and Ideal Eazy Seal jars sold by W. W. Kilpatrick & Son.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood-borne treatment for catarrhal deafness. Claims ear inflammation blocks Eustachian tube causing deafness and promises one hundred dollars for uncured cases. Offers free circulars and lists F J. Eney & Co. Toledo Ohio as providers.
ALB Haworth writes voters from court confines, expresses desire to meet voters before July 22, cites sixteen years in county and state courts as qualification for county attorney, asks voters to consider his experience when voting and thanks supporters.
An advertisement argues for full dental alignment by comparing teeth to a saw with all teeth present. It stresses the health and appearance benefits of saving every tooth and urges early care. Dr. Lester Hall offers first class dentistry with an office over F. and M. Bank.
Advertisement notes work hats for boys and men priced from 10 cents to 25 cents offered by Burks Mercantile Company.
The Chief Exponent announces a front office overhaul to support expansion while Nabers' Tailor Shop relocates to the Lee Campbell building this week.
Robert Mitchell assumes control of the Rev. White print shop this week and relocates it to the Campbell building, signaling a shift in management and workspace.
An old health ad describes bilious attacks as liver failure causing constipation fermentation in the stomach leading to nausea vomiting and headache. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy to tone the liver cleanse the stomach and restore health at a quarter each accessible nationwide.
Ex Governor Thomas M Campbell spoke Tuesday afternoon at the Comanche courthouse to a large crowd from neighboring towns. He urged support for his U S Senate candidacy based on his record as governor and impressed listeners with an able and excellent speech.
A community picnic hosted by V. O. W. will be held in Sidney on July 4. All residents are invited and asked to bring well filled baskets.
All members of Y M B L are urged to attend the meeting in the rear of the First National Bank to elect officers for the ensuing year. Do not fail to be present for the cause and progress depend on cooperation. A Harris secretary.
An advertisement urges women not to endure suffering and claims all female troubles vanish after using Femenina. The offer lists a price of 50e and 1.00 dollars.
The Hasse Camp W O W with Van Dyke Camp will unveil the Sov J W Brown monument Sunday afternoon at 3 p m at Van Dyke.
An 19th century style medical ad promotes HERBINE as a purifying strengthening and regulating bowel remedy. It notes a morning bowel routine as essential and that the product costs 50c, sold by S. P. Smith.
In El Paso I met Gayle Talbert, an early printer who trained on The Alert? and later at the Chief. He now lives in El Paso after moving from Artesia New Mexico where he worked in real estate.
Readable notes describe a stock of fruit jars available at Slider and Lacy's store. The item highlights inventory variety and possible prices for customers seeking jars.
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