DeLeon News Highlights Include Oil Mill Talk and Weddings
Bob Haynes named postmaster in DeLeon with commission coming early week. W. H. Thompson and Viola Wilson wed quietly at Pick Chambers home. Oil mill plans advance as rainfall boosts crops. prospects for bumper yields with cotton and diversified crops praised. A berry rich parcel on one eighth acre yields 110 gallons of blackberries valued about 33 dollars per gallon plus peas, fertilizer benefits noted.
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DeLeon
The
Free Press
Bob Haynes
Pick Chambers
W. H. Thompson
Viola Wilson
R. E. Smith
First Baptist Church
Thompson
J. E. Thompson
Proctor
J. T. Price
Trice
Doan's Kidney Pills Credited by Comanche Dr. Lofton
Comanche Texas resident G D Lofton reports kidney and bladder trouble two years relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says one box reduced back pain and regulated kidney action and offers high recommendation. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole agents United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Comanche
Dean
G. D. Lofton
Texas
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Farm Facts by Peter Radford on Rural Credit and Marketing
The column argues that rural credit, not living costs, hinders Texas farmers. It calls for co operation, effort, and smart farming to raise prosperity and notes market leaks in the average basket. It frames farming success as tied to public prosperity and urges a square deal for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Radford
President
Farmer’s Union
The rise and fall of prices and farming life
The piece discusses price fluctuations and market conditions affecting agriculture in Texas. It notes that two thirds of farmers are tenants and half move annually, then shifts to a cosmetic ad for BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT with pricing and seller Paris Smith.
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Texas
Ballard
Paris Smith
Advertising Profit Made Mutually Beneficial
An editorial note argues profit from advertising should be mutual between seller and buyer. It contends merchants save customers money whenever possible and that small profits are better than no sale at all.
DeLeon Approves City Hall Bond Vote
DeLeon voters approve bonds for new city hall with 81 votes in favor and 2 against. Only property tax payers could cast ballots in the June 14 election.
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DeLeon
DeLeon Tops City Tennis Tournament Title
DeLeon clinched first honors at a city tennis tournament last week as local clubs competed through multiple series. Finals saw Steakley and Weaver of DeLeon defeat Clay and Graham of Dublin with scores 7-5 2-6 6-4 and 6-4 to claim the cup amid a post tournament banquet at City Hall and officer elections for the coming year.
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DeLeon
Z. ©. Steakley
de Leon
Geo. Simmons
Comanche
Nugent Durham
DeeLon Club
Durham
Palmer
Fuqua
White
Hamilton
Spurlin
Baxter
Simmons
Fish and Gates
Gorman
Findley
Mitchell
Steakley
Weaver
Clay
Higginbotham
Dublin
Miller
Vickery
Hillburn
Jarrett
Williams
Redden
Gray
Graham
Local Advertising Drives Community Store Support
Local papers reach farmers and stay at homes with timely ads and seasonable bargains. Advertising in home papers stimulates trade and sustains a well printed, newsy sheet that funds community welfare and merchant loyalty.
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil advertised
An old reliable surgical dressing claim relieves pain and heals at once. Not an ointment. Price 25c 50c 1.00.
Priddy Trade Excursion Wraps Season For Comanche
The fourth and last Comanche trade excursion visited Priddy last Friday drawing a fair crowd. Talks on dairying silos and good roads were heard, with welcomes by local residents and remarks by Hilton R. Burks and Jno. P. Hoff. KE M Rauhut closed in German, and plans for a July 4 monster picnic were announced.
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Priddy
Sandifer
Comanche
Comanche County
Tie
Mills County
Hilton R. Burks
John Schuster
Jno
P. Hoff
Kirkpatrick
Houston
KE. M. Rauhut
Comanche Texas Adopts Waterworks Ordinance Update
The City Council of Comanche Texas enacts amendments to Articles 7 and 8 of the Waterworks Ordinance. The new policy sets a $1 monthly minimum water charge payable in advance on the first of each month with a 25 cent refund if paid between the 1st and 6th. Excess usage and sewer charges are paid at regular rates when the minimum is prepaid.
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Comanche
Texas
Ailing Woman Credits Vegetable Compound in Fleetwood Letter
A Fleetwood Pennsylvania woman testifies to relief from menopause symptoms after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes headaches dizziness and heat flashes and notes she regained strength and needed no doctor’s medicine for years. The letter urges others approaching middle age to consider the remedy.
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Fleetwood
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Sokin
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Comanche, Texas
Majestic Theatre
Waples - Platter Grocer Co
Fletcher
Iu Gardu
Cardus
G. A. Cunningham
N. A. Palmer
Mrs. Hilbert
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Grove
Mr. Kodaker
Lord's Fort Worth
Omestic Sewing Machine CO
W. G. Crush
Katy
Dallas, Tex
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