Speech Making Day in Comanche Highlights Two Senate Hopefuls
On Monday Comanche hosted a record day with two senatorial candidates making speeches. O B Colquitt spoke at 3 00 pm after arriving at 2 33 by train and was introduced by H Burks. he pressed on Mexico policy and states rights. At 8 30 pm 8 P Brooks of Waco followed, arriving earlier and receiving a large welcome. Garrett E Pahner and others introduced him as a man of pure mind and morals who would push for key reforms in Congress.
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Comanche
O. B. Colquitt
Colquitt
H. Burks
Burks
Brooks
Auto
Brownwood
Garrett E. Pahner
Daniel K. Garrett
Merton L. Harris
A. E. Hampton
de- Lega
Dr. Brooks
American Congress
Lewis Cook Weds Willie Lewis in Simple Voss Home Ceremony
A quiet wedding united Willie Lewis daughter of Sam Lewis Sr and Will A Cook at the home of 8 H Lewis on Tuesday morning. Rev White officiated as Mrs Pierce Buck played the wedding march. The couple left for Galveston and other points and will reside in Voss.
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8. H. Lewis
Willie
Will A. Cook
Pierce Buck
Voss
Cook
Lewis
Keeping Eggs Fresh by the Sand Box Method
An article outlines a farmer Uncle Bernard Easley of Vandyke uses to preserve eggs for market. He gathers eggs twice daily and stores them standing on end in a sand box in the cellar, keeping them cool so they stay fresh.
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Uncle Bernard
Bernard
Wyatt and Ward Bride Quietly at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Isla Ward and Harry Wyatt, both Comanche county natives, wed at 9 p.m. last Monday in the local Methodist parsonage by Rev. White. The couple, popular in town, traveled to Dallas for their honeymoon after the ceremony.
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Isla Ward
Harry Wyatt
White
Comanche County
Miss Ward
J. A. Ward
Mr. Wyatt
Tie
Sipe Springs
T. G. Wyatt
Dallas
Move to Centralize Church Services in City
A plan to unite city church services at a single location each Sunday is being discussed. Heat in current buildings prompts consideration of renting the skating rink for union services, though no action has been taken yet. A Saturday dipper sale at Slider Lacy's is noted and a special is promised next Saturday.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Second Primary Date Set for August Twenty Sixth
Voters are informed the second primary to determine the U S Senate nominees will be held August 26. The general primary occurs July 22 with the County Executive Committee meeting July 29 to decide the tally. The State Executive Committee meets August 7 to canvass returns and select state office nominees.
Women’s Day at Baptist Church Inspires Local Praise
At a Tuesday all day meeting at the Baptist Church, women led round table talks and strong testimonies highlighted the value of the women’s work. Speakers included Mrs Day Cage, Erath Co WM A, Mrs Ben Pate, Stephenville Ladies’ Aid, Mrs Garretson Leon Ladies’ Aid, and Rev W B Lansing. Dinner followed at the tabernacle and in the afternoon Rev Milton Herring, Lansing, and Curlee urged souls to seek spiritual renewal.
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Day Cage
Erath Co. W. M.A
Ben Pate
Stephenville
Ladies’ Aid
Garretson
Holy Ground
Tabernacle
Milton
Herring
Lansing
Curlee
Oat Harvest Takes Shape as Threshers Roll Across County
The movement of the oat crop has begun in Co Manche county with threshers running steadily. Large loads of oats are stored or sold as weather promises three weeks of favorable conditions for the grain crop to be secured.
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Comanche County
Former Comancheite Returns
W. H. Rowland of Brownwood was seen smiling on Comanche streets Thursday. He says Brownwood gives a good name, but he is glad to be back home and notes locals do not realize opportunities unless they travel. He plans to rest, may join the painters crusade, then enter a new line of work.
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W. H. Rowland
Brownwood
Comanche
Mr. Rowland
Bargain Shoe and Hat Closeout Announcement
Burks Mercantile and Slider & Lacy advertise discounts on men and women footwear and hats. Beacon and Walk Over shoes priced low, ladies hats cut to half price, rubber heel service offered, and Kilpatrick’s promotes jars and ammunition at reduced rates.
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Slider & Lacy
Beacon
Burks Mercantile Co
Appreciation for support after death of husband and father
Mrs. E. U. Wiesendanger and children extend thanks for kindness, aid, and floral tributes during illness and burial. Grateful for comfort received and prayers offered, asking God to bless those who shared their hour of loss and bereavement.
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E. U. Wiesendanger
Daisy Fly Poison Fly Traps and Swatters Store Ad
An old 5 and 10 cent store ad highlights Daisy Fly Poison, fly traps, and swatters offered at low prices. The simple lineup promotes household pest control items for bargain shoppers.
Busy Bee Lunch Counter opens on north square
Short order restaurant launched two doors from the Chief Exponent office offering low prices and prompt service. New arrivals include Carabo whips priced 10e to 1.50, plus footwear, hats, enamelware, and apparel from local stores Slider & Lacy Burks Mercantile Co and Slid er & Leey.
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Busy Bee
Heath & Kemp
Bell Your Turkeys with Bells at 5 and 10 Cent Store
A playful notice advertises bells for turkeys available at the 5 and 10 Cent Store. Shoppers are urged to bell turkeys to keep them from straying during gatherings. The item highlights a seasonal sale and a specific product category.
Kensington Club Holds Informal Meeting at George Tate Home
The Kensington Club gathered at the George Tate residence Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock. Mrs Tate welcomed members with humor and warmth as guests engaged in productive work amid jokes and laughter. Out of town visitors included Mrs Cook Ste phenville and Mrs Riker Dublin. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Sid Harris.
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George Tate
Pierce
Harris
House
Relief for a Million Women Washclean Product Claim
A steam bubble based washing preparation named washclean is advertised as cleaning clothes without rubbing and without damaging delicate summer lingerie. Marketed in Comanche and sold by nearly every merchant.
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Comanche
Automobiles Registered In Local District
List of registered vehicles including owners J B Loudermilk George Tate Clyde House N J Pounds T P Patterson Sid White WB Garner each with town Comanche DeLeon Gustine and make Ford Overland Chevrolet and missing letters and plate numbers 423 424 425 426 427 428 429.
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J. B. Loudermilk
Proctor
Ford
Geo. Tate
Comanche
Overland
Clyde
Chevrolet
N. J. Pounds
DeLeon
T. P. Patterson
Sid White
Gustine
Steel Remedies Line at Slider and Isacy’s
A full line of steel remedies is showcased at Slider and Isacy’s shop, highlighting tools and fixings for metalwork repairs. Local hardware buyers can inspect various bars rods and plates suitable for construction and repair projects.
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Slider & Isacy’s
On the Border Del Rio Tense Border Situation Report
Mrs Lucy Kirk writing from Del Rio describes a tense border scene with Mexican soldiers across the river and Americans stationed in the city. A cavalry detachment crossed the river recently, yet no skirmishes had been reported at the time. Also notes a local ad for neckwear and a rawhide whip for sale at Slider & Lacy’s.
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Lucy Kirk
del Rio
Men's Oxfords Discounted At Two Prices In Sale
Bargain men’s Oxfords offered at two sale prices 2.50 and 3.00 with Star Fly Killer advertised as part of the clearance.
Adams converts old implement shed into iron rental building
On the northwest corner of the square, Adams has raised the old shed into a first class iron structure for rental use. He aims to attract more business and extend services to Comanche.
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Ir’. RE. Adams
N. W
Mr. Adams
Comanche
Baptist News Notes Social Meeting Inspires Church
Pastor Geo A Curlee reports a large church gathering with pastors from nearby associations. Highlights include Pastor Lansing of Stephenville on the Holy Meeting Place, a Ladies Aid round table, evangelism discussion, and farewell to Hardy Jones moving to Dallas. Services and events are announced for next Tuesday and Sunday.
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Lansing
Stephenville
Ladies’ Aid
Hardy Jones
Dallas
Chr
M. Dudley
Geo. A. Curlee
Crop Prospects Improve After Rain Near Comanche
Rain Monday night nearly guarantees a corn crop in the immediate Comanche vicinity. More rainfall needed for late crops, but early corn shows a good yield prospects.
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Comanche
Hamilton Beats Comanche 2-0 in Fast Baseball Win
Hamilton baseball club defeated Comanche 2 to 0 in a short, fast game. The victory solidifies Hamilton as the stronger squad on Wednesday.
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Hamilton
Dentist Relocates to Campbell Building
Dr A F Acton announces move to the Campbell building on the north side of the square and invites friends to visit the new dental parlors.
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Campbell
A. FE. Acton
Itpd
Cent Store Offers Five Dollar Value Deals
A small economy shop lists five dollar value items at two fifty and three dollar price points. The notice highlights bargain selections and budget friendly purchases for shoppers seeking value.
Burks Mercantile Co Closes Out at Half Price
Slider and Lacey's advertises 10 bars laundry soap at 25e¢ and claims best collars and harness at low prices. Burks Mercantile Co announces a closeout sale at 50¢ on the dollar.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Slider & Lacey's
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