Plainview and Texas visitors in Comanche week
Local notes list several visitors to Comanche this week including V Bryson from Plainview and M V Skinner from San Antonio. Waco’s Hart Shoemaker spent Monday in Comanche while Lon Smith from Camp Bowie enjoyed the weekend there. Bob Cox of Stephenville and Miss Kittie Carpenter visited Fort Worth and friends respectively. Chas Hitt returns to work after a week ill, and Prof H Carr of Brownwood also visited Comanche this week. Jim Robertson of Camp Bowie spent the weekend with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sands
Coleman
B. R. Armstrong
Stephenville
Hart Shoemaker
Waco
Comanche
Lon Smith
Camp Bowie
V. Bryson
Plainview
M. V. Skinner
San Antonio
Bob Cox
Chas. Hitt
Kittie Carpenter
Fort Worth
H. Carr
Brownwood
Harry Roberson
Atwood Brothers Offer Old Mattresses Restored
Old mattresses are turned into like new condition for $1.50 at Atwood Brothers, a local shop advertising affordable mattress revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood Brothers
Saving is a Matter of Habit Get the Habit
An exhortation urges readers to form saving as a routine. It promotes disciplined personal finance and steady saving habits for long term security.
Local folk notes and visits around Comanche area
Karl Tate returns from Waco to work at Tate Bros Store. Several residents travel to Fort Worth Dallas and Comanche for visits, funerals, or business. S. A. Weathers, J. M. Smith, and others recover from illness while Miss Ella Jones becomes a milliner in Hamilton.
Local News And Social Notes From Comanche Area
Mike Sullivan returns to Ozona due to a child illness. H L Stewart children improve after pneumonia. Miss Mattie Redden of De Leon moves to Comanche to assist Miss Kate Turner in the millinery shop. Mrs J H Bryson returns from Fort Worth where her daughters study. F Cadenhead travels via Comanche en route to Austin to take legislative duties. Will Williams passes through to Dallas for Hollie Higginbotham funeral. Amelia Scott of Comanche and Mrs Will Roberson of Gustine visit Brownwood friends. Roses Satterfield of Lufkin report a new baby boy at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tate
Waco
Tate Bros
Bill Carroll
Murt J. Sullivan
Fort Worth
Sydnay
Comanche
Wim
Zeke Lewis
Celeste
Texas
Sam Lewis
S. A
Ashmore
Herbert Lanford
Fort Crockett
W. C. Lanford
R. M. Deveny
Dallas
H. Brin
Brin
Terril
Mr. Brin
Chicago
Logan Ritchey
W. C. Odom
M. Smith
Bob Meyers
Gertie Hooker
Thrift Stamp Committee
Mike’Sullivan
Ozona
H. L. Stewart
Mattie Redden
de Leon
Kate Turner
J. H. Bryson
F. Cadenhead
Austin
Will Williams
Hollie Higginbotham
Amelia Scott
Will Roberson
Gustine
Brownwood
Roberson
Roses Satterfield
Lufkin
Local Red Cross Seeks New Members and Helpers
The Comanche chapter reports a weekly shipment of hospital garments and knitted articles. It appeals for more members to replenish funds and notes junior groups in high school filling orders for thirty property bags for soldiers. A Friday tea at Mrs Montgomery raised 21 dollars, and junior boys volunteer for janitor duties at the work room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
George Montgomery
Renovine Heart and Nerve Tonic Offered at Two Prices
Advertisements offer Renovine heart and nerve tonic priced at 50 cents and one dollar. The brief notice states the product and two pricing options for buyers.
Program notes for county conference on thrift and war saving
March 2 program details for the Vice-Chairmen and Teachers County Conference led by Mr Holloway address reading about the Alamo and thrift stamp demonstrations. includes county chair opening, Dallas meeting report, general discussions, lunch, afternoon plans, and social hour.
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Teachers
W. W. Savings Work
America
Holloway
Reading
the Alamo
W. Scurry
Feeb
Anthony Long
Texas
Ruth Farmer
War Saving Societies
Paris Smith
Dallas
Gertie Hooker
Africa and mission topics at C W B M meeting
On March 12, 1918 at 3 p.m. Mrs. G W Hogan hosts a C W B M session with Mrs. W W Dupree leading. Devotions feature Miss Levy Roberson and Mrs. Geo Tate presents Life of David Livingstone. Sections include Africa gleanings by Mrs. Larry Kittle, Life of Emory Ross by Mrs. Gee Halsey, Dr. Jaggard on the Congo by Miss Floy Cunningham, and plan outlines by Mrs. R F Stolloway. Benediction closes the meeting with song Jesus Savior Pilot Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Livingstone
Geo. Tate
Africa
Larry Kittle
R. F. Stolloway
Emory Ross
Gee. Halsey
Jaggard
Congo
Floy Cunningham
Hidden Answers
Jesus
Savior
Pilot Me
C. W. B. M. Benediction
Community thanks for kindness during illness and burial
The Wetzel family thanks friends for kindness shown during the illness, death, and burial of their baby. May God reward you for your kindness is our prayer from Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Wetzel Geo C Wetzel and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan Wetzel
Geo, C. Wetzel
Farm loan offer through Federal Land Bank at Houston
Indebted farmers can have their debt taken up on five 40 year terms via the Federal Land Bank at Houston through the Comanche Farm Loan Association. For full particulars visit the First National Bank of Comanche and discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Houston
Comanche Farm Loan Association
First National Bank of
Comanche
Shoe Shine and Dyeing Service Ad at Wetzel's Barber Shop
Elmer Wines advertises shoe shining in colors at Wetzel's Barber Shop or a pick up and return service. He also offers shoe dyeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wines
Wetzel
To Cure a Cold in One Day Propaganda Ad
An old advertisement touts laxative bromide quinine as a cure for colds claiming it stops cough and headache with a money back guarantee. It notes E W GROVE'S signature on each box and a price of 3 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
E. W. Grove
Delivery cut for southern subscribers due to cost
Durward and Cyril Findley announce no newspaper deliveries south of the Cotton Belt and certain streets while offering stand pickup at Bishop's Confectionery or mail at prior prices. They cite high bicycle tire and shoe costs and wartime savings as reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
North Main Street
I. N. Wilecoxson
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bishop’s Confectionery
Hoover
Durward
Cyril Findley
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Colgate’s
Odom
M. Cochran
D. D.S
Drs. Cochran
Lester M. Hall
D. D
Phone
Jim Cooper
Dudley’s Cash Grocery
Cash and
Garry
FOX
Asace Brady
Jack Pickford
T—Theda Bara
Ann Murdock
Beue Bennett
Prige
Lois Weber
Jack and the
Geraldine
Local Red Cross
KE. Johnso
Coryell
Emanche
R. Allen
Hamilton
Gib Callaway
A. J. Lloyd
Merton L. Harris
G. C. Hamilton
Ruben Waldrop
Edgar Nabors
Bob McCampbell
Joan L. Peters
Benton CC
Stanley
Derroll E. Nabers
ED Seay
H. Shockley
W. W. Hodges
J. W. Carwile
B. N
Burl
Terry
R. W. H. Hamilton
Jno
L. Hart
A. EK
D. C. Johnson
Proctor
Mercers Gap
T. M. Pulliam
J. W. Northcutt
Minorca
Plymouth Rock
H. A. Carmichael
Clayre Evans
Downing
Rhode Island
L. C. Dillard
H. Burks
Joe Wagner
W. H. Burton
G. W. Jessup
J. E. Arther
Arther Hill
Dodge
Ford
Rhode Island Reds
Elmer Webb
Underwood
B. C. Stailey
Ed Ingram
Bree
C. O. Hatley
Knutson
Atwood Bros
G. W. Hogan
W. W. Dupree
Carl
Miss Levy Rober
H. W. Luman
Rowland
U.S
Ws.s
United States
Jersey
R. T. Jones
Sidney
Sam Todd
Todd-Randall & Jennings
Todd- Randall & Jennings
W. J. Roe
Jones
Hasse
A. C. Daniels
G. S. Emert
Star Wagon Yard
McDonald & McBride
Kansas
Brillian and Co
Blanket
R. W. Magill
Lou Jackman
Hillboro
A. B. Haworth
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