Trade Day crowds and new goods in Comanche notes
Local notes mention Dr. O R Moneines dentist in the Masonic building, March starting mild, First Monday trade day with crowds, and promotions from Martin Company. Citizens are urged to consider B F Cadenhead for city alderman while Comanche Mercantile advertises the Dome Dream Separator. Higginbothams offers feed on credit including chops and bran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Moneines
Masonic Building
Comanche
Texas
Comanche Mercantile Company
Great Subscription Offer from Three Magazines
The Chief Exponent Farm and Ranch and Holland in a three for 1 75 prepaid offer. Subscriptions encouraged with advance payment to lock in the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm and Ranch
Holland’s Magazine
Selling Sewing and Talking Machines by Singer and Columbia
Reliable standard guaranteed sewing and talking machines preferred for 50 years. Visit Singer office on the North side square. Comanche Mercantile Co pays cash for all eggs and butter at the highest market price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Columbia
North Side Square
Comanche Mercantile Co
Comanche Merca
Stable bid for two horses at old Fair grounds
The buyer offers Charlie Den ny horse and a jack for the season at the old Fair grounds one mile northeast of the courthouse. Terms require $10 to insure foal. Seller Oscar Stewart.
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Charlie Denny
Jack
Old Fair Grounds
N. E. Court House
Oscar Stewart
Comanche Plans First Class Library Addressed
Pierce Burns shipped two cars of steers to Fort Worth markets Monday night. The Chief Exponent urges attention to the Library Call in this issue and expresses gratification at plans for an early library for Comanche. A chapel gathering is requested in response.
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Pierce Burns
Fort Worth
Comanche
Best De Laval Cream Separators Sold By Burks Simmons
Burks Simmons Company advertises De Laval cream separators as the best option. Wm Reese Company offers Symphony Lawn pound paper with matching envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Laval
Burks-Simmons Company
Symphony Lawn
Wm. Reese
Spring Lines and Syrup Advertisements
An early 20th century classified fragment promoting Burks Simmons Co clothing and Comanche department, Roberson Sisters millinery, and Higginbothams Pure Syrup. It highlights spring apparel, hats, and available Ribbon Cane Syrup in barrels and various keg sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Burks-Simmons Co
Higginbothams
Seed for Sale Offers Various Farm Seeds
Seed corn two dollars per bushel and cotton seed one dollar per bushel. Seeds have been tested locally with success. Seed is carefully selected and corn is hand shelled. Cotton seed saved before bad weather and are good. S L Wyandotte eggs one dollar twenty five cents per fifteen. Duroe Jersey hogs for sale. R T Jones Sidney Texas.
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S. L. Wyandotte
R. T. Jones
Sidney
Texas
San Angelo Deputy City Marshal Hurt in Arrest Assault
Geo Cunningham deputy city marshal of San Angelo and brother of Dave Sr R T and James Cunningham is reported dangerously ill at his home after an assault while he attempted to place someone under arrest. A telegram notified relatives Tuesday and Jim Cunningham left for San Angelo to be with him.
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Geo. Cunningham
San Angelo
Dave, Sr
R. T
James Cunningham
Capt
James
Susie Cunningham
Jim Cunningham
New Fetereta feed boosts yield and maturity
The New Feed offers an alternative to maize named Fetereta. It promises higher production, sturdier stalks, and earlier ripening. Higginbotham's invites buyers to start with a few pounds. The Wm. Reese Co promotes Preference ten cent writing tablets in four sizes plain and ruled.
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Higginbotham’s
Wm. Reese Co
New Case Planters Available at Higginbothams
Higginbothams announces a limited stock of New Case seed planters and cotton seed for sale. Buyers can equip fields with the New Case Planter and restore productivity.
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Higginbothams
De Laval Cream Separator Trade Promoted by Burks Simmons
The Burks-Simmons Co promotes the De Laval cream separator, featuring the cream of the cream separator trade delivered through their agency network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Laval
Burks-Simmons Co
Auction Notice of Dry Goods Stock in Hasse Texas
Fred Cox from Louisiana visits brother Jim and family. On March 11 at 3 p m an auction offers stock of dry goods and fixtures valued at 2500 dollars. The seller reserves the right to reject all bids. Wallace Wagner Hasse Texas auctioneer.
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Wallace Wagner
Hasse
Texas
De Laval Cream Separator Advert and Odd Fellows Nomination
A vintage ad touts De Laval Cream Separators and supplies from Higginbothams Comanche Mercantile Co and Guth candies. District Clerk W D Carroll of Comanche denies seeking the Texas Grand Lodge Secretary post though supporters urge his candidacy. incumbent Secretary Walker rumored not to seek another term.
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W. D. Carroll
Comanche
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows of Texas
Carroll
Walker
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered As Safe Calomel Alternative
In Paris Smith's shop Dod son's Liver Tone is promoted as a safe reliable remedy that can replace calomel and act as a gentle liver stimulant with no bad after effects. The advertisement guarantees a full refund of 50 cents if customers are dissatisfied and claims the tonic aids digestion relieves headaches clears coated tongues and strengthens the body by removing waste. A test is suggested to prove its benefits.
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Paris Smith’s
Dodson
Local Social Notes Span Gustine Dallas and Commissioners
A long list of personal visits and movements: T. J. Duke of Gustine visits Eekel Cartwright. Mesdames Jesse Hughes and L. Ardis travel to Dallas for Grand Opera. Mrs. Clay Senter comes from Dublin to see her sister Mrs. G. W. Jessup. Miss Minnie Cunningham visits Dallas relatives. Nate Jackson and child visit from Dallas to Mrs. Bob Burrow. Ruth Sadler and Myrtle Duke of Gustine visit city friends. A. W. Palmer buys goods in Eastern markets for Martin Company. Dr. Lockhart of Fort Worth conducts services at Central Christian church. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Robinson of Gustine and Miss Zilpah Allen attend Grand Opera in Dallas. Mrs. R. V. Neely and daughter Alma plan several months in Dallas. Chas Heflin heads to Luling for a window decorator job. Mrs. Ethel McElroy and daughter return to Alvarado after visiting sister Mrs. Tom Cunningham. Mrs. Cunningham departs for Palo Pinto for district court. Chas Lassiter and wife move to Kermit to ranch and settle. Florence Collins arrives from Clarksville to trim for Higginbotham Bros. & Co.. Everett Taylor and Bill relocate to Tyler for future home. Taylor formerly engineer on Cotton Belt. family leave many friends in Comanche. Lee Clark of Midland, Midland College field agent and brother of Mrs. Holloway, visits and recalls Add-Ran College founders.
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T. J. Duke of
Gustine
Eekel Cartwright
Mesdames
Jesse Hughes
L. Ardis
Dallas
Clay Senter
Dublin
G. W. Jessup
Minnie Cunningham
Nate Jackson
Bob Burrow
Ruth Sadler
Myrtle Duke of
A. W. Palmer
Luling
Texas
Ethel McElroy
Alvarado
Tom Cunningham
Palo Pinto
Home
Home Folly In Comanche, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lassiter
Kermit
Winkler County
Lassiter
Florence Collins
Clarksville
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Trimmer
Everett Taylor
Bill
Tyler
Taylor
Comanche
Lee Clark
Midland
Midland College
R. F. Holloway
Mr. Clark
Eld
Randolph Clark
Old
Add-Ran College
The
Conference For Education In
Dog Tax Payment Extended to April First 1914
By order of the City Council the dog tax due date for 1914 is moved from March 1 to April 1. Owners must pay before then to avoid prosecution and fine. Chief of Police C. Handley and City Secretary N. A. Palmer note the change.
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C. Handley
N. A. Palmer
Election for Three Aldermen Held at Comanche City Hall
Notice of election at Comanche City Hall on Tuesday April 7 1914 to elect three Aldermen for two years succeeding J B Weems M W Skinner and C F Jacobs whose terms expire. J J Alexander named Presiding Officer by City Council. Mayor G A Cunningham.
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Comanche
J. B. Weems
M. W. Skinner
C. F. Jacobs
J. J. Alexander
G. A. Cunningham
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Brins
Peerless Fon
Campfire Girl
Ent Colonial
Oxfords
Erin’s
South Side Square
Comanche, Texas
March
Martin Company
B. F. Cadenhead
Benjamin
Roberson Sisters & Company
Fred Cox
Jim
Reese Co
Calomel
Ferrel-Bounders Co
Renalt
Wm. Reese Company
Singer Office
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