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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
1
Comanche prepares for its second semi annual Style Show with enthusiasm from merchants. The event will feature dressed up shops, a wide range of toys, and bargains aimed at locals. Citizens across the territory are urged to attend Thursday afternoon on the square for a lively evening of shopping and showcase of local goods.
The Better Baby move draws rapid entries, likely forcing limits in some cities. Mrs. I. C. Gage will oversee registration at 150 by phone or mail. Early registration ensures priority examination by number, with private screening for each child under three, to be conducted confidentially with mothers present or chosen.
Comanche County hinges for a strong melon season as associations form in Hasse Proctor Beatie and Sipe Springs. About 1000 acres pledged, seed scarcity for Tom Watson melons grows, Frisco Railway’s Deihl to seek buyers and ads planned in northern papers. Growers urged to join by sending name and acres to the secretary.
Dr Scarborough announced the second annual Christian Education campaign closed February 28 after raising 250000 a year toward a 1 million dollar goal for sixteen Texas Baptist schools. The church invites Dr Caleb A Ri and singer James to lead a summer effort. a June 17 meeting kicks a two week revival with daily prayers and a Teacher Training class planned.
Brownwood prepares for a city Style Show at the Lyric Theatre featuring living models in women’s wear. Merchants aim to attract top fashion clients and improve local business, signaling a progressive shift from Dallas and other markets.
The Davenny Festival Quintet will present The Bohemian Girl in costume at the high school next Wednesday. The program ends with the last Lyceum number.
The Greatest Automobile Contest closed at 5 p.m. Monday with Miss Vida Owen of Sidney winning the Grand Prize, a Saxon Six car valued at $935. Contest drew wide county interest, crowds gathered, and votes tallied show Vida Owen leading with 4,594,900 votes.
A plan by Judge McMillan to hire a dedicated worker on the National Highway nears launch with nearly all monthly road funds raised. The project promises constant improvement and weathering maintenance, and awaits court orders and final employment clearance for the designated man.
T C Hamilton and Miss Mildred Carroll. W C Davis and Miss Alice Box. A H McMurtrey and Miss Annie Cade. Owen McNeill and Miss Annie Pate. R W Easley and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Cox secured marriage licenses.
Slider and Lacy promote a cow feed mixture claimed to increase milk production. They invite customers to visit and see the product demonstrating its effects on dairy cows.
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