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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
7
The House of Higginbotham declares complete readiness with new Spring merchandise across all dry goods departments. The display features sport silks, white goods, linens, embroideries, lace, Iron Clad hose, dress goods, coat suits, and silk dresses.
The Meadows Grocery Co plans a DeLeon branch, locating at the W. C. Lightfoot grain warehouse on the spur west of Farmers Union. Lease starts the month, deliveries within days, with Mr. R. Moon in charge.
An old advertisement promotes Lay & Tiv as a tonic and laxative for head and nerves, noting a 25 cent price. It includes a signature line for E. W. Grove and mentions full name and initials TM.
An ad touts Freezone a corn remover promising painless relief by applying a few drops to corns or calluses. The text also notes state teacher certificate exams at West Ward school Coman che on April 6 and 7 with updated exam coverage and dates for permanent certificates.
Dr. B. F. Jackson, celebrated physician, left a noted prescription for female troubles. It now appears under the name Femenina, priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Advertises Mansfield Cough Balsam to curb a hacking cough with a bottle priced at 25 cents or 50 cents. Presents as a remedy to avoid a doctor visit on the first of the month.
On a sunny Sunday crowds watched a large wharf rat in the Weaver drug store climb into the Tanlac show window and chase and eat house flies. Bystanders witnessed the odd performance as the animal moved a short distance from the window, entertaining those outside. Central Christian Church reports its Men's Bible Class organized with officers Lloyd Barrett president Dan Cash secretary treasurer and Prof. R F Holloway teacher. The class looks forward to a strong showing and invites all members to attend next Sunday services and the planned activities including a social hour Friday night and a Bible class challenge from the Loyal Women's class. The sermon Sunday morning titled The Power of a Word and the evening message What Does the Cross Mean to Me are announced by Pastor Samuel H. Austin.
Immediate attention urged for sprains swelling bruises rheumatism and neuralgia. Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Liniment on the shelf in three sizes price 25c 50c and 100c.
Our Meat Display attracts women who value cleanliness in all things. A market visit reveals a cleanliness unmatched in the home of the fastidious housekeeper. Combined with select meats, trading here becomes a pleasure for those particular about food.
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