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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
5
Four thoroughbred Bard Rocks from the first pen offered for sale. Eggs from premium matings also available. Write for prices. B. H. Lee, Proctor, Texas.
In the district court the petition of L M Clements for discharge as a bankrupt is considered. Creditors or interested parties must file opposition by April 6, 1914 with the Referee in Fort Worth, Texas, after which specifications are due within ten days. The petition was filed March 4, 1914 and verified March 2, 1914.
A Wisconsin man from Menomonie praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for colds and coughs. The ad urges refusing substitutes. The season’s first home baseball game is set Saturday at 3:30 p.m. between CC H S and Blanket on the High School grounds.
A chest plaster called HERR ICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER is sold to draw out inflammation along with BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP to ease chest tightness. The offer includes a free porous plaster with each bottle and is sold by Paris Smith.
Deeply pained friends report L. R. Ruff burned to death in the Boatman Bank and Club building fire that swept the city Monday night. Ruff had formerly traveled this territory for the Simmons Hardware Company.
An old style business notice from Bob Carver offers haulage services in town. Rates are 15 cents per trip within four blocks of the square and 25 cents for trips beyond four blocks. He invites friends to patronize his general delivery business.
Fragmentary entry lists loans and discounts for real estate and other resources. Mentions overdrafts, furniture, and advances on cotton with partial figures and unclear accounts. Language is garbled, requiring source clarification to identify exact parties, dates, and amounts.
City Council of Comanche Texas passes amendments to Ordinance No 4 on dog taxation. The measure extends license period to one year from January 1 and requires taxes to be paid by March 1 or face prosecution. The changes modify the timing and enforcement provisions for dog licenses and taxes.
Passed and approved January 26 1914. G. A. Cunningham, Mayor. Attest: N. A. Palmer, City Secy. 3t
Notice of election to be held at City Hall Comanche on Tuesday April 7 1914 for three aldermen to serve two years succeeding J B Weems M W Skinner and C F Jacobs whose terms expire that date J J Alexander named Presiding Officer of the election by the City Council.
To the Public I have moved my office from the Star Wagon Yard to Smith's Drug Store. You may reach me by phone if you need my services. Signed T. M. Rutherford V. S.
Foley Kidney Pills praised for backache rheumatism and swollen joints with a Nebraska man claiming full relief after one bottle. The ad notes availability through The Wm. Reese Drug Co. and endorses pharmacist recommendation.
W R Rube Waldrop announces candidacy for Comanche County Treasurer subject to the July primary. Born and raised in the county, he has lived in the Mercer's Gap community the past decade. At 35 he is a graduate of the Metropolitan Business College of Dallas and asks favorable consideration of his claims.
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