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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
7
Just one week before Easter we invite you to browse our hat sale. Ladies hats range 1.50 to 5.00 with black and color options. Misses hats 1.00 to 5.00 in cerise red tan brown white and black with flowers ribbons velvet straw. girls hats 0.50 to 2.50 with rolled brims mushroom shapes. Quaker bonnets and poke shapes for ages 4 to 8 from 0.50 to 2.00. Dress to match or hat to match.
Will Morris and Mr. and Mrs. O H Donaho express deep gratitude for friends, floral tokens, and nursing during a wife and sister’s illness and death. They wish others similar support in misfortune and praise the kindness received. Andy Palmer attends the Comanche W O W convention in Dallas this week.
An ad notes Wrights Liquid Smoke for meat flavor and directs readers to Carrolls Drug Store for purchase. The fragment also includes unclear trailing text.
The Chief Exponent corrects a previous editorial note crediting Mrs. R. F. Holloway for an article on For a More Attractive Comanche. The piece was worthy and merited publication but was omitted earlier due to space, with credit due to the Civic league and its editorials staff.
A two year old child of Robi Carver died Saturday night and was buried Sunday in the city cemetery. Reports claimed meningitis as the cause, but the paper cannot confirm the cause from its own knowledge due to conflicting reports.
City Council met in regular session Monday night with all aldermen and the mayor present. No major items arose aside from a few tax matters. Regular monthly accounts were approved and city officers reported.
Washington March 11 Postmaster General Burleson said the administrations plan to place thirty five thousand third and fourth class postmasters in the civil service has not been settled. He voiced sympathy but said the policy did not go far enough and that many men were retained for political reasons instead of passing the test.
Old Standard general strengthening remedy Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic advertised to drive out malaria and strengthen the body for adults and children. Price listed as 50 cents.
Arnold Steubing departed Tuesday for Gonzales his former residence where he will establish his home. He is a Comanche High School graduate described as a young man of fine character and his many friends extend best wishes.
An advertisement touts Take Herbine as quick relief for indigestion. It claims the medicine relieves pain in minutes and expels the cause by forcing fermented matter into the bowels. The price is 95 cents and it is sold by Paris Smith.
The Commissioner's Court met in regular session this week and remained in session Wednesday evening. A complete resume of the proceedings will appear in these columns next week, with some items too late for this week.
A local advert touts 100 lb bags of top cow feed offered for $1.00 at D M Her rings, promoting high quality feed at a low price for farmers and ranchers.
Massachusetts law now requires women to cover hatpin points with a protective device to prevent injury. The act, signed by Governor Foss, imposes a $100 fine for noncompliance.
A noisy ad claims Porter's Antiseptic Healing cures severe sores and wounds with equal relief, boasting dramatic results and rapid healing even in the worst cases. The brief mentions pain relief and simultaneous healing without specifying ingredients or proof.
Mrs E J Welch departed Wednesday for Dublin on a visit to her sister city resident.
Rev. C. L. Cartwright and Mrs. Cartwright plan a several week journey to Missouri possibly Illinois for business. The Methodist pulpit will be filled by competent men during his absence.
Paris Smith's showcases a complete line of artist materials including brushes paints canvases and sketchbooks for beginners and professionals seeking reliable supplies. The display emphasizes quality pigments and durable tools across brands.
Mr J F Sherbutt Ben Wheeler Texas writes they secured two Electro Galvanic Rings for rheumatism nervousness and nervous headache. He says he never tried anything that helped more and his wife wore them for rheumatism with great relief. They both recommend the rings.
Postmaster George Sullivan reports government invites site proposals for a new federal building in Comanche. Interested parties may request details by calling at the post office. A formal bid or site offer notice will run in this paper soon.
Tommy Sutton is badly injured after a horse ran away and threw him, his head striking the sidewalk. Doctors report a fracture at the base of the skull with slight hope of recovery. he lies dangerously ill at his parents’ home in the city as of Tuesday.
A visiting stranger complains about the lack of street lights in Comanche and recounts stumbling in the dark after leaving a hotel. He asserts the city council should act before someone is injured or faces a damage suit.
Comeneche High School beat Daniel Baker 9 to 5 at Brownwood then lost 6 to 2 to Howard Payne. Coach Collins has the team practicing regularly and shaping up. The Bulletin praised Eugene Neely one armed in right field and Wetzel on the mound and batting around .800 in remarks on the Daniel Baker game.
The Chief Exponent office offers blank deeds vendor lien notes mortgages and other legal blanks for sale. Prices and purchase terms vary by item and quantity.
The article argues that merchants who increase advertising show they have made good on prior ads. Stores thriving on advertising pass the publicity test as profitable for readers. It claims the value of a genuine buying chance in an ad exceeds other news value and will grow as ads expand.
Mrs J W Cartwright of Ft Worth mother of Rev CG C L Cartwright is visiting her son and will remain for several weeks.
Tom Horn of Brownwood visited Comanche on Tuesday in support of Brownwood Heights Land Co which is opening a new addition to Brownwood.
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