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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1935
Page
4
The advertisement lists vintage and modern used cars from 1921 to 1996 models including Chevrolet, Ford, and Graham at Howard Motor Co Dedze Plymouth Dealers. Also offers Pursang tonic claim and poultry sale notice for White Leghorn hens with production figures and laying-house expansion plans.
Early Wheeler performs a clean up sale for nursery stock in Dublin Texas featuring June buds 7c two year old trees 10c roses at 0c evergreen plants at half price Crocker Nursery Co Dublin Texas
Clarence Biggs at Tigges Auto Parts offers a 1933 four door Plymouth, a Chevrolet coupe, a Chevrolet two door sedan and a Whippet two door sedan priced low for immediate sale. Vehicles marketed as bargain stock with quick turnover.
Listing of multiple vintage autos including 1930 Chevrolet Coupe 1929 Chevrolet Coupe 1925 Chevrolet Touring 1926 Dodge Roadster and 1927 Dodge Sedan offered by Dudley Tire Company Jane and Mymorth Dealers with contact Tom Eltos for inquiries.
An advertising offer promotes a bundle of three magazines THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE THE WOMAN S HOME COMPANION AND COL LIER S WEEKLY for 15 months at 4.10 dollars through March 15. The deal saves 4.50 off single copy value and 2.88 off regular subscription rates.
An old page advertises Jess Atwood and Son Hatchery south of West Ward School in Comanche Texas offering Pedigreed English White Leghorn Chicks and advising early reservations. Kilpatrick's Electric Shoe Shop touts unclaimed reconditioned shoes for small charges. A testimonial for Adlerika claims relief from long standing constipation.
Horton sells Blue Bird Flour at 1.85 per sack, claiming high patent quality. Santos Peaberry Coffee 95 cents, 6 rolls toilet paper 25 cents, lettuce 5 cents a head, lemons 15 cents a dozen.
Local retailer Williams promotes 100 percent pure Rio coffee at 19 cents per pound and Yellow Dent corn at 19 cents. Potatoes and Pinto beans priced, with coal oil at 40 cents per gallon. Also touts Irish and sweet potato seeds and feeds, fertilizer supplies, and close store-wide prices.
Poultry wire and barbed wire are discussed in the article, focusing on materials, uses, and regional notes. The piece mentions applicable farms, fencing considerations, and potential supplier references, with a local emphasis on practical applications for enclosures.
Newburg residents Mr and Mrs BR Adams and children Clinton and Eunice spent the weekend in Waco with relatives. Juanita McDonald and her aunt visited Mercer Creek. High School students attended a party Thursday night at J E Lightfoot's home.
Dublin Progress reports three candidates running for mayor of Dublin E C Fewell C E Leatherwood and Steve Casey. Mayor Walter Hamilton will not seek re election. Mrs Marshall Barcroft and Mess Tress is Denny of Marchell. Beauty Favor to attend Fretz Beauty Show next Mon Tue and Wed at Wallas.
Rosa Pierce Stevens, born March 10, 1882, at Carlton, died February 25 at the Carlton home. She married J. D. Stevens January 26, 1909 and joined the Baptist church. Survived by her husband and ten siblings, with many relatives present for the funeral. Mr. Stevens is a Comanche-area stationery firm representative.
A Texas Relief Commission dispatch says 324000 pounds of mutton are being distributed to Texas counties after a 224000 pound initial shipment. David Brack, supervisor, notes central distribution points serve county administrators who request their allotments. mutton is given to relief clients beyond standard canned beef, at one can per average family per month.
Yellowing list from Comanche Grammar School shows honor roll recipients for the fourth six weeks. Seventh Grade: Catherine Cau ley, Joy Jean Eaton, Patricia Howard, Marjorie Littlejohn, Dorothy Stewart, Maxine George, Herold Little, Frances Durham. Fifth and fourth grades include Joe Clare Carnes, Doyle Davis, Mildred Grayson, Gerald McNatt, Lawrence Grayson, John Manning Arthur, Ceraldine Coker.
The Shakespeare Club of De Leon will oversee a improvement project at De Leon Cemetery. A native stone archway will be built at the cemetery's north entrance along with a rock wall as part of the planned work.
Dr Emil's Adla Tablets claim to neutralize irritating acids and relieve burning gnawing pains in the stomach. The ad asserts relief while allowing you to eat what you want and offers a money back guarantee through Service Drug Store.
Wayne Dingus announces purchase of the cafe formerly operated by Hubert Humphrey on the east side of Comanche Square. He invites friends and customers to support the new venture and promises improved service and friendly terms.
The Comanche Chief lists City Secretary candidates R B Waldrop Hill Huddleston re election N A Palmer and Mrs Mary L Smith. City Marshal candidate J C Cunningham. Jessie Denny to attend Fort Worth beauty show next week.
J B Hilliard 21 of the Sweetwater community died after a weeks illness in a Brownwood hospital. Funeral services were held 2:30 PM Saturday at the Church of Christ in Comanche with Rev Nance officiating and interment in Pendergrass Cemetery. He was born Sept 12 1914 near Comanche and survived by his parents five sisters and two brothers.
Sunday night public singing announced at the church. Nearby families including Shirley Brown of Ranger Bruce White of Gustine Her ewell Ewing of Graham's Chapel and W R Kelley attended gatherings with Kelley family. Ancillary visits noted with Cunning ham Gustine and Board Church connections.
Goldthwaite Lions elect Lion Smith president and Lion Little secretary for another year at a district Lions meeting held in Coleman with six clubs represented. Santa Anna chosen as next quarterly meeting site. Brownwood Bulletin notes visitors Mr and Mrs L H Kay of Maringouin Louisiana visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Rambo.
Hilton Burks traveled to Austin on Monday in relation to state highway matters.
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Twenty one members were inducted into the newly organized Beattie Woodmen Lodge on March 1 with A. J. Lloyd, special field representative, assisting. Beattie formerly had a Woodmen organization.
The Trinity School honor roll for the fifth month lists first grade Arma Lee Welch. second grade Joyce Dawkins Ted Nowlin and Cicero Gregory. fourth grade S T Dawkins. eighth grade Myrtle Fenter.
A farm house at Duster belonging to A. J. Jenkins was destroyed by fire recently. The occupants were Mr and Mrs Carter. Jenkins has moved another house to the farm and the Carters have resumed residence there.
Duster farmer Ellis Corby suffered an eye injury when a barbed wire he stretched snapped. He was taken to a German hospital for treatment.
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