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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
4
Announcement from Hog Fence N account notes temporary outlay of hogs due to unprecedented demand. It invites buyers to join the thriving hog business in Comanche County, urging timely action for pastures, sow exchange for cash, and timely fattening of hogs in spring.
Elbert Cox of Comanche visited Jim Cox Friday night and Sunday. Mrs E H Jones and daughters returned home from Beckville with Maud Wagnon and Grace Jones. Rev Curlee preached here Saturday and Sunday. School progress reported with nearly 200 enrolled and one of the best Sidney has seen. Community activities include parties, visits, singing at Brysonville, and a quarterly meeting scheduled for Saturday with Bro Clark and John Gleaton events.
White Point focuses on corn planting as the season advances. Sunday school sessions are progressing well with increasing participation.
Mr and Mrs D KE Nabers left Saturday for San Antonio to attend the Grand Lodge of the O F and the Rebekah assembly. Misses Lelia and Allie Gilbreath stayed in Downing with friends and hosted visits from Rulah McGuire Bertha and Pearl Loudermilk and others. The group took a joy ride to Comanche in the afternoon. C A Nabers, a traveling salesman, visited his brother D BE Nabers. Lila Motley of Comanche spent last week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs T H Hammond. W J and Henry Fritts were also mentioned among local acquaintances.
Attendees report a most enjoyable time after returning from Fort Worth on Saturday. Rev. J. C. Creamer preached Sunday at the Free Will Baptist church.
The week brought cold disagreeable weather. Grandpa Moore offers a calm update. T. W. Carver remains on the sick list. Miss Pearl Boyd Geneva Bartlett and Anna Stewart visit Miss Mary Kemp and Ruby Bartlett Saturday night. Rafe Fielder and family visit Mrs M K E Fielder Sunday. Mr and Mrs C E LaRoque visit F A Moore Sunday. Oak Grove basketball vs Cotton Grove set for Saturday at 2 pm. Mrs Fielder hosts an afternoon gathering. Rev Garrett holds service Saturday night and Sunday.
Neely Harris Cunningham Co advertises cane seed sales with a Honey Dip offer running on the 29th and 30th. The promotion highlights price and quantity details for growers in the local trade.
The Graham Chapel area notes a prevalent grippe and colds, corn planting underway, a healthy Sunday school with decent attendance, and the League meeting weekly. Mills Clemons shipped a car of cattle to Fort Worth, Charles Purvis attends Federal Court there, and local visits include Dr. and Mrs. Dingle and Mr. Reid visiting, with Omie Taylor and Rhoda Gaines visiting Luker households.
Ed Welch and family from May town visited relatives in Beattie from Saturday night through Monday. Ben Hodge has a very sick child. The Epworth League drew a good crowd Sunday. Mrs. W. W. Stephenson has improved after illness. Bro Mack Strickland schedules services at the Baptist church Saturday night and Sunday. The District Superintendent will preach at Unity church on the 24th. He is an able preacher. come out and hear him.
Health remains good while Mrs. Bryson and Miss Sallie Bryson visit Fort Worth for tonsil removal. Mrs. Jim Lewis suffers rheumatism. Prof. Wilkins and family visited Proctor. The Brysons and Bryan attended the San Antonio Live stock Association. The Grahams move to Post. Texas fever hits Mr. Bryson’s cattle. Herbert Tally hosted a young crowd. Wilkins urges boys not to smoke at school. The school held an old fashioned snowball due to rare snowfall. Visitors from nearby communities joined a Sunday singing session.
Newburg residents report visiting relatives and returning home from Indian Gap and Priddy. Mrs. F A Jack hosts a family gathering while Mack Henson and the Goosbys spend Sunday with kin. J H Goosby and Mrs Campbell entertain youths with a singing event at Indian Gap.
Readers astonished by a small 25 cent ad in the Chief Exponent classifieds. The notice claims advertising can reach 2200 families on the same day for land rentals seed sales or land to rent. Spring painting season touted by Kilpatrick Sons urging readers to buy paint.
For hoarseness inflamed lungs or irritating coughs Ballards Horehound Syrup is a healing balm. It does its work quickly and thoroughly. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
A chest plaster to draw out inflammation and Horehound Syrup to ease chest tightness are offered together for the price of one by Paris Smith. The dollar size Horehound Syrup includes a free porous plaster with each bottle.
An unrelated ad for Cascarets touts relief for bilious symptoms and a gentle overnight cleanse. The other item notes the Texas Press Association conference at Corpus Christi, June 24 26, with Dr L M Keasbey invited to discuss The Agrarian Problem in Texas and related topics.
Dr Keashey offers years of study and first-hand information on Texas land issues. He asserts that no group of citizens is better positioned than the editors of the state to aid in solving this major problem.
A 25 cent box of TIZ from the drug store promises to ease tired sore and swollen feet. It claims quick relief from pain in corns callouses and bunions and removes shoe tightness for comfortable feet.
The sale offers men and boys hats valued at 1500 dollars at less than half price. Inventory from Martin Company bankrupt sale includes latest styles in men's and boys headwear.
Seeded ribbon cane harvest progress reported at Neelo Harris Cunningham Co with figures showing yields and ongoing processing. Company officials emphasize steady production and supply potential for customers in the cane trade.
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