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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
4
Comanche County shifts from a single crop credit system to a cash economy. The era moves through transportation and car affordability to widespread use of the Chevrolet. The story highlights economic diversification, practical car benefits, and countywide adoption of autos as a sign of progress.
Chevrolet drivers shine as cars from the Chevrolets place strong in the Sooner event. Other makes show effort but fail to surpass the Chevrolet entries on a crowded course.
Tom Edwards, a prosperous farmer, delivers produce to town by Chevrolet. The article praises Chevrolet as reliable and time saving, noting three carloads of Chevrolets and Saxons just unloaded and that the car keeps farm work uninterrupted.
A detailed portrait of Higginbotham Bros and Co leadership in Comanche. Profiles include CO. P. St. Clair Vice President and veteran merchant, Williams of Dublin lineage, James Cox a tireless operator, and D. Chas. Clarke a skilled bookkeeper. Notes long-standing growth from hardware to auto showroom and lumber yard.
The Comanche High School Band gave a concert Wednesday night March 22 at 8 30 in the high school auditorium. Under the leadership of Mr C Holden the group is making good progress and contributing to local public schools.
Dan Lewis offers sewing machine repairs in Comanche with 30 years of experience. He services all makes and uses the McPherson House phone number 331 for contact.
The Skating Rink will open for business next Monday under the management of Robert E. Mitchell. Local lovers of skating urge its opening and anticipate strong business as it begins operations.
On Friday March 17 Briar Grove community and visitors gathered at the Briar Grove school house to view pupil exhibits and enjoy a program. Bro Curlee spoke on Home Making, Mrs Curlee shared western trip photos, and Mr Eaton auctioned a pupil raised pig for 21 dollars for the school. Mr Jenkins and the pupils offered entertainment before adieu.
Mr Folts L Ferrill and Miss Etta Weatherford both of De Leon wed quietly at G C Hamilton’s home Sunday night. Ferrill is a young De Leon businessman and Weatherford a public school teacher. The couple wishes the newlyweds many happy years.
Local notice promotes cheap shirt sale with values listed around 1.5 dollars. The Burks Merced store advertises arrivals and new trunk items for sale during a carnival event.
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