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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
3
The home of C. S. Shankle in the northwest part of town burned down around 7 50 p m Wednesday night while the family was away at the picture show. No one was inside and the cause remains unavailable. The house valued at about 2500 with 1250 insure on the structure and 1000 on furniture and goods.
P. K. Mackey of Mackey Motor Company returns from a Ford dealers’ tour to Detroit visiting Highland Park River Rouge Lincoln and Dearborn facilities. The group toured plants saw thousands of workers including part time students and noted Ford’s wage rate and factory scope in detail.
J. C. Gaddy, proprietor, plans a 30 by 40 foot shed for a tourists' camp at the Star Service Station. The move aims to aid travelers by creating a tourist park and accommodations for passing visitors. Durham Bros. Hardware offers picture framing.
An 82 year old man credits Mayr's for restoring health after long illness with catarrh and stomach ailments. He says one dose made him feel as good as a youngster and endorses the harmless remedy. Also mentions chicken feeders from Elkins Tin Shop.
An advertisement promotes Camphor Hydrastis and witchhazel Lavoptik eye wash with a free aluminum eye cup from Hamilton Drug Company. Durham Bros. sells hardware and advertises a wide stock. Local visits include J L C Boswell turning 82 and family trips between Hill county Abilene Comanche Eastland. Cloudy weather noted as good.
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