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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
6
A local plant sale advertises one and two year old rose bushes for 25 and 50 cents and ever bearing strawberry plants at 2.50 per hundred. Contact Mrs. K Straley at the Le phone number 316.
The death of Birdie Lee Harris, born March 3 1924, occurred March 16 1924 at the home of Mr and Mrs WH Harris in Co taanche after measles and pneumonia. Despite medical care the child died, and the burial followed at Pendergrass cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family.
An offer to rent a 13 acre farm in Comanche for 1924. Tenant to deliver 100 bushels of merchantable peanuts by December 1, 1924 or plant half cotton and half peanuts, paying rent as ten bushels of peanuts per bale of cotton produced. Tenant to receive the farm free from expense. no wood sales. Apply to LB Russell.
Notice of an April 1924 election in Comanche to elect four trustees for the Comanche Independent School District. Polls open 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Appointed election officials listed. Also includes stray notices about plant sales and worm remedies.
An advertisement invites readers to mail ten cents and their name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a ten cent bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Foley’s Catsartic tablets. The copy suggests widespread availability and “wonderful remedies” with no safety disclosures.
W. W. Kilpatrick promotes good value items with a 21-2 inch back band LAS and a 4 inch 81.59 price. An Inx18 check lines at 34.50 suggests bargain framing, ending with a note that these are extra good values.
Classified ad fragment lists sale items and products. Goold clean sound Red Top cane sem priced at 3.15 hundred pounds f o. j n Flores & Bro Floresii Texis offer an antiseptic Liquid Berozene for wounds priced 30c 60c and 1.20 sold by 53 P Smith. Durham Bros advertise phonograph easy payment plan and prompts to inquire in store.
An advertisement touts FARRASAL as a stomach remedy to neutralize acid, prevent gas, and reduce strain on the heart. It claims to aid digestion, kidneys, and overall health, with a money back guarantee. Testimonial from A L Paula of Dallas, Texas supports relief after use.
A Durham Brothers notice guarantees the best electric light globe and promises a full return if not satisfactory. The ad invites customers to bring back the product for service or refund.
In the Northern District of Texas Bert Rich Onstott of Lamkin Comanche county Texas was adjudicated bankrupt March 21 1924. The first meeting of creditors will be held April 1924 at nine o clock in the morning in the office of referee Glenn Smith Fort Worth Texas creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business.
George Smith returns to the Men’s idle class meeting at the Majestic Building at 9 45 a m every Sunday morning. The notice invites readers to learn about a record exchange plan from Dar tint Tires and mentions Tired of your old records.
Mrs. Rosert Price of Scootac Pennsylvania says the tonic cured her weakness and fatigue during pregnancy and after childbirth. She notes long bed days and severe symptoms before using the product, and credits the compound with restored health and a happy home. The promotion cites a country wide canvass showing 95 of 100 purchasers benefited.
Harmony church announces preaching by the pastor next Sunday the fifth Sunday in March. Sunday school at ten, sermon at eleven, and preaching again at night. All are invited, especially church members, to attend and be prompt. G W Renfro, V Pastor.
Red Springs shopping pickup at Atwood Brothers billed as the best for less with ads highlighting low prices and wide selection. Local customers encouraged to visit for savings on household items and groceries.
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