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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
5
The VOSS offers an advanced washing machine with exclusive features. It boasts a metal floating agitator that mimics hand washing and a corrugated porcelain enamel tub. It claims the lowest electric consumption from tests by 53 electrical manufacturers.
Feature listing touts a wringer washer with 1 to 4 inch Zeppelin type rolls and rubber insulated motor. Described as having only four moving parts, running in oil, fully enclosed and tested by Good Housekeeping Institute. Demonstrations available by phone 119.
The Comanche Chief notes use of Butter Cartons and genuine Vegetable Parchment to keep butter moisture free for better selling. Dont Forget Next Sunday is Mothers Day. See Reese Drug Co for appropriate gifts and cards.
Advertisement recounts a man who mistook gas pain for appendicitis and credits Adlerika with relieving gas, claiming the remedy cleanses both upper and lower bowels and cures nerviness and sleep issues. The ad promotes Adlerika as a German doctor’s remedy available from The Wm. Reese Drug Co.
Windy Riker faces court action aboard the Saratoga then leads a squadron into a dangerous air operation. After a fatal dive claims Fisher and Steve Nelson, Windy spots Nelson’s parachute, a perilous splash near a rocky shore, and Steve survives as Johnson pivots toward the breakers.
Mrs. M A Wilcox died at her daughter's home in Soda Springs on Sunday May 1 after weeks of illness. Interment was Monday May 2 at 3 p m in Taylors Chapel Cemetery. She was nearly 95 and had lived in Comanche County 57 years. Survived by seven great great grandchildren 43 great grandchildren 22 grandchildren and children Tom Wilcox Stuart Wilcox Joe Wilcox Frank Wilcox and two daughters in Comanche.
The author recalls exchanges with a women's college alumna secretary and argues humor matters more than mere knowledge. Cites Lincoln, Artemus Ward, Stevenson, and Will Rogers as examples of humor shaping policy and marriage. Proposes three ambassadorial appointments and humor professorships at leading colleges.
The Comyn School marks its largest graduation with twelve boys and five girls set to receive diplomas on May 18. grammar graduates number twenty slated for May 17. Commencement events run May 6 to May 20, including a senior play Cyclone Sally, a sermon by Rev. Bradford, and a junior play Civil Service directed by Supt. Culpepper.
Reese Drug Co promotes Mother’s Day cards and gifts with a focus on thoughtful selections for the upcoming Sunday observance.
ABILENE May 2 State Senator Walter C Woodward of Coleman said he may run for governor if Sterling does not seek re election He denied a conference agreement that listed him Woodward noted Sterling has not declared against a second term and would actively support him if he runs He is a West Texas native who served as Coleman County attorney and as Assistant Attorney General before joining the Texas Senate in 1925
An ad promotes Better Butter Wrapping Paper a genuine Vegetable Parchment that does not stick to butter and costs no more, encouraging readers to ask for Butter Cartons.
Bor Leale and Home Produce Co invite farmers to bring in produce poultry and eggs and promise to pay top prices. The notice emphasizes selling items directly to the buyer for fair payment and quick service.
Cleaning and pressing that pleases. Mothers Day gifts and cards available. We want your cream produce poultry and eggs. Embroidery tracing carbon sheets in colors 10¢ per sheet.
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