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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
12
An extension Department orchardist praised Chas Cuthbertson of Comanche for the healthiest best kept orchard in Texas. He noted it promises high productivity and credited Mr Cuthbertson with superior orchard management.
The Stag Creek cemetery holds a working on May 30 inviting all interested. Ladies are asked to bring well filled baskets and help in cleaning up the grounds. Rufe Fielder serves as secretary.
Bargain stock includes 246 pairs of misses and children's shoes and slippers in white, tan, and black priced from 50 cents to 2 dollars. Todd and Randals advertise great values for kids.
A retail ad from Higginbotham's touts Mebane Triumph pure cotton seed. It targets small patches and urges buyers to consider affordable, pure seed for planting.
Higginbotham's promotes a refrigerator and an oil stove as summer essentials. Visit to view both appliances.
Todd and Randall offer 112 pairs of American Lady shoes and slippers in sizes 2 1 2 to 4 1 2. The closeout price is 2.48 with old stock valued at 4.00 per pair, reflecting a deep discount while supplies last.
Deering and McCormick twine arrives by carload to Higgin Botham's. Prices will be set and delivery promised promptly to customers in need of strong cordage for farming or textile uses.
Frequent updates list residents visiting, traveling or attending events. Items include Miss Mabel McNeill returning from St. Joe to teach again. Mrs. D Chas Clarke attending Otho S Houston funeral in Fort Worth. Sam Green of Gustine visiting Comanche. merchants and doctors attending meetings in Fort Worth Dallas and Santa Anna. officers in Leon Springs training. multiple visits by families to Dallas Fort Worth and other cities. births and new babies. hospital exams for Navy. blood poisoning case of Jake Stark. new Live Stock Sanitary Inspector A F Bue. and Mr Murt Sullivan moving to Moore Texas.
Car rolls Drug Store advertises Blue Bugs Dead Shot, a bug killer offered under a direct guarantee. The brief notice promotes purchase at the local shop with a focus on guaranteed effectiveness.
The retailer promotes a complete range of low cut shoes with attractive pricing, inviting customers to browse the latest styles and take advantage of affordable options.
Don’t let your harness ruin for the want of a little repairing. Take them to Kilpatrick's for expert repair services and quick turnaround.
Obituary note reports the sudden death of Otho S. Houston at his Los Angeles home. He was a Fort Worth area figure, former First National Bank of Stephenville president and later bank manager, known for a million-dollar fortune and prominent Fort Worth residence modeled after the Alamo with Italian Villa California home. Remains to be interred in Fort Worth after death on May 5.
Mrs Henry Strickland of a farm nine miles southwest of DeLeon was instantly killed when her husband, cleaning a shotgun after a hunting trip, discharged it accidentally. The blast struck under the right shoulder blade. She leaves two small children.
The Kensington Club ladies were entertained by Mrs. O. R. Houghton at her elegant home on Friday May 4. Vases of cut flowers decorated the rooms and Miss Minnie Cunningham delivered Mrs. Pennybacker’s Texas address in her characteristic manner. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Bennett and Miss Leah Allen to a list of attendees including Bennett, Clemens, Dunlap, Gille, House, Jackson, Lane, Martin, Mayes, Ory Pierce, Queen, Rieger, Tate, Witt, Carpenter, Leathers, Hulsey Hall, and Misses Martin, Guinn, and Cunningham.
Heavy rains last week and a soggy Sunday delay planting as peanuts struggle and seed prices bite. Syrup cane planting rises while families report illness and medical trips to Fort Worth and New Mexico, with social visits and a wet Trades Day at Delcon.
J. R. Eanes & Company offers insurance coverage for farm property anywhere against loss from wind storms.
Advertisement notes cream separators available at competitive prices and favorable terms from Higgauootham's. It highlights selection and cost benefits for buyers seeking dairy equipment.
De Leon Masonic Lodge with District Deputy Grand Master F. B. Adams of Comanche laid the corner stone of a new Methodist church in De Leon. Presiding Elder Vaughn and B. Russell spoke at the ceremony.
J. W. McCollum sold his farm at Mercers Gap to J. Barnard of Coryell County. The property is among the best in Comanche County and Mr. Barnard intends to make it his home. Welcome to Comanche and to the best farming county in Texas.
32 pairs of American Gentlemen shoes and slippers in tan black and white offered for less than cost. Five dollar shoes reduced to 3.59 by Todd and Randall.
Kodak finishing offers films developed free prints 2 3 and 4 cents. Mail orders receive special attention. Luther Dixon located two blocks north of Ford Station Commerce Texas.
Local retailer Todd & Randals offer 33 pairs of Hamilton Brown slippers and white button shoes from new stock. Regularly 3.50, sale price reduces to 1.98 while supplies last.
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