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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
5
Testimony praises a cream separator with a long list of prizes from 1890 to 1911. It highlights awards at Sacramento California Portland Oregon St Louis Paris Gottenburg Vienna Sydney and Sydney Royal shows. The pitch asserts the machine’s merit and offers weekly or monthly payment options to prove its claims.
Describes Hamilton Drug Co. in Comanche as one of the best equipped and most handsome drug stores in Texas. Highlights spotless cleanliness, a modern fountain, extensive merchandise from candies to perfumery, wall and plate glass showcases, a large prescription department, and sanitary handling. Mentions Manager John P. Hoff and season crop marketing figures for Comanche county.
The Baptist church will dismiss its morning service to attend the High School Baccalaureate exercises. Evening services will be held as usual. Pastor Geo W Shaefor informs congregants.
Advertisement notes hay crop da in mowers and rakes, Dain hay presses and buck rakes available now. Cash or credit accepted at Neely Harris Cunningham Co. The listing emphasizes in stock status and payment options.
The Arrow-Head 1914 issue of the Comanche High School senior class annual is described as an editorial and typographic work of art. Copies are available from editor Merton Sullivan and business manager Gayle Atwood for $1.00.
Lamkin school closed Tuesday with exercises led by Dr. Carroll of Brownwood as the class address. Prof. B B DuBose, who led the last term, was re elected for another year. Dinner was served on the ground, stores closed for the day, and all enjoyed the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Ibre Gage hosted a masquerade party for city youths at the rink last Friday night. Many costumes were unique and attendees reported a good time.
A recent Tuesday night brought more rain and a noticeable temperature drop. The persistent wet spell leaves many farmers in the weeds, though soil conditions are good, and growers seek sunny days to work their crops.
Mrs. M. C. McNeill announces the opening of her hotel at the Bob Newman site formerly the Arthur House. She advertises clean rooms a fine table and home cooking at fair prices for guests and travelers.
An all day singing at Vandyke on Sunday invites everyone to attend with dinner on the ground provided. Local organizers urge community participation and fellowship through the event.
Congressman Oscar Callaway, representative from the twelfth district, arrived Thursday afternoon from Washington. He will immediately pursue re election efforts. Mrs. Callaway accompanied him and will stay through the summer months, returning to Washington next fall.
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A newspaper notice invites readers to allow an agent to call at home and sell a photo ticket offering one dozen regular $5 portraits for $2.75 with sepia or black and white options. The deal requires $0.25 paid to the agent and $2.50 at the studio, valid 30 days, with a $1 option to enlarge. The guarantee promises quality matching samples.
Hon. and Mrs. J P Kearby attended the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting in Temple Texas where he was elected Chief of the Grand Tribune a position seen as the Supreme Court of the Order for well informed members. Comanche Lodge No 154 voices pride in the honor bestowed on a member.
Comanche's new picture theatre under Mr. Rhone opens Saturday with The California Ranch a four reel round-up film. The feature features 2000 cowboys and cowgirls in daring feats and is backed by press praise. Admission is 10 cents.
Nellie Bly jokes about hunger as a minister and others comment on emptiness. Senator Ollie James recalls a Louisville attorney who uses a dollar alarm clock to wake him for leaving work. The exchange highlights spring mornings and a young lawyer's humor about work and home.
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