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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1932
Page
8
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss remedy. It claims dramatic weight loss of fat from hips and chin, boosts energy and skin clarity, and urges daily half teaspoon doses in hot water for eight weeks. The offer guarantees a refund if not convinced.
R C Cockrill died suddenly Saturday morning at 8 30 at the home of his daughter Mrs J R Love in Indian Creek. Funeral services were by Rev E M Daily. Born October 5 1860 in Fayette County Texas he married Printha Shade November 1 1883. Survived by three children Mrs J R Love Comanche Mrs P D Dingus Comanche and Mrs C W Moore Fort Worth two grandchildren a sister and a brother. He joined First Methodist and remained a member.
Mrs Joe B Hamilton entertained the Friday Club and guests with six tables of bridge and a tea in Halloween decor. Orange black motif. arrangements of zinnias dahlias and marigolds. High scores to Mrs Inez Palmer and guests trophy to Mrs William Chilton.
The American Legion promotes the theater event Love Thy Neighbor at the High School Auditorium in Navy. Admission price is 15 cents. The notice also advertises new and used Chevrolet and Model A Ford parts at Healer Chevrolet Co.
In a tense contest, Comanche and Hamilton traded drives as Jones and Marshall showcased backfield drive on a muddy field. Final score: Comanche 13, Hamilton 6, with key plays including a Marshall touchdown pass to Morgan and a late Waldrop reception.
Cured hams sale advertised by Renfro's Market with special purchases. The notice mentions R. U. Ready to Dye, UU, R. Soles, Ane Collins, and a shoe shop opposite the Fire Station in Comanche Texas. Ham prices 11-2¢ per pound.
A nostalgic roundup notes New York Bank accounts by Mary Smiths and Mary Murphys, a 147000-strong city payroll, and vast radio city construction. It lists T N Koffey Co truck ads, a 66 story World Office building plan, 2500000 square feet, 100 courts, 57000 printers, hotels earning a million daily, and Liberty’s arm length. Also recalls a Sandy Hook pirate sighting, Bronx Zoo rattlesnake pet requests, a near by 1000 acre dude ranch, a 15 room six bath apartment at 142000 yearly rent, and a subway elevator etiquette moment with a mother and child.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom F. Reese hosted the Merry Matron Club and husbands plus guests for a Saturday bridge party. Five tables played with Halloween decor and a salad course. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry E. Moore, Evan Palmer, Mrs. Ira Clemons, and Kinnie Sullivan. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. J Hervey Mayes Brownwood Mrs. Gilbert Morris San Angelo Mrs. Earl Bean Fort Worth and Mr. Rogers Dallas.
Classified note offers made to measure suits from Chief Dry Cleaners at 17.50 and mentions a new glass edging machine from Healer Chevrolet Co with low car glass pricing, urging customers to see before buying.
A longtime physician reflects on 47 years of practice and argues constipation will occur despite care. He endorses Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a safe, habit forming free remedy favoring near nature treatment over drastic purges and urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle by mail.
W G Herring urges voters to mark out George W Rollins as Democratic nominee and write in W G Herring for Independent. He argues no law binds votes and calls on residents to vote early, inform friends, and participate in the upcoming legislative election. An election official will provide information.
Special Monday sale offers cheap leather razor strops 19¢ each brass lined. Pocket knives with 3 blades brass lined sold individually and in pairs. Sewing machine belts 18¢ each. 22 cal cartridges two boxes. Seat cover material and heavy Bridles coat items priced fractionally. Limited quantities, first come, first served.
Praxical notice advertises a new carload of all kinds of feed at affordable prices and offers an A-1 milk cow for sale or trade. It promotes Practical Business Training as a sound foundation for success in farming, merchandising, or professional work through Me's Business College in Brownwood. Special 100 sheets white tone.
A brief notice states it will pay you to see prices on window glass before buying, from Vineyard's Grocery, urging customers to compare before purchasing.
A notice from committee members A. T. Perry and W. W. McCullough invites all interested to Shiloh Cemetery on Saturday November 12 to work bring dinner and own tools. Some repairs planned for the church house.
Advert reads dyed shoes offered at 50 cents a pair at Collins' Shoe Mart in Manche, Texas.
A wagon load of Roman Beauty Apples is en route to Comanche and expected to arrive Wednesday. motorists are urged to watch for the delivery and purchase all desired fruit. J. J. Westbrook's Apple House, North Side of Square, advertises the sale.
Select quality cured ham offered at 12 1 2e per pound for half or whole hams. Renfro's Market.
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