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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1926

Page

4

Dudley's Store Ads and Poultry Listings in Comanche Texas

A jumble of classifieds from Comanche and nearby Texas towns includes product pitches for boots and hardware, a turkey picker wanted ad, an opening for a jewelry and watch repair shop, and numerous farm listings. There are baby chicks for sale at James Hatchery Gainsville and various livestock ads including Delaine Bucks, Ewes, Rhode Island Reds, Narragansett turkeys, and Bronze turkeys with prices and contact notes.

Anconas James Hatchery Gainsville Texas

Drygoods and grocery price ads recital in paper

The notice urges readers to compare prices in the Drygoods ad on page 2 and the Grocery ad on page 8, claiming many items are lower than any season so far. It cites Ginbotham Bros. and Co. and Reese Drug Co. as sources.

Higginbotham Bros. and Company Ginbotham Bros. and CO

FOR SALE Listings From Comanche Texas Advert

For sale multiple items including a 1925 Ford Roadster in running condition and a Chevrolet truck with trailers. Listings show contact Leta DeWitt at the Comanche Chief and Burks and Son with phone numbers 602 and 502 for storage and furniture moving services. Also requests for a medium wood cook range and an auto wrecking business note.

Leta DeWitt Comanche Chief

Peanut Crop Worth Four Times Land Value Near De Leon

A De Leon area farmer grew five acres of peanuts with value about four times the land. He also produced 250 bushels of peanut hay. Peanuts sold for 439.12 dollars and hay worth about 150 dollars, totaling 589.12 dollars for five acres.

Robbins de Leon Rob Lins Five Acres Star Telegram

Honor Roll and Failures Report From Comanche High

The Comanche high school term lists seniors Ruth Atwood Tanline Blevins Vera Clarke Tom Coleman Jack Doyle Hazel Porter Eloise Switzer Nathalie Jessup juniors Edith Currier George Hulsey Margaret Lamb freshmen Helen Pauling Johnson sophomores none. It notes criteria for honor roll and reports failures by grade level with counts and calls for parental cooperation and cost analysis per subject. Superintendent W G Barrett appeals to families to support proper study habits and reduce losses.

Ruth Atwood Tanline Blevins Vera Clarke Tom Coleman Jack Doyle Hazel Porter Eloise Switzer Nathalie Jessup Edith Currier George Hulsey Margaret Lamb Helen Pauling Johnson Comanche W. G. Barrett

Three Children Need Mother's Care During Illness

A narrator recounts severe stomach suffering and care for three children, crediting a California cousin and MYAR'S remedy for relief. The ad claims the preparation clears stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments and promises one dose to convince, with money back if not satisfied.

Morter California Myar

Card of Thanks for Barcroft family bereavement

The Barcroft family thanks those who offered kindness after the loss of husband and son M. B. Barcroft. MRS. M. B. BARCROFT MRS. J. D. BARCROFT AND CHILDREN. There is no Cure for fire there is prevention.

M. BR. Barcroft M. B. Barcroft J. D. Barcroft

Photographers Combine Businesses on the East Side

The Arthome Studio owned by D. D. Jackson merges with A. D. Backstrom’s Studio in the Story Building. The joint firm will operate as The Art Frame Studio under Jackson and Packstrom, with plans to open a branch in a nearby town near Comanche, location to be decided.

D. D. Jackson A. D. Backstrom Messrs Jackson and Packstrom Backstromg Stu Comanche Pr Whebl

Relic of 50 Years Destroyed at Tin Shop

Pranksters on Halloween damaged a colossal coffee pot sign at the Tin shop once used by Elkins since 1878. The handmade piece by W. F. Elkins stood half a century as a relic and owner offers a reward for the destroyers. Mrs. W. T. Gilm ore and family visited Henry Durham last week.

Mr. Elkins W. F. Elkins Sttler

Henry Couch Loses Home to Devastating Fire

A severe Friday night blaze destroyed Henry Couch's home located on the L. J. Kittle farm seven miles south of town. Origin undetermined, the house and its outbuildings burned quickly after the family retired, forcing rapid evacuation. The fire also consumed the windmill water tank and all household contents, with extensive property loss reported.

Henry Couch L. J. Kittle

Pecan Pickers Wanted for Steady Durham Employment

Pecan grower seeks workers for ongoing season in Durham area. Advertisement notes positions labeled as pecan pickers with steady month to month work. Respondents are directed to Old Postoffice B for details.

Durham

Flash Lights Electric Lifes at Reese Drug Co

Flash lights and full line of electrical supplies are available at Reese Drug Co. The notice promotes a range of electrical goods and related services offered by the store. It highlights new stock and household utility items.

Reese Drug Co

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