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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
5
The store features a profusion of new winter styles, many reproductions from top Paris and New York designers and others reflecting American tailoring. Prices are low for smart fur trimmed velvet and buttoned suits in broadcloth velour gabardines and other rich fabrics.
Beautiful models with wide flares and deep collars in fur velvet broadcloth plush Zibiline and plaid fabrics. Large stock in varied shades and sizes from $6.50 to $50.00. Save money on prices and buy on approval if you cannot visit.
A page notes a large collection of coats for children, praising thoughtful selection and easing the mothers’ task in choosing warm outerwear. The emphasis is on practical style and comfort for youngsters.
Beautiful crepe de chine undergarments offered in dainty luxurious styles. Crepe-de-Chine camisoles, Petticoats, Teddy bears, and Gowns priced from $0.98 to $4.98 with emphasis on elegance and value for women.
Silk fabrics listed include hard to get fine silks, solid taffetas in desired shades, plaid and striped taffetas with per yard prices from 1.35 to 2.50. Charmeuse crepe de chine georgette crepe offered in good weights with prices from 1.50 to 2.50 per yard.
The dressmaking department reports a two week stretch of constant orders as women nationwide visit to select materials and have measurements taken. Satisfied customers praise quality, with a strong collection of fabrics and trims for evening wear. The department head brings years of experience and guarantees all work. Get your order in now.
Fashion note lists Georgette blouses in white flesh blue brown tan taupe burgundy black priced from 3.69 to 12.50 and net blouses in white flesh cream priced 5.00 and 6.56. The item description hints at embellished faces on some nets.
Mrs E W Harris hosted a Saturday bridge party honoring Mrs Fisher of Dallas Mrs F H Oberthier of Hereford and Mrs Howard Cox of Barnhart Miss Lala Gentry won top score favor receiving red carnations Mrs Oberthier claimed the consolation white chrysanthemums A two course luncheon was served including creamed chicken in cases tomato aspic with mayonnaise hot rolls and chocolate
A list of registered vehicles includes owners such as G. S. Clark J. B. Cooper Cal Fritts and W. D. Peterson with Ford and Maxwell models in Comanche Gustine and Energy. Registrations numbered 537 through 546 are noted with driver names and model types Maxwell and Ford.
Buixs Vereantle Co presents durable overalls and Mackinaws for men and boys. Sturdy workwear in classic styles ideal for cold seasons and outdoor labor.
Jim Moody highlights a range of school tablets and devices in various forms, noting the variety available for students and educators.
Texas Power and Light Co says all city circuits will be off Sunday November 11 from 7:00 a m until work at the new Comanche sub station is completed later in the day. Utilities will rush repairs to finish as soon as possible.
Burks Mercantile promotes a large stock of rubber heels for all sizes from children to men and women. They offer on the spot fitting while you wait through W. W. Kilpatrick & Son.
New stock of ladies' kid gloves in black brown ivory white arrives at Burks Mercantile Co. Prompt selection and sizes available for immediate purchase.
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing as the original product that darkens hair naturally without dye. The offer highlights its authenticity and a price of $1.00.
The Comanche high school girl’s team fell 12 to 8 to Lamkin on Saturday. Miss Rea traveled with Comanche and praised Lamkin’s strong play and the game as an example of Lamkin girls’ basketball skill.
Advice column recommends slow eating and thorough mastication for sour stomach and taking one Chamberlain Tablet after supper. Notes availability everywhere.
Visits of the Stork record births to Fisher Morris Lamkin Ware Salley Grisham Henson Earl Scott Benton with locations DeLeon Newberg Sipe Springs and Sipe Springs bay noting two boys and two girls. The snippets present multiple birth announcements from nearby communities.
The Comanche County Poultry Association will meet at 2 30 p m Wednesday November 15 at the Young Men’s Business League office. Guest speaker F W Kazemeir of A and M College will discuss equipment for successful poultry raising and visit local poultry raisers after the meeting.
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