Doings at the Central Christian Church
The Central Christian Church invites all boys and girls to Bible school at 10 o’clock Sunday followed by a morning sermon on the value of youth. Minister Samuel H. Austin urges attendance and aims for 150 regulars by January 1 as part of an intensified attendance drive. The evening service at 7:00 features a sermon on Preaching Christ with a welcome to all.
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Comanche
Central Christian Church
Samuel H. Austin
Sunday School Class Party Hosted by Ms Roberson and Mrs Austin
The Bible school classes of Miss Leva Roberson and Mrs Samuel H Austin were entertained jointly by their teachers at Mrs Austin's home Friday evening. The event featured musical selections and lively contests that brought much merriment. Light refreshments concluded the social hour.
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Bible School
Leva Roberson
Samuel H. Austin
Surprise Birthday Party for Central Christian Pastor Family
A late afternoon church house call turned into a surprise birthday gathering for the pastor of Central Christian church. Members arrived unannounced for social chat then stayed as music filled the home. Mrs. Charles Ory revealed the birthday and presented a substantial check from church members. The ladies also announced the pastor’s sending to the State Lectureship.
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Central Christian Church
Charles Ory
Austin
California Syrup of Figs advertised laxative for children
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe and tasty remedy for children with stomach issues. It promises gentle, effective relief from constipation and ill humor, claiming the product is loved by kids and available in a 50 cent bottle with clear directions.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Y W M Sings and Social Evening Hosted by Miss Hall
Miss Lucile Hall hosted the Y. W. M. C. Friday evening with a brief but engaging program. Refreshments of hot chocolate and cake were served after the event.
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Lucile Hall
Halloween Party Hosted by Y W M at Mary Reeves Home
A Halloween party given by the Y W M at Mary Reeves home Friday night welcomed about thirty masked guests. Ghosts greeted arrivals as decorations and greenery set the mood. Fortune telling and themed games provided entertainment while fruit sandwiches and olives were served.
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Mary Reeves
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Deep Pain Relief
Advertising copy for Ballard's Snow Liniment claims it can reach deep into muscles to relieve neuralgia in the face, shoulder, hands, or feet. Instructions say rub in where pain is felt. bottles priced at 25c, 50c, and 1.00, sold by S. P. Smith.
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Ballard
S. P. Smith
Suez School Opens Under Local Trustees
School began Monday under the management of John Lightfoot D A Byers and family left last week for Runnels county where they will make their home in the future Verna Mull has been sick this week with Brights disease Martin Stephens left last week for the west to pick cotton Saint Martin of Rule Texas is back here to look after business.
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John Lightfoot
D. A. Byers
Runnels County
Verna Mull
Bright
Martin Stephens
West
Saint Martin of
Rule
Texas
Community Notes Include Moves and Visits Around Town
Carnis Poyner attended a club meeting on Saturday in Coman, I N Pitts and family were near Buffalo Saturday night and Sunday, J J Warren left for Stamford to teach the winter term, Mr and Mrs R A Cox moved into the community this week, and residents say a good rain would be appreciated now.
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Carnis Poyner
Comanche
I. N. Pitts
Buffalo
J. J. Warren
Stamford
R. A. Cox
Pope's Diapepsin promised to settle indigestion fast
An old advertisement touts Pope's Diapepsin as a quick safe remedy for stomach distress. It claims the product digests food, relieves sourness, belching, and abdominal discomfort within minutes and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
Kirks Sanitary Grocery Enters Receivership
Kirks Sanitary Grocery voluntarily went into receivership Monday at close of business. The firm was opened by Clyde Kirk around January 1. The town feels the impact of the failure on the local economy.
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Kirks Sanitary Grocery
Clyde Kirk
Renovine Heart and Nerve Tonic Ad Urges Early Cure
An advertisement promotes Renovine as a heart and nerve tonic with claims to cure if used on first symptoms. It warns not to wait until heart damage occurs and lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar.
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Cardui
Tey Cardui
County Fair Premiums Urgent Cash Request
County fair manager L G White warns that income from October 10 to 14 will not cover expenses and premiums. He asks that checks be cashed before November 10 and offers to personally cover funds until then, hoping for a larger fair next year. Also an ad for Laxative Brom Quinrine.
Nabers Sells Gents Shop to Brownwood Firm
Nabers Sells Gents Shop Tailoring to Looney Mercantile Co of Brownwood this week and will move some into their store when it opens about July. Mr Nabers will head the tailoring department at the new firm. He opened his shop on the north side last fall and built a good business.
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Talmage Nabers
Looney Mercantile Co
Brown
Loth
Mr. Nabers
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