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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
4
A public mass meeting is scheduled for Friday November 24 at 7 30 p m in the courthouse to raise funds for Armenian relief. Speakers are being secured and all persons and organizations are urged to attend to help starving Armenians dependent on outside aid amid the European conflict.
O L Arther of near Gustine says his 20 acre peanut crop yielded about 749 dollars in sales with seed peanuts saved for next crop and hay for a year. He notes roughly 37 dollars per acre gross and that a 20 acre peanut operation could fit around other work. Farmers told by the farm loan bank commission they cannot qualify for a home should consider peanuts in Comanche.
An advertised tonic named Reno vine promises to strengthen the heart and nerves. It is priced at 50 cents with a 1 dollar option.
Old mattresses are offered new with a $1.50 service claim by Atwood Brothers. The ad also notes Michigan meat salt available at Slider and Lacey's for shoppers seeking grocery preserves.
Ladies' shirt waists arrive fresh from New York in an elegant line priced 50 cents to 9 dollars. Burks Mercantile Co continues to offer millinery specials. Slider and Lacy advertise. A new dairy starts this week with E L Carpenter and Mr Bolding joining forces. both men bring dairy experience and expect success.
A listing notes York offers an elegant line of shirt waists with prices from 50 cents to 5.00. The items emphasize affordable fashion and available options for shoppers.
Knutson and Eaton announce a name change to The Comanche Dairy this week. They plan a larger facility with modern fixtures and an expanded plant to improve operations.
The recent school sponsored art exhibit drew a good crowd and raised funds for purchasing pictures. It showcased reproductions of many world masterpieces and was praised as attractive. Prof Holloway and the ladies clubs deserve commendation for their public spirited effort.
I Can Sell Your Farm in touch with buyers for Comanche County farms. A. F. Blue of Comanche lists farms for sale and trade proposals. 106 acre farm near Rale with 6 room house orchard barn well windmill seeks Comanche county farm in exchange. Higginbotham's and Slider & Lacey's promote children’s visit during Majestic Demonstration Week.
Classified notice that DeLaval cream separator No 10 is offered as good as new and available for trade for a good cow or yearling, with exchange arranged by J. J. Myrie, Route 5.
Claims Danderine cleanses hair in minutes, leaves it thick and glossy, and stops dandruff while invigorating the scalp. Advertises a 25 cent bottle to achieve long strong hair with soft lustrous results and reduced itching.
An old advertisement touts BAL LARD HOREHOUND SYRUP to ease coughing and soothe lungs. It claims relief from irritation and restored breathing with bottles priced at 25, 50 and 100 cents, sold by S. P. Smith.
New and second-hand furniture bargains available with a large stock of rubber heels in all sizes and on the spot fitting. Kilpatrick and Son offer new jewelry designs. R W H Hamilton advertises a broad assortment of feed stuffs at Slider and Lacy's.
A brief notice states the Comanche Produce Co. invites customers to its stall on the northwest corner of the square to purchase fresh produce. The notice emphasizes convenient location for shoppers in the area.
A notice from Slider & Lacy offers one lot of middies at low prices. Also promotes HERBINE as a bowel regulator aiding liver and stomach, claiming renewed strength. Price 50 cents by P. Smith.
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