Comanche Lady Uses Peanut Oil for First Dinner
Comanche residents recount a pioneering meal where Mrs. Polster cooked with crude peanut oil, serving biscuits fried in peanut grease, steak, and doughnuts. Betty Cook of Comanche County dies at 65 at an Austin sanitarium after six weeks illness. she was born March 11 1850 in Smith County and married John R. Cook around 1875, leaving three children James P. Cook Addie Stagner and a late-in-life Christian servant.
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Comanche
Rs. Polster
Polster
Betty Cook
Comanche County
Austin
Pendergrass
Smith County
Texas
Comanchee County
Jim
John R. Cook
James P. Cook
Addie Stagner
Woodson
Church of Christ
Betty
Movement to Organize Band Taking Shape at School
A chapel announcement spurred forty pupils and several citizens to join a school band directed by Mr. Holden. Instruments will be owned by students with payments in installments. lessons are free, and concert receipts will buy instruments. Twenty names listed include Beverley Thomas and Dick Armstrong among others.
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Mr. Holden
Holden
Beverley Thomas
Dick Armstrong
Jamie Clark
Ira Clemons
Uel Cox
Vasco Lee
Kenneth Ory
Carl House
Perry Hicks
Ray Hoff
Clyde House
Forrest Reeves
Jeffie Thomas
Guy Allen
Nabers Tailor Shop Offers Modern Cleaning Process
Talmage Nabers announces new chemical line for his Comanche cleaning and pressing shop, promising specialty on delicate fabrics and silk removal. He invites customers to observe the process to witness the method and quality.
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Comanche
Talmage Nabers
Nabers Tailor Shop
Baptist News Notes Love Offering and church plans
The congregation reports an over one hundred dollar state missions offering from the Sunday services, with gifts by many small donors. Upcoming events include Sunday school classes on training books, a men’s meeting, a Ladies Aid reception, and the Texas Baptist convention in Austin. The Sunday program features "The Unity of the Church is a Vital Unity" and "The Unseen Hand" with Pastor A. Curlee inviting worship.
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Baptist News
J. B. Gambrell
Ladies’ Aid
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Austin
A. Curlee
Many Contestants Rally as Four Weeks Remain
In Comanche County, contestants led by Mrs Murt Sullivan and Miss Edith Brown urge friends to subscribe and support. Winners receive high value prizes including a car, piano, and diamond ring, with contestants campaigning through local outlets G and M Garage Higginbothams Ardis Jewelry. A note to contestants promises a special public offer.
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Murt Sullivan
Edith Brown
Minnie Lee Clift
Jess McGuire
Alpha Bowman
Gerald Bryson
C. W. Johnson
Comanche County
Higginbotham’s
Ardis’ Jewelry Store
Peanut Oil Venture Surpasses Expectations in Comanche
The Comanche Cotton Oil Co. reports a successful first run on peanuts with its first car of peanut oil shipped Tuesday. They expect growth as moisture in the nuts challenges the process but plan to push forward crushing peanuts. First oil sold to Morris Oil Co. with meal sent to College Station and a cake to Waco for the Cotton Palace display.
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Comanche Cotton Oil Co
Coleman
Morris Oil Co
College Station
Waco
Cotton Palace
Texas
Y M B L Seeks Messenger Service for Comanche
Petitions circulated under Y M B L to Western Union to restore Comanche messenger service formerly provided and discontinued. The group aims to win approval and quietly delivers results, as members practice doing more than they claim.
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Western Union
Flour price surge prompts bulk buy urge at Higginbotham's
A local ad urges customers to purchase 100 pounds of flour at 2.75 dollars per lot, claiming a guaranteed high patent quality and predicting price increases. The message emphasizes securing future supplies now at Higginbotham's.
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Higginbothan’s
Boy Struck By Auto Seriously Hurt In Brownwood
Watson Wilson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ira Wilson was hit by Brooke Smith Jr s car at Avenue D and Third Street around 12 45 pm He sustained a brain concussion with no bone injuries and was unconscious until this morning Under care of physicians he is expected to recover The incident occurred as the two boys stood near the east curb and Smith slowed then passed Them Cars front wheels struck the boy as he stepped into the rear fender He was carried to safety and medical help was summoned The Wilson family had recently moved from Comanche to Avenue D Brownwood Bulletin
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Watson Wilson
R. I
Ira) Wilson
Brooke Smith, Jr
Avenue D
Third St
Mr. Smith
Comanche Prepares for Hico Football Clash Next Saturday
Comanche high school footballers travel to Hico by auto with a 7 a m departure to face the undefeated hosts at 2 30 pm. Hico has not allowed a score all season while Comanche also has not been scored upon by any high school team. Key players including Little Bill Lane and C Woodward are out.
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Comanche
Hico
Bill” Lane
C. Woodward
Special on cups and saucers at 40c per set
The 10 Cent Store advertises a special on cups and saucers priced at 40 cents per set, inviting customers to shop this bargain offer.
Stores to Close on Thanksgiving in Comanche Texas
A petition signed by numerous Comanche businesses declares all-day closings on Thanksgiving November 25 1915 to give Father a holiday. Exceptions noted for two meat markets and newspaper offices if editions can be produced in time. Signers include Kilpatrick Nabers Smith Hamilton Drug Co etc.
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Comanche
Texas
Father
Clyde Marshall Injured Crossing Fence Wire
Clyde Marshall principal of the West Ward School was injured while crossing a vacant lot on his way to the morning train. He collided with a wire on fence posts, was knocked into a ditch, bruised, and needed six stitches for a split lip. Dr. Ory treated the wound and lighting in the area is called into question.
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Clyde Marshall
West Ward
Dr. Ory
Clyde
R M Chiff Appeals For Support Of Minnie Lee
A father writes to supporters for help in the Chief Exponent Contest for his daughter Minnie Lee. He asks readers to attend or assist as they can and thanks all in advance on behalf of the family.
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Minnie Lee
R. M. Chiff
Roberson Sisters Store Fur Sale Ad
Readable ad copy markets a fur sale featuring red fox beaver fitche beaver Chinese raccoon black bear seal and coney fur sets plus melon and pillow muffs new style collars at astonishingly low prices. An opportunity to shop the sale.
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Roberson Sisters Store
Bargains Offer Windmills and Pumps for Rural Needs
Bargains listed include windmills pumps piping and fittings. See Neely Harrie Cunningham for details on the items and prices.
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Neely ‘Harrie-Cunningham E
Courthouse Light Proposal Lights Up the Town
The Commissioners' Court reports a successful courthouse lighting experiment. They propose four 70 foot towers in four wards to illuminate the city, costing about a dollar to install and ten cents monthly to maintain. The plan aims to banish darkness and improve public safety citywide.
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Commissioners’ Court
Austin
Sidalier
Majestic Shows Draw Monster Crowd For Saturday Screen
The Majestic cinema drew one of its largest crowds Saturday for a Broadway five reel feature titled Under Southern Skies. Manager Ardis promises regular patrons a dime show of the week with Broadway features, and hints a big western feature for Saturday November 20th.
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Majestic
United States
Ardis
Tenth Grade to Present Thanksgiving Themed Program
The tenth grade will present its first monthly program next Wednesday at 2 30 pm in the auditorium. The event aims to reflect the spirit of Thanksgiving with parents and friends encouraged to attend.
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Auditorum
R. F. Holloway
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
W. T. Nabers
S. P. Smith
R. W. H. Hamilton
Geo. C. Wetzel
Hamilton Drug Co
T. M. Pulliam
F. & M. National Bank
G. & M. Garage
J. W. Scurry
Wm. Reese Co
Bob Stanton
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Jud McCarty
Jeweler
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
D. Dingwall
W. F. Elkins
J. H. Wilhelm
Comanche County Abstract Co
Thadberg & Dunlap
J .R. Eanes & Co
T. S. Collins
Brin
R. W. Pearce
Gille
J. R. Davenport
D. J. Barker
Geo. M. Rains
Carroll’s
Comanche Marble Works
Comanche Mercantile Co
Davis Mason
First National Bank
First State Bank
Tate’s
Comanche National Bank
H. L. Ardis
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