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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
3
H. C. Heath of De Leon and longtime Comanche County resident visited the Chief Office this week. He said he subscribed about fifty three years ago when the Chief began publication.
Durham Pecan Co seeks pecans of various grades in quantity. Pays more for extra fancy grades by size and quality. Contact at Old Post Office Building.
Sutton Dudley traveled Friday to attend the fifteenth Crystal Anniversary of the Waco Drug Company as a guest of the firm on this occasion.
A notice describes five percent rural loan options from the Federal Land Bank of Houston for terms from five to thirty six years. It mentions J. D. Bonner and Treasurer C. M. N. F. L. A. with a reference across from New Post. Also notes window glass at Higginbothams Lumber Yard.
A testimonial claims Mayr’s preparation cured years of stomach trouble improving appetite and energy. The ad touts a simple dose that clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation in the stomach liver and intestines. Money back guarantee offered. Also notes Mrs. Jennie Simpson of Santa Anna visiting Mrs. Winnie Todd.
Prices touted as leaders prompt customers to visit Adams Mercantile for dry goods in months ahead. Mrs Mollie Godbold visited on Monday afternoon. Window glass referenced at Higginbothams.
Short local notices list pecans wanted by Durhal Pecan Company and special prices on stationery at Wm. Reese Co. Also a visit notice for Mrs. Perl Hall Dunlop from Ft. Worth and a reminder to take plenty this November 23. Hot radio batteries available at Reese Drug Co.
Mr and Mrs Ned Boswell of Fort Worth spent the 11th in Comanche visiting relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Arcton Masaingill and Mr. and Mrs. Stutton Dudley spent Sunday in Gorman. Reese Drug Co advertises pricing on window-glass. Mr. J. W. Reese and daughters Elizabeth and Janet, Miss Zorah Lacy, and Mrs. Afron Magsin gill attended the Pailey Crabb wedding in Cross Plain on Wednesday.
Miss Mary Doyle, a longtime Erath County teacher, returns home. Mrs. J. M. Vaughn visits her son Loren in Sweetwater and plans to stay through Christmas. Floyd Jane and wife of Corsicana visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lane.
Mrs. E P Kellum longtime Proctor resident died on the 16th and was buried Wednesday at 2:30 pm Rev Penn Meroney of Baylor University led services. She was born Mary Frances Mosley in 1857 at Manna Louisiana and married F E Kellum in 1877 near Waco. Survived by children R R Kellum John Kellum Parker Kellum Joe Kellum (deceased) Fredrick Mrs Wattie Bradley Mrs Sallie Johnon Mrs Clemmie Barry and siblings James M Mosley Robert S Mosley G A Stanfield. Pallbearers listed.
Charles Woesne of San Antonio Texas was a recent visitor in the home of L. B. Russell.
Adams Mercantile expands its closeout sale with daily mark downs and new bargain highlights. Local shoppers flock to snag discounts on household goods, tools, and kitchenware as prices drop further.
Uncertain situation surrounding the Durham Pecan Company and its pecan shipments. Market chatter suggests production and distribution challenges may affect supply for the upcoming season.
The Majestic Theatre to screen The Volga Boatman on Monday and Tuesday next week. Cecile B De Mille labels it his greatest work and the plot follows Volga boatman Fedor and Princess Vera through love and revolution in Russia with drama and tragedy.
Mrs M M Godbold spoke on play writing at a Dallas federation meeting and previewed her comedy Help Yourself which has drawn strong notices in Dallas. The piece will be performed in Comanche Tuesday evening November 24 at the High School Auditorium under the Study Club.
A fragmented advertisement shows prices for cold patch in regular cans, various sizes of sticky boots, lace boots and tire products. It lists items including 30x3 1-2 regular size at 8.45 and pennant tires at several prices, with multiple oversized, giant oversize, and balloon options.
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