Local society notes from Comanche and surrounding towns
Dr. C R Houghton dentist in Masonic building Comanche Texas. Fiona Clark home from Coleman. Ed Wilkerson of Dallas on business and to see relatives. Frank Palmer among business visitors to Dallas this week. Zela Pate of San Antonio visiting Mrs M D Jones. Sanford Moodie at home in Comanche with ill brother. Mrs W J Cunningham and Miss Clara Moore back from Dallas. Mrs J D St Clair to Blanket for a few days with her son. Mrs M J Sutphin and children of Lubbock visiting Dr and Mrs Houghton. LaFayette McNeese at Tyler attending school visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs Lester Hall welcome a baby girl born Monday. Clara Woodward and brother John Doyle spending week with grandparents in Clyde.
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Clara Woodward
John Doyle
Clyde
Local residents return from visits across Texas
Misses Gene St Clair and Eve lyn Thadberg return to Belt after visiting home folks in Brownwood with Pat Kelly and Jim Carter families. Zora Parker comes home after months away in Waco and beyond. W R Slider and Wm Reese make business trips to Dallas and Fort Worth while Mary Price Marion McCarty return from Waco and Cotton Palace. Minnie Cunningham attends Federation of American Clubs meeting in Galveston as Comanche delegate. Beulah McGuire visits Arkadelphia mother ill but improving.
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Minnie Cunningham
Galveston
Federated Clubs of America
Comanche
Passengers on W. O. W. Special to Waco
A group including John Carroll J. A. Montgomery Dr. Acton Bob Carver Eddie Stephenson I. G. Wyatt 8S. C. Findley Miller Coleman Bert Findley W. W. Kilpatrick and Mrs. Mark Sherrill Mrs. S. P. Burns and son Mrs. Mamie Frank lin Mrs. Ed Gaines Miss Kelly and Master Billy Moody were aboard the W. O. W. special last Thursday bound for Waco.
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John Carroll
J. A. Montgomery
Dr. Acton
Bob Carver
Eddie Stephenson
I. G. Wyatt
C. Findley
Miller Coleman
Bert Findley
W. W. Kilpatrick
Mark Sherrill
S. P. Burns and Son
Mamie Franklin
Ed Gaines
Miss Kelly
Billy Moody
Waco
Miss Zoe Fitzhugh Visits Waco Aunt’s Family
Miss Zoe Fitzhugh of Waco arrived with her Aunt Mrs Parker on Wednesday evening and will spend several days visiting Mrs J B Layne and family.
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Zoe Fitzhugh
Waco
Parker
J. B. Layne
Witnesses Atkinson And Judge Cathey Attend Granbury Court
Homer Atkinson and Judge Cathey were in District Court at Granbury this week as witnesses in the Bert Onstott case. The case resulted in a four year penitentiary sentence that was suspended.
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Homer Atkinson
Judge Cathey
Granbury
Bert Onstott
Apollos Lineup Set For Thursday Night Show
The Apollos schedule lists Mrs Alta B Wells on piano and saxophone Miss Gladys Harding as reader and soprano Mr Arthur Wells on banjo mandolin and saxophone Mr Clay Smith on trombone saxophone and guitar and Mr G E Holmes on cornet saxophone and flute All are described as artists and a treat for the audience
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The
Apollos
Alta B. Wells
Gladys Harding
Arthur Wells
Clay Smith
G. E. Holmes
Sewing Machines and Farm Goods Sale Ad
Sewing machines almost as good as new priced from $1.50 to $10.00 by Burks-Simmons Co. Farmers Gin buys bales. Tate Bros. Store hosts a Money-Saving Sale. Bart Johnson offers apple peach and plum trees.
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Burks-Simmons Co
Bart Johnson
Chamberlain Tablets Move Bowels and Improve Appetite
An advertisement notes Chamberlain tablets aid digestion and appetite, claiming stomach relief and stronger digestion, offered for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Card of Thanks for Assistance During Illness and Death
We express gratitude to friends for support during our daughter's illness and passing. Special thanks to Dr. Hays for attentive care. God bless you all. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Roberts.
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Hays
W. N. Roberts
Foley's Cathartic Tablets Advert
Foley's Cathartic Tablets promote wholesome cleansing with a stimulating effect on the stomach liver and bowels. They regulate digestion without griping and have no unpleasant after effects. Marketed as anti bilious with relief and comfort for stout people. The Wm. Reese Co.
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Wm. Reese Co
For Rent Three dwelling houses in Marion area
Three houses available for rent. One houses five rooms with halls and bath near J. E. Long residence behind Marion Wilkerson’s home. A second four room dwelling with bath near J. P. Hoff. The third is the Baptist parsonage where Anthony now lives, available December 1. G. H. Goodson.
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J. E. Long
Marion Wilkerson
J. P. Hoff
Mr. Anthony
G. H. Goodson
Tate Bros Big Money-Raising Sale Opens In Town
Tate Bros store advertises more new dry goods and shoes than anywhere else in town and claims to sacrifice profits in a city wide sale now underway.
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Tate Bros
The Apollos At High School Musical Evening Next Tuesday
The Apollos will perform at the high school musicale next Tuesday night, promising a season highlight in a student show.
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The
Apollos
For Sale Second-hand Sewing Machines
Second-hand sewing machines in fine shape for sale. They will do good work with prices ranging from 1.50 to 10.00.
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Burks-Simmons Co
Letter from Claud Caffey on subscription and local ties
Claud Caffey writes from Charter Oak California enclosing a postal money order for a year’s subscription to Comanche papers. He recalls long-time ties to Comanche County Texas and praises Oscar and Gib Callaway, notes pioneer neighbors, and hopes for a profitable cotton year. The editor notes they publish the letter to connect with Caffey’s Comanche friends.
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Charter Oak
Cal
Exponent
Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
Tom Gaines
Oscar
Gib Callaway
Claud Caffey
Remarkable Cure of Croup
Mrs J B Cook of Indiana Pa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving her son's life last winter. She says it cut phlegm and relieved coughing fits and that she is grateful for the remedy. For sale by all dealers.
The Apollos To Headline Musical Event Of Season
The advertise text promises a premier musical event on the 24th with the group The Apollos. It touts value from $1.50 to $10.00 and invites attendees to bring their girl for a splendid performance and perfect satisfaction.
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The
Apollos
Farmers Gin Opens High Price For Remnants
Farmers Gin states it will pay the highest market price for remnants, inviting producers to bring in leftover fiber and byproducts for profitable disposal and sale.
Texas Apple Crop Is Estimated At 483000 Bushels In 1914
Washington reports the 1914 Texas apple crop at 483000 bushels. 1913 yielded 300000 and 1912 500000. Current condition is 68 percent of normal, vs a ten year average of 57 percent. National crop about 230400000 bushels with last year 145400000. Farmers receive about 62 cents per bushel.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Federal Department of Agriculture
United States
Digestive Health Elixir Sold by Paris Smith
Irregular bowel movements lead to constipation and impurities. Herbine is promoted as a bowel regulator that purifies the system vitalizes the blood and strengthens digestive organs. Price 50cc. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Special Offer From Holland's Magazine Farm & Ranch Chief Exponent
An advertisement notes a special offer across Holland's Magazine Farm & Ranch and Chief Exponent, highlighting a promotional deal intended to attract readers and buyers.
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Holland’s Magazine
Farm & Ranch
Federal Reserve Banks Opened for Business
Twelve Federal Reserve banks opened their doors Monday amid anticipation. The board may push plans after the first week’s rediscount data, with possible cash augmentation and transfer of government funds. Dallas operation began with $7 million cash resources and $1.5 million in reserve deposits.
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Federal Reserve
Willis
Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Bank of the Eleventh District
Dallas
Dallas Reserve Bank
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Safer Calomel Alternative
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. It warns calomel irritates the liver, causes cramps and nausea, and may salivate, while promising the tonic leaves users alert and ready for work.
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Dodson
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America
Ck Cae Shin Ie
South Side Square
Comanche, Texas
C. R. Houghton
Masonic Building
Fiona Clark
Coleman
Ed Wilkerson
Frank Palmer
Zela Pate
San Antonio
M. D. Jones
Sanford Moodie
W. J. Cunningham
Clara Moore
M. J. Sutphin
Lubbock
Houghton
LaFayette McNeese
Tyler
City
Mrs. Lester Hall
Gene St. Clair
Evelyn Thadberg
Belt
Pat Kelly
Jim Carter
Brownwood
Zora Parker
W. R. Slider
Wm. Reese
Fort Worth
Mary Price
Marion McCarty
Cotton Palace
J. E. McGuire
Beulah
Downing
Arkadelphia, Ark
Foley
Caffey
Texas Apple Crop Statistics
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Holland’s
Woman’s Home Companion
Mother’s Magazine
the Delineator
Secribner’s
World’s Work
Harper’s
McCall’s McClure’s
Ladies’ World
Literary Digest
American Boy
Youth’s Companion
Dallas News
Star-Telegram
Houston Post
Atlanta Constitution
Fort Worth Record
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