Meadows Grocery Co Drives Comanche Prosperity
Meadows Grocery Co led by C. W. Meadows and Hart Shoemaker built a thriving wholesale operation in Comanche. The firm keeps money in town, ships small lots to nearby towns such as Indian Gap and Priddy, and employs local staff, bolstering the area's economy and fixed salaries.
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Comanche
Meadows Grocery Co
Smith-Grogard Co
C. W. Meadows
Hart Shoemaker
Indian Gap
Priddy
Foley’s Honey and Tar Trial Offer
An old advertisement invites readers to mail this slip with 5e to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package. The set includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets from the Wm. Reese Co.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Post Office Marketing Plan Attracts Few Reported Trials
Three men have reported to Mr. Reese to test the post office plan of marketing. Last year’s testers all found it a success and the producer may ship if desired. The article urges more citizens to investigate this option.
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Reese
Post Office
Wound care products for livestock and humans from S P Smith
Advertises BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWDER to clean and heal wounds in both people and animals. Suitable for screw worms, dehorned cattle, cuts or bruises. Prices 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 per package. Sold by S P Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Pecan Crop Prospects Fail In Texas After Storms
H A Halbert of Coleman explains in a Brownwood News letter that while a heavy coastal storm damaged pecans on trees, insect infestations during late summer and early autumn prevented the promised large crop in this Texas region.
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Texas
H. A. Halbert
Coleman
Brownwood News
Hog shipments in Ft Worth with rebates and notes
The report covers November 8 shipments with hogs sold in Ft Worth for 854.12 in shipping costs and rebates totaling 30.48. It notes penalties for peanut hogs, specifies next shipping date November 22, and lists church group meetings and notices.
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Ft.Worth
Pecan Harvest Hit by Wet Seasons and Pests
The crop suffered a sharp decline as pecan pests surged in the past two years, more than ever before, likely tied to unusually wet seasons and affecting overall yield.
Stop Those Sharp Shooting Pains
An advertisement touts Femenina as a wonder worker for female disorders priced at 1.50 dollars with a 50 cent option.
Paroled Man Must Serve Term for Marriage While Free
A South Dakota parolee is required to complete his sentence after marrying while on liberty. The note comments on the rigidity of the rule and contrasts it with the claim that married men generally behave.
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South Dakota
Liberty
Beware of Cheap Substitutes Cough Remedy
Public urged to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy not substitutes sold for extra profit. The remedy has stood the test and been approved for more than forty years and is obtainable everywhere.
Dr J Wes Carson Announces Comanche Collections
Dr J Wes Carson states he will be in Comanche through December 1 to collect debts and requests all debtors to settle promptly. He notes he will be at Smith's Drug Store for collections.
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J. Wes Carson
Smith’s Drug Store
What Catarrh Is A Medicinal Food Brightens Blood For Health
It explains catarrh results from general body weakness and local treatments fail. Scott's Emulsion is presented as a blood enriching oil-food and building tonic free from alcohol or drugs. Try it. Scott and Bowne Bloomfield NJ.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Land for sale near Comanche with farm improvements
Seventy five acres on Deleon and Comanche public road three and a half miles NE of the court house. 65 acres cultivated with wood and water. Includes four room house and good barn, near a school. Price 2450.00. C A Hitt Comanche Texas.
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Deleon and
Comanche Public Road
C. A. Hitt
Comanche
Texas
Christmas gift ads in old magazines advertised by Grady Bowden
An order offer promotes Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post at discounted prices. It advertises Grady Bowden at Paris Smith's and provides a contact phone number for purchases.
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Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Grady Bowden
St Mathews Church Service Times
Episcopal church notes Rev John Power rector Sunday School 10 am every Sunday Jno D Waring superintendent services third Sunday each month morning 11 am evening 7 30 pm December ladies guild meets Monday
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L Christian Chu
Clinton Lockhart
Paste
F. Heloway
ST. Mathews Church
Episcopal
John Power
Jno
D. Waring
Church of Christ Sunday Communion Service at 11
The Church of Christ advertises a Sunday communion service at 11 a.m. every Sunday. The brief notice confirms regular weekly worship time and church affiliation.
Da Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad
An old reliable remedy claims to cure chronic sores with Da Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil. The advertisement emphasizes relief from pain and healing effects, offering bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
Record Pecan Harvest Draws Buyers to West Texas Towns
The San Saba area reports its largest pecan crop with wagon loads selling locally. Brady and Comanche see similar activity as buyers from Fort Worth Dallas Houston San Antonio and beyond bid high. The nut’s global market value boosts status of pecan sellers who may become major regional players. The nut thrives in a limited growing region and orchards gain attention.
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San Saba
Brady
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Comanche
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Toledo
Overland
Thadberg & Dunlap
Comanche, Texas
Tion
Négour Land
Our
Association
Bery Su
D.waring
Tewart and
Eed
Huddleston
Servid B. Y. P. U
Wm. Reese
Chas. Ory
Mae Hall
Paris
Dee
Ladies’ Guild
Church OF Christ
Iood Health
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