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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1915
Page
5
Comanche readers urged to try Peace Maker Flour praising its baking performance. The ad claims superior quality from a long established mill and invites immediate phone orders to City Grocer Carter for delivery.
A vintage advertisement touts Casearets as a nightly laxative that cleanses the stomach, reduces foul breath and dizziness, and steadies the liver and bowels by morning. It urges adults and children to take a 10 cent box to stay regular and feel clear headed, highlighting gentle taste and no griping.
An aged advertisement for Bernard's Horehound Syrup promises relief for coughs and throat hoarseness. The product, priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle, is marketed by S. P. Smith.
An ad touts Renovine as a heart remedy with first symptoms suggesting Reno as a cure. It claims delays incur painful penalties and lists a price of 1.00 dollars plus adv. guidance for use is implied in the brief text.
From Schauer ranch road to town last Sunday evening Tom Helmsley, about 40, alone in a car, struck a roadway bump and the vehicle overturned trapping him. Ralph Watson and family found him beneath the car and life extinct after his neck was broken. Funeral held Monday from his brother’s residence with a large gathering. He was a son of J. M. Holmsley and brother of Frank Holmsley, former Comanche city marshal. He was unmarried and remembered by older settlers with many friends.
Neely Harris Cunningham Co advertises cash or trade for a carload of chickens turkeys and eggs with emphasis on highest market price and immediate purchase.
A new shipment of Friedman Shelby all leather shoes has been received at Robertson Sisters Store, offering customers durable leather footwear from a noted brand.
The peanut oil mill near Comanche and Detroit Texas advance the oil program as demand grows. One car of oil reached Chicago with inquiries from refiners and exporters nationwide. Dallas buyers push to ship the next car regardless of price for butter making use. Analysts cite olive oil scarcity in Europe bolstering peanut oil prospects as yields rise with experience. a stable market could boost prices and expand use for cake and meal.
Dixie Lyceum hosts Ross W Crane, the world’s greatest cay modeler, Monday night November 29. See him perform and marvel at his skills.
Thanksgiving turkey shipments in Comanche totaled 2810 birds weighing 31 540 pounds by November 24. Produce buyers paid farmers 3469 40 over the past 24 days in November, averaging about 150 per day for turkeys alone.
An old advertisement notes that neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia and promotes Quinidine Tablets for coughs colds influenza and headaches with a 25 cent price. The ad emphasizes prompt relief and cites general remedy claims.
An advertisement notes Red Goose school shoes available at the Roberson Sisters Store. The brief item highlights a local retailer offering the popular brand for students.
Brady organizes a Young Men s Business League in the west market city of Comanche. The note praises Brady as a live town with strong business men and a growing cattle and wool trade. Congratulations are offered to Comanche as the coming market city of the west.
For lease 237 acres located four miles northeast of Comanche. About 200 acres under cultivation, some newly worked and rough. Includes two houses and two wells. Five year lease offered with liberal contract by J. R. Eanes and Co.
Residents push for a vote on tick eradication in Comanche county with petitions planned for the Commissioners Court. Neighboring counties have shown favorable results or scheduled elections, citing Texas fever as linked to ticks and noting cattle from tick free areas fetch higher prices. Local cattlemen are urged to study literature and discuss with peers before petitions proceed.
Mary Francis Cunningham won first prize at Stephenville baby show. She is the daughter of T. J. Cunningham, former editor of the Comanche Chief, and Kate Cunningham, daughter of late Professor Rodgers. The father says the baby greatly resembles him and says the claim is justified.
A local display announces new brown and black fur items at the Roberson Sisters Store with customers urged to visit for selections and pricing.
T Ballou and daughters Mrs. T J Holmsley and Miss Alice Ballou returned from a Cotton Palace visit. Mr Holmsley was part of the party and returned to Comanche yesterday.
Several good second hand windmills offered by Neely Harris Cunningham Company for quick sale. Complete job lot available with reasonable prices. Local dealers and farmers invited to inspect and purchase.
John Nicholas visited his family in Comanche on Sunday and returned Monday. W. A. and C. R. DeWees also traveled to Comanche on Monday for business.
The 5 and 10 Cent Store advertises a limited supply of Rayo lamps at bargain prices, inviting shoppers to hurry for savings on lighting.
A brief advertisement offers Mebane Improved Triumph cotton seed with satisfaction guaranteed. Price stated as $1.50 f o b Lockhart. Contact Storey Myrick at Box 337 Lockhart Texas.
Notice advertises three good mules for sale with a contact point at the Chief office through Will Carpenter.
Red polled bulls and cows for sale full blood. Owner M. B. White of Lamkin Texas advertises several promising young stock available to buyers.
Doss Miller of DeLeon aims to exhibit his short horn Durham cattle at the next Cotton Palace. He plans a Comanche county exhibit and seeks united support to push the effort, hoping to win a prize and inspire county pride.
De Leon this week hosts a farmers short course under A. & M. College direction. Attendees will learn something from each lecture and demonstration, though not everyone will be pleased. Comanche held a similar course last summer and plans another next year.
Dallas has raised 100000 for the Democratic National Convention and extra to spare. A 150000 coliseum is proposed for sessions. Funds came in within three days as Missouri attendees anticipate welcomes. Texas citizens favor the convention in Dallas and affirm the state’s solid Democratic support.
A brief advertisement notes a car of Queen of the Pantry Flour arriving and offers pricing described as cheaper than ever, attributed to J. W. Scurry. The item markets a staple product with a local dealer emphasis.
Comanche resident Todd Switzer has accepted a position with Renfro McMinn in Brownwood, as reported by the Brownwood Bulletin.
Notice advertises buying and selling new and second hand goods. It promises refurbishing old mattresses and making new ones to order. Located in the Burks-Simmons Building at 121f Bar.
Ross W Crane, a clay modeler and artist musician, is highlighted. A high school event Monday night at 8:30 on November 29 is referenced as a scheduled appearance or demonstration featuring Crane’s work and musical skill.
To Hog Growers Association members. With hog cholera widespread, use Beau mont crude oil as a disinfectant. Apply by spraying hogs, or pour into wallows so oil covers the animals. Wrap pen posts in sacks soaked in oil. Oil available cheap in barrel lots. If disease appears, notify Demonstration Agent Mr. Eaton at once. Respt. R. T. Janes, Seey.
Coleman Texas broker B E L Culp lists a 1019 acre ranch with 100 cultivated, 4 miles from Colorado River, 3 room house, good well, tank, fencing, debt free. Owner nonresident seeks trade for a Comanche or Erath county farm with long terms and some debt assumed. Price 12.00 per acre, half in farms. 2 1 2 percent commission. Some farms available to trade.
Friends of Hon. Cato Sells boost him for a seat on the Interstate Railroad Commission. Texas already has several prominent appointees, and supporters say his appointment would honor the state and provide a capable national servant.
The Comanche postoffice now acts as depository for postoffice supplies for Comanche, Hamilton, and Coryell counties. Located on the Cotton Belt, Comanche is increasingly becoming the distributing point for towns in this region.
Roberson Sisters announce a fresh collection including bags belts and fancy handkerchiefs. The display features bold patterns and coordinated accessories for spring wardrobes.
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