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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
5
Letters praise Dr. Fugate's Prescription claiming long term relief from asthma after two bottles. Mrs F says 18 to 20 years of affliction ended after treatment. Mr D reports eight years free and urges care for a friend with chronic asthma. The ad invites readers to request complete information at the Service Drug Store.
An observer argues farmers shoulder much of the tax burden while big business escapes, noting farmers pay for every bought item and cannot pass costs along. He cites Texas as an example and urges adjusting policy to reduce farmers’ heavy load.
The Hillel Dramatic Club at the University of Texas elected Sumner Willens president Minette Tobolowsky secretary and Leo Hoffman treasurer. Members are now reading plays to select the first production of the season.
A report notes tanning extracts may be obtained from various Texas plants and trees including sumac osage orange canalire palmetto roots and agrito.
Lamkin Paul Stevens of Fort Worth visits grandparents and other relatives. Mrs. D. Callaway and son from San Angelo visit sisters. Mrs. J. W. Stewart and others visit Joe Miller home near Comanche. Miss Warren Dalton of Hamilton visits friends. Lizzie Keen and mother from Hamilton attend church. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Briley of Meridian visit Crain family. Jerome Carmichael and Carlton visitors see parents. W. L. Davis and Mrs. Luther Daniel of Gustine visit Stevens family.
Local service drug store urges readers to collect and redeem J. B. B. coupon booklets for discounts. The notice promotes savings through the store’s coupon program and emphasizes accessibility for customers seeking better value on purchases.
Sidney J. Cutler reports Wesley Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Henderson of May Texas enlisted in the United States Army on November 20 and was assigned to Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston Texas. The notice invites others to contact the Brownwood Army Recruiting Station for information.
College Station Texas November 24 Cattle numbers and the purchasing power of cattle follow 14 to 16 year cycles says W E Morgan economist in the Extension ice division at Texas A and M College When purchasing power is high production rises and cattle numbers grow When low production is cut back Morgan cites 1920 US cattle head count about 49 million and steer buying power at 79 percent of 1910 14 levels In 1930 ten years later cattle numbers fell to 38 million while steer buying power rose 34 percent over 1910 14
Local shoppers are urged to collect and present J B B coupons at Vance Drug Store to redeem discounts on household essentials and personal care items. The promotion encourages customer savings through manufacturer coupons accepted at the counter.
Texas October commercial failures totaled fourteen, up 133 percent from September and 56 percent from October last year. Despite more firms failing, total liabilities were lower than the prior month and only slightly higher than October of the previous year. Average liability per failure stood at $12,000, down 71 percent from September.
Mrs Lula Wiesendanger is reported ill at her home in town, with no additional conditions or accompanying details provided.
Kilpatrick's Hardware Store advertises a wide selection of new oil cloth patterns. The feature highlights attractive designs and practical uses for home decor and dining areas.
A notice invites Texas seniors and friends to a November 28 1937 gathering at the Waco High School Gym to discuss poll taxes old age pensions and election matters. Signers include W S Granger state chairman and other Texas organizers for elderly welfare groups.
A customer extols Wolfe Nursery for growing acclimated healthy trees at lower prices with no agents, free trees with orders, free pruning on request, sturdy packing, fast growth, true to name stock, and nationwide delivery. They highlight tested varieties, careful service, and a wide Texas collection, inviting others to join their circle of friends and customers.
A Texas health official notes a 15 year rise in life expectancy since the early 20th century and credits preventive medicine, immunizations, and public health efforts for healthier living. He urges gratitude this Thanksgiving for medical advances and continued public support for disease control in Texas.
An advertisement from Wolfe's Nursery of Stephenville urges customers to buy trees directly to save agents commissions. It invites visitors to the nursery, promises prompt service, and notes trees packed for transport. A forty page color catalogue is sent free upon request to E A Williams.
Courteous salesman and prompt service at Wolfe's Nursery offer 400000 plants including evergreens roses hedges shade trees vines flowering shrubs nut trees and fruit trees. Visitors welcome weekdays and Sundays after noon. Free forty page color catalogue and free fruit trees with every order. See E A Williams.
The Waco Times Herald offers a one year subscription at 3.95 while the Comanche Chief lists a one year option at 4.45. A 100 sheet typewriter tablet is advertised at the Chief for ten cents.
Sixty one 4H club boys and girls from Tyler visited Dallas for three days as guests of John W Carpenter of Texas Power and Light Company. The trip rewards winners of a contest open to 63 counties served by the company's transmission lines. Starrville boys and Noonday girls won, with Starrville's boys previous year winners and Spring Creek of Parker County narrowly defeating the Starrville girls.
Wolfe Nursery of Stephen ville grows trees in West Texas for West Texas buyers. Visit the nursery before buying to save commission by buying direct. Visitors welcome weekdays and Sunday afternoons. Free forty page colored catalogue and free fruit trees with every order. See E A Williams.
Wolfe's Nursery at Stephenville promotes home and commercial orchards with a focus on saving commissions by buying direct. Forty page color catalogue and free fruit trees with every order announced. Sheriff Wid Spivey and Hobart Humphrey joined a deer hunt near Marble Falls after leaving Wednesday night.
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