Comanche Oil Co. Loses Bit in Well at Sipe Springs
The Comanche Oil Company on the Goss lease near Sipe Springs lost the drilling bit at about 650 feet after days of effort. The well was producing 30 to 40 barrels daily, with the bit only one foot into oil sand. The rig is moved a few feet and a second well will be drilled with double shifts. gas from No. 1 will fuel No. 2. Directors and promoters expect a paying field and will continue exploration.
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Comanche Oil Company
Goss
Sipe Springs
Take Advantage Hamiltons Cost Sale Jewelry
Hamilton announces a cost sale offering jewelry watches cut glass and related items at North Side Square with clear discounts and limited time.
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Hamilton
North Side Square
Printing in latest styles at the lowest prices
An ad notes printing in the latest styles at low prices with high quality work and an invitation to place the next order. It references The Chief Exponent and includes a phone number placeholder.
Thanksgiving Day Closures Noted Across City
Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day and all city business institutions stayed closed. The Chief Exponent was late in reaching readers due to the holiday, allowing the force a rest to spend time with their families.
Bowel Regulator FAERBINE Promotes Digestive Fire
Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation and a constipated habit fills the system with impurities. FAERBINE is a great bowel regulator. It purify the system, vitalizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fire vigorous condition. Prize Bc. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
New Auto Agency Deals in 1914 Jeffry Car Line
Cunningham & Bell in Comanche Texas announce the 1914 Jeffry car line with models priced at 2250 dollars for the fully equipped version and 1550 dollars for another. Also offered are Studebaker models from 1050 to 1575 dollars with electric lights and self starters. A new Christmas goods line from Wm C Odom at the 5 and 10 cent store is advertised.
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Jeffrycar
Jeffry
Studebaker
C. Odom
Hard Rain Brings Flood Damage and Crop Hopes
A hard rain fell 3.80 inches early this week causing train delays from soft tracks. Pecan Bayou at Brownwood overflowed with reported damage. Lytle Lake dam in Abilene released five million gallons, causing over $10,000 in damage. The rain boosts prospects for a bountiful spring grain crop in West Texas.
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Brownwood
Lytle Lake
Abilene
West Texas
Mrs Cartwright Stricken With Appendicitis In Weekend Illness
Mrs C L Cartwright was stricken with appendicitis Saturday causing anxiety for family and friends. She is considerably improved and doctors think an operation may not be necessary at this time.
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C. L. Cartwright
Christmas Seal Campaign Supports Texas Hospitals
One cent Christmas Seals fund hospital work including Memorial Children's Hospital at Galveston for bone tuberculosis and statewide campaigns for county and federal hospitals for consumptive strangers in the Southwest. Headquarters at the State Capitol Austin with Mrs. O B Colquitt as General Chairman.
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Memorial Children’s Hospital
Galveston
National Movement For Federal
Southwest
Texas Anti-Tuberculosis Association
State Capitol
Austin
O. B. Colquitt
Rev Lockhart to Preach at Central Christian Church
The Texas Christian University pastor Rev. Lockhart will preach at Central Christian Church on Sunday morning and night. All are invited to attend and hear him.
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Lockhart
Texas Christian University
Central Christian Church
Victoria Lynn at the High School Saturday Night
Victoria Lynn performs at the High School Saturday night event. The show highlights local performers and community entertainment in a weekend program.
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Victoria Lynn
Storm cellar collapses after heavy rains
Dr. J. B. Hall’s storm cellar caved in Monday due to recent heavy rains, causing substantial loss.
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J. B. Hall
Christmas shoppers urged to visit W C Odom 5 and 10 cent store
Advertisers promote early Christmas shopping at the W C Odom 5 and 10 cent store highlighting affordable gifts and holiday bargains for all ages this season.
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W.C. Odom
Classified ads prove every day that there is always a job
A compact notice asserts that classifieds continually reflect steady opportunities for efficient workers. It highlights ongoing demand across sectors and suggests reliable chances for skilled laborers seeking steady employment.
The Great Offer for Home Readers
Readers can subscribe now for one year to Dallas Semi-Weekly News Farm and Ranch Holland's Magazine and The Chief Exponent for $2.50 cash in advance.
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Dallas
Farm & Ranch
Holland’s
Notice restricts bird hunting on Chas Allen property
A local advertiser, Chas Allen, declares no bird hunting allowed on his land, issuing a terse notice to potential trespassers and hunters.
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Chas, Allen
The Greatest Offer Ever Made in Comanche County
Advertises a time limited magazine and newspaper bundle deal from Comanche Pub. Co. readers receive 220 papers for 2.50 dollars, cash only, with several titles listed and a claim of Comanche county’s largest sworn circulation.
Chief Exponent Big Christmas Issue Preview December 13
The issue features Christmas stories thoughts and suggestions with a full lineup including A Colonial Christmas I am Going Home for Christmas A Christmas Reverie Uncle Sam and Santa Claus Simple Christmas Gifts Christmas in Old Mexico Christmas Stories for Children and Christmas Suggestions for the Home plus holiday marketing and home treats.
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Christopher North
Sam
Santa Claus
Army and Navy
Old
Mexico
Bob
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R. W. H. Hamilton
New Auto Agency
Cunningham & Bell
Comanche, Texas
H. L. Ardis
Red Cross
PTICE
Holland’s Magazine
Comanche Pub. CO
Comanche County
The
Hamilton Drug Co
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