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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
4
The article urges shoppers to choose a complete grocery stock with only fresh items for holiday baking. It claims the store offers a complete, consistently fresh stock, low prices, and savings through early bulk purchases to deliver maximum value at minimum cost.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebrated Thanksgiving with a joint supper at the hall. An excellent musical program entertained all attendees and the event was enjoyed by everyone present.
A club gathering Friday November 23 at Mrs Jim Lane’s hospitable home featured sewing and conversation. Refreshments included cheese and pimento sandwiches and hot chocolate served to Mesdames Clemons Reiger Donahoe Walter Nugent Durham Geo Tate Barton Tunnell J Stephens W Roberson Houghton Bennett.
The families of Larry Kittle Walter Durham Bud Montgomery Roberson Jack Stevens Bur ley McCollum Lucius Elkins Jim Layne and Mrs J W Reese spent a cheerful weekend at the Montgomery camping grounds. Hoover iaing concerns were forgotten as they enjoyed an abundance of eats, games, music from guitar and violin, and singing.
The passage recalls camp fun with contests during a campfire gathering and ends with a large Co manche stew shared among participants.
Mrs. Samuel H. Austin assisted by Central Christian Church ladies hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McClannahan Tuesday evening. Guests signed a memory book, with Miss Suifflemeir and Miss Velma Tate performing music. West Side P T A held a thrift themed meeting featuring songs, a reading, and a solo, visiting the new lunch room at the grammar school and praising cooking and cleanliness as part of child welfare efforts.
Lula J Green versus G R Green granted divorce with children custody and property rights fixed. Eddie Edmondson versus A M Edmondson divorce dismissed due to plaintiff’s death. J H McMillan County Judge versus Noah Norwood et al judgment for plaintiff on convict bond. J H McMillan versus Noah Norwood et al judgment for plaintiff against all defendants on convict bond. Geo Hulsey versus W A Cottrell et al judgment for plaintiff. N Phillips et al dismissed as to J F Sporer. judgment for plaintiff against other defendants. District Court adjourned until December 18.
A vintage warning promotes Reno vine as the heart’s remedy with a cure claim and a price of 1.50 dollars. The ad implies delay brings penalties and urges early use of the product for heart issues.
Dexter Walling states he will relocate his business to the north side of the square near the start of next month and invites customers to see him for groceries.
Constable Nabers urges drivers in Comanche Texas to display the 1917 red seal on all autos and deliver vehicles. Use of paste-board licenses is forbidden, and penalties for violations are described as very heavy. Authorities issue seals within 24 hours after application.
An aged advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to hide gray hairs. It promises a natural look and lists a price of 1.00, appealing to women seeking a simple solution to gray streaks.
Burks Mercantile Co offers an assortment of livestock feeds and farm supplies. The store highlights horse, cattle, and poultry feeds along with related animal care products and feed additives for local ranchers.
Atwood Brothers promote remaking old mattresses for 1.50 with a guarantee. The ad markets restoring comfort and quality, highlighting a discounted price and workmanship promise.
Stoves. Let us furnish your stove. We put them up for you and save you money on stove pipe.
Public notice from Chuck Pitts stating ongoing general delivery service and inviting patronage. Calls left at The Chief Exponent.
Comanche basket ball girls lost a hard fought game to Gustine on Thanksgiving day at Gustine. The final score favored Gustine 16 to 4. The Comanche team praised the entertaining performance by the Gustine players and enjoyed a royal good time.
Mansfield Cough Balsam claims to heal inflamed membranes and calm tickling nerves for infected portions. Marketed as invaluable for babies with a price of 25 or 50 cents.
Bargain event listed for 5 and 10 Cent Store with items for sale starting at 9 00 a m Saturday. Window display shown.
Advertiser J. C. Henderson lists good lump coal priced at $6.00 with contact by phone number 2 for orders and inquiries.
An advertisement warns that a neglected cold can lead to pneumonia and urges prompt relief with Laxative Quindline Tablets. It claims effective in coughs La Grippe and headache and lists a price of 2 he.
An unusual notice advertises a sale at the 5 and W Cent Store with items priced at sixty cents each and doors opening at 9:00 am on Saturday. View the store window for details.
An old classified notice from Atwood Brothers promotes trading in existing furniture for brand new items. The message urges readers who cannot afford to buy new to call for a possible trade deal.
Allen's Shoe Shop promotes guaranteed satisfaction in all shoe and boot repairs and services.
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