Comanche Welcomes Wide Stream of Visiting Residents
The article lists numerous visitors and residents in Comanche Texas from Brownwood Fort Worth Waco Dublin Glen Rose Stephen ville and other towns. It notes visits to relatives and friends in Comanche during Thanksgiving and other days, with many people traveling to and from Camp Bowie and other localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Clark
Brownwood
Gordon Neal
Fort Worth
Comanche
Sorgi
Elbert Cox
Camp Bowie
Jim Cox
Jake Guthrie
Cody Thomas
P. T. Sartwelle
Luther McAlliley
Earl Ellis
Bill Brown
Jas. Patterson
Fred Brightman
The Regular Navy Man Poem From the New York American
A poem by Gayle Atwood honoring sailors in the Regular Navy. It contrasts rough, working sailors with genteel expectations, noting they sail away to war without ceremony or sentiment. The piece highlights grit, duty, and readiness, celebrating the man who fights and endures without fanfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Atwood
Colt’s
Gatlin
Navy
Mamby
Pamby
Ut Cool
Sandy
New York American
Notable Comanche Town Figure and Visitors Update
Mrs J H Hill returns from Wichita Falls to tend her brother J A Kemp. Humble Texans J E Chilton and family visit Comanche. he meets Congressman James Wilson and tours De Leon. McGuire siblings from Waco and Fort Worth attend their mother J M McGuire's funeral. a dozen locals attend State Teachers Association in Waco. Community chatter includes Thanksgiving visits to San Saba and local football, plus NYC poster service rep Morris visiting and praising local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hill
Wichita Falls
J. A. Kemp
J. G. Taylor
Humble Texas
N. A. Palmer
Asbury McGuire
Waco
John McGuire
Fort Worth
Comanche
J. M. McGuire
Comanche County Doctor Receives a Commission
Dr. P. G. Hayes of Sipe Springs has been commissioned as First Lieutenant in the Officers Medical Reserve Corps by the War Department after initial approval two months ago. The paper congratulates him on the honor and predicts a creditable service ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Hays
Sipe Springs
War Department
Officers Medical Reserve Corps
Hayes
Extra Special Doll Sale Opens Saturday at 9
An advertisement for 5 and 10 Cent Store items announces a dolls sale at 9:00 a m Saturday with a window display. The notice also promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a kidney tonic priced at 1 25 per bottle, distributed by The Wm Reyes Co special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Thanksgiving Service Draws Large Co manche Crowd
One of the largest crowds attended the Thanksgiving service at the Christian Church in Como manche on Thursday. Rev. Vaughn of the Methodist Church delivered a strong and helpful sermon that was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Christian Church
Vaughn
Methodist Church
Special Sale on Dolls and Carts This Saturday
Advertises a 9:00 a m sale at a 5 & 10 Cent Store with dolls and carts, urging customers to check the shop window for details including Wright's Ham Pickle priced at 50 cents at Paris Smith's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Paris Smith
Paris Smith’s
All kinds of Shot Gun Shells at Burks Mercantile Co
Burks Mercantile Co advertises a wide range of shot gun shells for sale. The listing highlights various gauges and quantities available to customers seeking hunting or defense ammunition. Local shoppers are urged to compare brands and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
L. Adams
de Leon
Burks Mercantile Co
Kodak Finishing Films Offers 2 Cent Prints by Mail
Luther Dixon of Kodak Man in Comanche Texas notes Kodak finishing films produce free prints starting at 2 cents each and promise special attention for mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Luther Dixon
Kodak Man
Comanche
Texas
Notice to Teachers on county report cards
Those desiring the regular county report cards can get same at Wm. Reese Drug Co. or at The Chief Exponent office. Price to each. In ordering please send the cash with order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Chief Exponent Office
Burks Mercantile Co Offers Extra Good Recleaned Seed Oats
Burks Mercantile Co announces supply of extra good recleaned seed oats for farmers. The announcement emphasizes quality and availability at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mercantile Co
Do Your Bit Now for 1917 Christmas Bargains
Do Your Bit Now urges readers to shop early for Christmas 1917 as goods are hard to obtain. ROWLAND'S promises good service and bargains across lines with specials this week and next including a 10c talcum powder offer.
Mrs Stewart Visits Lane’s Near S Misses Vina Ton
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Stewart and Misses Vina, Port Cotton, Lane’s near S, and Miss C7 visiting. details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Stewart
Stephenville
Wade Everidge
Stewart
Vina Sytton
Port Cotten
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Ola Cunningham
J.C. Montgomery
M. A. Barnes
S. C. Graham
Cuff Walker
A. Fe, McCallister Horse & Mule Co
J. W. Fagan
P. M. Gilpin
Proctor
C. A. Knutson
Short Horn Scoffield
Aron Ward
Blanket
Depot Street
W. W. Harvey
Notiow
J. H. Bryson
Geo
Montgomery
B. F. Nevill
Dalhart
Dexter Walling
Lee Campbell
Walling
W. O. Sliger
Miss Jewel Matthews
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Henderson
M. Cochran
Drs. Cochran
Lester M. Hall
Comanche, Texas
F. & M. Bank
E. L. Howard
TI. T. Clemons
Hardy Slider
Dallas
Otho Roberson
Merkel
Carl Tate
Rev
B. K. Tenny
Eula Clarke
Hico
C. W. Meadows
Ed Ray
Geo. Harris
Pat Kelley
Goldthwaite
T. J. Williams
Dublin
J. B. Wilson
DeLeon
M. Coleman
Jud Montgomery
Glenrose
T. R. Helmsley
Jack Isham
Hardin Lumber Co
J. B. Weems
Campbell Mills
Baylor
Fred Oberthier
Hereford
Otto Williames
Fred Ried
Hasse
U.S. N
Wm. Irby
Lamesa
Will Nelson
Gustine
Elzora Cunningham of
Brady
John Power
W. D. Lane
A. & M. College
Quinton White
Wallace Waggoner
D. H. Cunningham
W. D. Carroll
Delbert Couch
Lubbock, Texas
Cecil Cox
Ross Long
San Saba
Frank McDaniel
Jokkie W. Burks
John Spencer
Santa Anna
J. W. Scurry
Burley McCollum
M. G. Carter
Big Springs
Pierce Buck
Commanche
Arizona
Tom Herring
Mrs
I. A. Herring
Geo. Kerley
Clifton Texas
Mary Grainger
Denver Wickline
Carl Wyatt
I. G. Wyatt
John Alsup
Lester Hall
A. C. Coker
Lake Couch
The
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Wetzel
Wiley Garner
North
Guy Allen
Howard Payne College
Mrs. C. S. Allen
Mr. Mitchell
Ozona
J. C. Montgomery
Jim McCollum
Geo. Montgomery
Will Martin
E. H. Lewis
Celeste
J. B. Arther
E. H. and
S. H. Lewis
Geo. Hulsey
Sellars Thaxton
John Cunningham
Miss Johnsie
Albert Barnes
Palmer Barnes
Eva Lee
Myrtle Bryson
S. P. Smith
Nelson
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Moore
C. O. Brightman
San Antonio
Dwight
Cecil Ferrill
143Rd Infantry Camp
Bowie
G. H. Ferrill
C. E. Graeff
Newport
J. E. Chilton
Jas. ©. Wilson
R. F. Holloway
Minnie Cunningham
Gertie Hooker
Clara Rea
Ruth Long
State Teachers Association
Mrs. Pennybacker
W. D. Lusk
Benjamin Texas
Mr. Lusk
Loyd Barrett
J. R. Eanes
Wayne Hill
Barna Riley
Floyd Moody
Jack Cameron
M. E. Woodward
Alma
Blanch Grainger
Rose Wilson
Mr. Morris
New York
Poster
Comanche County
Rowland
Wheamre Helemmaailia
Chew
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Comanche, Tex
Milton
Gum Springs
W. M. Edward
Chester Vinson
Mercers Gap
D. E. “Ghers
Florence Sturs
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