Comanche Eyes New Auto Highway Linking Brady and Fort Worth
Local supporters led by T P Grant of Brady push for a federal aided auto route mapped from Puget Sound to the Gulf Coast via Colorado Brady and San Antonio. A connecting road from Brady to Fort Worth is proposed after enthusiastic meetings in Comanche Stephenville and Granbury with A S Harris elected president.
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T. P. Grant
Brady
National Highway Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Puget Sound
Gulf Coast
Colorado
Texas
San Antonio
St. Louis
Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
T. P
Comanche
Grant
Colp
Hall
Brownwood
Harris
Ft Worth
Stephenville
Granbury
Comanche Co
MARINELLO AND ROBERSON SISTERS AT FALL STORE PROMO
A department store advertises a wide fall lineup from boys suits and Biliken shoes to ladies coats and Wooltex ensembles. It touts Marinello beauty products, Not-a-Seme hosiery, Red Cross boots, and fashion accessories while inviting shoppers to visit during the fair for courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Beaver
Red Cross
Mariinello
Marinello
Slider and Lacy Form In January 1916 Firm
The Slider and Lacy firm organized in January 1916 growing rapidly. Dry goods led by Hill Huddleston with Heather Fisher and Mrs Edgar Blue assisting. Clothing headed by Hardy Slider with a focus on new styles. Star Brand shoes justify customer satisfaction. Millinery run by Elizabeth Rogers offering Chicago and St Louis ideas. Grocery department directed by W. R. Slider, Hugh Lacy, and L. F. Slider serving many friends and buying in car lots to meet competition. Complete groceries hardware leather goods and top payments for produce.
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Slider & Lacy
Hill Huddleston
Heather Fisher
Edgar Blue
Hardy Slider
Star Brand
Elizabeth Rogers
Chicago
St. Louis
Hastany
W. R. Slider
Hugh Lacy
L. F. Slider
Mrs Prim Hosts Afternoon Honor for Mrs Cox
Mrs Prim entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of her niece Mrs J Thomas Cox of Whitney who has been visiting. A 500 game followed by salads and sandwiches was served to Gene St Clair Alma Reese Lucille Bruton Gertie Hooker Clara Rea Eula Clarke Estelle Reese Bess Hoff Myrtle Payne Mesdames Clyde Kirk Ardis Harris Thadberg Carpenter Freeland D C Clarke Waggoner Garrett Palmer and the guest of honor Mrs Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Prim
J. Thomas Cox
Whitney
Gene St. Clair
Alma Reese
Lucille Bruton
Gertie Hooker
Clara Rea
Eula Clarke
Estelle Reese
Bess Hoff
Myrtle Payne
Clyde Kirk
Ardis
Harris
Thadberg
Carpenter
Freeland
D. C
Clarke
Waggoner
Garrett Palmer
Mrs
Cox
Burks Mercantile Co Announces Blankets For Sale
Burks Mercantile Co offers blankets with a buy now option. Limited stock advertised under the Blank ets label, urging immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mercantile Co
Economy versus cheap goods in Comanche store appeal
Burks Mercantile Co pledges true economy through first class merchandise from reputable suppliers. The ad promotes quality dry goods groceries hardware furniture and undertaker supplies, inviting readers to visit during the Comanche fair and meet local boosters who back the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mercantile Co
Comanche
Comanche Town
Comanche County
Store of
Burk8 Mercantile Co
Baxter Brothers Store Promotes Bargain Sale During City Fair
Baxter's store invites visitors to the city fair for a price killing sale promising rapid savings. The ad touts low overhead and bulk buying to offer deep discounts, claiming customers could save more than several days earnings and urging readers to compare with past bills. Mrs Jno Cunningham notes Royal Society stamped goods and welcomes inquiries at her residence.
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Baxter’s
Baxter
Royal Society
Jno. Cunningham
J. P. Hoff Takes Charge of the Comanche Mill
J P Hoff bought the Comanche Mill last week and overhauled it. He now runs it for public milling including maize crushing and corn shelling. He plans a wheat grinding Graham flour line and a midget mill expansion to meet local demand, leveraging his extensive public service experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hoff
Lyceum Course Tickets Break Sales Records
On Monday Lyceum course seats went on sale and in the first day $271 worth of tickets were sold. This marks a remarkable record and a tribute to seller Mr. Holloway and his salesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Hollo- Way
Sunrise party on Martins hill by Y. W. M. S
A group of Y. W. M. S. members held a sunrise gathering on Martins hill. By six o clock breakfast was prepared around a fire with sandwiches fruit coffee bacon and cregs. Attending were Miss Louise Scurry Dixie Brightman Glenth Kearby Alma Roberson Nina Mullings Golda McCollum Mabel Layne Helen Armstrong and Mrs. Charlotte Riley.
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Martin’s Hill
Louise Scurry
Dixie Brightman
Glenyth Kearby
Alma Roberson
Nina Mullings
Golda McCollum
Mabel Layne
Helen Armstrong
Charlotte Riley
Wesley Adult Bible Class Invitation
A notice invites readers to join the Wesley Adult Bible class Sunday at 9 45 A M to find cheer and companionship noting newcomers are welcome and will be made to feel at home.
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Wesley Adult Bible
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Cess
Roberson Sisters & CO
the Bank of Service
J. B. Chilton, Pres
Mrs. Prim
Belle of
Wichita
Newton
Acme
Baxter Brothers
Baxter Bros
Tater
Comanche County Fair
Comanche, Texas
F. E. Adams
T. R. Helmsley
Capital Stock
W.M
Durham
Cash
K. L. Macon
Assa’t
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