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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
5
Emmett Long and Miss Johnnie Lewis wed Wednesday at 8:30 pm at the bride’s father Sam Lewis’s home near Comanche. Rev White officiated. The couple comes from well known county families and the ceremony was a small intimate gathering.
Harrison Theatre Co. manager Mr. Harrison mailed a $25 check from Gatesville to Rey L G White for personal use not as a Comanche Fair gift. Citizens compliment Rev. White and praise Mr. Harrison for recognizing the minister with a free will offering.
Local shop Slider and Lacy advertises fruit bowls and coats with prices from five to fifteen dollars. The notice highlights apparel and kitchen items for sale.
A list of prizes in the fancy work and household arts division shows first place awards for Tatting a doily to Miss Eu nice Dunn and various wins in crochet embroidery quilts oil painting and watercolors. Notable names include Miss Camille Fleming Miss Stella Hamilton Miss Sallie Bryson and Mrs J D Bonner with multiple pieces recognized and best display awarded to Miss Camille Fleming.
Sound advice stresses middle life strength to prevent later weakness. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a blood-nourishing tonic to build strength, ease rheumatism, and ward off illness with no alcohol. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, New Jersey.
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to treat catarrhal deafness by acting through the blood to reduce inflammation of the mucous surfaces and restore the Eustachian tube. The ad promises one hundred dollars for any case not cured and offers free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Comanche High School routed DeLeon High School 40 to 0 on Saturday afternoon. standout plays came from Rippetoe Nabers Pittman and Duke for DeLeon while D Woodward C Woodward Hill and Cox starred for Comanche in a display of strong training and precise football.
In the District Court of the Northern District of Texas J P Campbell of Proctor Comanche County Texas petitions for discharge as a bankrupt filed October 12 1916 he was adjudged bankrupt August 1 1916 he surrendered all property and asks for discharge of debts except those excepted by law Creditors opposing discharge must file by November 14 1916 with Referee W B Paddock Fort Worth Texas and specifications within ten days thereafter
Ad for Femenina remedies shows a Spartan woman linked to female disorders. Pffice 50c and $1.00 priced, with promotional language typical of period drug advertising.
The ad urges readers to treat a cold promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting its long use and established reputation. It claims the medicine has no opium or narcotics and is available everywhere.
Advertisement notes new car arrivals described as dandy and urges customers to visit Burks Mercantile Co to see them. It also promotes Slider and Lacy as a place to bring butter and eggs for exchange.
An advertisement urges shoppers to seek the latest dress fabrics at Slider and Lacy, highlighting fresh selections and urging timely visit to view new arrivals.
Take Chamberlains Tablets and adopt a diet of vegetables and cereals. Daily outdoor exercise will improve your complexion within months. Try it. Obtainable everywhere. Blankets good and cheap at Slider and Lacy. The kind you can depend upon. Prices reasonable.
Slider and Lacys announces specials on ladies suits and coats. Prices listed for limited time with various styles and colors available in stock. Shoppers encouraged to visit the store for discounts and selections.
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