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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
12
Rowland argues auto industry yields enormous profits citing 1908 Hup motor stock rising to 40000 by 1915 with 48160 in dividends and 1909 Chalmers stock toping 16666 by 1917 with 297 in dividends. He cites average yearly gains of fifteen leading firms at 194.59 percent in value and 128.91 percent in cash dividends.
An advertiser touts a quick profit scheme on Little Motor Kar Company of Texas stock. Claims rapid rises from $2 to $4 per share within days, citing past profits and a Dallas Fair display to lure buyers.
Fred Oberthier of Hereford visits relatives in Comacache. R. M. Colgin was a Fort Worth business visitor. Mrs. A. M. Carwile returns home from east Texas. Evan Palmer of The Cash Store back from St. Louis markets. Millard Grey visits Comanche relatives then returns to Cisco. Mrs. Wilson of Brownwood guests of the Emorys. W. A. Shelton of Comanche Milling Co. visits Stephenville. R. C. Campbell of Lampasas visits Comanche for business and friends. Bill Harvey returns from Ranger to Comanche. Jess Woodward of Howard Payne College visits family. J. K. Applewhite undergoes Brownwood surgery and recovers. Mrs. A. C. Cathey returns from Dallas to make Comanche home. Dr. A. M. Neel visits old friends in Comanche. Miss Mary Godbold leaves for Waco Academy of the Sacred Heart. C. W. Holcomb returns from Beech Nut factories via New York and Niagara Falls. C. A. Knutson returns from Manitowoc Wisconsin. daughter stays for schooling.
A campaign summary stresses city collaboration between merchants and business interests to keep Comanche advancing. It argues West Texas oil fields attract national attention and Comanche will gain if the city seizes opportunities and maintains forward momentum.
Mary Louise Bond two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Victor Bond died at home on Wednesday October 22 She was buried at Oakwood cemetery on Thursday The family and many friends express deep sympathy in their bereavement.
Mrs G H Dykes of this city died Wednesday October 22 at her home on West Main Street after a brief illness of pneumonia. She leaves six children a mother and many friends. Funeral services were held at Oakwood cemetery Thursday at 4 pm Rev J T Ferguson officiating.
Birth announcements from Comanche County records list a boy for Hodges, a girl for Kennedy of Gustine, a boy for Robinson of Gustine, and a boy for Gleaton.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worms in children. Claims healthy color returns via improved blood, digestion, and general strengthening effects. Promises two to three weeks of use and relief with pleasant taste. Price listed as 60 cents per bottle.
Five room bungalow with bath built in closets and cabinets, southeast sleeping porch city water electric lights new garage new fence. Corner lot 100 by 150 near in $3200 immediate possession. Six room house on 120 by 150 lot near public square with city water cistern fenced in best residences choice neighborhood. Owner sells for 1250. Four room dwelling good condition porch water lights fenced corner lot 75 by 150 five blocks out $1000 with $300 cash and balance. Near high school a four room bungalow on 75 by 150 price 2100 with $750 cash. Suburban home one mile northwest on 15 acres modern bath and kitchen sink independent water system irrigated. 6000 price half cash balance terms. Northwest town near school five room frame east front city water sewer two corner lots eight?x150 with small barn best residence section bargain of the week 2000 terms good PHONE 88 Comanche.
The Presbyterian church has named Rev. J. A. Black of Mart Texas to its pastorate. He has accepted the call and plans to move his family to Comanche as soon as a house is secured.
Hemstitching service offered from home three blocks west of square on South Main Street. First class hem stitching and pecating available on short notice.
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