Cotton harvest nearer finish with town visits noted
Cotton is nearly all picked. Charlie Bryson from Rainview will return home later in the week. Sam Cunningham of Newbury visited R. F. Carter and family over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller Carmichael spent time with relatives Saturday and Sunday. A party for young people was at Mr. Collins last Friday night. School will begin next Monday. Cold weather has been real but no frost yet.
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Cotton
Charlie Bryson
Rainview
Sam Cunningham
Newbury
R. F. Carter
Fuller Carmichael
Collins
Winter Arrives Early As Norther Blows In
A cold norther sweeps in as winter seems to approach sooner than expected. Lowe Shetter and wife visited his parents near Comanche over the weekend. Misses Limmie and Belle Creamer visited Hamilton relatives. Bettina Jackson returned from Llano after five months with her sister Mrs Stephens. Alie McCullough and two sons Lee and Paul attended the Dallas State Fair, returning home Tuesday.
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Lowe Shetter
Comanche
Limmie
Belle Creamer
Hamilton
Bettina Jackson
Llano
Wilson News Notes Cold Weather and Moves
The item reports cool weather current in Wilson. It notes cotton picking near completion and several families relocating to new homes. J. R. Carroll traveled to Comanche on a business trip last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Carroll
Comanche
Comanche Visit Notes and School Plans Mentioned
Several others seemed to have business in Comanche last week also. Our school will begin at this place next Monday with Professor Mathis, of Bee Branch, as principal, and Miss Thrash, of Purves, assistant. Lots of oats is now being sown in this section.
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Comanche
Professor Mathis
Bee Branch
Miss Thrash
Purves
Local Social Notes and Road Work Plans Nearby
J H Beatty returns from Oklahoma after visiting kinfolks and viewing the country. Dall as State Fair attendance by B F Cox L D Bassett Tom Shepherson and wives, via Cox auto. Jeie Beatty and Mrs Massey visit the fair. Pearl Lightfoot visits Comanche. G H Loudermilk organizes volunteers for Comanche DeLeon road work on November 5 6. Downing to begin Monday November 3rd. Hartley and Loudermilk expand dairy to 33 cows aiming for 60 by December 1.
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J. H. Beatty
Oklahoma
B. F. Cox
L. D. Bassett
Tom Shephenson
Dallas
Comanche
G. H. Loudermilkis
Comanche-DeLeon
Rush Creek
DeLeon
Downing
C. O. Hartley
J. B. Loudermilk
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Deafness Cure
An 19th century style ad proclaims deafness arises from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh. It promises $100 to anyone cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, claims cures by constitutional remedies, urges sending for circulars, and notes sales by Druggists and companion laxative pills.
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Hall
J. Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Apportionment for Country Schools in Comanche County
County Superintendent W D Jenkins provides figures on scholastics and district apportionment. State per capita is 7.00 dollars with deductions for expenses, leaving 6.90 dollars per child in districts and independent districts with fewer than 150 pupils. The document lists each district, school name, pupil count, and apportioned amount for the coming school year.
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W. D. Jenkins
Comanche County
Oil Flow Increasing at Comanche No. 1 Well
Report from Sipe Springs says Coman che Oil Company well No 1 shows increasing oil flow as the drill enters oil sand. Water and gas flow is being reduced. President Kirk and drillers predict a paying well soon. Stockholders meet next Tuesday at Sipe Springs with expected stock price rise.
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Sipe Springs
Comanche Oil Company
Kirk
Thaxton Seeks Cash Buyers for Comanche Home
J. R. Thaxton announces purchase of the C. S. Thaxton home in Comanche and offers it for sale at a bargain price for cash. Interested buyers may contact Wylie, Texas, or see C. S. Thaxton at Comanche Creamery for prices.
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C. S. Thaxton
Comanche
Wylie
Texas
Comanche Creamery
J. R. Thaxton
Ladies Speak of Relief From Female Ills
Detroit and Philadelphia readers share testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs James G LeCueur from Detroit reports relief from two years of suffering and insomnia after trying the remedy. Mrs Chas Boell of Philadelphia says two bottles stopped backaches and side pains before her period then led to lasting well being.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. LeClear
Detroit
Mich
James G. LeCueur
Hunt St
Detroit, Mich
Philadelphia
Chas, Boell
Chadwick St
Phila., Pa
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Destroys Malaria
Old Standard tonic advertised as a true general strengthening remedy. Claims to drive out malaria and build up the system for adults and children. Includes statement that it is a sure appetizer.
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Grove
Man Ash Davis to Appear Here as Cartoonist Entertainer
Born on a West Union Illinois farm, Ash Davis rose from discouraged school drawing to a career in cartooning and portrait painting. He studied in Chicago Philadelphia and New York and later found his niche after a chalk talk by Frank Beard at Beatrice Chautauqua. Now a seasoned entertainer with a developed act and college training Davis remains a recognized professional in vaudeville style shows.
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Ash Davis
West Union
Ila
Davis
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Frank Beard
Beatrice
Rector Cunningham West Point Cadet Earns Cadetship
Congressman Oscar Callaway notified Rector Cunningham youngest son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Cunningham of his appointment to a cadetship at West Point Military Academy. He is Comanche High School graduate and top athlete, active in track football and baseball, with strong high school ties and hopes for a successful military career.
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Oscar Callaway
Rector Cunningham
Aaron Cunningham
West Point Military Academy
Reetor
Comanche County
Comanche High School
Callaway
Freckle Cream Guarantee Claims Full Removal
An advertisement proclaims Wilson's Freckle Cream can remove or fade freckles and promises a full restoration of natural beauty with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It touts large jars for 50 cents and mammoth jars for a dollar, plus Wilson's Fair Skin Soap at 25 cents, with mail order available through Paris Smith.
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Wilson
Wilson’s Fair Skin
Paris Smith
How to Cure a Cold in One Day Excerpt Ad
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a quick cure for colds. It claims to stop cough and headache and to work off the cold with a refund if it fails. E GROVE signs each box and the price is 5c.
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E. Grove
Bankrupt Sale of Land in Comanche by Trustee Steere
As trustee in bankruptcy Geo. W. Steere offers for sale property formerly owned by G. C. Hamilton. Items include two lots in Bonner's addition, a lot in block 18 Comanche, and an undivided interest in blocks 93 and 94 J D Wright addition. Hamilton may identify the exact parcels. buyers set the price. Fort Worth Texas box 178.
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Bonner
Comanche
City of
J. D. Wright
Hamilton
Geo. W. Steere
Fort Worth
Texas
Farms For Sale 147 Acres North of Gustine and 76 Acres South of Hasse
Property listings describe 147 acres north of Gustine with 60 cultivated acres, timber, and potential for 40 more acres, a two room new house, windmill, well and tank. Also 76 acres three miles south of Hasse and eight miles east of Comanche with 50 cultivated acres, an average residence and barns, and a good well.
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Gustine
Hasse
Comanche
Fine 68 Acre Valley Farm With Orchard And Home
A 68 acre property located 614 miles south of Comanche offers 40 acres in cultivation with two-thirds extra fine valley land and the remaining sandy soil, suitable for trucking and berry crops. Includes a four room house and a fine well water supply, presenting as a nice small home farm opportunity.
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Comanche
Comanche Farm Praised as Top Property North of Town
A 164 acre listing six miles north of Comanche highlights 110 acres in fine cultivation with two sets of improvements and two good wells. A 12 foot windmill and tank accompany the property, touted as one of the best farms in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County
Farm sale advert from Neely Harris Cunning Ham Co
A regional notice stating intent to sell farms with close prices and long terms. Accepts horses or mules as part payment and notes no First Mondays. Signed by Neely Harris Cunning Ham Co.
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Neely-Harris-Cunning
HAM CO
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