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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1928
Page
5
A vintage ad warns that flies cause vast deaths and urges immediate action using Fly-Tox from a renowned industrial institute. The fragrance is said to be safe for humans while killing household insects, with instructions on the blue label and a push to insist on the product from retailers.
Texas Court issues writ summoning Henry K McHarg Isaac E Gates and unknown heirs and stockholders of Comanche Farmer's Union Warehouse Company to appear at the next District Court term in Comanche County on October 15 1928. Plaintiff Texas Water Utilities Company alleges trespass to try title to property in De Leon Texas and seeks judgment to recover land with costs and relief.
The Chief notes a 44 page Weatherford Democrat magazine form extolling Parker County and Weatherford. It credits Editor and Publisher R K Phillips for portraying county advantages and reflecting credit on the publication.
The Texas Water Utilities Co. sues to reform a 1919 deed by Chas. W. Clarkson Trustee of the Comanche Cotton Oil Co. It seeks to correct a description error in the North 220 feet of Block 50 Comanche, Texas, so the plaintiff owns the fee simple. The case is No. 7402 in Comanche County District Court, with unknown stockholders of the defunct Comanche Cotton Oil Co. as defendants. Court date set for next term.
The ad promotes Herbine as a remedy for liver problems causing fatigue and low spirits among workers. It claims the medicine cleanses the system and restores energy, urging a dose or two for relief. Priced at 69 cents.
Crestover Incorporated started the Krest Variety Store about two and a half years ago and sold it a year later to a predecessor who then sold to the current owners after eight months. The shop boasts a growing stock with weekly new goods, emphasizing dependable merchandise at the lowest prices and a square deal policy.
The Comanche County Baptist Association met in Sidney last week completing business in two days. Dr. Forrest Maddox opened Wednesday with sermons, Rev. Beam and Rev. S. D. Lindsey preached. De Leon chosen for next year’s meeting. officers elected include D. E. Nabors Chair, W. T. House Sec, William Reese Treas, J N Campbell Secy. Next Fifth Sunday at Amity Sept 30, Worker's Conference with Energy in October. County Missionary call deferred for eight months.
This week Chief highlights farms for sale by J Eanes and Co. Read the list before you buy to compare options and prices.
An ad from Wm. Reese Co. at Durham Pharmacy promotes Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy claiming it cures sore bleeding gums with one bottle. It guarantees satisfaction with money back if not pleased.
Post Office Department announces Sidney Route No 2 will end September 14. Territory split: eight miles to Jim McCoulough on Sidney Route No 1, eight miles to Orville Cox on Sidney Star Route, three miles to G S Emert on Comanche Route No 2. J P Pattie retires after 17 years on Sidney Route 2. Emert gains 62 miles, second longest in county, with Beattie area loop. Emert to depart 8:00 a m and return to Comanche by 1 p m.
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