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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1927
Page
6
A brief notice promotes Star Parasite Remover for fowls to prevent lice fleas and blue bugs and to act as a laying tonic. Sold and guaranteed by Wm Reese Drug Co. Also advertised are moving services by Burks & Son and window glass from Higginbotham Lumber Yard.
A petition with 125 signatures from all precincts asks the Commissioners Court to call a stock law election in Comanche County. Judge Luker notes current rules allow impounding or sale after ten days. the proposed law would designate stock at large as a misdemeanor with a fine.
The notice previews the Methodist year end with the annual conference at Port Worth on November 16. It reports growing congregations and invites new members to join or make the church their home, with services at the usual hours led by Pastor J. M. Wynne.
Advertisement seeks 500 housewives to buy a 10 quart aluminum waterless cooker priced at 9.85 with 6.00 of extra products and four premium offers. Urges quick action.
The Wesley Mible Class of the Methodist Church led by F. RB Adams will hold a communal stew at the Methodist Tabernacle Monday at 7 o'clock. A business meeting and social hour will follow as part of the affair and all adult church members are urged to attend.
Notice states readers can buy or trade for a farm by consulting J R Eanes and Co's advertisement in this week's paper. The brief indicates a local real estate or farm exchange service with contact implied.
Comanche Indians with help from Fielder Mason and Spencer upset Bradshaw after an early fumble return, but Bradshaw’s veteran squad defended its perfect record. Mason’s 35 yard run and Spencer’s 20 yard gain highlighted Comanche offense while Mackey Magness and Fielder anchored the defense. Captain Pulliam predicted a strong showing for Friday’s game.
Farmers and ranchers in Comanche county organized a sheep goat and poultry association at the courthouse Monday with G. W. Helmsley as president and H. F. Howerton as key organizer. The group aims to raise funds to hire a federal trapper using a $25,000 annual fund, with the government covering one third of salaries if the association covers the rest. Members are assessed 5 cents per sheep or goat and 2 cents per turkey. information available from County Agent Barton or H. F. Howington.
Real estate dealers say activity in farm transactions is up and expect strong fall business. J R Eanes and Company list this week heavy sales including Sarah E Ray to W O Irby 130 acres northeast of Comanche on Duncan Creek for 5000, M F Kilfoil to J L Spruill 162 acres northeast of Comanche on highway for 1150, Union Central Life Insurance to R B Dutton 158 acres southwest on Mercer's Gap road for 3000, and J O Boyd selling two acres in Sidney with garage and filling station for 1700. Additionally, local rebuilds and painting are noted across Comanche and nearby areas with several residences and schools undergoing updates and new buses purchased for Sidney district.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy assistance and floral offerings to our father. Your thoughtfulness eases our sorrow and will be cherished by us always. Rob Meyers Bill Meyers Gus Meyers John Meyers Mrs. Floyd Carpenter and families
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