County meet planned for Comanche boys and girls club
D. F. Eaton, County Agent, invites members to a county exhibit day in Comanche on October 2 at the courthouse. Competent judges, prizes, and special hemp hog and beef classes are announced with options to ship winners to Fort Worth, Dallas, or Waco fairs. He urges preparation, notes live stock judging as a key feature, and offers help to those with no funds to acquire calves or pigs.
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Comanche
Waco Cotton Palace
Fort Worth
Dallas Fair
Comanche County
D. F. Eaton
Red Polled Cattle for Sale in Lamkin Texas
M B White of Lamkin Texas offers several good young red polled bulls and cows for sale all full blooded cattle.
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M. B. White
Lamkin, Texas
Meat Market Changes Hands In Comanche
The Harris Market on the square is sold to Norton & Co of Dublin and DeLeon. The new firm enlarges and improves the market and will handle all kinds of meat products. Norton EB will run the Comanche shop, after two years in DeLeon.
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Harris
W. K. Harris
Norton & Co
Dublin
DeLeon
A. EB. Norton
Comanche
Fall showing of hats coats and dress goods
Comanche Mercantile Co invites customers to a fall showing featuring new hats suits and dress goods on Thursday September 28.
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The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Teachers Institute Adopts Resolutions in County Session
Teachers in session adopted multiple resolutions on library work agriculture and education. A county league of athletics and debating was proposed with officers named W H Carpenter J B Layne and A R Jarrett and a 1916 summer normal was approved with conductor R F Holloway to coordinate with the County Superintendent.
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Brownwood
Kittle
Eaton
University of Texas
W. H .Carpenter
J. B. Layne
A. R. Jarrett
R. F. Holloway
Norton & Co Buy Harris Meat Market in Remodeling Push
Norton & Co announces purchase of Harris Meat Market and plans remodeling and enlargement to offer only premium meats and products. With twenty four years in the market business they invite a trial order and pledges to please customers. Phone 257.
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Harris
Norton & CO
Friedman Shelby Shoes Featured by Roberson Sisters
A shipment of Friedman-Shelby Shoes labeled Many All Leather Always was showcased by the Roberson Sisters in a local display. The items emphasize leather construction and lasting wear.
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Friedman-Shelby
Roberson Sisters
Church Services at St Matthews Church
Services Sunday morning and evening at St Matthews Church with Rev John Power preaching.
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St. Matthews Church
John Power
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Noted
Services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11 a.m. will be conducted by Prof. D. F. Eaton. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
D. F. Eaton
Ta-Beds Featured in Higginbotham's Upgraded Furniture
A furniture department promotion highlights Ta-Beds upstairs at Higginbotham's with emphasis on display and aesthetic appeal. The note invites customers to explore the upgraded selection and enjoy the featured beds.
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Higginbotham’s
Come and See Mil Linery in Comanche This Season
A local preview showcases an exclusive line of millinery and ladies suits in Comanche planned for Thursday September 23rd. The event invites shoppers to view new fashions and shop the latest styles in a seasonal showcase.
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Comanche
Comanche Mercantile Co
Do Cotton and Debts Go Together in Comanche County
Comanche County citizens discuss farming finance as diversification and cash basis farming gain support. J M Grigsby praises businesslike conduct and warns farmers to watch dealings, stressing shared county improvement between merchants and farmers.
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Comanche
J. M. Grigsby
Comanche County
Revival Continues as New Members Join Baptist Church
The Baptist church reports ongoing revival with two new members by letter Amelia Scott and Ruth Watkins and others joining by letter or baptism including Dessie Moore Flora Moffit Eva Roberts. Dr A E Baten will preach on Christian education next Sunday with an offertory for the cause. If weather permits the service is at the Baptist tabernacle otherwise at the Presbyterian church.
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Bers
Amelia Scott
Ruth Watkins
E. D. Gamel
Dessie Moore
Eva Roberts
Miss Roberts
Teachers’ Institute
Jesus
A. E. Baten
Brownwood
Reese
Herring
St. Clair
John Tate
Paris Smith
Armstrong
Sunday League of America
Baptist Tabernacle
Presbyterian Church
Brother Huddleston
Brethren Slider
Kilpatrick
M. E. Davis
C. B. Williams
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Fort Worth Firm Seeks Farm Produce Supply
A Fort Worth company requests carload quantities of Yellow Yam sweet potatoes and watermelons from Frisco railroad lines. The letter to the Frisco agricultural department asks for production points and shipper names, noting Comanche county farmers have both commodities and can form carload or clubbed lots. Local readers are advised to contact for terms.
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G. W. Jessup
Frisco
Agricultural Department of the
Comanche County
Marriage Licenses Issued List
The notice lists couples issued licenses including B. Ray McCorkle with Eva E. Pinkard R. M. Watts with Ellen Smith Martin Gilchrest with Mamie Chapps G D Haggard with Katharine McCrary and B F E Steele with Lela Davis.
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B. Ray McCorkle
Eva E. Pinkard
R. M. Watts
Ellen Smith
Martin Gilchrest
Mamie Chapps
G. D. Haggard
Katherine McCrary
B. FE. Steele
Lela Davis
Collar bone broken in first Comanche football practice
Roy Coker suffered a broken collar bone during the first high school football practice at Comanche grounds. About eighteen candidates joined the tryout as light scrimmaging began. The injury is not serious and the season is expected to start strong with coach Earl Ellis and manager W. H. Carpenter leading a returning and expanding squad. Local businesses may supply team suits.
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Roy Coker
Carpenter
Comanche
Earl Ellis
W. H. Carpenter
Fall Opening for Hats Suits and Dress Goods
Announcement for a fall opening event featuring ladies hats tailored suits and dress goods on Thursday September 23 inviting welcome to all.
Commissioners Court Sets Road Opening and Payments 1915
The Commissioners Court met September 13 1915 with Judge J H McMillan and four commissioners plus County Clerk Mary L Smith and Sheriff Jack Cunningham. It ordered H M Long to open the Comanche and Hazeldell road to 30 feet by Sept 30 1915. It approved $1 for G A Tunnell witness fee and appointed R H Kee public weigher in precinct 2. Wenlow Jay to receive $25 for land and moving fence on Sipe Springs and Rising Star road. Jack rabbit scalps paid to J H Edwards 70 cents for fourteen, C O Reed 55 cents for eleven, and O Handley $2 for one wolf scalp. affidavits filed. The county treasurer was ordered to pay interest on courthouse and jail bonds.
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J. H. McMillan
W. T. Dobbs
W. J. Patton
J W. Wyatt
Ed Lightfoot Com
Mary L. Smith
Jack Cunningham
H. M. Long
Comanche and
Hazeldell Road
G. A. Tunnell
Commissioners’ Court
Wenlow Jay
Sipe Springs
Rising Star
J. H. Edwards
C. O. Reed
O. Handley
New Novelty Raincoats Hit Seasonal Market
A retailer debuts a fresh line of novelty raincoats offering snappier designs, moving beyond classic staples to attract shoppers each season.
Comanche County Gins Increase Cotton This Year
Gins in Comanche county had produced eleven bales by September 1 this year versus ten bales by the same date last year. Officials have not yet released an estimate for the total crop.
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Comanche County
Millinery Department Invites Ladies This Season
Miss McCarroll extends a cordial invitation for all ladies to visit the Millinery department this season.
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The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Furniture shipment direct from factory to be displayed
A large shipment of furniture arrives direct from the factory and will be displayed soon in the furniture department.
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Higginbotham’s
Daingerfield Bank offers 6 percent loans on cotton receipts
The National Bank of Daingerfield in Daingerfield Texas announces it will lend money on cotton warehouse receipts at 6 percent interest. The notice is dated September 13.
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Daingerfield
Texas
the National Bank of
New Shoes In Stock And In Transit
Local retailer announces constant stock flow with shoes in store and continuously in transit. Availability updates and restock alerts aim to keep customers informed about new arrivals and ongoing shipments.
Friedman Shelby Shoes Show Off New Leather Styles
Retail pages advertise Friedman Shelby Shoes with the motto All Leather Always. Many new styles are ready for inspection and purchase.
Automobiles Registered and Fashionable Sport Ties Sold
W C Streety and Company of DeLeon registers a Ford Delivery No 218 and announces a large line of sport ties in stripes solids and polka dots for sale.
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W. C. Streety & Co
DeLeon
Ford Delivery
Higginbotham’s
Higginbothams Fall Coats Showcase for Ladies and Children
A vivid display of new fall coats for ladies and children features mannish mixes, plaids, and solids for street wear, auto wear, and general use. Higginbothams presents the season’s stylish outerwear selection.
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Higginbotham’s
Produce buyers seek farm goods at market prices
A local advertiser invites farmers to bring chickens eggs butter oats corn maize potatoes and other produce to sell at prevailing market rates. Buyers promise payment at market prices and urge immediate delivery of all produce to their premises.
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The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Kewpie Twins Shoes for Kids Delight Mothers
Mothers praised the Kewpie Twins children’s shoes promising comfort and ease with a try pair offer. The ad emphasizes relief from shoe troubles for little feet and playful branding.
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Higginbotham’s
Y M B L Illuminates City Streets With Night Lighting
The Young Men's Business League contracted for electric street lights for one month. A 200 watt lamp at each square corner and 100 watt lamps at each railroad crossing will stay on all night. The $30 monthly cost will be raised by subscriptions or local business support, with plans to extend beyond a month if feasible.
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Young Men’s Business League
Texas Light and Power Co
Visits of the Stork. Gustine births noted.
W A Webb near Gustine reports a boy birth. John Williams near Gustine reports a boy birth. William Garner near Gustine and J R Price near Lamkin report a girl birth.
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W. A. Webb
Gustine, Boy
John Williams
Gustine
William Garner
J. R. Price
Lamkin
Congoleum Rugs for Every Room Size Featured
Rug ad highlights Congoleum in all sizes with a call to place one in the dining room for a stylish upgrade. The copy emphasizes versatility and home decoration.
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Higginbotham’s
Modern Hot Water Heating Outfit Promises Guaranteed Quality
A plumbing ad offers the latest hot water heating equipment and a three piece outfit guaranteed as new. It also mentions second wind mills at reduced prices and a promise to customize any mill. The firm notes they do not keep stock but will supply or install as requested and stand behind their work.
Mills We Sell And Septic Tank Disposals Offer
List of mill supplies including Dandy Aermotor Monitor Eclipse U S Decorah Kenwood Star Samson Standard Challenge. Advertising plumbing septic tank disposal and private sewer systems. W G Herring & Sons offer heating outfit service calls.
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Dandy
Aermotor
Monitor
Eclipse
U. S. Decorah
Kenwood
Star
Samson
Standard
Challenge
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Teachers Institute
Baptist News Notes
Flora Moffit
Fort Worth Company
R. H. Kee
Miss McCarroll
W. G. Herring & Sons
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