Former Comanche Couple to Wed in Corpus Christi
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Atta Tanner to Mr. Arnold Steubing in Corpus Christi on Sept. 20. Miss Tanner, daughter of the late Rev. Tanner, graduates from the Baptist Academy at San Marcos. Steubing, a Gonzales native, lived here five to six years and worked as a ceiling clerk in the post office before a Houston transfer. The couple will reside in Gonzales, Texas, with best wishes from local friends.
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Atta Tanner
Arnold Steubing
Corpus Christi
Miss Tanner
Tanner
Baptist Academy
San Marcos
Steubing
Leig
Houston
Exas
Gonzales
Texas
His Mysterious Way
Comanche prospects for a bountiful peanut and fruit crop faded as a heat wave parched fields. Rain then arrived with a rush, reviving vegetation and signaling a new sowing season and late fall grass. The sudden change felt like entering a world unknown.
Mayberry Reopens Silver Moon Café Venture
Resta int moved last week the Silver Moon Cafe rty of X N Mayberry was moved to Goldthwaite where Mr Mayberry will reopen it. Vendors praise Mayberry for his forthcoming venture and expected success.
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Silver Moon
X. N. Mayberry
Goldthwaite
Berry
Troy Cauley Breaks Arm in School Football Accident
Troy Cauley sustained a broken arm Tuesday afternoon while playing football at the Grammer school building.
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Troy Cauley
Grammer
Federal Loan Associations Meeting Notice
Farmers invited to a courthouse gathering at 2 o'clock on Saturday September 30 to discuss reorganizing a county farm loan association. A copy of the Federal Law on Loans will be available and attendees may hear how to utilize the law with Land Banks opening early 1917. Harris, Lee Y. M. B. L., Eaton, Co. Demonstration A.
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Comanche County
A. S
Harris, Lee. Y. M. B. L
Eaton, Co
Two Small Farms for Sale Near Comanche with Good Water
J R Eanes & Co advertise two small farms 14 miles southeast of Comanche on the road. One 160 acre tract with stock possible and balance terms, other farm with about 65 acres in cultivation, good water and grass. See us if you two buy now.
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Iles
Comanche
J. R. Eanes & Co
Lyceum Course Tickets Sale at Smith's Drug
Ticket reservations for the Lyceum course will be available Monday at Smith's Drug.
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Lyceum
Smith’s Drug Re
Hat sale prompt in Burks Merean ad sparks city hype
Burks Merean Co advertises hats as the latest fashion peak in the city. The message emphasizes urgency and current trendiness to attract buyers.
Runaway team injures locals near Gustine school house
Tuesday afternoon W. E. Maynor and J. J. Sanders were alighting near the Gustine school house when their buggy was wrecked after the team they drove frightened. Maynor suffered a broken thigh and Sanders serious bruises. Maynor was taken for treatment and reported doing nicely while Sanders was up and about the next day.
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W. E. Maynor
J. J. Sanders
Gustine School House
Mr. Maynor
Mr. Sanders
Comanche Boy Making Good Visits Family
Ousley Huddleston of Shreveport a Burroughs Adding Machine Co. employee since May 1914, has toured company schools in Oklahoma City and Detroit, served in Jackson Mississippi, and now holds a top traveling post before turning 21. His visit home this week earns pride for his parents.
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Ousley Huddleston
Shreveport
Ousley
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Oklahoma City
Jackson
Miss
Detroit
Peanut digging hits half of last year as prices vary
Local notes report peanut digging starting with mixed yields. A few crops reach 20 bushels per acre but prices and conditions threaten viability. Several community moves and visits are noted including families traveling to see ill Mrs Allsup and others returning from Cisco Sipe Springs and Ford County.
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John Mills
Robert
Haskell County
E. M. Allsup
Sanford Allgood
Louisiana
Jodie Grisham
D. W. Allsup
Cisco
D. A. Pittman
Sipe Springs
Ross Grisham
Jessie Demese
W. G. Baker
Anson
John Lewis
Bunk Wallace
Rube Wallace
Ford County
Renovine Heart Tonic Ad Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Renovine as a heart and nerve tonic available for 50 cents or one dollar. Claims quick relief and encourages readers to ensure their heart is all right before gambling.
Millinery the most up to the minute in the city
Burks Mercantile Co promotes a new line of fashionable hats claiming cutting edge millinery for urban shoppers with stylish trims and modern shapes. Hat styles highlight felt fedoras boaters and decorative trims aimed at trend conscious customers.
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Burks Mercantile Co
Family Sweater Coats Highlighted by Burks Mercantile
Burks Mercantile promotes sweaters for the whole family with best grade outing at Baxter's priced around 8 1-3 cents.
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Baxter’s
Coat and Coat Suits New Arrivals Here
Burks Merecan advertises new coats and coat suits arriving every few days, inviting customers to check the latest stock and styles.
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Burks Merecantile Co
Burks Mercantile Co Offers Wide Menswear Collection
The Burks Mercantile Co markets a large assortment of men's clothing in medium and popular price ranges. Shoppers can find a broad selection of styles and sizes in town.
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Burks Mercantile Co
Bargain Textile Advertisements at Local Stores
Slider and Lacy's offers ladies Misses and children sweaters while Baxter's promotes 54 bars soap for 1 dollar. Burks Mercantile Co. lists silks satins and woolens with silk and worsted blends and 5000 yards bleached domestic fabrics at prices cheaper than cotton at Baxter's.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Burks Mercantile Co
Baxter's
Style Show Delights Comanche with Fashion Demonstration
A bustling style show drew broad town and regional attendance in Comanche. Local merchants staged elaborate living-model displays in windows and open houses, featuring hats, coats, dresses, and accessories while many firms offered food, drinks, and demonstrations, creating a festive, fashion-forward atmosphere.
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Burks Mercantile Co
Rebecca Hill
Mary Hayes
Blanche Grainger
Verna Burks
Adelle Simmons
Eloise Bennett
Lella Brightman
Europe
Nabers
Local Retail Moves Include Staffing and Purchases
Sid Me Neel takes a post at Smith's Drug Store while Steve Weathers joins Tate Brothers. Chester Harris resumes with C. R. M. Dudley. W. H. Lane to buy peanuts for Comanche Cotton Oil Co. N. Vineyard accepts a Cash Store sales position. described as an experienced salesman enhancing the Cash Store team.
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Sid Me Neel
Smith’s
N. Vineyard
Vineyard
Miss Gene St. Clair Chosen Duchess at Texas Cotton Palace
Miss Gene St. Clair is honored by the Texas Cotton Palace management with the duchess title from Comanche county. She has not yet chosen her maid or knight but is expected to name them soon. Miss Lucile Bruton held the honor last year.
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Gene St. Clair
Texas Cotton Palace
Comanche County
Miss St. Clair
Lucile Bruton
Highest price paid for eggs in cash at Slider and Lacy
Bring all your eggs to our store as Slider and Lacy announces top cash price for eggs and invites farmers to sell. Local buyers expect strong demand and quick payment.
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Slider & Lacy
Masons Hold Grand Meeting with Visiting D G M
Last Saturday night the local Masonic lodge hosted District Deputy Grand Master DF Johnson of Brownwood for an official visit. A large turnout of officers and brethren greeted him, enjoyed cake and cream prepared by Eastern Star members, and shared a pleasant social hour. Brownwood guests included W W Peavy, B K Hawkins, F W Tuggle, A Kennedy, W Thomas, W D McCulley, Mrs D F Johnson, Mrs B K Hawkins and two daughters of Peavy.
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Masonic Lodge
DF Johnson
Brownwood
The
Eastern Star
D. F. Johnson
W. W. Peavy
B. K. Hawking
F. W. Tuggle
A. Kennedy
W. Thomas
W. D. McCulley
B. K. Hawkins
Peavy
Grand Patriarch visits local I O O F lodge
Last Saturday night Hon. C. C. Pangel of Amarillo Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Texas made his official visit to the local J O O F lodge. A good number of the brethren were present and a very profitable and enjoyable meeting was had.
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C. C. Pangel
Amarillo
Texas
J. O. O. F. Lodge
Baptist Board Holds Special Meeting Today
The Baptist Board is in session outlining plans for the coming period. A glorious meeting is underway with much interest and enthusiasm. Dinner was served to all present in the local tabernacle by the ladies of the church.
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Baptist Board
First Lyceum Course Opens October 16
Tickets on sale this week for the Lyceum Course the first number on October 16 features the Men delessohns Sextette a six lady ensemble seat reservations start Monday Mr Holloway reports strong advance sales and an excellent series anticipated.
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Lyceum
Mendelessohns Sextette
Holloway
Ladies of Episcopal Guild Host Tea Social
The Episcopal Guild ladies hosted ten guests for a Wednesday tea at Mrs. E. W. Harris home. Performances included vocal solos by Ruth Slack and Ruth Farmer, a piano solo by Pauline Gage, a recitation by Jonsie Cunningham, and a reading by Estal Grundy, with a grab box exchange adding lighthearted fun.
Fair Premiums and Exhibits Arrangements Requested
Arrangements for all space and exhibits of stock and poultry entries must be made by Oct 3 to L. G. White or A. S. Harris at the Y M B L office. No pens or stalls will be built and space will be limited. Please send a postal card.
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L. G. White
A. S. Harris
Salt Dealers Offer Michigan and Local Stock Salt
Slider and Lacy advertise the sale of stock salt and Michigan meat salt with an invitation to see them for any kind of salt.
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Michigan
Slider & Lacy
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Federal Loan Associations
Rucker News
Gustine
Hasse
Proctor
Downing
Sidney
P. Smith
Wetzel
Harris & Allen Meat Market
H. F. Gantz
Secant
Slider
Hester Fisher
Miss Blue
Elizabeth Rogers
Mr. Huddleston
Miss Rogers
Jim Moody
Roberson Sisters
Hamilton Drug Co
Majestic
Ardis
T. M. Pulliam
Misses Hart
West
Messrs
Robert Harris
Nesmith
T. S. Collins
C. F. Williams
Louise Brightman
Kirk
Mr. Brin
Joe Carter
Carroll
Uncle Bill
Baxter Brothers
Baxter
Steve Weathers
Tate Brothers
Chester Harris
C. R. M. Dudley
W. H. Lane
Comanche Cotton Oil Co
Masons
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Ladies
Episcopal Guild
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