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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

5

Peruna Tablets Offered To Liquid Medicine Objectors

Those who object to liquid medicines can procure Peruna Tablets. The notice presents an option for customers seeking a different dosage form and brands within the same medical product line.

In Memory of J. Q. Johnson Tribute and Memorial Note

In memory of J Q Johnson who died April 1 1918 in Comanche County. Born May 31 1878 in Monroe County Tennessee he married Dorothy Beaty April 28 1901 and left eight children seven surviving. A devoted Missionary Baptist member described as moral and kind, his community mourns and prays for his bereaved family.

J. Q. Johnson Bro. J. Q. Johnson Monroe County Tenn Dorothy Beaty Bro. Johnson Comanche County Missionary Baptist Church Paul

White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Quick Worm Cure

A prudent mother watches for worm symptoms in children and uses White's Cream Vermifuge when paleness and peevishness appear. A few doses end the worms and the child returns to normal activity. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.

S. P. Smith

Soldier Letter From Camp Joseph E. Johnston Jacksonville Fla

A Comanche county letter reports 750 men left Camp Travis on March 28 and arrived at Camp Johnston in Jacksonville, Florida by April 1. The writer describes the St Johns River forest base, nearby coast, alligators and mosquitoes, and notes transfer to the quartermaster corps while requesting his paper be sent to the camp for county news.

Comanche County U.S France Camp Travis Florida St. Johns River Quarter Master’s Corps 6Th Ree. Co Joseph EK Johnston Jacksonville Fla

Prickly Ash Bitters Offered to Purify Blood and Bowels

After a long winter the system fills with impurities from a dry strong diet and heat. Prickly Ash Bitters claims to purify the blood liver and bowels and prepare the body for summer work. Price 1.25 per bottle by The Wm. Reese Co Special Agents.

Wm. Reese Co

Macksville Hosts International Bible Students Convention

The International Bible Students held their quarterly convention in Macksville on Sunday with Rev. Andress and Rev. Tubbs from Stephenville and Rev. Davidson from Edna Hill leading services. Visitors from nearby communities attended and J. E. Ditto was able to attend.

International Bible Students Andress and Tubbs Stephenville Davidson Edna Hill J. E. Ditto

Miss Mae Watson Visits Hamilton as Local News Summaries

Miss Mae Watson of Hamilton visited home folks from Friday to Sunday. The Hazeldell basketball team coached by Mrs. Bennett and Miss Wallace lost to Macksville 19 to 4. A large crowd attended Friday night closing exercises. The Misses Nelson of Gustine spent the weekend with Zelma Watson. Ed Hancock sold his farm to Donnell near Gustine. Gaines has the mumps. Reed family moved to Hamilton. Clifford Wyche and family moved to the Livingston farm home vacated by Reed.

Mae Watson Hamilton Bennett Edna Hill Miss Wallace Carleton Hazeldell Macksville Nelsons Near Gustine Zelma Watson Ed Hancock Donnell Near Gustine Gaines Mr. Reed Clifford Wyche Livingston Farm

Dont Scold Mother Dont Scold The Gross Child 15

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to administer California Syrup of Figs to children showing signs of illness and indigestion. It promotes the fruit laxative as harmless and effective, warns of counterfeits, and instructs to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product from druggists.

Bilius California California Fig Syrup Company

Local greetings and sports note from Soda Springs area

Suez. C B Stephens and mother spent Sunday near Soda Springs. Tom Mull and family visited W B Mull and family Sunday. Roy McNutt from Stonewall Co visiting. Mr and Mrs Hammonds hosted a party Saturday night. Mrs O M Horn visited daughter Mrs R T Stevens Saturday. Bishop Vineyard from Sweetwater attended the party. Proctor won the county basketball championship. local team seeks a rematch. Our seven games remain undefeated, a notable streak.

C. B. Stephens Soda Springs Tom Mull W. B. Mull Roy McNutt Stonewall Co

Mothers of Texas Prepare for Woman’s Health

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women at key life stages. Sufferers share testimonials from Mrs. Julia Stinson of Houston and Mrs. Lizzie Epperson of Fort Worth praising improved health and weight gain after use. The ad notes ingredients printed on the wrapper and offers tablets or liquid forms with trial packages available via mail order.

Slouston Heights Texas Fort Worth Dr. Pierce W. M. Pierce

Local notices and social updates from the week

J Stephen visited from Blanket last week. Miss Mamie Hulsey spent Sunday with B L Adams and family. Most attended trades day at De Leon on Monday. The trustee election passed off quietly. Sunday is singing evening at Suez. an invitation to attend with a guest.

J. Stephen Mamie Hulsey B. L. Adams de Leon Suez

Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Quick Hair Beauty

An advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline as a simple nightly treatment to cleanse hair, reduce dandruff, invigorate the scalp, and promote long strong lustrous hair. It claims immediate improvements in density and softness with regular use.

Knowlton’s

Liberty Loans Poem Emphasizes Thrift and Sacrifice

A Life magazine verse by Charlotte Becker urges citizens to support Liberty Loans and fund wartime effort. It highlights transports crossing seas, soldiers ready for France, and the public’s role in thrift and sacrifice to aid national deliverance.

Liberty France Charlotte Becker

Storage Batteries Sales and Rentals by Higginbotham Bros

Higginbotham Bros. & Co offers storage batteries for sale charge rent and rebuilding services. Local shop advertises a complete battery supply and service program for industrial and household needs.

Higginbotham Bros. & Co

Sheriff Sale Notice from Comanche County Texas

The State of Texas Comanche County sheriff sale notice issued by J E Miller Sheriff of Comanche County details a court order of sale in favor of Comanche Independent School District against HL Sherrill. Lot 003 Duncan addition Comanche City is to be sold at public auction May 7, 1918 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Court House door.

State of Texas Comanche District Court of Comanche County A. J. Lloyd Comanche Independent School District HL. Sherrill J. BE. Miller Texas Duncan H. Sherrill Court House I. Sherrill

Notice in Probate of J W Applewhite estate in Comanche

A probate notice commands publication for ten weeks in a Comanche County newspaper. Annie E Applewhite has petitioned for probate of J W Applewhite deceased and executrix appointment, hearing set the first Monday in July 1918 at the Comanche County Court House. A separate levy and proposed public sale of J B Simmons real estate will occur May 7 1918 at the Comanche County Courthouse between 10 a m and 4 p m to satisfy a $677.25 judgment in Burks v Gressett and Simmons.

State of Texas Comanche County J. W. Applewhite Annie E. Applewhite Comanche B. C Stailey H. Burks J. G. Gressett J. B. Simmons J. E. Miller Texas J. H. Cottrell N. W S. W L. R. Sanders S. E. Cor N. E W. B. Cottrell Court House Levy Chief-Exponent

County Clerk seal notice from Comanche County Texas

The document records a county court seal action dated March 27 1918 in Comanche Texas with Clerk L B Stailey noted and reference (32-83) included.

Cial Seal Comanche Lb. C. Stailey Comanche County Texas

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