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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

8

INE Cures Constipation Stablishes Regular Bowel

An old ad notes INE medicine claiming to cure constipation and establish regular bowel function, offered at 50 cents and sold by its vendor.

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Missionary Society Meeting at Christian Church

A splendid gathering led by J Kittle and Mrs Austin joined by new members Mrs G H and Mrs Kennedy. Bible school to start with a 11 am session. all are welcome as the society organizes bandage work for Red Wednesday efforts.

Hristian Church News J. Kittle Austin Rge Wosionary Society G. H Kennedy The Missionary Society Fhael Hi. Austin

Borozone Advertises Antiseptic Healing Agent

Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is pitched as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Prices 25e 50c 1.00 and 1.50. Sold by S P Smith.

S. P. Smith

Rain brings rejoicing to Gum Springs community

In Gum Springs residents cheer the recent rainfall. Visitors include Frank Roberson and family from Wilson who stayed with W. T. Kerley and Will Johnson. Claire Kerley hosted by Mr. Kerley, and George Cade of Wilson also visited. Belle Robertson travels to Marlow Oklahoma. Carson Horner and wife from Duncan visited C. F. Horner. Babe Kerley from Wilson visited the area. Will Kerley and wife visited Mrs Kerley’s mother Drury at Briar Grove. The Kerley family hosted a singing after church, with many locals attending Van Dyke singing events Sunday.

Frank Roberson Wilson W. T. Kerley Will Johnson Claire Kerley George Cade Belle Robertson Marlow Okla Carson Horner Duncan C. F. Horner Babe Kerley Will Kerley

A Friend in Need Diarrhoea Cordial Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes instant relief and speedy cure with Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial. It lists prices of 50 cents and 25 cents for the remedy.

Mississippi

Rain brings hoped crop boost to Vandyke community

After a long pause a recent rain refreshed Vandyke with light wind. Residents plan to plant a grain crop to feed soldiers, report improving health including measles and mumps decline, and note active church events at Missionary Baptist church with upcoming sermons. Several visitors from Comanche Duncan Mount Pleasant and Gum Springs are named, and school will resume next Friday.

Vandyke Charlie McNutt Garrett Missionary Baptist Church Waggoner Brisco Duncan Lois Carnes Downing Comanche Bettie Cameron Cleo Herring Mrs. Thomas Mount Pleasant Zora Purl Gum Springs Jack Cameron Pink Sid Henry Beshears Rosa Lottie Rufus Willie McNutt Sparks Earl Frank Ann Carnes Oklahoma

Torpid liver remedy advert promotes Herbine

An old advertisement touts Herbine as a liver stimulant and blood energizer. It claims relief for bad breath dizziness and a general feeling of ill health, promising regulated bowels and renewed energy. Sold by S. P. Smith for Ve.

Price S. P. Smith

Community Report From Center Point After Rain

Center Point residents report very good health in the community. A heavy rainfall Thursday night and Friday evening pleased all. Local farming picks up as men plant corn and other crops this week. Social visits include Mr. Johnnie McNutt and family with Edd Rogers in Comanche and several families visiting neighbors.

Johnnie McNutt Edd Rogers Comanche Archie Swearengin Ollie Horner Talmage Smallwood Tom Davis Board Church Russell Elliott W. J. Davis

Saturday and Sunday Visits in Board Church Area

S J Parkman and family of Board Church spent Saturday and Sunday with Johnnie McNutt and family. Charlie Odell and family of Hasse stayed with Willie Greenlee and wife. Ora Swearengin and Mabel Reed attended singing at Sardis Sunday evening. Alvie Daniels and family of Hasse plan to move to our community. Vester and Sarah Davis visited Ina and Essie Davis of Board Church and attended the party at Mr Collins.

S. J. Parkman Board Church Charlie Odell Hasse Johnnie McNutt Willie Greenlee Lonnie Reed Ora Mattie Belle Swearengin Mabel Reed Sardis Alvie Daniels Talmage Smallwood Claude Lane Vester Sarah Davis Ina Essie Davis

Women and Corns Relief Tip From Cincinnati Author

An Ohio writer warns of the dangers of corns from high heels and promotes freezone, a quarter-ounce drug from drugstores, to lift out hard or soft corns painlessly. Applied drops dry quickly, shrinking the corn without skin irritation.

Cincinnati

Local visitors and community events at Camp Travis

Proctor reports Hershall Green of Camp Travis visiting his parents for several days. A Thursday night party honored him. Raleigh Barbar of Brownwood was in town on business. Denver Wickline, sixth and seventh grade teacher, resigned and left Sunday morning. Willis Walker elected to replace her. A large crowd attended Saturday's negro minstrel show and the town saw more African Americans in town.

Proctor Hershall Green Camp Travis Raleigh Barbar Brownwood Denver Wickline Willis Walker

Weekend News From Local Towns

Mr Jess Stone of De Leon has been ill but improving. Alfred Routh of Blanket visited C Y White and family. Alma Grainger Lucile Hogan and Glenyth Kearby of Comanche visited Sunday. The baby of Mr James, whose mother was buried here earlier, was buried Sunday evening with services at the Baptist church at three. Singing at the Methodist church next Sunday night. Everyone invited.

Jess Stone de Leon Alfred Routh C. Y. White Alma Grainger Lucile Hogan Glenyth Kearby Comanche James Baptist Church Methodist Church

Proctor Boy Benefits From Lavoptik Eye Wash

A Texas city drug store notes rapid relief for eye strain after a schoolboy used Lavoptik Eye Wash. The teacher also reports its benefit for her mother, claiming a single wash showed clear results for weak or inflamed eyes. A free aluminum eye cup promotes the product at City Drug Store in Proctor.

Proctor City Drug Store Texas

Local Social Notes From Cotton Grove District

Mr. R. E. Hickkey returned to his Rule home after an extended visit with his wife who teaches here. Uncle Shack Howell and wife visited Sam Colewad and family on Saturday. Miss Mammie Cannon of Dalene visited relatives Monday. Julian Johnson and family spent Sunday in Brownwood scouting oil fields. Steve Hilliard and family called on Mr. Smith at Elm Grove Sunday afternoon.

R. E. Hickkey Rule Shack Howell Sam Colewad Mammie Cannon Dalene Julian Johnson Brownwood Steve Hilliard Mr. Smith Elm Grove

Sunday Singing Schedule Notices

Community singers report a well attended Sunday night event and announce future sessions on the second and fourth Sundays each month with ongoing gatherings for residents.

Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Advertisement Strategy

A vintage beauty ad promotes lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a facial lotion. It claims to whiten skin, remove freckles and tan, and improve texture with daily use. The copy emphasizes harmlessness and dramatic cosmetic results for the face, neck, arms, and hands.

Idlers to be Drafted by Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate approves a bill to draft every idle man aged sixteen to sixty five for public works. Those selected must work at least thirty six hours weekly, with exceptions only for illness or unavoidable circumstances. The measure aims to curb idleness and boost economic activity. Honey Grove Signal.

Senate of Kentucky Honey Grove

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