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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
6
Chicago resident Jos O Bryan testifies that two years of female trouble left her unable to walk. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports relief and renewed strength, claiming the product cures displacements, inflammation, irregularities, backache, and nervous prostration.
A demonstration will continue for another month or six weeks followed by a farmers meeting at Mr. Green's farm. All interested are invited to attend and learn the benefits of proper feeding. Mr. Griffin will issue notices with the meeting date.
County agent Griffin and Live Stock Specialist Griswold tested pig feeding on farms near Comanche. Pigs fed corn alone, corn and tankage, and corn tankage with pasture showed respective gains of 17, 25, and 33 pounds, with costs per pound of gain ranging from 7.86 to 14 cents. A second note highlights Doan's Kidney Pills with testimonial from C. W. Carnes confirming relief from kidney issues.
The weekend storm caused minor damage with no fatalities. Locals attended the Hasse show Monday and Tuesday nights. Young people joined a party at Mr. Will Huff’s Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Coker visited their son Fred on Sunday. Jerrell Coker visited a friend in Creamer Sunday afternoon. Elberta, Alver, and Otho Isham visited the school Monday. Emma Wetzel stayed with Texie Hicks Saturday night. Myrtle Williams visited relatives in Shiloh last week, returning Sunday.
A promotional paragraph describes modern life pressures causing nervousness and irritability. It suggests taking a certain remedy to restore balance, with emphasis on improving sleep appetite and general well being for the whole family.
Mrs J B Hartsfield of Atlanta writes that Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain nervousness and irritability in her family. Miles Medical Co advertises the remedy as proven for twenty years with a 25 dose 25 cent price at all druggists.
Frank and Myrtle Ragsdale visited friends in Duncan Saturday night and Sunday. Reese Mills was in the community Saturday night. Claude Coker and wife returned from Temple where the former had eye surgery and can see better. Jim Johnson of Comanche was here Sunday. Wetzel sisters attended a Gustine play Friday. Derrill Hall visited Jess Dunlap Saturday and Sunday. Ennis Cozart of Gustine was here Sunday. Shorty Spivy of Newburg visited Sunday afternoon. Singing at Mr Lane's Road Church community drew locals Sunday night.
Farmers and others far from a drug store should keep BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT at home for cuts wounds sores sprains or rheumatism. It is described as a powerful healing and penetrating remedy. Prices are 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
Mr. J A Evans pecan specialist of the Extension Service will conduct budding grafting and pecan propagation demonstrations on April 19 at Mr Burks farm seven miles northwest of Comanche and at A L Mills near Comanche. Sessions run from 10 AM to 2 or 3 PM and a second demo around 4 PM at Miller farm. Attendees should bring lunch and bring friends.
Spring weather worsens rheumatic pains but relief comes from using Chamberlains Pain ointment. The product is available widely.
Rain benefits gardens. Bonner family from Gustine visits Jesse Bonner’s household. Boss Stephens and Lebran Stephens visit Carleton sick with measles. Rev Collins preaches Saturday. Boggs family travels to Comanche for business. Tera McKelvey recovering from month long illness. Richey family from Dickens county visiting relatives. Luker children convalescing from pneumonia. Several locals travel to Hazle Dell for singing. Gaines and Stephens families visit Maxwell and Has se relatives. Starkie family attends bedside in Has se.
Insomnia is often caused by indigestion and can be eased by a light supper without meat or milk. Take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper and see if rest improves. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement notes Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial for all stomach complaints priced at 25 and 50 cents. Ends with suggestion to keep this remedy on hand to avoid medical fees.
Public notice commands J C Horn to appear at the Comanche County District Court on April 16 1917 to answer a petition filed March 8 1917 in suit No 4270 by plaintiff Mrs O M Horn. The citation appears in the local newspaper as required.
Plaintiff seeks title and possession of 100 acres in Comanche County described as B B B C R R Co survey once patented to T Frost. Defendant J C Horn allegedly entered January 1916 and withholds possession. plaintiff seeks title, possession, and $100 damages. Court writ issued March 9 1917.
W. P. Braim conveyed land to J. A. Holman as trustee to secure a note for 726 dollars owed by E. D. Crear. The unpaid interest coupons due 1914 1915 and 1916 triggered the sale. The sale of the west half of Block 74 Lam passes County school land in Comanche County will occur May 1 1917 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Comanche County Courthouse to satisfy the debt accrued interest and costs.
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