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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
7
A Texas resident from Gomez asks for the paper to continue, stating they cannot live in Terry County without it. The letter urges the editor to notify if more money is needed to keep the publication arriving.
Advertises McGees Baby Elixir as a genuine, wholesome remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. Claims quick action, purity, pleasant taste, and lists prices of 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle, with sales by S. P. Smith.
Mrs Belle Newman of Route A Post City Texas writes to the Chief-Exponent asking for weekly issues and more news. She encloses a $1.00 check as time runs out and requests a new paper before another issue arrives.
An advertisement touts a cold remedy claiming to cure a cold in a day with laxative bromide quinine. It promises to stop cough and headache and offers a refund if it fails. Box signed H W Groves for 25 cents.
The notice recalls Dr. J. J. Pitts predicting rain for the weekend and reports an excellent rain and storm arriving at 2 a.m. Sunday. It notes the prophecy has so far come true.
The editor recalls Capt W L Saye predicting a separate Russia Germany peace before summer. The recent revolution revealed such a move was under consideration and the German offer was made. The writer suggests honoring Captain Saye in his homeland.
Manager W Meadows of Meadows Grocery Co reports Bevo sales rising steadily as homes in the area buy it by the case for meals. Described as a non alcoholic beer like tonic with nourishing qualities, Bevo is popular as a health drink during hot weather and a potential top seller in the region.
The first Spring battle was fought at Sidney Saturday evening. Sheriff Miller Hamilton Attorney McCampbell and Constable Nabers were in Sidney on legal business. The rab bit drive gathered at R A Steward’s and EB V Gill’s for a lunch and ended with more than 250 rabbits killed. Floy McCullough and Essie Harris are ill with pneumonia and sickness. Grandma Wells is visiting Mrs O J Cox. John Sides from Blanket Route 3 was in Sidney in a new car.
An advertisement claims the La Creole Hair Dressing can darken gray hair and make the user look ten years younger for one dollar. The small notice emphasizes a practical beauty solution sold at a fixed price.
An ad promotes LA TIVE BROMO QUININE noting tonic and laxative effects with no head nervousness. It claims superiority over ordinary quinine and urges consumers to seek the signature of E. W. GROVE on the bottle. The price is 25Sc.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel, claiming calomel irritates the liver, causes cramps and nausea, and risks salivation. It promotes a 50 cent bottle as a remedy for biliousness, headaches, constipation, and fatigue, with warnings about calomel's dangers.
Suez residents report on local events including R T Stevens at a Duncan singing convention. Road Commissioner Lightfoot aids the town. Mrs L P Watson suffers from a spider bite. Will Woodruff visits relatives here. Billingtons visit relatives in Gap. Fisher Pitts and Grossette purchase cars. Suez boys basketball 5 wins in 8 games and seek another win soon. Singing class to attend Brownwood convention. School extends two weeks.
News Notes reports Swan Hill school closing exercises with a community dinner. Dr Adam Clarke Bane will speak at the Court House Monday evening April 24 on The War Against Liquor. Josiah Alexander visits Comanche and Grandma Alexander, aged 87, is noted as a long-standing church member. The Fifth Sunday gathering will be at Midway Baptist with Executive Board meetings Saturday to discuss missionary salaries. A Home and Foreign Missions draft of 222.96 is sent, with B Y P A and Y W A gifts for educating a native Chinese preacher. Sunday school volunteers sought for a city wide canvass and sermon themes include The Homage of the Magi and The Glory of the Cross.
Advertisement urges readers to buy Pape's Diapepsin 50 cent case to neutralize stomach acid within five minutes. It claims relief from indigestion sour stomach gas heartburn and headaches and says it keeps the family free from digestive discomfort for months.
The writer notes a gritty mood from military prep and unsettled weather delaying planting. Some corn has been planted while others plan for next week. Mr. W. H. Barker and wife traveled to Oklahoma for a visit. Liberty School trustees elected Sanford Allgood and Frank Grissom. Reverend E. S. Spring delivered his regular sermon.
The report notes Sunday and Sunday night services led by Rev. Kimbree the round grove missionary who preached well. Mrs. Spiner accompanied him and the church announced the installation of a new lamp, a much needed improvement.
We express sincere appreciation for the loving sympathy and acts of kindness shown to us in our bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes to our loved one. Hart Shoemaker, Mrs. Hart and family.
A fragment lists Jess Williamson and Miss Nannie Crockett, Kiddy L. Macort and Miss Buna Hitchcock, E. C. Cozart and Miss Myrtle Williams among participants or honorees at a community gathering. The snippet preserves names with no event details.
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