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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
2
The statement argues that public efficiency cannot be designed into a system and must reflect the quality of elected men. It warns citizens that failing to vote for efficiency they will bear the cost.
Comanche county residents should study the plan as the Oil Belt Highway would run from Wichita Falls to Brownwood, becoming a major transportation corridor for the region. The proposal emphasizes improved connectivity and economic potential along the route.
An editorial asserts that state roads will be more valuable to Cochran than railways and that building a top quality road requires effort and cost, urging every progressive citizen to contribute.
N W Storey reports sold out plants next week and unable to supply demand. Hardy Payne advertises items to dispose of in Chief-Exponent columns after selling out potato slips. E M Eanes sold a disc barrow from a 25e ad and Jack McCurdy used 25e to recover his wife's coat. Rev Hensler’s watch and eight dollars of profits credited to Chief-Exponent ads.
The diary outlines a full day from 5:30 AM breakfast and chores for mothers and families to prepare meals, mend garments, supervise children, and care for homes. It notes the unpassed eight hour day for mothers despite Congress not voting for it yet.
Carl E. Rogers of Marquette Michigan explains why his physical examination papers were not returned by the Comanche draft board. He asserts he appeared before the Marquette local board and asks Comanche Chief readers to correct a misimpression about his compliance with draft regulations.
An advertisement promotes Lax-Fos With Pepsin as a pleasant liquid laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. It claims the Paris Medicine Co. manufactures it and also markets Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Mrs. Robert Allison of Mattoon describes severe indigestion with constipation after moving to Mattoon. Food distressed her, chest heaviness, and poor sleep, but one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets corrected the trouble and left her feeling a different person.
Notice announces a meeting of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of the 26th District at their hall in Comanche on April 26 at 8:00 PM to celebrate the 99th anniversary of Oddfellow ship in America. An address by Hon. W H Walker Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Texas and other prominent members will be heard. Public invited. W B Payne District Deputy.
This excerpt extols learning from others and cites Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for biliousness and constipation. It suggests many people use the tablets with good results and advises following their example.
Mrs Anna Meteriano of Peru Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing backache and dragging pains after doctors advised an operation She says she rises at four to do housework work in a factory and returns home feeling strong and well promising others to try the remedy.
The West Ward Parent Teachers Association elected officers for the new term including President Mrs BE Anthony and vice presidents Geo Hulsey Hl A Carmichael J P Hoff Hattie Brightman Ree Lee Myrtle Payne and Alma Roberson. Mrs HT Stewart was chosen to represent at the Mothers Conference in May. A paper on Imagination and Untruthfulness was read and May 10 is the final meeting of the term with dues due for the next year.
The West Ward Thrift Club invites members to a meeting on Friday April 26 at the West Ward building. An interesting program is planned and Thrift Stamps will be sold that afternoon as part of the Parent-Teachers association branch activities.
An ad targets women urging a confident smooth step, condemning corns from high heels. It promotes Freezone a gummy liquid sold in drugstores to quicky relieve tenderness and remove the entire corn with no pain. It claims cornless feet enhance youthfulness and attractiveness.
The article urges planting sufficient acreage of Feterita as a bread substitute and notes it as a reliable grain sorghum. Seed is offered at 6.50 per 100 pounds F.O.B. Waco or about 7.00 delivered. neighbors can pool orders in 100 pound lots.
The message encourages eating Feterita bread, buying a Liberty Bond, and helping whip Bill Kaiser J W Griffin and County Agent. Committees outside Coman should join, order through their local bank, and send orders to Frank Clark in Waco Texas. The bank approves the order and sends with B L attached payable on arrival.
Surgeons urge prompt first aid for burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is pitched as the ideal healing agent for man or beast and sold by S. P. Smith with prices 25¢ 50¢ 1.00 and 1.50 for emergencies.
The report notes continued rainfall bringing cheer across the community. Reverend Martin held both Sunday services and Rev. Milton spoke Sunday. the local school closed last Friday and Dr. Davenport is reported improving.
The Sunday school contest concluded last Sunday with the Reds as champions.
A Comanche resident recalls ten years of gallstone pain and morphine relief until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble, taken for two years, halted attacks without needing injections. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, offering a money back guarantee. The Wm. Reese Co.
Corporal Elmer E. Martin of the U S Army, stationed at Comanche Texas on Recruiting Service, received orders to move to Brownwood Texas to open an office for men wishing to enlist. Corporal Martin belongs to the 8th Infantry.
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