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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
7
Harmon Kerley of Brownwood visited his parents in Gum Springs on the weekend. C. F. Horner and family visited Mr. George Luker. Mrs. Dee Rasco visited her daughter Mrs. George Stewart at Shiloh. Mr. Karen and family are moving to Dublin to establish a new home. Alfred Coker and wife of Board Church community visited Elick.
Lane and family enjoyed Saturday night and Sunday in town. Mr Will King and wife of Van Dyke visited Mr and Mrs Jack Everett Sunday. Rev N L Clark and wife of Comanche visited J T Evans Sunday. Nelms hosted a young people party Saturday night. Walter Cottrell made a pleasant local call Sunday afternoon. Belle Robertson returned home Friday after Oklahoma visits. Charley Marshal and wife visited Robersonville Sunday at Turner Roberson’s. Arlo Hornsby and wife of Buffalo visited Mrs Kerley’s parents Monday night. Verna Kerley attended singing at Sardis Sunday. Mae Purves was ill from a spider bite last week. Andra Kerley remains on the sick list this week.
A home recipe blends two lemon juice and three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint lemon lotion. It claims to bleach freckles sallowness and tan, with months of shelf life if strained fine. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands for whitened skin and fragrance.
A digestive laxative product description promotes a 50 cent bottle of Lax FOS With Pepsin. It highlights pleasant taste and claims from Paris Medicine Co. makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic.
A World War I era appeal urges American women to lend money to support the war effort. It compares women's industrial and wartime contributions in France England and the United States and asks readers to buy Liberty Bonds in their own names for daughters and sons alike, stressing loans with interest rather than gifts.
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable tonic is pitched as safe for children and adults, with money back guarantees if it fails to relieve liver sluggishness and constipation.
Farmers busy planting feed stuff after rain on the 13th with some cotton. Mrs Ditto and Mrs Hayes visited Comanche. Jim Gleaton family and others visited relatives at Sidney. Local events include singing at Wilson and a party for youths. Rev N L Clarke of Comanche to preach fourth Saturday night and Sunday. Several visits from Gustine and Camp Travis tangents among residents.
Open competitive examination by the U S Civil Service Commission for a Post Office Clerk in Comanche. Exam date May 11 1918 at 9 A M. Apply on prescribed form from Local Secretary at Comanche Post Office or the undersigned. Submit applications promptly for corrections and exam arrangements.
Comanche resident G. S. Walker praises Doan's Kidney Pills for regulating his kidneys and easing back pain. He claims the pills work reliably and recommends keeping them on hand, noting price 60c at M. W. Carroll's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, distributes the product.
An advertisement touts Femenina as a cure for female troubles promising relief from suffering. It claims benefits vanish "in thin air" after use and lists prices 50 cents and 1.00 dollar.
The report notes dry windy farming conditions and a series of small incidents and social visits. Wrecked car after striking a tree near Stephenville interrupts R. W. Fielder's trip to a singing convention. Barn damage from wind. a cow dies reportedly from fever. Local residents, visitors, and plans for more travel due to dry weather are mentioned.
An advertisement from The Cash Store along with Comanche J. W. Carter Hasse and Stone and Truett Proctor promotes Farris Healing Oil. It claims to cure old sores wounds cuts and scratches and offers a pint of healing remedy for a dollar and fifty cents.
Pleasant Valley notes Mrs. R C Morris is ill. Mr and Mrs J K Ward hosted a youth party Saturday night with all attendees reporting a good time. John Morris and family were visiting.
The home of Mr and Mrs R C Morris hosted a Sunday event where the McGatloughs welcomed a baby girl. Several Gap youths attended J K Wards party Saturday night. Grace Franklin teaches 25 pupils at Pleasant Valley.
Advertisement touts La Creole hair dressing as the original it darkens hair in a natural way without dye priced at one dollar urging customers to insist on the genuine product over imitations.
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