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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
4
Mrs M K Witt welcomed about forty ladies for the Kensington Club last Friday April 26. The event featured handwork displays and practical crafts, with rooms decorated in red white and blue and a Comanche's pill roses centerpiece. Guests received tiny flags as favors and enjoyed hot chocolate and cake.
J. R. Eanes & Company advertises comprehensive wind storm insurance for farms across locations, promising reliable coverage for farm buildings and crops with flexible policy options and prompt claims handling.
Expresses thanks to friends and neighbors in Brownwood for kindness after the loss of Mrs. W. H. Lane and J. D. Lane. Prayer for God’s blessing from W. H. Lane and children D. C. Lane and families.
A note invites patrons to bring butter and eggs to Slider and Lacy for a likely sale or event at the location.
Adam Clarke Bane spoke on prohibition under the Anti-Saloon League banner to a large Comanche crowd Monday night. Bane delivered a forceful talk and was well received by attendees.
Claim that quinine cures a cold in one day with cough and headache relief. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box bears B. W. Grove signature and costs 25 cents.
Local shop Kilatrick and Son promotes hose shirts waists and middles with prices from 50 cents up at Slider and Lacy offering auto and buggy top repairs at Kilpatricks.
Local shops publish price ranges for millinery and related slider items. Merchants list competitive costs across styles and materials, detailing discounts and seasonal promotions for ladies hats and headwear.
The West Ward School P T A will hold its second session Friday at 30 o'clock p m in the West Ward building. A constitution adoption and officer election will be on the agenda along with an unusually interesting program. All patrons are urged to attend.
Frank Jinks of Market Mill Pike Knoxville Tennessee says he suffered eight years from kidney trouble and back pain. After taking Tanlae for two weeks he no longer uses crutches, has gained weight, sleeps better, and returns to work. The ad lists multiple local druggists selling Tanlae.
Indian Mountain reports a large crowd as Old Glory was raised in Gorman with a Confederate salute by twenty veterans led by Captain A A Britain amid a band and school parade. Local remarks include a sermon at the schoolhouse, a marriage, and community visits plus upcoming singing events and a rain shower improving the day.
An advertisement for Herbine claims it cleanses the liver stomach and bowels improving overall health and restoring a clear pink and white complexion. The copy emphasizes a refined appearance for ladies and notes a price of 50 cents sold by H. P. Smith.
A Pleasant Afternoon at Fleming Park featured Miss Estell Grundy’s expression class and Miss Jennie Blue Tunnell’s music class. Supper was provided by the two instructors. Forty people attended, with thirty five pupils traveling on a large truck.
The damp cold season worsens rheumatic pains but relief comes from applying Chamberlains Ointment. It is available everywhere.
Church of Christ invites attendance for Bible Study at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday April 29. Come and be with us. prs.
Mrs. M. Cumpoe of 822 Harmony Street Penns Grove testifies to relief from inflammation and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved health and urges other women to consider the remedy for headaches nervousness and menstrual discomfort.
Comanche Tex note from P M Fagan requests information on conventions and all-day singing and offers Tro Music Co publications by mail. Mentions la book titled Star priced at 2 75 per dozen postpaid.
City notice from W. W. Cox City Marshall requires all dog owners in the city to pay the dog tax by May 1. After that date the law will be enforced at City Hall.
A historical note describes LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic and laxative with head effects avoided. It warns to remember the full name and seek the signature of KE W GROVE. The text contrasts it with ordinal inine and emphasizes a calm head and reduced nervousness.
Do not let good leather harness be ruined for the want of a little repair and oil. You can get them up in a few minutes at Kilpatrick's.
A brief notice reports peas being planted at Slider and Lacy. The item notes agricultural activity and local farming in the area.
Summer sales note highlights oil store items and wicks offered by Patrick and Son.
Get a quart of that good harness oil at Kilpatrick's and use on all leather goods. It will pay, big.
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