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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
3
The piece from Farm and Fireside editor Herbert Quick surveys farm life noting backaches and toil alongside rewards of safety and shared work between wife and husband. It argues for literature that blends the hard realities with the uplifting aspects of rural labor.
Mrs. W. L. Robertson of Comanche reports kidney backache relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She says the pills restored sleep, strength, and energy, confirming her earlier praise. Sold for 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Isom G Curry, linked to the murder indictment of Mason Gamble, arrived in Abilene from Powderly after a body found April 7 was identified as Curry. Curry had fled when threatened, and the case lacks a conclusive ID of the corpse.
The Dallas Trades Excursion, ninety strong, arrived in Comanche last Saturday at three pm to a large crowd. Hilton Burks and Dallas County Attorney Mike Lively spoke about building a better Dallas and Comanche. Boosters toured town, met merchants, and discussed future business prospects before departing at the whistle.
Sacred Harp singing conven tion set for Blake in Brown County Texas on the fifth Sunday and Saturday in May. All singers and lovers of old songs are invited to bring books and attend. W M Armstrong Chairman J L Foster Secy. Binder Twine shipment arrives soon with right price. Ballards Snow Liniment advertised for cuts wounds sprains rheumatism at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by S P Smith.
A brown overcoat made by McKnight Tailoring Co Chicago is missing. Return to this office for a reward.
Chuck Pitts advertises general delivery trunk and baggage service with round trip clothes hauling priced at 15 cents. Satisfied customers are promised prompt service and a trial run, contact by phone 337 of 149.
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son offers harness repair services. Visit the workshop to have harnesses repaired to restore strength and safety. Prompt service advertised with traditional shop notes.
The Comanche Wagon Yard operator J C Gunn & Sons promotes their services and invites breeders to inspect the B F Stephens horse from San Angelo. Breeding rates are ten dollars and insured, with readers urged to call for strict attention anytime.
Mrs. M A Bridges of Robinson Mississippi says she 61 years old felt like a 16 year old girl after taking Foley Kidney Pills for ten months. The pills claim to invigorate weak kidneys relieve backache rheumatism and bladder trouble from The Wm Reese Co.
The local W O W camp unveiled the monument to Sovereign Wade Fletcher at Mercers Gap cemetery last Tuesday afternoon. Relatives from Fisher County attended since a Sunday ceremony was not possible. Oscar Callaway spoke for the day and Miss Lake of Mercers Gap also gave a speech.
A note from E. E. Anthony at First State Bank advertises a few sacks of Mebane Triumph cotton seed left for sale. Property details and price not specified in the fragment.
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