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Newspaper

Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1913

Page

4

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed Cure Highlighted by Comanche Reader

A Comanche Texas reader praises Dean's Kidney Pills for rheumatic pains and kidney support, noting lasting relief after four boxes. The ad claims nationwide endorsements and urges readers to remember the name for sale by all dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as US agents. It also mentions large prize melons at a St Louis Fair and Chamber of Commerce backing for introducing melons into Comanche County.

Dean Nidney Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean’s

Travelors Aid Vacation for Mary McMillan

Miss Mary McMillan a Y W C A travelers aid worker at Santa Fe Station will take a two week vacation. She departs Monday for Comanche to visit her father Jason McMillan who will soon celebrate his ninetieth birthday. His joy in long years and many children is noted while Miss Murphy will cover her duties in her absence.

Travelers’ Aid Mary McMillan Y. W. C. A.travelers’ Aid Santa Fe Comanche Jason McMillan Miss MacMillan Miss Murphy Fort Worth

BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT advertised in 19th century ad

A vintage ad urges readers to use BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for stiff necks and backaches after a draft. It touts pain relief as the best available and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith in local shop.

Melon Triumph Grows in Parker County

The Chamber of Commerce will seek seed of Parker county big watermelons to trial locally. Dan Bull and J. J. Harrington, residents south of Weatherford, cultivate a melon named Triumph.

Chamber of Commerce Parker County Messrs Dan Bull J. J. Harrington Weatherford Triumph

Comanche County Exhibits at Dallas State Fair

Comanche county will again present an exhibit at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Last year the county won third prize for general exhibits and twenty four individual prizes. Citizens are urged to bring exceptional agricultural or horticultural items for display. entries will be checked and returned if requested.

Comanche County Dallas

Costly Treatment and Small Remedies Restore Whitlow Man

C H Hines of Whitlow Arkansas spent hundreds on medicine and hospital care in St Louis and New Orleans with no relief. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he improved and is now well. Sold by all dealers.

C.h.hines Whitlow Arkansas St. Louis New Orleans Chamberlain

Surprise Birthday Party For Owen Wetzel

Owen Wetzel was surprised Friday night by a birthday party hosted by his wife at his home. A number of friends attended including Mr. and Mrs. Jno Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. J F Tate, Mr. and Mrs. J J Tate, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith, Mrs Wash McCollum, Miss Brown, and Arthur Cox.

Owen Wetzel Whica Jno. Rogers J. F. Tate J. J. Tate Ira Wilson Will Smith Wash McCollum Miss Brown Arthur Cox

Constipation remedy promotes bowel health with Herbine

An ad notes constipation as a starting point for diseases and promotes Herbine to remove accumulations in the bowels. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold by Paris Smith.

Paris Smith

Good Rain Boosts DeLeon Cotton After Dry Spell

DeLeon Texas reports two inches of rain in the last 24 hours easing drought in the county. Cotton on light land suffered from the dry spell but benefited from the hot weather. Boll weevils faced decline as the heat and moisture improved conditions for crops.

DeLeon Texas

Miss Anna Belle McPherson Returns From Dublin Visit

Miss Anna Belle McPherson has returned from a visit with Miss Eva Fagan of Dublin, sharing experiences and travel impressions from their time abroad.

Anna Belle McPherson Eva Fagan Dublin

Mrs. Hickey Visits Dublin Before Returning Home

Mrs. W. S. Hickey of Weatherford, recently moved from Comanche, is in Dublin this week staying with her son R. L. Hickey. She plans to visit De Leon and Comanche before returning home.

W. S. Hickey Weatherford Comanche Dublin R. L. Hickey DeLeon

Man Visits Arkansss As Relatives Invited

I M Crear of Route No 4 left last Sunday night for his old home in Arkansas to visit his sister relatives and old friends.

I. M. Crear Arkansas

Hogan party heads to Mineral Wells health resort

Mrs. G. W. Hogan and her daughter Lucile accompanied by Miss Gene Cooper and Misses Ruby and Golda Grainger travel to Mineral Wells to spend several days at the famed health resort.

Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises A Gentle Remedy

An 19th century advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable compound replacing caramel. It claims gentle, sure action with no sickness or required dietary restrictions. Sold by M. W. Carroll, druggist, for adults.

M. W. Carroll

House family guests return home after visit

Mr and Mrs H R House who had been visiting here as guests of their brother and family Mr and Mrs W T House have returned home.

Misses Brights Visit Friends in Hico This Week

Misses Mae and Hattie Bright man are visiting friends in Hico this week with plans to tour local sights and enjoy hospitality from hometown friends.

Misses Mae Hattie Brightman Hico

Freckle Cream Promises Cure with Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement claims Wilson's Freckle Cream removes freckles and fades tan and pimples with a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. It touts large jars for 50 cents, mammoth jars for $1, and offers mail orders plus Wilson's Fair Skin Soap at 25 cents.

Wilson Wilson’s Fair Skin

Houston Brother Visits Amid Family Health Battle

Calvin Wilkerson of Houston came home for a visit and to be with his ailing brother Sam. He praises Houston as the best town in the state and notes its rapid growth.

Calvin Wilkerson Houston Sam

Harris Charnquist Exponent’s Linotype Operator Visits Brother

The linotype operator to Harris Charnquist the Chief Exponent visited his brother in Coleman last Saturday and Sunday, according to brief notes.

Harris Charnquist Coleman

Mrs Dora Read Visits Brother in Texas

Mrs Dora Read travels with her children to Weinert Haskell County Texas to visit her brother S C Findley and family during a family visit.

Dora Read Weinert Haskell County Texas S.C. Findley

Tannehill Returns to City to Visit Friends

Bill G. Tannehill, once a city resident, now of Plainview, is in town to visit relatives and reconnect with old acquaintances during a nostalgic visit.

Bill G. Tannehill Plainview

Malarial Cure Ad Promotes Herbine Medicine

A 19th century ad touts Herbine as a chill medicine to prevent or cure malaria. It claims to purge impurities the malarial germ thrives on, strengthen the liver and cleanse the bowels. Price 50 cents. Sold by Paris Smith.

Paris Smith

Mrs Nate Jackson Returns Home to Dallas After Visit

Mrs Nate Jackson has ended a weeks long visit with relatives and returned to her home in Dallas.

Nate Jackson Dallas

Ballard’s Snow Liniment Promotion

Apply a cotton cloth net with Ballard's Snow Liniment to all wounds cuts burns sores or blisters and note its wonderful healing power. It is prompt and very effective. Price 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle sold by Paris.

Paris Smith

Otho Watsons Visit in Board Church Community

Otho Watson and his family from Mitchell County are guests of Frank Watson and family in the Board church community.

Otho Watson Mitchell County Frank Watson Board Church

Wetzel Bros. Barber Shop Expands in Hamilton

M. J. Wetzel departed Monday for Hamilton where Wetzel Bros. are installing a barber shop and have sold half interest in the business to local parties in that city.

M. J. Wetzel Hamilton Wetzel Bros

Whitville Man J B Edwards Visits City on Business

J B Edwards of Whitville spent Tuesday in the city on business matters.

J. B. Edwards Whitville

Hicks Stephenson Visited Comanche for Business

Hicks Stephenson of Gustine conducted business in Comanche last Tuesday, engaging in local affairs and meeting with residents and local merchants during a routine trip.

Hicks Stephenson Gustine Comanche

How the Trouble Starts Constipation cure promise

An advert claims constipation causes many ailments and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular. The pitch notes the product is for sale by all dealers.

Central Christian Church Social Tonight

The men of Central Christian church entertain the entire membership at the church building with a music program and short addresses followed by light refreshments. The arrangements committee of S. C. Findley W. H. Rowland and M. J. Wetzel invites all members to attend and help ensure a successful meeting.

Central Christian Church S. C. Findley W. H. Rowland M. J. Wetzel

Good Reason for His Enthusiasm

A man suffering several days from colic diarrhea or bowel complaint finds cure with one of two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and praises it. It is claimed to never fail and life being threatened in severe cases, the remedy is urged for use. Sold by all dealers.

Fishing Party Heads for Winchell on Colorado Banks

Mr and Mrs H L Ardis Miss Ruth Ardis Ossie Green Gib Callaway Howard Kilpatrick Miss Stella Hicks Elmo Montgomery Harry Robertson Rector Cunningham and others left Saturday for Winchell to spend a week on the Colorado banks.

H .L. Ardis Ruth Ardis Ossie Green Gib Callaway Howard Kilpatrick Stella Hicks Elmo Montgomery Harry , Roertson Rector Cunningham Winchell Colorado

Milk cooling pans offered by Elkins Tin Shop

Elkins Tin Shop advertises milk cooling pans of any size available for farms and dairies. Contact details not provided in the readable portion.

Elkins Tin Shop

New Alderman Elected in July City Election

In a special city election held Saturday July 26 C F Jacobs was elected to fill the unexpired term of S P Smith who resigned. Only 43 votes were cast with Jacobs winning 39 and Green Herring 3. The council met Monday night July 28 and sworn in Jacobs as a city council member.

C.F. Jacobs S. P. Smith Mr. Jacobs Green Herring

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