Trade for goats and pasture with mare listing
Wanted to trade a four year old mare for fifty or more goats or would buy pasture goats on shares in a fine river bottom pasture. G D Haggard Route No 2 Proctor Texas. For service Atwood Brothers offer Jersey bull Wilson's Mutt No 132639 pedigree details and pricing from yard to cow delivery. Calf insured. Service cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Haggard
Procor
Texas
Knutson
Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
Wilson
Cam Wilson
Atwood Brothers
For Sale Lot of Vintage Roadsters at Higginbotham's
Three used classic cars offered by Higginbotham's include a Little Saxon Roadster a Saxon Six Roadster and a Chevrolet Model 490 Roadster all described as second-hand and in good shape with sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Typewriter
H. S. Ware
Texas Power & Light
Higginbotham’s
Baptist Church Proclaims Morning Sermon and Evening Prayer Meeting
The church announces preaching at 11 a.m. by Pastor Brisco or Brother Brisco. No service at night due to the pastor’s engagement at Sipe Springs. A prolonged prayer meeting continues nightly. The Senior B Y P U is suspended until September. W B Holland, Pastor.
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad From 19th Century Ad
An advertisement claims children with worms show poor color and stomach issues. It promotes GROVE S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given for two to three weeks to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. It asserts worms are expelled and health returns. Pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Farmers Institute to Tour Blanket Comanche and Proctor
Mr. T. G. Marks assistant organizer of Farmers Institutes for the State Department of Agriculture will conduct sessions at Blanket August 8 at 2 p m Comanche August 9 at 2 p m and Proctor August 11 at 2 p m to promote the Special Food and Feed Campaign.
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Farmers’ Institute
T. G. Marks
Farmers’ Institutes
State Department of Agriculture
Blanket
Comanche
Proctor
The Best Plaster and Home Remedy Wisdom
A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's ointment bound to the lower back offers relief from a lame back and costs far less than a plaster, presenting a simple at home remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Allen Declares Run for District Attorney in 24th Primary
S R Allen urges support in the second primary for district attorney in Hamilton County. He argues the majority rule and cites his home town and Gatesville gains, contrasts with rival Callaway, and appeals to voters and the ladies for fair play and a peaceful country.
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Johnson
Sam
Grant
Lee
Appomatox
Mr. Callaway
Mr. Johnson
Gatesville
Hamilton County
Dandeline Promise for Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Knowl ton's Dandeline as a cheap easy way to silky hair. It claims rapid results within ten minutes and hair regrowth after two weeks with no dandruff. It promises softness gloss and fullness and advises moistening a cloth to test the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Dane
Co-Operative Church Service Planned at Presbyterian Church
The town co operative service at the Presbyterian Church will be held next Sunday evening at 8:45. Rev. W B Vaughn will preach the sermon. The services boost social and religious interest and are open to all. Your presence is requested and appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. B. Vaughn
Constipation Health Ad Promotes Herbine Remedy
An old advertisement touts Constipation as root of many diseases and promotes Herb ine to keep bowels active. It claims the product removes bowel accumulations and primes the system. Price 50cc, sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
California Syrup of Figs Adopts Child Health Claim
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for children and general stomach cleansing. It claims gentle liver and bowel cleansing cures listlessness fever and loss of appetite, urging mothers to use the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Co and to check the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Mrs Mills Killed in Auto Crash at Santa Fe Crossing
Mrs J E Mills mother of Mrs Jim Bonner of Comanche died Sunday afternoon when the car she rode in was struck by a Santa Fe train at a railroad crossing between Lake Arthur and Artesia New Mexico. Mr Mills and two daughters were seriously injured. Bonner planned to travel to Lake Arthur to help. A Mills brother was killed in a Waco crash last year.
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J. E. Mills
Jim Bonner
Comanche
Lake Arther
Artesia
N. M
Mills
Santa Fe
Bonner
Lake Arthur
Waco
Jurors for County Court August 19 Session
A list of jurors for the County Court convening on August 19 includes K. L. Macon C. L. Cox H. Brin D. S. Ray D. Chas Clarke B. R. McPhail J. L. Jay Gerald Bryson A. G. Hall J. A. Osborne John Scott and J. P. Rye.
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K. L. Macon
C. L. Cox
H. Brin
D. S. Ray
D. Chas, Clarke
B. R. McPhail
J. L. Jay
Gerald Bryson
A. G. Hall
J. A. Osborne
John Scott
J. P. Rye
McGees Baby Elixir Promises Quick Relief for Fever and Diarrhea
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a remedy for feverish babies suffering in hot weather and bowel disorders. It claims to reduce fever, correct stomach upset, and check loose bowels with bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee’s
S. P. Smith
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic fights malaria germs
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to destroy malarial germs transmitted by mosquitoes. Product priced at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Junior B Y P U Entertained At West Town Home
Mrs J W Reese entertained the Junior B Y P U Thursday evening at her home in the west part of town. After an hour of games ice cream and iced watermelon were served to Misses Ellen Dingus Louise Robertson Thelma McDonald Mabel Weterl Anna Belle Masters Edna Moffett Alma Greer Lorete Thaxton Erma Lowe and to Messrs Nelson Smith Earl Holland Eugene Anthony and Carlos Holcomb. All report an extremely pleasant hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Reese
Ellen Dingus
Louise Robertson
Thelma McDonald
Mabel Weterl
Anna Belle Masters
Edna Moffett
Alma Greer
Lorete Thaxton
Erma Lowe
Nelson Smith
Earl Holland
Eugene Anthony
Carlos Holcomb
Healing Liniment Adverts Ballard’s Snow Liniment Notice
Wet wounds burns and sores with Ballard's Snow Liniment for swift healing. Sold by S. P. Smith offering bottles at 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00. Includes claimed effectiveness and price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
Home Gardners Invited to View Sub-Irrigation Demo
Pink McCrary invites readers to inspect a home built sub-irrigation system demonstrated at his residence on East North Main Street two blocks from the public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardners
East North Main Street
Public Square
Pink McCrary
Higginbotham Bros. & Co Storage Batteries Offer
Storage batteries sold charged rented rebuilt by Higginbotham Bros. & Co. This compact card advertises a full line of battery services and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed in Comanche Ad
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for backache weak kidneys and related symptoms. Mrs W E Dupuy of Comanche reports relief after use and recommends the product priced at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Comanche
W. E. Dupuy
Dry conditions raise worries as community faces drought
No rain has fallen and the area is dangerously dry with many despondent residents leaving to seek work. Local gatherings include Baptist services led by Rev. Milton and Rev. Waggoner. Numerous visitors and residents are noted at various homes and events, with several illness and sickness updates among townsfolk.
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Earl Frost
Arkansas
Zella Edwards
Gustine
Will Edwards
Mises Floy
Mises Floy and Midget Bowers
Ranger
Zira Sparks
Earl Henson
Buffalo
Vina Patton
Grandma Patton
Milton
Waggoner
Floy
Bowers
Dean
Homer Collins
John Batey
Arthur Preacher
Comanche
Wiley McDaniel
Tom Sparks
Adams
Zora Purl
Gum Springs
Starr
Run-off Primary Appeal From Mamie Nabers Franklin
A voter appeal from Mamie Nabers Franklin asks Comanche County residents to support her in the Run-off Primary on August 24. She notes inability to canvass and urges all supporters and unaffiliated voters, including women with a new vote in the second primary, to back her candidacy for County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Tam
Mamie Nabers Franklin
Piles Cured in Days by PAZO OINTMENT Claims
Piles cured in six to fourteen days by PAZO OINTMENT claims relief if earlier treatments fail. Advertises instant relief from bleeding itching with first application and promises restful sleep after use.
Local Political Slates Listed by Position and Names
Announcements list candidates for district attorney district clerk representative county judge treasurer attorney tax assessor county clerk justice of peace precincts and commissioners with names including G E Johnson A J Lloyd C J Lee Merton L Harris G C Hamilton Mamie Nabers Franklin Bob McCampbell John L Peters Jennie Garrett J D Bonner Derroll Benabers Ed Seay H Shockley D V W Carwile J W Wozencraft and more in a district race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton L. Harris
G. C. Hamilton
Mamie Nabers Franklin
Bob McCampbell
John L. Peters
Jennie Garrett
Justice of Peace
J. D. Bonner
Derroll Benabers
ED Seay
H. Shockley
D. Vv. Carwile
J. W. Woozencraft
Guardian Seeks Mineral Leases for Ward Lands in Comanche
J B Northcutt guardian of Elsie and Edith Northcutt minors seeks authority to lease 20 acres and 80 acres of Comanche County land for minerals under Senate Bill 246. Hearing set August 17, 1918 in County Judge’s office to determine necessity and terms. Cause No 1230 probate court Comanche County Texas.
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J. B. Northcutt
Elsie Northcutt
Edith Northcutt
Comanche County
Texas
N. W
Court House
Republican County Convention Elects Officers and Delegates
The Republican County Convention met last Saturday at Comanche at 2 p.m. electing J. C. Trenderson as Chairman G. W. Jessup as Secretary and H. J. 2. Gille as Treasurer. Delegates to the State Convention in Houston were E. Greer G. W. Jessup and Wm. Dingus with alternates R. B. Easley W. B. Baldwin and Dr. Vineyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. C. Trenderson
G. W. Jessup
H. J. 2. Gille
Treas
Houston
E. Greer
Wm. Dingus
R. B. Easley
W. B. Baldwin
Dr. Vineyard
Harmony Sunday Sermon by Rev Rob inson at Comanche
Harmony notices Rev Rob inson of Comanche will preach in the absence of the pastor Sunday August 11. Hear him, J T Ferguson, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Robinson
Comanche
Restores vitality with purifying blood effect
The product promises to purify blood and restore vitality and energy. It claims an invigorating strengthening effect with a price of 60 cents.
Coffees Criticized for Quality and Price by Slider and Lacy
A note from Slider and Lacy calls our coffee line unexceled in quality and price. The remark frames a consumer critique that may affect reader perceptions of the product and its value.
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Slider & Lacy
Hog Day Ad Prices Pigs 50 Lb Minimum Higginbotham Bros
Higginbotham Bros. & Co advertise daily pig purchases with a strong appetite for hogs of all kinds. They state a current weight cutoff at fifty pounds, signaling readiness to buy ponies, with a steady stream of squeals and fat attached items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Slider and Lacy Trial Offer Might Please You
A brief note suggests giving Slider and Lacy a trial period as promising options likely to satisfy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
New Goods at Higginbotham Bros and Co
Express shipments bring new waists and mid die blouse styles. LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN offers a 50 cent liquid digestive laxative for indigestion constipation or biliousness. Paris Medicine Co. promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine and Greve's Tasteless chill Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & Go
Paris Medicine Co
Greve
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J. W. Griffin
L. C. Smith No
Chief Exponent
L. C. Smith Typewriter
Chief-Exponent
Majestic
A. W. Palmer
Slider & Lacey's
Reese & McCarty
J. A. Montgomery
Itp
Ridges
Duster
W. A
Woozencraft
Hasse
Sam Todd
52Nd Judicial District
Co-Operative Service
Slider & Lacy’s
Kary
Vandyke
G. E. Johnson
Coryell
Comanche Counties
R. Allen
A. J. Lloyd
C. J. Lee
J.T. Ferguson
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