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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
6
The ad touts Breezone as a cheap remedy to lift corns and calluses from feet with a few drops. It claims the skin becomes pink and healthy after use. The page also notes local visits and church activities with several named residents.
Rucker reports good harvest prospects with ample late feed and plenty to spare. The countryside shows promise for growth and recovery after dry years as households and farms observe improving conditions. Mrs Carrie Wal and Mrs Renfro visit Chalk. Christelle Reed cared for by her aunt.
A vintage ad promotes mixing lemon juice with Orchard White to create a cheap sunburn and tan lotion. It claims fast fading of freckles and windburn, plus whiter, softer skin. Grocers carry lemons and drug stores supply Orchard White.
An 19th century patent remedy ad claims liver and digestion support. It asserts the product clears the brain and braces the body and lists a price of 1 dollar 25 cents per bottle sold by all dealers.
Local residents report oil-field workers returning home Saturday. Uncle Jim Andress was knocked down Sunday evening but not seriously hurt. Families move and visit relatives in Beattie and Lamkin while Miss Leela Smith returns from Comanche with music studies. Watt Smith ill with suspected typhoid fever and Belle Solomon works in De Leon.
Advertisement for B A Thomas Poultry Remedy to induce moulting in laying hens and shorten the cycle so hens shed feathers earlier and resume egg production in winter, offered by The Cash Store Comanche and J W Carter Hasse Stone Truett Proctor.
A health note advises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to treat children with worms by improving color digestion and blood. It claims regular use for two to three weeks will enrich the blood aid digestion and help expel worms leaving the child well and pleasant to take.
Downing reports picnic attendance at Comanche last week. Several locals, including Myre Olmes, Miss May belle Nabors, and De Leon visitors, are noted in a string of family and kinship visits. The piece closes with a note that the Methodist revival begins next Thursday night.
A historic advertisement explains bilious attacks as liver failure causing constipation fermentation of food, nausea, vomiting and headache. It recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, promising quick recovery for a quarter.
The writer states qualification as Notary Public and readiness to perform notary work at any time. They offer to travel to the country as needed for C. L. Cox.
The community endures hot dry weather while residents report slow recovery after illness. Visiting relatives include Miss Clara Carmichael and Mrs Maude Stewart from Oklahoma at Uncle Alex Robersons. Dipping vat work completes with dipping day on Friday and many Roberson family members gather at W T Robersons.
A woman troubled for about ten years with gall stones reports relief after two years of using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. She credits the product with stopping morphine hypodermics and avoiding surgery. The claim notes the remedy clears mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract and includes a money back guarantee.
A dated advertisement promotes Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer for chickens to kill blue bugs and other blood sucking insects with a money back claim. Reese Drug Co. is noted as the contact or seller.
Guardian I W B Conway seeks court permission to lease minerals on 66 acres in Eastland County for the minors John Glenn and Leona Edmondson. Hearing set August 16 in Comanche County Court. Sheriff sale notices outline judgments against J H Beshears with property in Comanche County, including 60 acres and an oil and gas lease on 114 acres, with sale planned September 2.
Notice of a sheriff sale in Comanche County Texas on the Sept 2 1919 for the estate of John T. Jay deceased. The sale covers mineral rights in 160 acres 140 acres described as the N W quarter of section 42 including a half royalty and oil and gas lease interests. Judgment amount 475.53 with a credit 96.24 dated Aug 21 1915 at 10 percent per annum. Costs awarded to C W Carnes.
Court command instructs publication of citation to unknown heirs of Jno B Holing and Louisana anes in Comanche County. Public notice requested prior to future proceedings and publication in local newspaper as required by law.
Public notice declares J A Uroshear and S B Reid sue the unknown heirs of several landowners in Brown and Comanche Counties for fee simple title and possession of two tracts part of the Jesse Dickinson League. Plaintiffs seek judgment for title and possession with a writ of restitution and costs. The case No. W468 is set for the next regular term at the Comanche County Courthouse on the 3rd Monday in October 1919, in Comanche Texas.
A city ordinance aims to curb dirt, trash, noxious vegetation and obstructions on public square sidewalks streets and park in Comanche. It bans selling from vehicles opposite the square and prohibits dumping waste or spitting on sidewalks with enforcement by the city marshal.
An advertisement promotes Rich Tone tonic promising improved appetite sleep and nerves with a full refund if unsatisfied. A customer testimonial describes recovery from illness and renewed appetite after using Rich Tone. The product claims to enrich and purify blood and restore strength, urging readers to buy locally from The Wm. Reese Company.
The ordinance prohibits keeping nuisances and noxious vegetation after marshal notice, punishing violations with fines up to one hundred dollars. It bans tethering animals to trees in the public square and driving race or spare vehicles on public streets. Violators face misdemeanor charges in the Recorder's Court. provisions remain valid if some parts are invalid, and the measure takes effect upon passage.
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