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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
6
Lone Eagle, a white American born man, trains at Camp Merritt near Tenafly New York. Captured by Indians in Montana as a baby, he was raised with an Indian name and recovered by white society at age eleven losing his original name.
Physicians and druggists praise Calotabs as a modern calomel free of old side effects. One tablet at night purges the liver, leaves you feeling refreshed and hungry next day. Sold only in sealed packages, 35 cents, with druggist recommendation and guarantee.
President Wilson urges Americans to defeat mob spirit at home while fighting for democracy abroad. He condemns lynching and anti lawlessness as a danger to the nation’s honor, calling for strict enforcement of laws and defend democracy by example.
Gonsales Texas resident Minnie Philpot describes five years of severe left side pain spreading to her shoulder back and head. After years of weakness she tried Cardui and recovered within months with lasting health improvements. She urges others to try Cardui.
A quarter pint lemon skin softener and complexion beautifier is made by mixing the juice of two lemons with three ounces of orchard white. The lotion is strained to remove pulp and can be stored for months, promising to remove freckles sallowness and tan while softening rough hands with daily use.
W. E. Kerley and wife called on Herman Kerley and wife in Brownwood Thursday. Willie Beene of Sidney visited Jesse Lane Thursday and Friday. C. F. Horner and family visited A. Swearengin in Center Point Friday. Guss Snell of Novice Texas visited J. T. Evans Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Belle Robertson visits Waldron Arkansas. J. D. B. Evans and friend Glen Samples visited J. T. Evans Friday. Mrs Quince Shelton of Malone has returned home after visiting.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Mary Johnson wife of Will Johnson after a seven day illness. She was a longtime Missionary Baptist member at Zion Hill and is buried in Comanche cemetery. Survived by Will Johnson a son three granddaughters four brothers and one sister plus many relatives. Also report of visits by Nowlin Rasco Kerley families and ongoing local illnesses.
G S Walker a retired farmer from Comanche testifies Doan's Kidney Pills regulate his kidneys and ease back pains. He says he always keeps Doan's on hand and urges others to try the same remedy priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product.
George W. Simmons announced that 8000 tons of food and supplies, plus clothing, are stored in Red Cross warehouses in Berne Switzerland for American and allied prisoners held by Germany and Austria. A twenty pound parcel is sent weekly and clothing as needed. The Red Cross via the International Red Cross ensures parcels go only to soldiers and are receipted individually.
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freeze One as a cheap treatment for corns and calluses. A few drops applied to tender areas stop soreness and loosen the corn so it can be removed with little or no pain. The quarter ounce bottle costs little at drug stores and is said to spare surrounding skin. If a wife wears high heels she may benefit from this.
Farmers urged to consider long term loans with flexible repayment options. French & Hurlbut invites inquiries to refinance old loans or finance farm purchases in Brownwood Texas. The lender promises favorable terms and personal service.
A plea argues to tax and destroy dogs to protect food supplies for troops allies and civilians. It condemns useless starving dogs for prowling stealing and spreading hydrophobia and suggests targeting only the valuable dogs while euthanizing the rest for mercy and patriotism.
An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless remedy to replace calomel for liver purging. It claims quick relief from biliousness and constipation, warns calomel may cause weakness, and asserts the product cannot salivate and is safe for children.
The excerpt recalls Admiral von Tirpitz hoping to seize the British navy and use it to force the United States to pay for the war. It notes the plan was as bold as a small dog facing a much larger foe and questions how such a seizure could succeed given Britain’s naval superiority.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for humans and animals. Available in 50c 1.00 and 1.50 price points from Geard Smith.
реклам appears as an old house ad claiming LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine cures a cold in one day. It promises relief of cough and headache and warns to refund money if it fails. Box bears signature of W. Grow.
Hot weather sickness attributed to liver and bowel issues. Prickly Ash Bitters marketed as a system cleanser and regulator. Price listed at $1.25 per bottle by The Win Reese Co Special Agents.
Texas statewide writ requires publication in a weekly newspaper for ten days in Comanche County. Caroline Brown was appointed Temporary Guardian of Clifford Brown on August 5 1918 by the County Court of Comanche County with the hearing to be held October 7 1918 at the courthouse in Comanche.
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