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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1918

Page

3

Newark Woman Credits Pinkham's Remedy for Recovery

Miss Kelly of 476 So 14th St Newark recounts three years of nervous breakdowns and daily headaches. After physicians and various efforts she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and improved from the first day, now able to work. The letter praises the remedy for addressing the root cause and restoring health.

Newark N. J Lydia FE Pinkham Miss Kelly 14Th St Lydia E. Pinkham

Teachers Examination Set At West Ward This September

An examination for teacher certificates will be held at the West Ward school on Friday and Saturday September 6 and 7. County Superintendent Mrs. J. E. Deely notes a shortage of experienced teachers and urges those returning to the profession to obtain certificates to meet next year’s demand. The schedule covers geography physiology composition arithmetic literature geometry history grammar descriptive geography psychology bookkeeping and more across both days.

West Ward W. F. Doughty United States J. E. Deely

The Nations Great Need Pep Systemic Pills Ad

An advertising notice urges readers to take Pep Systemic Pills to boost energy, blood, liver, and nerves. It claims the pills fit all workers and are sold by 8. P. Smith and other druggists, warning to accept no substitute.

America 8. P. Smith

Storage Batteries Offered by Higginbotham Bros Co

Higginbotham Bros Co advertises sales rent and rebuilding services for storage batteries. The notice highlights multiple battery options and service offerings in a concise commercial pitch.

Higginbotham Bros. & Co

Oil and Gas Leases Filed for Record

A series of oil and gas lease filings listed from various owners to several lessees. Transactions include Sam Barton et ux to J R Eanes for 40 acres, T W Little et ux to H Goodwin for 189 acres, and multiple transfers to Gulf Production Co. with varying acreage and prices. Other noted lessees include Roxana Petroleum Co and Moore County lands under D D A and H T C Ry lands.

Sam Barton J. R. Eanes N. W D. A. Land T. W. Little H. Goodwin Swanson Yarberry Survey C. C. Moorman R. O. Harvey B. Ry. Co F. Trousdale Roxana Petroleum Company H. & T. C. Ry. Company F. M J. G. Stark KE. Stebbins H. E. Randall W. CG. Stark S. P. Ry. Company M. J. Perdue FE. Stebbins T. G. Goss T. W. Goss J. D. Pannell Gulf Production Co J. N. Anderson A. T H. Wilber Jd. W. Harkins John Wilson J. K. Billingslea James Hamilton R. C. Atchison

Property Transfers and Leases Across County Lands

A series of land transfers and leases listed with buyers and sellers, prices, and acreage across Comanche County. Transactions involve W G Banks Gulf Production Co J H Lloyd James DeWitt Jos DeWitt Sinclair Gulf Oil Co Prairie Oil and Gas Co and others with small dollar payments and multiple acreage parcels on E T Railroad Co land Comanche County School land and various surveys.

Boyd Magness D. Heydrick Sinclair Gulf Oil Co Robert Davidson Wiley Bishop D. A F. M. Files C. W. West J. S. Cosden M. E. McMullen G. W. Strawn

Rheumatism Cure Ad Promotes Scott Emulsion

A vintage health ad urges improvement of general health and blood purification to beat rheumatism. It touts cod liver oil as Scott's Emulsion, claiming it strengthens organs to expel impurities and aids thousands seeking relief from stiff joints and lame muscles. Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey backs the product.

Scott Nature Scott's Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N. J

Complex Land Transfers Across Comanche County Surfaces

A string of property transactions shows multiple lessees and buyers in Comanche County and surrounding surveys. Names include Jean P. Day, C. W. West, J H. Arage, and Oscar Callaway with parcels ranging from 20 to 320 acres, sums from $1.00 to $400.00, and references to the Wm. De Moss, Stockbridge, and Edwards surveys along with Co Manche and Eb T. R. R. Co. lands.

Ty Rockefeller J. E. McCgilire Jean P. Day C. W. West Wm. de Moss BE. A. Hurst K. L. Macon W. G. Banks J. HL. Lloyd M. BE. McMutllen Edward E. Ertel Sun Company S.C. Stockbridge J H. Arage Db. C. Dingus Richardson J. Edwards C. C. Martin Aes W. Banks Humble Oil and Refining Co M. Edwards A. C. C. Marai Joe C. Hardin Et al Oscar Callaway Samuel Stockbridge James Hudson Nancy Tevis J. H. Breselease W. HH. Heydrick Ohio Cities Cae Company Comanche County School R. L. Eaton BE. Walker Ohio Cities Gas Co Comanche Co W. P. Payne

Conveyance Of Mineral Lease to Lindquist

J K Thompson and others convey a 1 4 interest in 116 acres surveyed as 5 H. T. and B. Ry Co to J E Lindquist.

J. EK. Thompson J. E. Lindquist

Release of Lease Contracts

J A Fisher et al transfer 188 acres from A Taylor survey to D M Faulkner. J A Fisher et al transfer 148 1 2 acres from A Taylor survey to R D Boggs. J R Eanes trustee sells 80 acres to Sam Barton for 400 dollars in 1 2 N W 1 4 section 48 D and D A land leased to Fisher and Gilliland by Sam Barton and assigned to J R Eanes.

J. A. Fisher D. M. Faulkner A. Taylor R. D. Boggs A. Taylor Survey J. R. Eanes Sam Barton N. W D. A Fisher and Gilliland

Royalty Contracts Recorded In Local Deeds

W F and L B Pearson transfer royalty interests to J F Muneill for 50 dollars covering 208 acres of Wm De Moss and 160 acres each to W C Barnett and T B Cypert surveys. T G Goss sells royalty on 1578 acres to T W Goss for 1 dollar and other considerations. Eugene Gillock et al to W E Butler for 1000 dollars and 14 royalty on 72 acres of H T C Ry Co survey.

W. F L. B. Pearson J. FE. Muneill

Unpardonable Sin Sermon Sunday at Central Church

The Central Christian Church schedules Sunday at 11 a.m. a sermon on the unpardonable sin or sin against the Holy Spirit with the call to study Come let us reason together. Bible school begins at 9 45 a m and a service flag will be dedicated for boys in service. Sunday night features a cooperative service at the Christian Church with Brother J T McMillan delivering the sermon.

Christian Church J. T. McMillan Sarmmmuel Wf. Austin

Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Chronic Kidney Pain

An Ada era advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for back pain dizziness urinary weakness and swollen feet. Mrs M E Garner of Comanche credits the product with curing long standing kidney ailments after using several boxes purchased from Hamilton Drug Co. The ad urges readers to buy for 60 cents at dealers nationwide.

Dean M. E. Garner Comanche Hamilton Drug Co Garner Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo, N. Y

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Destroys Malaria Germs

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as destroying malarial germs carried by malaria mosquitoes. It claims the tonic cleanses the blood and is priced at 6 cents.

Grove Price

Confirmation of Oil and Gas Lease

M. Alley elux transfers to Gulf Production Co. a $25 lease covering 100 acres in the Thos J Blakemore survey and 69 acres in the Jos Blakemore survey.

Alley

California Syrup of Figs Instruction Ad

An old time domestic ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated children noting it cleanses the liver and bowels without griping. It promises quick relief when a child is cross or unwell and warns to avoid counterfeit fig syrups while directing to ask for the California Fig Syrup Company product.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Visits of the Stork Bring News of Newborns

A string of birth notices from De Leon Comanche and Sipe Springs reports multiple newborns. Names include Crownover near De Leon a girl Spruill near De Leon a boy and others by Kimomell Singleton Dry Solley Graham Davis Lewis and more with several girls and boys listed.

R. H. Crownover de Leon Elmer Spruill W. C. Kimomell D. M. Singleton C.S. Dry de Leon Biy J.D. Solley Samuel Graham Comanche Lon Davis R. H. Lewis John Malone W.H. Ferguson J. E. Daniels Lon Evers J. E. Rachels Sipe Springs Henry H. Medlock G. E. Owens Hasse Bos JL. E. Newton Geo. Pinson Homer KE. Ross Peattie George Pinson Jamies R. Beggs Democrat

Lenert's Oratory Brings 82 Bodies Into Yank Lines

Private Frank Lenert, 19, from Chicago, led 82 German prisoners from Belleaun Woods after a night raid. The Marine, mistaken for lost, conversed in German, secured surrender, and guided the captives toward American lines with a compass and aid from captured guards.

Lenert Frank Lenert Chicago Belleaun Woods Boeches France

Kaiser's Mail War Postage Returns Face Hurdles

The note suggests the Kaiser's mailed fist may be sent back due to tiny postage issues. The terse remark hints at wartime logistics challenges affecting military mail and symbolism.

Borozone Antiseptic Promoted for Wounds

Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns and bruises with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for men and beasts. Sold by S. P. Smith at prices 25c 50c $1.00 and $1.50.

S. P. Smith

Optimist self view as Prosecuting Attorney

A reflective remark likens an optimistic person to a self righteous figure who believes, on judgment day, they will be chosen as the Prosecuting Attorney. The quote frames confidence as self serving and morally charged.

Cabbage and Sausage Woman's Diet Claim

An ad touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple cure for catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines. It claims doctors failed and promises a money back refund after one dose. The promotion cites Mayr's remedy as allowing unrestricted cabbage and sausage consumption.

United Staes Mayr Reese

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WM. Reese Comanche, Texas Lesters Tailor Shop THE Central Christian Church Texas OR McCallister See Atexas Wonder OF Texas E. W. Hall T . Mo Gille & Nabers
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