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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

3

Protracted revival at Liberty Church draws large crowds

The article notes a long revival led by Rev. E. S. Springer and Rev. George W. Sherman with about 150 professions of faith and restorations. No baptismal approval yet as the meeting continues. Rev. J. W. Jacker and family visited from the Austin association. Prof. J. E. Thomas from Ft. Worth conducts a singing normal at Olive Springs with his class joining Liberty Church singing.

E. S. Springer George W. Sherman Christ J. W. Jacker The Austin ‘Association Old Liberty Church J. E. Thomas Ft. Worth Olive Springs Liberty

Fall's Catarrh Cure Advert: Cure Claim for All Stages

A newspaper ad touts Fall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for catarrh in all stages, claiming it acts constitutionally from within to improve blood and mucous membranes. The promotion offers a $100 reward and emphasizes internal treatment.

Naje

Rain brings relief as farmers face drought and scarce work

A drizzle cooled the hot week, farmers gloomy over poor crops. The Graham family stopped by from Mangum en route to Fort Worth after Bowie Camp work. The Hood reunion near Gap brought kin together while many stayed home. Some men plan to move east for work amid drought concerns. crops like peanuts and cotton look dire without rain.

F. M. Graham Mangum Ft. Worth Graham Bowie Camp J. M. Hood Gap J. W. Hood Slaton C. S. Preston Anson Sidney W. D. Jones Comanche

Parsonage Move Welcomed by Church Community

The new pastor H. B. Clark states his family moved to the parsonage on Monday the 15th with a warm reception from the town. The W M S provided an elegant dining table and aid. fifteen new members joined, and half the resident members have been visited. Services are scheduled weekly with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 8 15 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 15.

H. B. Clark

Texas Cotton Buyers Back Tick Eradication Push

A Brownwood News item notes Winters Texas buyers report Burned skin treatment claims for Dr. Tinkle's Healing Oil. The piece also covers local social events and plans to start tick eradication discussions, seeking County support and a possible petition to authorize immediate action.

R. L. Lewis Winters Texas

Local Social Visits and Gatherings Reported

E N Pitts hosted a Monday night party for young folks. R T Stevens and family visited Mrs O M Horn and family Sunday afternoon. RGpened wife visited Cisco last Friday night. Mariguettt and family called on Joe Hardin and family Sunday. R A Coxnd wife visiting near Selem. W H Dean and family drove to Miles Texas in the first week. E N Pitts spent a few days in Somerville county last week. Alfred Thomas and Aaron Reid attended church at Vandyke Sunday night. Mrs Birdie Stephenson visiting Cisco this week. Harold Boreland and B J Stephens traveled to Fort Worth last week.

E. N. Pitts R. T. Stevenss O. M. Horn Cisco Mariguettt Joe Hardin Ang R. A. Coxnd Selem W. H. Dean Miles Texas Somerville County Alfred Thomas Aaron Reid Vandyke Birdie Stephenson Harold Boreland B. J. Stephens Fort Worth

Summer Complaint Remedy Stories From Scottsville

An item urges prompt treatment for summer diarrhea and suggests keeping medicine on hand. Mrs F B Scott of Scottsville, N Y says she used Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy five years ago for a severe attack and obtained swift relief. others in her family had similar results.

Scott Scottsville Chamberlain

Elm Grove Weather Sketches Quiet Rain Passes

Local notes say rain largely missed us on Saturday while residents from Elm Grove and Cotton Grove spent Thursday fishing. Visitors report a fine outing along Lampages River with good times reported by all.

Cotton Grove Lampages

Malaria Warning and Herbal Chill Remedy Advert

A brief health alert notes yawning and daytime fatigue as malaria symptoms and promotes HERBINE as a preventive and curative chill medicine. It claims to expel impurities, strengthen the liver, and cleanse the bowels, priced at 50c and sold by S. P. Smith.

S. P. Smith

Tick Eradication Meeting Set for Brown County

A Brown County meeting of stockmen and farmers is called to discuss eradicating ticks in the county. With the current extreme dryness reducing tick numbers, supporters say this is the best time under the new tick eradication law to clean the county of ticks.

Anton Brownwood News Brown Catle Brown County

Lemon Juice Skin Whitening Tonic From Orchard White

A reader is advised to mix two fresh lemon juices with three ounces of Orchard White to create a lemon skin whitener. The mixture is claimed to whiten and soften the skin, with testers noting a fragrant creamy feel and harmless effects.

Deaths Reported as Praetor Milford Guy and Elizabeth Roberson

Death notices list Guss Milford Guy as Praetor and Elizabeth Roberson as Comanche. Both entries appear in the obituary section with brief identification.

Guss Milford Guy Praetor Elizabeth Roberson Comanche

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Dru

A medicinal claim states piles can be cured in six to fourteen days with the dru and offers a money refund if the remedy fails to cure any case of blind bleeding or protruding piles. The first application allegedly provides relief.

Dru Kase

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Bese Heinz Brands Joe Chilton Dr. Tinkle J. J. Johnson Steve Hilliard C. P. Scroggin Walter Smith Dick Hurt Mandy Hurst Grandma Hurt I.T. Hurt Arnold Hurt Ollie Lester Chandler Earlie Chandler Floyd Tom Parker Anna Rena Scroggin Dovie Hurt Effie Hurt Gum Springs Elm Grove Bob Stanton Stodiali Anpiy Sixth Texas Infantry L. G. White Comanche Boys
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