Rain longed for by farmers and community obituaries
Farmers long for rain as local residents travel to cotton fields in Fannin and Ellis counties. Aunt Ann McDonald, aged 83, dies after a long illness, laid to rest at Zion Hill with Rev. Lewis officiating. she leaves two sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Olen Texas
Jim McDonald
Okla
Mollie King
Zion Hill
Rev. Lewis
Priddy
Vineyards
Gressett
Sweetwater
McQuerry
Brownwood
Comanche
R. E. Thompson
Theodore Woolsey
Proctor
Lester Horner
Briar Grove
J. R. Horner
Zenia Neta
Manolia Mae McLerin
Vada
Hettie Moore
Effie Norwood
Vandyke
Noah Norwood
W. M. Norwood
Turning Under Vegetation For Soil Health
The article urges increasing vegetation to replace burned soil organic matter essential for soil life and yield. It states organic matter lightens and friars the soil, notes vegetation followed by moisture and cultivation as essentials, and warns against overcultivation while allowing some weeds.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Reward
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages through internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials. Address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All Druggista, Tic
Endorsement for Tanlac by Rail Worker’s Wife
Mrs Elizabeth Hooks of Rome Georgia wife of P G Hooks a Southern railway engineer reports Tanlac improved her health after years of stomach trouble nervousness and rheumatism She gained sixteen pounds to 109 and claims she can eat normally sleep better and move without crutches. Tanlac is sold in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
South
Elizabeth Hooks
Rome
Hot Springs
Ark
Atlanta
Mr. Cooper
Comanche
Fragmented local listings in small towns
A string of place names appears with business references such as Dingle Luker Smith's Drug Store Tomlin Drug Co E A Chastain W M Redwine Car nichae Cayle L Sadler and A Clem ents. The OCR shows scattered names and locations across multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingle & Luker
Sipe Springs
Smith’s Drug Store
Duster
Tomlin Drug Co
Sidney
E. A. Chastain
Wilson
W. M. Redwine
Lamkin
Carnichae & Cayle
Gustine
L Sadler
A. Clements
New Spring Goods Arrive at Burks Mercantile Co
Burks Mercantile Co announces new coats suits hosiery shoes and dress goods arriving daily inviting customers to drop in and view the latest merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mercantile Co
Darken Your Gray Heirs with La Creole Hair Dressing
An advertisement proclaims La Creole Hair Dressing can make you look ten years younger by darkening gray hair. Price listed as $1.00.
Farm & Ranch Advice on Mistakes and Credit
A Farm & Ranch note urges recognizing both errors and strengths in people. It emphasizes that making mistakes often accompanies many good qualities and merits. The piece uses a folksy tone to frame mistakes as a path to creditable traits.
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted by William Reese Co
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a health purifier and strengthener. It claims the tonic helps those with liver, stomach or bowel issues, and urges readers to use it to stay healthy. Special agents listed: Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Kill the Blue Bugs with Martin's Wonderful Bug Killer
An advertisement urges chicken owners to use Martin's Wonderful Bug Killer and promises money back if not satisfied. It credits Wm. Reese Drug Co as a source and implies a consumer guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Reese Drug Co
Notice of Estate in Comanche County 1917
The State of Texas to the Sheriff or any Constable of Comanche County commands weekly publication for twenty days before the return day in a local newspaper. It concerns the estate of Cantie Eargle non compos mentis guardian H C Eargle who filed an annual exhibit for the year ending August 14 1917 to be heard on the first Monday in October 1917 at the Comanche County Court House. Hearings and contest may be filed by interested parties. Given August 18 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche County
Cantie Eargle
H. C. Eargle
Texas
Comanche
B. C. Stailey
Bennie Ellen Hare
W. J. Rankin Guardian
Estate Exhibit for Bennie Ellen Hare Minor
The State of Texas notice to all interested in Bennie Ellen Hare estate. Guardian W. J. Rankin filed in Comanche County Court an annual exhibit for the year ending August 15 1917. The exhibit will be heard on the first Monday in October 1917 at the Comanche County Courthouse. Interested parties may appear and contest the exhibit. Signed in Comanche County.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Eanes & Company
J. R. Eanes
Mattie Norwood
Ellen Davis
Russell Horner
John Munn
Frank Munn
Fannin County
Mamie Thompson
Fannie
Roy Horner
N. K. Horner
W. J. Davis
Marion Davis
Julius Powers
Ellis County
Apostolic
Ann McDonald
Old Sardis
Hasse
Busy Bee Cafe
Heath Bros
St. Charles
Waco
Lins
P. G. Hooks
PTC
Belt Vayue
St. Loui
York
Cotton Belt
North Cotton Belt
G. Thrasher
LRO
E.a
Bones
Ingram Produce CO
Comanche Produce Company
D. C. Bailey
Nissley Creamery Company
N. W. Corner Square
T. M. Pulliam
Ozark Mts
Winslow
Fayetteville
Rogers
Bontonville
Eureka Springs
Ozarks
C. C. Jackson
General Passenger Agt
Fort Worth, Texas
Frisco
St. Louis
Harvey
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