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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
5
A reader traces the origin of street lighting to Philadelphia in 1759 and John Clifton's lamp sample. Benjamin Franklin credited with improving lamp design by using four flat panes and a funnel to draw smoke and allow air, keeping light brighter longer and reducing damage.
One hundred dollars reward offer for catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Testimonial from National Bank of Commerce endorsing F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo. Cure advertised as internally taken with 75 cent bottles and free testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
G D Lofton of Comanche recounts relief from chronic kidney and bladder pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He first cited improvement in 1911 and, by 1915, affirmed lasting relief. The ad notes the price is 50 cents and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the State Bank of Proctor will be held in their bank building in Proctor Texas on Tuesday January 4th 1915 at 7 oclock p m for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year R W Gray President R R Evans Cashier
A public health warning links pneumonia to neglected coughs or colds and urges action with Mansfield's Cough Balsam priced at 50e and 1.00 dollars.
The Burks-Simmons Building advertisement from Atwood Brothers offers buying and selling of new and second hand goods. They repair and remanufacture mattresses by turning old ones into new and crafting new mattresses to order.
Listing notes three solid mules available for quick sale. Buyer is directed to Will Carpenter at Chief office for details and viewing.
The piece argues consumers bear the greatest responsibility for marketing waste. It claims buyers demand costly service and small quantities, pressure for quick delivery, and disregard trade standards, urging consumer collaboration with producers and dealers to cut marketing expenses. It ends by noting relief from blame shifting is welcome.
An advert promotes HER BINE for heartburn in digestion. It claims instant pain relief, quick bowel action, and renewed vigor and cheer. Price 50e, sold by S P Smith.
A November 20 letter from Little Asnah Buck in Comanche Texas asks Santa Claus for a doll with black hair a piano a small stove a frying pan kitchenware fruit and candy plus knives and forks and even hard boiled eggs to share with her Daddy she will be at Gramme's house awaiting delivery.
Mrs Albert Blosser of Lima Ohio calls Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best medicine for colds and croup with many agreeing. The product is advertised as obtainable everywhere.
On account of leaving Comanche I will sell my home on easy terms and at a bargain. If you wish a convenient well built home on a good street in a good neighborhood phone 24 or see Mrs. Godbold.
Bargains offered for three good second hand windmills with pumps piping tanks and complete fittings. See Neely Harris Cunningham Co for details.
Mea dows Grocery Co advertises purchase of all kinds of used bags. They seek second-hand bags from readers and local residents, inviting people to bring or contact for disposal or sale.
A weekly church service guide listing schedule for all churches in the Crurgh area. Information includes service times, locations, and notes on special gatherings for the upcoming week.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by O. M. Simmons. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Junior League at 3 p.m. Senior League at 4 p.m. TM Women’s Missionary Society at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tuesday Mrs. I. T. Clemons presides. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath School at 9 45 a m led by D Chas Clarke Superintendent. Morning Service at 11 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m every Sunday.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Hill Huddleston presiding Sept morning service Purer Worship evening service The New Love B Y P U at 6 p m Velma Herring presides Ladies Aid Society Tuesday 3 p m Mrs Wm Reese presiding Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m
Dr Clinton Lockhart pastor. Next preaching service January 2. Sunday School 10 am led by R F Holloway superintendent. First Sunday services 7 15 pm. Bible Study Wednesdays. C W E M chaired by Mrs Chas Ory meets first Tuesday 4 pm with Mrs L J Kittle.
St Mathews Church Episcopal Reverend John Power Rector Sunday School 10 a.m. weekly Jno D Waring Superintendent Services on the third Sunday each month Morning service 11 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m December Ladies Guild meets Monday December 13 with Mrs Edgar Blue
Rev John Power will preach at St Matthews Church next Sunday December 19. Church of Christ holds communion at 11 a m every Sunday with a special notice for the coming service.
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