Civic League Meeting Urges City Civic Involvement
WIC League met Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce with a nearly empty turnout due to bad weather. Election officers were deferred to the next meeting while discussions supported a Fall Flower Show or Carnival in Movember. City women are urged to join the effort and boost civic fairs. Comanche’s neighboring city ladies are praised for civic engagement and a note to attract more local participation.
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Texas
Conche
Electric Bitters Promotion Cites Health Benefits
A testimonial style ad urges readers to take Electric Bitters to gain strength and vigor, claim they prevent breakdown and improve health from the first dose. It promises widespread blessing and urges purchase only at drug stores with doctor orders.
Hines family plans return as housing tight and rents high
Mrs. W P Hines and children left Tuesday for reeport with Mr. Hines who works as a carpenter for Contractor K N Heflin. They expect to return home as soon as they can find a house, since current housing is scarce and costly. Heflin has much contracted work and is in good health. the Comancher contingent others are progressing well. Attorney Jerome Kearby returns from a business trip to Austin.
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W. P. Hines
Sweetwater Merchant Hartman Found Dead At Home
Will Hartman aged 35 a Sweetwater merchant was found dead in bed by family Tuesday morning. Officials say death came suddenly during the night possibly from heart disease. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 pm conducted by Rev J E Milton.
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Will Hartman
Sweetwater
J. E. Milton
Dr King's New Discovery Praised for Kids’ Colds
Mrs. Bruce Crawford of Niagra Missouri reports Dr King's New Discovery transformed her sick child from pale and wan to healthy and thriving. The note urges parents to buy the remedy at all drug stores for coughs throat and chest troubles in children.
American Lady Oxfords for Spring and Summer Styles
American Lady Oxfords are praised for spring and summer wear with distinctive style and appeal. They are crafted from top leathers with careful construction to maintain graceful lines and shape, offered in a wide range of all leather styles by Neely-Harris-Cunningham Company.
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Neely-Harris- Cunningham Company
Groundhog Weather Forecast Teases Early Spring Hope
The piece notes the groundhog did not see its shadow signaling milder weather ahead, but cautions readers to hold off any early wardrobe changes as the weather line suggests cooler days may persist for now.
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Eradition
County Commissioner Dobbs heads to Fort Worth convention
Uncle Bill Dobbs, County Commissioner of Precinct One, left Wednesday night for Fort Worth to attend the County Judges and Commissioners Convention and to push for the August meeting to be held in Comanche. Local officials and residents hope his efforts succeed.
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Bill Dobbs
Precinct
Fort Worth
Mule shipments rise as Comanche leads in Texas
Geo. M. Scoggins shipped a car of mules to Athens Texas this week highlighting the growing mule trade in the region Comanche is noted as possibly shipping as many mules as any town its size in the state The article emphasizes the rising importance of mule commerce locally.
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Scott
S. Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Geo. M. Scoggins
Athens
Texas
Comanche
Liver stimulant and bowel purifier advertised
An advertisement touts HERBINE as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier to relieve gas from a torpid liver. Price 500. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Hunting Season Closes Amid Quail Prospects
The hunting season ended last Saturday and locals plan to halt game chasing until fall. Valley residents with quail in mind may keep dogs quiet and set aside firearms to avoid legal penalties.
American Lady Oxfords favored by well dressed women
Women choose summer footwear with perfect fit for comfort and style. The Neely Harris Cunningham Company promotes American Lady Oxfords in a large line across styles and leathers to keep shape and wear.
Poll Taxes Collected Up To Feb 1 In County
Deputy Tax Collector Nugent Durham reports 4088 poll taxes paid to Feb 1 this year versus 4200 by the same date last year. The current total is 120 behind the previous year but stronger than several larger counties.
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Nugent Durham
Surprise Your Friends With New Life Pills
An ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for four weeks to stimulate the liver improve digestion remove impurities and clear pimples and eruptions. It urges immediate purchase at all drug stores.
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Dr. King
Baseball Goods At Great Prices At Paris Smith
A Paris shop named Paris Smith offers a selection of athletic gear including double stitched baseballs straight grain bats reinforced masks catcher's nuts fielders gloves and other quality items at very low prices for players and teams.
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Paris Smith
Local notes from Copperas Prairie and Gap
Copperas Prairie and Gap report quiet conditions since the groundhog failed to see his shadow. Visitors include Jim Vines of Comanche buying cattle and Ellis Donaho with J. M. Vancleave on a trip to Comanche. Rev. Walker of Comanche to preach at Copperas Prairie Saturday night before March. Moves, business trips, and visits by Will Wurt family, J. R. Palmer, J. H. Bryson, E. A. Reed, A. A. Hilley, A. Y. Parsons, I. P. Graham, R. A. Vancleave, and E. S. Van Cleave noted.
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Copperas Prairie
Gap
Jim Vines
Comanche
Walker
Ellis Donaho
J. M. Vancleave
Will Wurt
E. A. Reed
A. A. Hilley
City
A. Y. Parsons
I. P. Graham
R. A. Vancleave
E. S. Vancleave
Are You a Cold Sufferer Take Dr King s New Discovery
A testimonial ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lungs with a money back guarantee if it fails. It claims first dose helps and a user in Finydeds Texas reports a 15 pound gain. Available at all druggists.
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Dr. King
J. R. Wells
Finydeds
Texas
Dr. Kings
American Lady Oxfords Impress With Comfort and Style
A Neely Harris Cunningham Company advertisement touts American Lady Oxfords as maintaining handsome lines, offering long wear, and a perfect fit for real comfort. It urges customers to view a large range of styles and popular lasts of the season.
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Neely-Harris-Cunningham Company
Adv
Citation for unknown heirs in Comanche County Texas 1918
Court summons eight weekly publications to notify unknown heirs of Abe McCain and J H Tankersley to appear at the April 1918 district court in Comanche. Plaintiffs J R Eanes E W Harris Lucy Kirk and G H Goodson allege ownership of portions of block 12 in Comanche city and seek possession amid alleged trespass and damages of 1000 dollars per plaintiff.
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Comanche County
Abe McCain
J. H. Tankersley
District Court
Texas
Abe Mecain
J. K. Eanes
FE. W Harris
Comanche
N. W
Block
Lucy Kirk
G. A. Goodson’s
G. H. Goodson
New Firm Opens At Cathey Stand By Robinson Sisters
The Robinson sisters Maud and Leva, recently moved from Dublin with their mother, have purchased Cathey Bankrupt stock from Tate Broz and will operate at the north side square. They offer a general dry goods line including notions ready to wear and the racket line formerly carried by Cathey Bros, inviting liberal patronage.
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Robinson
Maud
Leva
Dublin
Cathey
Tate Broz
North Side Square
Cathey Bros
Permitted to Pair Names Barret and Neel Granted License
The record lists Byron Barrett and Miss Fannie Mae Neel as licensed to wed since the last report.
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Byron Barrett
Fannie Mae Neel
Catarrh Cure Claim Offers $100 Reward
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional remedy taken orally. The ad asserts a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials for F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with druggists selling the product. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Ork
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All Skin Remedies Fail Try D.D.D. Bezema Guarantee
Advertisement promises instant relief from persistent skin conditions with a full size D.D.D. Prescription for Bezema and a money back guarantee if it does not stop the itch. The offer claims D.D.D. penetrates to wash away disease causing germs and includes D.D.D. soap as an aid, urging readers to visit Wm. Reese Co.
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Aranteg Anteo
Corporan
Westic Sewing Machine
Dept
Suit Over Block 12 Title by Adverse Possession
Plaintiffs seek title and quieting of possession in Part of Block 12 in Comanche County Texas claiming long term adverse possession and statute of limitations. They identify unknown heirs of J H Tankersley and Abe McCain asserting community property interests and request citation by publication with future hearing to confirm title and bar any claims.
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Texas
State of
Comanche County
J. Hankersley
J. H. Tankersley
Louisa Tankersley
J. H
T C. Wright
Abe McCain
Susan McCain
Henry Martin
Judge Kearby Leaves for South West Texas Health Benefit
Judge J. P. Kearby departed last week for South West Texas seeking prolonged recovery for health reasons. He plans to stay there indefinitely to improve his condition.
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J. P. Kearby
South West
Texas
Dr King’s New Discovery Soothe Throat and Cough
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for irritated throat and lungs. It claims relief of chronic and hacking coughs and tickling throat with a pleasant taste and urges buying at all druggists for ongoing use.
Jerome Kearby Returns From Wills Point Visit
Jerome Kearby and his small children returned the latter part of last week from a visit with relatives at Wills Point.
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Jerome Kearby
Wills Point
BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT Ad
Rescald burn or severe out heals slowly if neglected. The family that keeps a bottle on hand is prepared for such accidents. Price 25¢ 50¢ and $1 per bottle. Sold by Paris S. ith. adv.
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Ballard
Paris
Baseball Goods At Paris Smith Athletic Store
Paris Smith offers a range of athletic goods including double stitch baseballs straight grain bate reinforced masks catcher mitts and fielder gloves at low prices. The ad markets quality sports equipment to buyers.
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Paris Smith
Births Reported in County Since Last Notice
Notices filed with the county clerk record births to Thos Brown of Sipe Springs born January 12 a son and J P Smart of Sipe Springs born January 26 a daughter with L Frazier near Gustine listed January 20 at 800.
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Thos. Brown
Sipe Springs
Jan
J. P. Smart
Sipe Springe
Ameri can Lady Oxford Footwear Advertises Distinct Styles
The ad emphasizes the American Lady Oxford line as dainty comfortable and distinctive for women. It promotes a wide range of styles this year and invites customers to shop now through Neely Harrie Cunningham Co.
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Oxford
Neely- Harrie-Cunningham Co. Advt
Deaths notice for Fannie Bryant in Comyn
Deaths Fannie Bryant age 35 of Comyn appears in the notices. No further details provided in the readable text.
Welch to Build New Home in Martin Addition
E. J. Welch, agent for the United States Express Co., has purchased two lots in the Martin addition and will begin building a new home next week. The old town keeps improving despite naysayers.
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E. J. Welch
United States Express Co
Martin Addition
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Sweetwater Merchant
H. S. Peterson & CO
Chicago
Prof. Turner
J.R. Palmer
J. H. Bryson
Wm. Reese Co
Block 12
W. D. Carroll
J. R. Eanes
Comanche Co
L. Frazier
Gustine
Fannie Bryant
Comyn
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