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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
6
A reader from Tysen Texas reports kidney trouble relief after using Dr Pierce Anuric Tablets. The letter praises the product based on a six package course and urges others with kidney and bladder issues to try it.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system offering a 60 cent bottle.
Rev. Sexton of California filled an appointment here Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night. Several from Edna Hill and Purvis attended the services. B J W J and Hubert Wyhe attended trades day at Dublin Monday. Ed Hanecock and D B Evans attended preaching at Gustine Sunday. Mrs J C Ditte visited Mrs Reese near Gustine Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W J Peterson visited near Wilson Sunday. The community has several gases of rosada it seems to be nicely at this writing. Mr and Mrs Hubert Wyche visited her sister Mrs Woodie Johnston of Gustine Saturday night. Mrs W Cox improving. Dalton Hays returned from Alabama where he has been the past few weeks.
A brief ad notes HER BINK as quick relief for stomach discomfort. It claims taking a nightly dose improves how you feel next day. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold by S. P. Sanith.
Comyn residents note gloomy skies and a lack of rain though some fields are being worked. Social activity was low as Sunday singing drew few listeners. Local updates mention Mr. Salyards hosting a youth party and several neighbors visiting over the weekend, including Ernest Painter’s return and visits among the Evans and Hammond circles.
An article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowel movements while raw fruits especially apples and bananas as well as graham and whole wheat bread promote activity. It adds that for severe constipation one should take one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper.
Indian Mountain area reports continued dry windy conditions as residents in the black land section respond to heat and dust, seeking shade and precautions while forecasts call for no immediate relief.
The American Tobacco Company conducted experiments showing toasting of Burley tobacco enhances quality and flavor, producing Lucky Strike toasted cigarettes. The company reported strong public demand and benefits comparable to cooking meat. A court writ from Comanche County Texas appears in the text with formal dating.
The column reports ongoing drought relief efforts as farmers await rain, a painful fall from a windmill, a church couple wed from Oklahoma, oil activity with a completed derrick and leased land, and residents moving or visiting relatives. Local health notes mention typhoid recovery and community travel to Gorman.
Stomach trouble left the woman unable to eat except toast fruit and hot water. She reports immediate relief after using Adler-i ka with buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. The testimonial claims swift relief from constipation sour stomach and gas and notes it prevents appendicitis.
Storage Batteries offers sales charging rentals and rebuilds for storage batteries. The document cites legal notices from Higginbotham Bros and Co and guardian ship proceedings in Comanche County Texas about mineral leases and temporary guardianship orders, detailing scheduled hearings and publication requirements.
Comanche County Texas Court named Mrs Flora Torrance as temporary guardian of Leo Torrance a non compos mentis on February 6 1918. The appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the next term starting April 1 1918 at the Comanche County Courthouse. Interested parties may appear to contest the guardianship.
The Comanche County Court appointed H. T. Strickland on February 18, 1918, for welfare of minors Jewell Strickland and Clyde Odell Strickland. The sheriff is notified to enforce this order.
A writ orders the temporary guardian of the persons and estates of said minors to be made permanent unless contested at the next term of the court. The term begins April 1, 1918, at the Court House in Comanche. Interested parties may appear and contest the appointment at that term.
An ordinance passed February 11 1918 designates two large tracts totaling about 16 acres within Comanche Texas for feeding or preparing cattle sheep goats and hogs for market or transport. It forbids keeping market animals elsewhere in the city with exemptions for immediate shipment and small numbers for domestic use. Violators face up to 100 dollars fine and the measure includes water charges and property rights for users.
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