Proposed Gravel Road to Esdemon a and Sipe Springs
De Leon precinct residents hear a plan to fund graded surface roads from De Leon to Desdemona and Sipe Springs via bonds. Commissioner Nabers outlines using a $25,000 county fund and Shoestring district bonds to complete the routes, with local building by precinct crews to save costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
I de Leon
Desdemona
Sipe Springs-De Leon
N. Nabers
de Leon Pedal Road
Cleburne Bank
Coceon
Sipe ‘Prings
Preas
Nabersould
Westring
San Peters
St. Joe
Ice Springs
Sabana Teek
Resent
Notice of Temporary Guardian Appointment in Comanche County
The state commands weekly publication for ten days in Comanche County in a general newspaper of record. J B Coan’s estate is overseen by temporary guardian L R Coan appointed January 3 1924 by the county court, with a permanent appointment to be decided at the next term on April 7 1924. Interested parties may contest the guardianship at that term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
State OF Texas
J. B. Coan
Comanche
Texas
J. W. Littlejonun
Remedies and products promoted in Virginia cough ad
Clyde H. Benson of Marlbrook Virginia reports relief for a child after using Foles's Honey and Tar Compound and cheese in a small home remedy. The ad also touts Star Parasite Remover for chickens and Higginbotham's products promising health benefits and a money back guarantee with a price of 18 to 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Benson
Marlbrook
Virginia
Higginbotham
Farmers & Merchants Bank Elects Directors In De Leon
At a January 10 1924 meeting in De Leon Texas the Farmers & Merchants National Bank elected R E Higginbotham W A Nunnelley J D Ham W H Williams RB Harvey Z C Steakley and T P Patterson as directors The bank also re elected officers R W Higginbotham president W A Nunnelley vice president R W Harvey active vice president Z C Steakley cashier and J D Tate assistant cashier The firm reduced capital stock from 100000 to 50000 paying cash to shareholders and reports a strong year and sound condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Bank
DE Leon
Texas
Farmers & Merchants National Bank of
RE. W. Higginbotham
W. A. Nunnelley
J. D. Ham
W. H. Williams
RB. R. Harvey
Z. (. Steakley
T. P. Patterson
R. W. Higginbotham
R. W. Harvey
Z C. Steakley
J. D. Tate
Kidney Troubles Mar Comanche Citizens Warned
Comanche residents report kidney trouble symptoms from fatigue to backache and urinary issues. Doan s Pills praised for strengthening kidneys, with W D Martin of Comanche endorsing them for disordered kidneys and back pain. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co manufacturers Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
W. D. Martin
Poan
Laxative Livergard Advertised for All Ages
An old advertisement from Langardia Co. Dallas promotes Laxative Livergard for ordinary and chronic constipation and inactive liver. It claims thorough action without gripe and suitability for babies to adults, with a note to sample Lungardia for coughs and sore throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lungardia
Langardia Co
Dallas
Texas
Mrs Young Enthusiastic Over Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Charleston reader Mrs Annie Youne writes she was run down and unable to work but after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained energy and can do her chores including washing. She credits the product for her health improvement and recommends it to other women.
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Charleston
S. C
Lydia E. Pinkham
Annie Youne
Amherst St
S.C
Obituary: Kemp Rites Held at Zion Hill
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 10 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs Lula Kemp. L. Dalton of Lamkin led the Primitive Baptist service with interment at Zion Hill. Kemp, born April 25 1849 in Scott county Illinois, died January 12 1924 aged 73 after moving to Texas in 1888 and Comanche area fifteen years ago. He married Eliza McDade in 1873, who died five years prior. He leaves children Lula Lancaster Annie Bernard Burrell Kemp I F Kemp Ed Kemp and brother T B Kemp.
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Lula Ane
L. Dalton
Lamkin
Zion Hill
Mr. Kemp
Scott County
Ill
Eliza McDade
Kemp
Texas
Comanche
Primitive Baptist Church
T. B. Kemp
Hamilton
Lula Lancaster
Annie Bernard
Leon Junction
Burrell Kemp
I. F. Kemp
Melvin
Ed Kemp
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Quick Relief
An ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for aching joints rheumatic pains and neuralgia with fast relief through a rubbing application. Available in three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle sold by S P Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
S. P. Smith
Miss America Endorses Tanlac Health Tonic
Miss Mary Katherine Campbell known as Miss America endorses Tanlac through International Proprietaries Inc. She says health forms the basis of beauty and urges women to seek good health first. She notes Tanlac as a wonderful health giving tonic and includes a booklet offer by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Katherine Campbell
Miss America
Women of America
International Proprietaries, Inc
Marvel of prompt relief from biliousness and stomach upset
An advertisement touts Herbine as a fast remedy for biliousness constipation and upset stomach priced at 60c sold by G. P. Smith. It also promotes Liquid Borozone for wounds burns and cuts claiming rapid flesh healing with prices 30c 60c and 1 20 sold by G. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Smith
8. P. Smith
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Esdemona
Sipe Springs
de Leon Free Press
Free Presa
State OF
Scotts Emulsion
Paris Smith
the Tin Man
Elkin
Co. F. Williams
J. H. Huff Jeweler
Texas College of Optometry
Mrs, Young
Cannet Praice
Lydia F. Piskhan
Tanlac
Tania
Miss Campbell
Biles
Atlantic Photo Service
Atlanta, Ga
Wwe
Isham
Atwood
Kilpatrick
Arthome
A. M. Heflin
Luther Dixon
Wagner & Burt
Bettis & Gibbs
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