Henley Dies After Illness. Leaves Family in Mourning
The community mourns the death of Henley who passed away at 12:30 a.m. after influenza and complications. He leaves two young sons, his mother, a sister, four brothers, and many relatives. A Baptist church member and longtime Sunday School superintendent, he also served as clerk of the W. W. lodge. Funeral services were held at the family home and he was buried beside his wife in Sipe Springs cemetery.
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Knourn
Anel
E Henley
Lee
Baptist
Shim
W. W. Lodge
W.2j
Brisco
Sipe Springs
Chamberlain's Tablets Advertisement Claimed Digestive Relief
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to ease indigestion and constipation. It states the tablets strengthen the stomach and help it perform naturally, with a gentle bowel movement to relieve constipation.
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Comanche Bank
Notice of stockholders meeting of First State Bank of Comanche. Adjourned session on Tuesday February 11 at 1 o'clock PM to elect directors for the ensuing year and handle any other business. Ensure four stock is represented. J EB Gray, President.
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First State Bank of
Comanche
Ank& Coming
Four &Tock
J. EB. Gray
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Stronger Health
An old advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as stronger than rivals for warding off colds grip and influenza. It claims improved blood purification and circulation with quinine and iron, suitable for delicate stomachs and promising quick vigor. Price listed as 60c.
Calotabs Proclaimed Best For Flu and Cold Cure
Doctors and druggists claim Calotabs are the best remedy for influenza and colds by keeping the liver active. The nausea free laxative is sold in sealed packages at thirty five cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Tampering With Time Inspires Suburban Alarm
A young suburban resident, eager about adjusting time, wakes his mother with a plea about Mrs. Jones' chickens allegedly forgetting to set their clocks back. The vignette captures a curious morning moment reflecting social preoccupations with time change.
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted For Women Ailments
Advertises Prickly Ash Bitters as a splendid remedy for sick headache backache heartburn nervous weakness and constipation. Claims to purify bowels tone stomach clear complexion sweeten breath restore energy and cheerfulness. Price 1.25 per bottle. The Wm. Reese CoCo. Special Agents.
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Reese CoCo
Letter Home From Dock Weathersby Describes War Experience
Dock Weathersby of Boston writes to his mother from abroad praising the United States and recounting his wartime ordeal. He notes returning safely after hardship and mentions being gassed when his gas mask was shot off during a second assault.
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Dock Weathersby
Boston
Mass
O. K
U.S. A
Letter From Dock Weathersby Describes Front Losses and Return Home
Dock Weathersby writes from abroad describing heavy front-line losses, wounded soldiers, and limited attention at times. He notes Red Cross and Salvation Army efforts, hopes for discharge in about ten days, and a rough eight-day voyage home with only two meals. He promises a photo of landfall and a homecoming update.
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Red Cross
Salvation Army
United States
Dock Weathersby
Lax-Fos With Pepsin Promoted By Paris Medicine Co
An advertisement touts Lax-Fos With Pepsin as a 50 cent liquid digestive laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. It is endorsed by Paris Medicine Co the makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grave’s Tasteless Chill Tonic.
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Paris Medicine Co
Grave
Just His Luck in Field Hospital Tale
The fragment recalls a man wounded during German strafing in a field hospital near Wellington New Zealand. A Red Cross nurse is noted for attending wounded soldiers while his wife comforts him as the moment of recovery is described.
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