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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
2
In a opinion page note, residents express regret as the County Commissioners decide to end the County Demonstrator program. They praise the demonstrators’ past work, especially terracing, citing W. R. Shoemaker and W. H. Burton as examples. They urge continued leadership and county development.
A man is known by his enemies and will attract foes if he thinks and acts independently. Those without enemies are described as lacking substance and usefulness, while a sterling character who speaks his mind inevitably faces opposition from others.
A text urges the reader to ignore bitter enemies and persevere in duty. It recalls a celebrated figure who faced opposition and urged letting others talk while maintaining effort, promising that those alienated will eventually acknowledge their error as a reaction to righteous action.
The poem narrates a home front boy who longs for chivalric battles and dies to protect homes in France. It contrasts a mother who fears spoiling children with verses about parenting, pride, and the unexpected reciprocity where children spoil the mother. Edgar A. Guest reflects on war, family, and gentle discipline.
J W Griffin County Agent invites club boys of the county to attend the farmers short course at A M College College Station Texas from July 22 to July 27. KE J Kyle the superintendent says meals and lodging will cost 1 25 per day and urges a group trip with all club members.
Dry weather ruins early crops with rain needed to salvage feed crops. Local families attend parties and visits to Camp Bowie for news of relatives and friends. Residents frequent Comanche for speeches by ex congressman Callaway and report on employment, schooling, and church gatherings.
A coated tongue bad breath dizziness and a clogged bowels condition can be quickly relieved by Prickly Ash Bitters. It is preeminently evident in such ailments. Price 1.25 per bottle. The Wm. Reese Co Special Agents.
Advertisement for Plantation Chill Tonic claiming to prevent malaria and chills with a money back guarantee. Priced at 50 cents.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap treatment for corns and calluses. Apply a few drops directly to the tender area to relieve soreness and loosen the corn so it can be lifted out root and all. One quarter ounce bottle costs little at drug stores and is said not to irritate surrounding skin.
A man found a fly in a currant bun after buying it at a bakery. He asked for another bun in exchange, but the saleswoman offered to swap the bun if he returned the fly, specifying the replacement would be a currant bun.
An advertisement proclaims Age of Youth with La Creole Hair Dressing that darkens gray hair. It claims a ten year younger appearance and lists a price of $1.00 for the product.
In every home with a baby there should be a bottle of McGees Baby Elixir. It may be ready to correct sour stomach wind colic and diarrhea or summer complaint. It contains no opium or morphine and is a wholesome remedy. Price 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
Central Christian Church announces Sunday morning services with the sermon The Aim of Life and an invitation to members and guests from other churches. Bible school begins at 9 45 and cooperative services follow Sunday night with Methodist and Presbyterian churches joining.
An old medical blip touts PAZO ointment for quick relief of piles. It claims cure in six to fourteen days with soothing relief from itching and discomfort.
Miss Nellie Hartson spent last week with Mrs. J. T. Daniel at Baggett. Clara McCrary visited from Tucson with her sister Mrs. A. Shapard for two weeks. Private Jack Walls of Camp Bowie sailed for France after visiting his father. Several McCrary family members and neighbors were social in Gustine and Dublin. Fishing popular as Benbrook trip noted.
A health advertisement promotes Renovine a heart and nerve tonic with price 50 cents for the smaller bottle and one dollar for the larger. The copy emphasizes heart and nerve benefits and urges readers to try the tonic.
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