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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
The Downing well resumes operations after a pause and drills in shale, now entering a lime layer. In the Ranger field, multiple shale and shell strata are being met, drawing interest from oil developers in Comanche’s original test.
A call for a meeting of all interested in a good roads system in district no 3 to be held in Sipe Springs on Saturday at 4 p m. The committee comprises J B Pool Dr Hilley Jno P Hoff W H Lane Geo Moore and others.
Purifies and enriches the blood to boost strength and invigoration. Earnest claim of vitality enhanced through cleansing formula. Price 60c.
I have purchased Dudley’s Store stock and will run an updated grocery store with a filling station and auto service. I invite friends and the public to visit or call in requests, offering free air and water for autos as a handy service.
Uncle Greenbury presents five large plums weighing one and one fourth pounds marking Comanche County's exceptional fruit crop. Beattie farmer E. B. Garrett brings a gallon of peaches, nine fruits in total, showcasing local abundance. Reverend Garrett remains noted as a top producer this season.
An advertisement touts Laxa tive Brom Quin ine as a tonic laxative with no nervousness or aging effects, claiming superiority over ordinary Guanes. It urges readers to remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove Nc.
Wayne Hill purchased an interest in the Harvey Durham Tailor Shop and will operate it with Mr. Durham. Hill formerly owned the shop before entering military service and later selling it.
Advertisement urging use of Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer to kill blue bugs and other insects in chickens with a money back guarantee and instruction to ask a druggist.
The Chamber of Commerce laments lack of press coverage last week and notes optimistic talk as the Mayor joins the weed business effort. They call on volunteers to join the effort Monday and Tuesday to boost the campaign.
The Comanche County community announces a cemetery association drive and a four day reunion at Club Park on August 6 7 8 with lemonade stands and the addition of several airplanes engaging in friendly aerial displays.
The campaign to promote sidewalk projects is gathering momentum with ongoing interviews and supporters lining up. Organizers emphasize the effort remains active and ready to advance once conditions permit.
The speaker recalls a renewed dream of a new city hall in the north square area, with a lyceum size auditorium, chautauqua and convention spaces, and a natatorium. He notes tests on the east square post office site and envisions improved city finances from fees, while praising a public beauty spot with a fountain and cooling pool.
A Savannah Missouri letter from October 12 1916 claims Chamberlain’s Cough and Diarrhoea Remedy cured flux and dysentery. The writer notes nine years earlier success and recommends the product to many others, urging neighbors to know what to do in similar cases.
An ad claiming Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood with iron and quinine, boosting energy, appetite, and color. It markets as a pleasant, non patent medicine used by families for malaria and strength, noting a long history and fixed price and announcing show dates at the Majestic Theatre.
Public auction to sell four cold drink stands three ice cream stands four hamburger spots two chili and tamales two candy and fruits two melons two cigars and tobacco one butcher fresh meats two barbecue pits two feed stores one peanut and popcorn two novelties and one parcels check plus restaurants and other privileges for the Sixteenth Annual Fair and Encampment to be held August 12 to 15 1919 in San Saba Texas. Directors may reject bids and close any concession for violations. Written inquiries to E. K. Fagg chairman or John Seiders secretary.
The notice states a lame shoulder is caused by rheumatism of the muscles and can be cured with absolute rest and Chamberlain's Liniment. It advises trying the liniment for relief.
The Romance of Tarzan plays at the Majestic Theater on Monday and Tuesday July 21 and 22 with ticket prices of 22c and 33c.
The note offers 2 cents off per pound to all cash customers delivering their own meat. It advertises fresh beef steak and roasts and urges callers to secure the discount before it grows into dollars, thanking past customers and seeking continued business.
The article touts Tanlac as the world’s best selling medicine with over twelve million bottles sold in four years. It cites scholarly authorities and its ten ingredients, claiming improved digestion, appetite, and overall health, and notes local availability in Comanche through The Hamilton Drug Company. It also recommends Prickly Ash Bitters for summer heat and work resilience.
A Baltimore woman describes months of organic troubles and headaches with doctors urging surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her and making work enjoyable. She urges others to try the remedy before consenting to an operation.
The city provides free hitching room and water in all wagon yards to accommodate farmers visiting Comanche. It pays the yards for this privilege and urges farmers to use shaded yards. feeding incurs 5e per head unless no feeding is done.
A syrup laxative named LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN promises relief from habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days with regular use. The product is described as stimulating and regulating the bowels, very pleasant to take, and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Advertises recruiting men and women to take orders among friends and neighbors for a guaranteed hosiery line for men women and children. Earn 50e an hour with spare time or 24.00 per week full time. No experience needed. Write International Stocking Mills Norristown Pennsylvania.
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