Comanche soldiers mail from wartime Atlantic voyage
A June 21 1918 letter from Murray Loudermilk in Comanche Texas describes a shipboard rest camp and a clipped news piece on Allied hopes in World War I. The message mix includes humorous wartime anecdotes and hopes to dock, with references to Zeppelins, the Kaiser, and a wish for homecoming.
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Carpenter
Comanche
Texas
Atlantic
Bob Carwile
Murray Loudermilk
Gallipoli
Allied War Council
Berlin
Germany
Pard
Uncle Sam
Freckle Remedy From Lemons and Orchard White
Squeeze juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and brighten skin. Harmless and inexpensive with lemons and drugstore supplies.
Services at St Matthews Church Sunday July 21
Rev John Power announces services at St Matthews Church on Sunday July 21 with both morning and evening worship. The notice specifies church activities for the day.
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St. Matthews Church
John Power
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Better Health
An 19th century health notice promises that Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cleanses worms in children, improves blood, digestion, and overall strength. Regular use for two to three weeks is claimed to restore perfect health, with a pleasant taste and 60c per bottle.
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Grove
Blanton to Speak in Comanche and De Leon
Congressman Thos L Blanton will speak in Comanche Friday July 26 at 10 30 am and in De Leon Thursday night July 25 speaking engagements announced for the two Texas towns.
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Thos. L. Blanton
Comanche
Thos.l. Blanton
de Leon
Imitation is Sincerest Flattery Hair Ad Claim
Advertisement extols La Creole Hair Dressing as the original with natural darkening without dye and a price of 1.00. The copy frames imitation as counterfeit and urges buyers to trust the authentic product La Creole.
Liberty Bond Third Liberty Loan payment notice due July 18
A payment notice informs the bondholder the due date for the Liberty Bond of the Third Liberty Loan is July 18 and requests completion at the bank since banks do not earn fees for handling this.
Bargain Counter of Ladies Slippers at Higginbotham's
The notice advertises a bargain counter for ladies slippers with prices at 1.00, 1.50, and 2.00 dollars. It identifies Higginbotham's as the seller.
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Higginbotham’s
Oats Car Delivers Savings at Atwood Brothers
Atwood Brothers announce a large shipment of oats with a sale price of one dollar per bushel. The notice emphasizes savings for customers and promotes the available oats.
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Atwood Brothers
Comanche notes show a swarm of visitors and locals traveling
The Comanche scene across a week hosts Dallas visitor Karl Tate with Edward Holman, Fort Worth and Waco guests, and residents like Jimmie Magness and Delbert Coach. Several return from tours in Wichita Falls, Memphis, Guthrie, and Kansas as others visit relatives in Comanche and nearby towns.
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Jimmie Magness
Fort Worth
Delbert Coach
Waco
Comanche Athlete Curtis Stevens in Aviation Service Photo
The Roxanna Oil and Gas Co. organ Rexoleum shows Curtis Stevens of Comanche in national aviation service. A former local high school athlete and member of the 1913 football team, he is publicly honored for his service.
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Rexoleum
Ficial Organ
Roxanna Oil and Gas Co
Curtis Stevens
Comanche
Curtis
Vote for R. B. Waldrop July 27
Ballot notice urging voters to support R. B. Waldrop on July 27. Polling locations listed: Voting Box No. 1 at Burks Mercantile building on the northwest square. Voting Box No. 2 at the courthouse.
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Burks Merc
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Quick Worm Expulsion
Advertisement notes pale sickly children affected by worms and claims White's Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly. It states a 25e bottle price and that S. P. Smith sells the product.
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S. P. Smith
Boy Loses Toes Under Moving Train Wheels
W T Skinner 23 fell after alighting from an early morning train near Comanche. He slipped when asking a passenger to retrieve a left bundle, the wheel cutting off all toes of his right foot except the big toe. He was taken to Dallas Company hospital for treatment.
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W. T. Skinner
Skinner
Company
Dallas
Comanche
Red Cross notes plan and knitting quota for summer
The chapter adopts a new plan with a July to September quota focusing on knitting. Members with unfinished work should complete and return to the work room to clear current projects before new quota begins. Knitting and sweater needles not in use should be returned. Several hundred memberships expire this month and should be renewed at headquarters.
Dry's Platform for Comanche County Voters
Candidate C S Dry outlines his platform urging voters to support Prohibition at state and national levels, approve equal suffrage, free text books, and a graduated land tax. He pledges to be attentive and serve the people's interests if elected.
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Comanche Co
Hobby
Ferguson
C.S. Dry
Former Comanche Man Joins Y M C A Work
O L Killian long time Smithville high school principal and former Comanche faculty member has entered Y M C A work and will be assigned to overseas duty. He is a University of Texas student and assistant professor of agriculture during the 1924 summer school year.
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O. L. Killian
Smithville
Comanche School
Mr. Killian
University of Texas
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
W J French and Miss Evelyn Weems along with J E Vineyard and Miss Merle Warren were issued marriage licenses as listed in the local notices.
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W. J. French
Evelyn Weems
J. E. Vineyard
Merle Warren
Visits of the Stork Bring New Comanche Area Babies
Born to Mr and Mrs Rufus Smith Comanche a boy Albert Corbell Comanche a boy Willis King Comanche a girl S R Kearby Comanche a girl Henry R Gantz Comanche RK 5 a girl Archie Dunlap Comanche R 8 a girl M Odom Comanche R 4 a girl Perry J Tally Gustine a girl
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Rufus Smith
Comanche
Albert Corbell
Willis King
S. R. Kearby
Henry R. Gantz
Archie Dunlap
M. Odom
Perry J. Tally
Gustine
Monument to Uncle Zack West to Be Unveiled in Stephenville
Deaths reported. A monument to Uncle Zack West will be unveiled in Stephenville on the first Sunday of August. A Comanche Camp delegation is expected to attend near Chess Road, close to Proctor.
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Chess Road
Proctor
Zack West
Stephenville
Comanche Camp
Sacks Bought By Comanche Milling Company
Comanche Milling Company announces purchase of all kinds of sacks from sellers, inviting immediate delivery and contact for pricing and pickup options.
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Comanche Milling Company
Shoe department stocked with fall ladies shoes in colors
Our Shoe department daily stocks a full and complete line of Ladies and Misses fall shoes. includes medium low and high heels in new colors grey tan mahogany and black.
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Peta
Wrations on a White Wash Skirts Project Sparks Debate
A local discussion centers on Wrations for a white wash skirt initiative. Officials and residents weigh aesthetics, practicality, and potential funding in a heated community meeting.
Rowland's 5 10 and 25c Store Offer Low Prices
An optimistic wartime retailer vow to keep daily goods affordable as gardens burn and canned vegetables become necessary. The message urges buyers to trust price competitiveness and support American efforts while homes tighten budgets.
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Good Lord
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Aoer As
Comanche, Texas
M. Cochran
Cochra Om Aft
Lester M. Hall
D. D
N & Hall
F. & M. Sank
First State Bank
J. E. Gray
E. E. Anghiony
Cadhier
Karl Tate
Ing Accompanied
By Edward Holman
W. D. Carroll
Murt J. Sullivan
Jas. D. Ratliff
Wichita Falls
Tom and
John Keith
R. M. Clift
Robert Jenkins of
Sam Byrd
Angie Slack
C. W. Meadows
Wm. Chilton
Otho Roberson
Navy
Myrtle Paine
Guthrie, Okla
John Cunningham
Hico
Josephine Travis
P. K. Mackey
Carl Harris
W. R. Harris
J. E. Reeves
Collin County
Will Raymond
Kansas
Jerome P. Kearby, Jr
Memphis
Tenn
Ivey Huddleston
Brownwood
A. S. Harris
Bowie
Joe Adkins
Brady
Johnnie Mae Sullivan
Bloom
Ewing MelKinney
G. C. Garrett
Thurber
J. ©. Gage
Valley Mills
Gatesville
Gertie Davis
W. B. Sharp
Los Angeles
Cal
Will Elkins
I. R. Isdale
A. F. Blue
Martin Hilliard
Hilliard
Henry Clarke
W. L. Reeves
Ft. Worth
George
Mamie
Anabelle Bunks
Cegnanshe
I. J. Boynton
Brownwedd
Chage Melman
Yongwood Povstiay
Whittaker
W. A. Johnson
Colie Dillard
New York
A. Faulkner
Mineral Wells
IF. O. Oneal
A. L. Faulkner
Agness Graham
Korea
Miss Graham
J. P. Graham
W. E. Maxon
Frisco, Santa Fe
Denver and
Texas Midland
W. C. Jackson
Fort Stockton
W. P. Hobby
B. Queen
Tom Lee Scott
Madill
Okla
Mrs. Queen
R. B. Waldrop
Burks Mercantile
Court House
T. M. Brummett Dealer
Derecwt
Red
Rowland’s
Hershey's
Rose
Rowland
Stowe
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