Local church notes highlight Rev. Brownwood visit and weddings
The column reports Rev. B Smith from Brownwood delivering a well received sermon at the Comanche church and describes several church events. It notes new member admissions, a funeral for Miss Wetzel, and upcoming Fifth Sunday association meeting at Newbury church. It also mentions the marriage of Thomas W Fowler and Gertrude Jenkins, and announces a Sunday school teacher training class led by Dr. A E Baten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayton
Texas
Stewart
Stranger Church
Falls County
A. E. Baten
Manuel
Geo. A. Curlee
Missisippi Diarrhoea Cordial Sold For 2ic 50c
A historic health product advertisement urges keeping a bottle of Mississipi Diarrhoea Cordial in an ice chest for constant use over 50 years. The price is listed as 2ic and 50c.
Tanlac credited with eight pound gain in ten days
Mrs. Jno O Conner of Knoxville Tennessee reports to Kuhiman Chambliss Drug Co that after ten days on Tanlac she gained eight pounds, improved appetite and digestion, better sleep, and reduced nerve symptoms. She praises the medicine over a previous doctor and lists local retailers selling Tanlac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. O'Conner
East Oldham Street
Knoxville Tenn
Kuhiman
Chambliss Drug Co
Tanlac
Willis
Sidney
E. A. Rees
Wilson
W. M. Red
Lamkin
Carmichael & Cayle
I. Sechler
A. Clements
Rain brings hope for crops in dry town
Parts of the community received up to an inch of rain Monday aiding late corn and peanuts while there is a desire for more rain soon. Local notices mention visits, moves, a copperhead bite on an infant, and social gatherings including a singing school drive to Bibb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Williams
Abilene
Rube Strickland
W. E. Vaughn
J. H. Welch
Turkey Creek
Joe Clements
Toad Green
Beattie
Melvin Baley
Plantation Cure Claims For Chills and Fever
A fragment outlines a claim that a medicine or remedy from a ‘‘Plantation’’ is promised to alleviate chills and fever. The garbled text mentions Regie Fr der and a figure named Tonie, with little verifiable context or sources beyond the odd phrasing.
Celebrated Physician’s Mysterious Patent Remains
A fragment notes Dr. B. F. J celebrated for a famous female remedy named Pemenina. The text mentions inheritance of the prescription and a price listed as 50c and 1.00. Details about the origin or full use are unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Ow Aeld
Pemenina
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
Records show couples obtaining licenses including L. B. Burken and Ollie G. Wall D. M. Singleton and Chloe Lucas Thomas W. Fowler and Gertrude Winnnie Jenkins C. D. Campbell and Bertie Feagan in the listed proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Burken
Ollie G. Wall
D. M. Singleton
Chloe Lucas
Thomas W. Fowler
Gertrude Winnnie Jenkins
C. D. Campbell
Bertie Feagan
Letter from Wilson Fielder on mission work in Chengchow
The May 1917 message from Wilson Fielder in Chengchow Henan appeals to the Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist Church Comanche Texas. He describes a growing Christian school program, a need for trained Chinese teachers and preachers, and a promising young local helper supported with a monthly stipend, requesting prayers and funding to expand education and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chengchow
Honan
First Baptist Church
Comanche
Texas
Paul
Jesus
Fielder
China
W. Fielder
Taking Big Chances With Travel Remedies
A warning urges travelers to carry Chamberlain’s Coke, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to guard against sudden bowel complaints on journeys. advises stock and availability.
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Sanders
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Baptist News Notes
B. Smith
Brownwood
Pas- Smith
Belle Plain Bapchurch
North Brownwood
Bro. Smith
Eula Cliff Rocket
Wilbaby
Ballard
S. P. Smith
Reneen
Reese & McCarty Jewelers
W. M. Reese Drug Co
Bob
Stanton
Baus
St. Charles Hotel
Waco, Texas
Waco
Bermuda
RIO Grande Valley Land CO
Eagle Pass, Texas
Oe Ie Company
Rae Chiot Scponant
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