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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1917

Page

9

Farmers Welcome Rain Boosts Busy Fall Farm Work

The article reports farmers rejoicing over rainfall on Thursday and Friday boosting field tasks. It lists social visits among E Thompson family, Sam Jon Woolsey of Proctor visiting Irwin Thompson, and many local residents attending events in Hasse and Robinsonville. It notes windmill erection by G D McCrary and fishing outing by J R Horner party.

E. Thompson Baggett Thursand Russell Horner Walter Robin Robinsonville Maggie Butler Miss Coker Hasse Vesta Davis Sam

Freezone promises painless corn and callus removal

An advertisement touts freezone a Cincinnati discovered compound that dissolves corns or calluses with no pain or soreness. A few drops applied to tender spots relieve soreness, loosen the corn, and allow lifting it off with fingers without irritating surrounding skin. If unavailable, ask your druggist to order it.

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Haw Hill Fish Fry Draws Hazeldell Folks

Hazeldell and nearby communities gathered by the river with lunch baskets and a seine for the annual Haw Hill Fish Fry, catching plenty of fish and sharing a day of community fun. The event was part of local social life amid the region’s towns.

Hazeldell Macksville Gustine Comanche Haw Hill H. L. Hartson Hartson Ingodist Church Alice Gage Clara McCrary Jack Daniel Hy Fairy Nola Gaine Horace Matti

Community Notes From Local Area Harvest and Visits

Local updates mention Miss Vada Magness visiting relatives, Harold Boland, Lee Borland and Joe Piper returning from harvest, and Mrs. Tom Johnson visiting her parents. J A Hubbard and wife returned home after a short visit at Gorman. L P Watson and family attended Harmony church and Rev Skaggs led services. Protracted meeting postponed for one man meeting at Salem.

Qnez Vada Magness Harold Boland Lee Borland Joe Piper Tom Johnson W. B. Cottrell J. A. Hubbard Gorman L. P. Watson Famil Harmony Skaggs Salem Cora Halbrooks Jim Nancy Culbertson M—pd R. W R “ Pre

Local Notes From Gap and Surrounding Towns

Protracted meeting in Gap led by Rev. Lewis Baptist. Waganon and Hilley families visited relatives in May and Sidney. Rasberry and George sisters with Newburg kin. Boys drafted into service discussed. several attended Comanche show. Fields musical draws large crowd. spider bite pains child. Englen brothers at Comanche for business. Hubbard Bryson visits Post. Graham family plans Abilene visit if not drafted. Young and Jones shop for hog fence wire at Comanche.

Gap Lewis R. M. Waganon May W. B A. A. Hilley Sidney L. D. Rasberry R. Q. George New Nage Girlie Graham Abilene W. H. Young H. B. Jones Comanche

Community Notices and Obituaries Roundup

Gustine residents share condolences as Grandma McCullough of Gustine passes away and is laid to rest at Shiloh cemetery. Emma Wetzel of Cross Roads dies, prompting sympathy across the community. Local visits include Ennis Cozart of Gustine, the Lindsey and Masters families, and travel from Dallas, Dublin, Fleming, and Wilson.

Ennis Cozart Gustine Lona Hester Anderson Indian Creek Gaynor Lindsey Dallas Grandma McCullough Shiloh Emma Wetzel Cross Roads W. F. Batton Fleming G. R. Pace Board Church Will Masters Dublin G. W. Masters Homer Freeman Little Daughter Lindseys Kemsy Seago Roy Northcutt Little Son Wilson Lizzie Arther

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot summer months. It claims the remedy is invaluable and universally available, with no superior product for its intended uses. Buy it now, obtainable everywhere.

Old Democratic Ticket Reprinted With Local Names

A desk find reveals an era’s unofficial ballots listing Democratic candidates for President to Constable. Notable names include Grover Cleveland, Adlai Stevenson, James Hogg, M. M. Crane, C. A. Culberson, and others across state offices, district judges, and local posts.

S. P. Smith Grover Cleveland Adlati E. Stevenson Jamess. Hogg M. M. Crane C. A. Culberson John D. McCall W. B. Wortham W. L. McGaughey T. Public Instruction J. M. Carlisle Court of Criminal Appeals J. Simkins W. L. Davidson Third Supreme Judicial District H. C. Fisher W. M. Key W. E. Collard T. Justice Congress K. Bell J .M. Presler W. D. Sumner T. H. Conner

Looks Child's Tongue When Cross Feverish and Sick

Mothers can rest easy after giving California Syrup of Figs as it eases a child’s foul bowels. In a few hours the clogged waste and sour bile are moved gently from the bowels.

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