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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
5
Guaranteed blue bug killer and egg producer promises. refund if unsatisfied. Drug Co. cited. Also livestock service notices offer Knutson Jersey bull at yard price two dollars. higher call price two fifty. Sears and McDonald ads urge insured cash service and phone contact.
Knutson imported Jersey Bull offered for service at our feed yard. Registered June 10, 1915 in the American Jersey Cattle Club herd. Name Wilson's Mutt No 132639. Sire Wilson's Parole Pogis No 89753. Dam Wilson's Little Willie No 242711. Price two dollars when brought to yard, two fifty when called for. Calf insured. All service cash. Atwood Brothers tf.
Heaviest rainfall in two years drenched Prairie and Gap with 3.5 inches Sunday and 1 inch Monday causing flooding effects but aiding feed crops. Miss Golden Bryson of Abilene visited Mrs. Claude Chastain. Bud Tolmore and Cleve Moore drove new cars to visit family. Local trustees R E B Everett and Cleve Moore attended Gap school affairs in Comanche. Sims Wagnon in Arizona was killed in an accident and his body returned for burial at Stagg Creek cemetery. E R Vancleave is ill this week.
An advertisement urges readers to end workplace lethargy and financial stagnation by taking Pep Systemic Pills a three in one tonic that supposedly builds blood liver and nerves. It touts iron in Blaud's Mass form claims thousands benefited and lists 5 P Smiths and other druggists as sellers.
Vandyke reports strong winds a light shower and evening rain on Sunday. Rev. Waggoner preached here Sunday. W. T. Kerley and wife visited last week. Clara Jackson of Comanche visited home folks. McNutt family near Hasse visited last Saturday. Uncle Jimmie Brimson is improving. Cora McDaniel and son Delmar visited Comanche Monday. Sidney Bowers and near Comanche residents visited Sunday. Spronse children recovering from whooping cough. Singing Sunday evening well attended. Luther Stewart and family of Blanket visited Preacher’s family Saturday to Sunday. Lottie Holt visited her aunt near Blanket. Bristo of near Duncan visited Sunday. Sid Bowers and Luke Easley not drafted this call. may be in next. Mrs Sid Bowers’ sister Mixs.
Wetzel of Brownwood visited Sunday. Batey family near Salem and Dean Collins with mother near Arbor Springs spent Saturday and Sunday here. Homer Collins and wife visited Sunday. Winnie Dingus of Comanche visits Muriel and Ina Dingus. Elmer Bradshaw of Center Point visited sister Mrs John Bradshaw. Mrs Hamonds and Miss Effie Coker visited grandparents Patton. Gum Springs correspondent asks about Chautauqua at Comanche in June. Arthur Preacher has enlisted for cavalry. Local attendees joined first Monday in Comanche.
When digestion troubles rise, Prickly Ash Bitters provides relief as a restoration for stomach and bowels. A fine purifier, offered at $1.25 per bottle by The Wm. Reese Co., Special Agents.
A wartime letter from Camp Bowie Texas dated June 3 1918 describes excitement over a newspaper, plans to change address, and a soldier named Wayne A Hill stationed about 115 miles away writing to a friend with a playful siege tone. He signs as a “bitter enemy” until mail arrives and notes no bad dreams despite being far from home.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic fights malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children.
The joint meeting on Friday June 14 marks the 25th anniversary of the W. O. W. and W. C. with an opening ode welcome address by Sov. H. N. Goodson a string band music an address a quartette a reading a solo by Miss Floy Collins a presentation of jewels and a song This Letter is from My Papa.
Mr. Nearing, director of music at Daniel Baker College Brownwood, is reappointed for the next session. He will visit Comanche for one day each week in summer to teach piano and voice, appearing Monday June 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs D Chas Clarke.
The Coggin will case ends with Daniel Baker College receiving about $100,000 from Mrs. Coggin. While in court, the oil boom property given to the school increased to nearly $500,000 in value, boosting support from Comanche friends.
Comanche youngster George Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs M B Sullivan broke his leg below the knee in a fall from a windmill tower Sunday. He was only a few feet from the ground and is reported doing nicely though the injury seems serious for his age.
Proctor announces next year’s teaching lineup: Prof. O. W. Fagala Supt Miss Mae Jackson Princi pal Miss Thalia Kearby sixth and seventh Miss Ada Jackson will teach fourth and fifth and Miss Vervia Mehaffey primary teacher Three from last year return Miss Winnie Walker and Mr Ackward Kay wed in Brownwood last Tuesday accompanied by Mr Elmer Hodge Miss Minnie Lee Croft and Miss Wayne Walker They will live with Mr Kay’s father temporarily Carl Barry and Rue Pinson volunteered for cavalry duty at the border Mustering planned this week Miss Minnie Lee Croft left for Denton to attend school Claude Roberts back home from school Mayette Jennings of Comanche visited recently
Co Manche area faces flour shortage with no stock until harvest. About 10 000 pounds reserved for invalids with doctor certificate and for children under six. Substitutes not required for these groups. Merchants must keep strict sale records of all permitted sales. S. C. Findley, Co Food Adm.
A group of workers at Proctor will present a program on Sunday afternoon June 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the location. The event timing and host organization are provided for community notice.
Classified notice seeking a caregiver to assist in house work for an elderly woman. Offers a good home and good pay. Contact Chas. Clarke at Higginbotham's for details.
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