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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
4
The Central Christian Church reports the baptism of J H Ashmore and his wife after joining from Coleman Texas. They join as a married couple in the Kingdom service. A children’s day program is planned for 8 30 next Sunday with Mrs Austin coordinating and women and children helping.
The minister Samuel H. Austin invites all to next Sunday's program with Bible School at 9:45 a.m. and Lord's Supper and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A Children's Day program precedes a 11:00 a.m. sermon titled The Challenge to Greater Heroism. The message calls the community to make the day a red letter occasion.
Mrs. E. Riley of Ilion New York reports six months of relief from indigestion using Chamberlain's Tablets. The advertisement claims the remedy has done her much good and states Chamberlain's Tablets are obtainable everywhere.
Higginbothams emphasizes quick efficient battery repair and recharge services. They promise prompt handling and reliable results for storage batteries.
Elkins Tin Shop advertises milk cooking pans priced at $5 each, $100 for a batch, and $1.40 to $1.60 per pan in varying offers. The notice highlights bulk and single unit pricing for home kitchens.
Rev. L G White will preach at 11 a m Sunday at the Methodist church. No evening services due to a Baptist meeting.
A compact note offers a home canning setup including a canning machine and tongs for handling jars or cans at a low price.
J. D. Waring Robert Holloway and Jack Moore return from Rice Institute where they have been in school and have made enviable records. D. had the highest grade in his class in drawings. Robert’s English papers are the best of all freshmen and Jack has built a strong reputation with the faculty. Parents are congratulated on their sons’ progress.
Messrs. Witt and Mackey plan a modern brick garage on their present stand. The 100 by 150 foot building marks civic progress and growth of this Ford sales duo. Witt, a Comanche auto pioneer, and Mackey, regarded as a top state salesman, are behind the project.
News reached relatives that Bud Philips was critically ill in Waco with inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs Philips left for Waco and Mr Philips joined her later. Bud had just returned from a run and was hospitalized in serious condition but is reported improving.
An advertisement urges early use of Renovine a heart and nerve tonic to prevent heart damage. It claims rapid relief and cures with prices listed as 50e and 1.00 dollars. The copy emphasizes not waiting until the heart is beyond repair.
A Winters Texas reader describes a severe kitchen burn quickly eased by Dr Tinkle Antiseptic Healing Oil. The testimonial praises rapid pain relief and near full healing in days, urging readers to keep Dr Tinkle remedies for emergencies.
Drug Co., Proctor by Dingle and Luker, Sipe Springs by Smiths Drug Store, Sidney by A A Hilley, Creamer by M L Bolin, Hasse by R L Drennan are listed as providers in the regional pharmacy directory.
Birth notices from Sipe Springs Comanche and nearby routes list multiple newborns including boys and girls. Names mentioned include Chester Cagle Oliver Jones J S Kerley Earl Barfield Walter Land Joe Lewis Sam Ewing J P Ripley Atlee Dunlap and Claude Donaldson among others.
Wash wounds with BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and dress with BOROZONE POWDER. Purifies wounds and speeds healing for cattle injuries and human cuts. Sold by S. P. Smith in 25¢ 50¢ 1.00 and 1.50 packages.
Local tailoring service Kan Klean Klothes Kleaner in Illinois lists contact as Smith with phone number 207. A compact print ad notes alteration and cleaning offerings for clothing.
Advertises three milk coolers with prices 3.75 5.50 and 6.50. Claims each model is the best cooler made and guaranteed to satisfy.
A new pure food drink made from raspberry juice debuts for home use. It will be served free on June 16 at Jim Moody's, inviting customers to sample the refreshing product.
An advertisement urges chicken owners to feed Martin's Wonderful Bug Killer to fowls. It promises a money back guarantee if users are not absolutely satisfied and directs readers to William Reese Drug Co for purchase.
A brief health advertorial claims a bilious, half sick feeling and low energy may be eased quickly with Herbine. The first dose supposedly brings improvement and repeated doses restore vigor. Price Se, sold by S. P. Smith.
Homegrown flour claim emphasizing freshness and purity. The ad promises every sack is absolutely pure and free from danger of age or small pests, appealing to safety in baking.
An old promotional note touts LAY 4- TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordine uinine, claiming tonic and laxative effects without head nervousness. It urges recalling the full name and seeking the signature of KE W. GROVE.
Philadelphia Kodak finishing shop offers free film development and prints at 2 3 and 4 cents. Mail orders receive special attention. Cheap rents for sale. Luther Dixon located two blocks north of Ford Station in Comanche Texas.
Help sought for old binders threshers mowers guns windmills and dull plows. Contact J L Owen blacksmith and machinist at northwest corner square opposite Ford Station for pickup or removal.
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