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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
3
A big department store promotes its hardware department with galvanized and painted screen wire, screen doors in all widths, and pine doors that resist sagging. It touts its combined stores under one management, 20 years of high standards, and a loyal customer base, urging readers to shop there for hardware needs.
Special to the Chief notes recent showers improved the season with no hail or destructive rain. Crops look good and grass grows. Local visits include Miss Johnnie Lois Short returning from Weatherford and Mrs. Claudy Higginbotham aiding her daughter in Brown county.
Philadelphia and Camden girls sent tender notes to seven Brownwood Texas cowboys jailed in Brownwood. Police reveal the jailbirds received affectionate missives while awaiting hopeful marriage proposals.
A 19th century remedy, Herbine claims to correct stomach disorder and bowel issues, purify the bowels, aid digestion, and sweeten breath. Priced at 60 cents, sold by Paris Smith.
In Lima Georgia the local minister quips that the idea of fish biting on Sundays is a hoax used to lure men away from church. A friend later brings him a string of fish and a saddle of a frog, and the minister notes it pays to advertise.
Poisoning cases from oak or ivy should use Ballaré's Snow Lin per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
Brenham Texas June 9 Dr R H Lenert lifelong resident was beaten and tarred and feathered by eight men who abducted him and took him miles from town They claimed disloyalty during World War and objected to his German speech He was then returned and told to publicize the assault He says he never left the United States and owned 1800 worth of Liberty bonds and war stamps The piece also promotes Prickly Ash Bitters with price and agents.
A brief line from the American Legion Weekly shows Mrs. Cong ressman Squibbe waking John to warn of robbers inside the house. The exchange underscores domestic suspense and concern within a political family.
Mrs J H Meyer of Orange California recounts severe female health issues and uterine ulcers. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and allowing daily work and walking miles without surgery.
Washington June 18 The Porter resolution terminating the state of war was adopted today by the house as substitute for the repeal of the declaration of war. The measure passed 305 to 61 after two days of debate with about fifty Democrats joining Republicans. Conference follows. Bring your clean cotton wages to the Chief office to cool them.
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