Airplane visits Comanche on a clear Sunday
Captain L. G. White and Lieut. Mack landed at the Gun Club Grounds at 3 30 P M after a delayed June 9th attempt. A crowd of about 1000 gathered to greet them. They dined with Mr. and Mrs. Dingus before departing Fort Worth at 6 20 P M, later reporting a 40 degree temperature and a 1 1/2 hour return flight at 8700 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. White
Lieut. Mack
Gun Club
Capt. White
Fort Worth
Mr. Nichols
Lieut Mack
Comanche
W. G. Dingus
White
France
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted as Energy Booster
An old advertisement claims hard work drains the bilious or constipated body and promises Prickly Ash Bitters as a system cleanser and energizer. It touts improved appetite and cheerfulness with a price of $1.25 per bottle by The Wm. Reese Co special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Reclassified Registrants Summoned Before Local Board
War Department ruling requires all registrants who married since May 18 1917 and registered on June 5 1917 to be reclassified. Those without a child by June 9 1918 go to Class One. deferment rules apply for dependents and marriage dates through January 15 1918. Registrants must appear before the Board by June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Imitation Sincerest Flattery Hair Dressing Ad
Counterfeit imitation touts La Creole as the original hair dressing. Claims to darken hair naturally without dye. Price listed as $1.00 per bottle.
Storage batteries advertised with full service menu
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. offer a range of battery services including selling charging renting and rebuilding storage batteries. The notice also sells a diarrhoea cordial priced at 25 cents and 50 cents claiming a speedy cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Mississippi
A Hint to Wise Women Uses Femenina Remedy
An advertisement promotes Femenina as a cure for female troubles promising vanish after use. It touts prices of 50 cents and one dollar.
Pep Systemic Pills Promote Cheerful Health
A vintage advertisement urges readers troubled by blues to try Pep Systemic Pills sold at druggists like 8S. P. Smith's. The tonic promises to soothe nerves, restore appetite, and improve mood with iron as an ingredient, advising to accept no substitute.
Births Reported in Local Area
Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Clarke Kennedy Proctor R 2 a boy Sam H Forehand near Coman che a boy Alfred McKenzie Mercers Gap a boy Grant W Jessup Comanche
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clarke Kennedy
Proctor R. 2
Sam H. Forehand
Comanche
Alfred McKenzie
Mercers Gap
Grant W. Jessup
Quinine Advertisement Promotes LaxaTive Brom Quin ine
An old advertisement touts LaxaTive Brom Quin ine as superior to ordinary quinine offering tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove. We.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Dr Hilley Announces Cash Policy in Obstetrical Services
A notice from Dr Hilley in Sidney Texas states that all professional obstetrical services rendered after July 15 will be strictly cash. The letter is signed respectfully and dated May 43-45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hilley
Sidney, Texas
Comanche Woman Finds Remedy Worth Fabulous Fortune
A Comanche woman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with a cure for years of indigestion, bloating and colic. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money-back guarantee offered by The Wm Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Reese Co
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Digestive Cure
An advertisement asserts sour belching and throat burning signal indigestion and claims Prickly Ash Bitters corrects digestive trouble purifies the stomach and bowels and improves well being. Priced at $1.25 per bottle from The Wayne Reese Co. Special Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese i Co
Higginbotham Bros. Sold Out Carpad of Chevrolet Autos
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. sold out the carpad of Chevrolet autos received week before last and expect another car load within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Chevrolet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Todd
Randall & Jennings
J. R. Eanes & CO
Gomanche
Uncle Sam
Nat'l Bank
WAR Savings and Thrift Stamps
Tate-Roberson Co
G. E. Johnson
Coryell
S. R. Allen
Hamilton
Gib Callaway
A. J. Lloyd
C. S. Day
C. J. Lee
H. L. Stewart Merton L. Harris
G. C. Hamilton
Ruben Waldrop
Rufus A. Morton
Mamie Nabers Franklin
Edgar Nabors
Bob McCamp
Cody L. Donaho
Benton C. Stailey
Jennie Garrett
Justice of Peace
J. D. Bonner
J. P. Graham
Derroll E. Nabers
W. A. Irby
ED Sebay
H. Shockley
W. W. Hodges
FIRST
State Bank
Board
W. S.S
DE Leon
Waco
L. C. Smith No
J. B. Layne
C. M. Moore
Ford
W. B. Garner
Comanche, Tex
Atwood Brothers
B. R. Pinson
Texas
Exponent
Post Office
G. S. Clarke
J. J
Star Wagon Yard
McDonald & McBride
J. W. Woozencraft
J. H. Bryson
Comanche County Medical Society
Bills
Wilson
Weaver
J. O. Lane
Seey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!