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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
11
At a school board meeting this week Prof. B. W. Speed of Brady was elected principal of Comanche High School. Speed has previously served as superintendent of Gustine Public School and Santa Anna schools, noted as an able educator in the region.
Miss Kate Batson of Valley Mills was elected by the Comanche High School board Thursday as domestic science teacher. Mrs Batson is an excellent teacher and comes well recommended.
A terse public notice urges immediate lawn and weed clearing. The directive emphasizes prompt action on outdoor maintenance, reflecting a civic cleanliness campaign. No dates or specific properties are listed.
E. L. Carpenter of Comanche and Miss Gertie Davis of Carbon were married last Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Carbon at 10 o'clock a m Rev O'Brien of the First Baptist Church officiated with only immediate family present Carpenter is Floyd Carpenter’s son and recently retired from the army Miss Davis is J S Davis’s daughter and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H Davis of Comanche She taught in Comanche public schools and is noted as an accomplished young lady common well wishes from friends
Sour belching and a burning sensation in the throat indicate indigestion which may lead to disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is advertised to correct digestive trouble purify the stomach and bowels and improve well being. Price one dollar twenty five cents per bottle. Wm. Reese Co. and Hamilton Drug Co. special agents.
W H Walker longtime secretary of the I O O F Grand Lodge of Texas died at his Dallas home on June 21 at age 66. The county’s Odd Fellows mourn a man universally loved by all who knew him.
If you have the itch don't scratch it does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed Apply BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT Rub it in gently on the affected parts It relieves itching instantly and a few applications removes the causes thus forming a permanent cure Price 25c 50c and 1 00 per bottle Sold by P Smith
An advertisement-like fragment promises a remedy for blue bug pests on chickens. It suggests refunds via the druggist if customers remain unsatisfied and mentions feeding or money-back options.
Local notes show many individuals arriving or visiting Comanche this week including discharged overseas servicemen Ned Boswell Jim Dingus Nat Evans John Howze Lon Smith and Captain Carl Lee. Also present are Miss Florence Wilson Miss Merle West and Mrs N A Palmer plus travelers from Electra Rockdale Wichita Falls and Fort Worth.
Advice to eat slowly and chew thoroughly to reduce belching. If belching persists, take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper.
The Baptist church contracted to erect a larger tabernacle on its lot, on the same site as the one destroyed by last winter's snow and replacing the damaged shelter with a substantially larger building.
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