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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
8
Describes Plainview Country with high altitude, clean air and water, low disease, and good health. Highlights strong schools, modern farm homes, churches and secret orders. Notes low taxes, brick streets, ample highways, and potential land value growth, inviting readers to request an illustrated booklet.
L B Russell a land lawyer conveyancer and notary public offers 50 years of experience in land titles litigation and probate. He critiques abstracts revises titles drafts instruments and handles probate matters while coordinating with federal loan associations and noting a constitutional amendment issue.
The Rucker edition reports scattered showers hindering hay cutting and grass control while corn and late feed crops have been widely planted. Local residents visiting and hosting guests include E M Allsup, S A Bennett family, W G Baker family, Rube Wallace family, J E Grisham and wife celebrate a newborn, and Eric Warren with Eric Gilder visit from Abilene. A singing party plans to travel to Pilot Point to entertain. The community mourns the death of O M Vaughn, still a member of the local Woodmen order.
An old ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles. It claims to cleanse the urinary organs restore vigor and prevent relapse with a three to four daily dose and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The text advises obtaining the original imported product and mentions sealed packages in three sizes at drug stores.
A former resident who had moved away is mourned by friends who recall his time in the area and express sorrow at his passing. The note mentions he once lived here and had many friends who regret his death.
Dozens of short notices recall local visits dances and family correspondence in Comanche and nearby areas. Residents Jack Everitt Flora Stewart and C F Horner are mentioned along with roads and hosting families in the recent weekend and nearby days. Doan's Kidney Pills are endorsed by J L Owen for back pain.
Mr and Mrs Dan Roberson of Robersonville attended a singing event at Gum Spring place on Sunday with a large turnout and notes of community participation.
Kathleen, Florida, says after giving birth she grew weak and nervous with limbs asleep. She reports five bottles of Cardus improved circulation and restored energy, enabling her to tend to six children and housework. She notes the medicine has mild plant-based ingredients and no habit forming drugs.
The article notes residents visiting the misses Horners on Sunday afternoon and expresses optimism for improved crops after years of looking ahead. It mentions weeds now ready for harvesting as a sign of progress in local agriculture.
Rev A J Vallery of 834 Chelsea Ave Memphis says a three year breakdown eased after taking Tanlac IL. He reports relief from indigestion stomach pains kidney troubles and rheumatic pains plus better sleep strength and energy. Tanlac sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Co.
The Church of Christ invites the public to a protracted meeting starting June 29 at 11 a.m. Eld. W. C. Scruggs of Shamrock Texas will preach. The elders commend his strong ministry and extend the invitation to all to attend.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a fine digestive tonic that clears stomach and bowels of impurities. It claims improved digestion and relief from indigestion with a price of $1.25 per bottle.
An advertisement urges readers that this era is the Age of Youth and promises a ten year younger look by using La Creole Hair Dressing priced at one dollar.
Ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming blood purification and enrichment. It promises energy and strength with an enlivening effect and lists a price of 60 cents.
Reader explains origin of the nickname Doughboys attributing it to a Baker as boss and a joke that Allies needed them, highlighting wartime slang and interpreted reasoning.
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