Health centuries call for vigor and war effort
Health is highlighted as a precious asset in wartime, with Pep Systemic Pills advertised as a three-in-one remedy for the blood liver and nerves. The ad urges readers to obtain the pills from S P Smith and other druggists, claiming they renew energy for national efforts. Local society notes list visitors and travels among residents including Mr and Mrs W McKelvey, Bertha Hoffman, Iva McDonald, Frank Wilson, F M Powers, W D Starkie, Ward Pierce, Earl Daniels, Ida Ruth, Hallie Henry, Davie Davis, and Johnnie Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
Colorado
Earl Daniels
Brownwood
Ida Ruth
Stephenville
Hallie Henry
Davie Davis
Johnnie Reid
W. J. Long
Shiloh
Dee Daniels
Attendees Share Fellowship in Coman Che Saturday
Gov Hobby spoke at Coman Che with several locals present. Preacher Williams from Camp Bowie returned on furlough to visit friends. A large ice cream supper at Mr and Mrs J H Parkman drew many residents including Reed Chilcoat Williford Morris Butler and Parkman family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasse
Comanche
Gov. Hobby
Williams
Camp Bowie
Bertha Lane
Board Church
Edna
Jessie Parkman
J. H. Parkman
Addie Reed
Burton Chilcoat
Audra Bertha
Gladys Lane
Bertha
Golda Williford
Elien Morris
Dani Butler
Mary Lee McCurdy
Ethel Randall
Allie Abanks
Neya Stark
Hattie Gille
Messrs
Geo. Nelson
Dee Kerley
Russell
Carl Nance
Fred Reid
Dee Daniels
A. B. Perdue
Jack McGurdy
Reed Chilcoat
Hubert Umphrey
Clarence McKinney
Louis Igan
Hubert Gille
W. J. But- M. V. Davis
Dean's Kidney Pills End Kidney Ailments Says Comanche Testimony
S. F. Stapp, a retired farmer, reports backache relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says nocturnal urination ceased, secretions cleared, and kidney function became regular. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY promotes the same remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
S. F. Stapp
Ge. Dean
Mr. Stapp
Foster-Milburn Co., Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Courage Beyond Facing Cannon
A quotation from Col. G. A. Gearhart on self reliance, noting true courage includes facing scorn when one is certain of being right. It contrasts noble bravery before cannon with a higher inner resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
G. A. Gearhart
Guaranteed Plantain Chill Tonic Ad
An advertisement offers Plantation Chill Tonic with a money back guarantee if it fails to work after a proper trial within a week. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold by dealers promising cheerful refunds.
Winds Blast Farms In Severe Storms And Rain
A severe wind storm damaged farms with hail covering parts of five farms and destroying sheds and a barn. Two inches of rain followed after hot winds. several residents updates include visits, furloughs, and social events across Comanche Gap and nearby areas.
Danderine Promises Hair Renewal Against Dandruff
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product cleanses the scalp, prevents itching, restores lustre, and stimulates new fine hair growth after a few weeks of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Couch couple to make Cotton Grove home
Mr and Mrs Ivan Couch, formerly of Fort Worth, will establish their future residence in Cotton Grove. Mr Sebern Stephens and his Carlton family visited Saturday night and Sunday, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Virgil Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Grove
Ivan Couch
Fort Worth
Sebern Stephens
Carlton
Virgil Graham
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Advertised
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications and requires internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Purportedly prescribed by leading physicians, it combines tonics and blood purifiers. Free testimonials offered by the Toledo company. Ball's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Free, CO
Teledo
O. Prugete
Ball
Local residents and visitors attend social and church events
Miss Estelle Cannon of Temple spent a few days here last week and returned Sunday. Many locals and guests visited relatives in Lamkin and Harmony. Attendees include Mr. J D Stubblefield and family from Watson, Aubrey Beene from Dallas, Bob Sears and Miss Crockett from Mt. Pleasant, and Miss Vera Couch from Gustine. Preaching at Oak Valley church is planned, Rev Hurt to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Cannon
Temple
T. M. Glasgow
Lamkin
Miss Stokes of
Fleming
John McIntire
Will Davis
Harmony
J. D. Stubblefied
Watson
Aubrey Beene
Dallas
Bob Sears
Miss Crockett
Mt. Pleasant
Vera Couch
Gustine
Nathan Thacker
Oak Valley Church
Rev
Hurt
Pansy Johnson
Hamilton
Hollis Dewitt
Sim Kemp
Comanche
Gladys Right
Mount Pleasant
Mr. Wallace
Sipe Springs
Foster
Messrs
Jackson Stubblefied
Lee Butler
W. Garner
Hobby
Irvin Davis
Brownwood
R. F. Carter
Ernest Carter
Elm Grove
Celebrated Doctor's Prescriptions Sold as Femina
Dr. B F Jackson famed prescription for female troubles now marketed to posterity under the name Femina. Priced at 50 cents and one dollar, the remedy is advertised to readers seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Jackson
Freezone Corn Removal Ad Sparks Small Town Pride
An ad promotes Freezone for corn removal urging quick relief and painless lifting of corns. A Red River county man donates a bull frog to Clarksville Red Cross, selling at auction for 144 dollars, highlighting local patriotism. The piece notes Clarksville’s abundant bull frogs and early morning chorus from a bass singer in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Red Cross
Clarksville
Honey Grove
Don't Scratch Itch with Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad
If you have the itch, don't scratch. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications remove the cause. Applied gently on affected parts. a permanent cure. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
S. P. Smith
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