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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
3
An ad claims Adlerika helps wash bowels and relieves constipation that ages bad complexion. William Reese Drug Co. and Service Drug Store promote the product as improving skin condition after use.
The children thank friends for floral offerings and kind expressions at the death and burial of their mother Mrs. C. M. Fletcher. Such tokens are deeply appreciated and prayers for blessings are offered.
The speaker questions Governor O Daniel in a political tirade about tax law approval and taxpayer protections. He asks if a 5 percent or 10 percent sales tax would be approved or if tax exemptions would be repealed. He accuses the governor of surrendering liberty and invokes Ferguson as a vote option.
Comanche County educates about transfer blanks from the State Department of Education with a July 31 deadline for applications. The county board will approve or cancel transfers at the August meeting based on conditions. A Summer Educational Conference is set for Austin June 13 to 15 with free sessions and a paid dinner option.
E R Gordon pastor leads a growing church gathering with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m. Evening services on the lawn welcome all, including Christian and Presbyterian brethren, with an open invitation to those not yet attending elsewhere.
We express sincere appreciation for the kindness and floral offerings shown at the death of husband and father I. Sadler. Such tokens show the high esteem in which he was held by friends and neighbors. Signed by Mrs. I. Sadier and children.
The article reflects on the duties of trustees who serve the school, noting the time sacrificed to improve terms and outcomes. It weighs whether they receive praise or adverse criticism for their public service and guidance.
An old advertisement touts Black Draught as an all-vegetable laxative for lazy intestines. A quarter to a half teaspoonful on the tongue with water supposedly relieves constipation headaches biliousness and bad breath by morning. The ad claims economical use with 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
Rev E R Gordes invites all children aged 5 to 15 to a Daily Vacation Church School beginning Monday July 8 at 7:45 am. Four courses for Beginners Primaries Juniors and Intermediates will be offered. No cost and only a Bible and notebook needed.
A jumbled note records Miss Lind and Barbara Bethel of Fort Worth visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Garner, with mentions of Minkee talk coats and ages in a social page snippet from the week.
Mr aid Mrs Lewis and Bil Parker visited Seay and family Sunday. Hubert Sparks and family of Dallas visited Sunday afternoon. Jeff Kee and Jamilf Baggett visited Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnston Sunday morning. Mrs Esther Milburn and daughter returned to Dallas after a week with Mr and Mrs G Seay.
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