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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
3
Advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a healing balm for hoarseness inflamed lungs and irritating coughs. Claims quick thorough action and lists prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by P. Smith.
The Central Christian Church plans a Foreign Mission Day with a morning theme Am I Doing Enough and an evening message The Call to Set. Members are urged to attend services and contribute to the propagation of Christian teaching. Bible school at 9 45 a m honors Orphan’s Day with a large expected turnout. Samuel Tr Austin minister urges thrift and savings stamps.
Health of this community is very good at this writing. Residents attended Trades day at Dublin on Monday. Singing occurred at Live Oak last Sunday night. Roy Hayes and wife and Mr and Mrs Rucker visited D Ellis’s home. Mrs Rucker Zora May Ellis and Mrs Hayes visited Mrs Courtney last Tuesday. Sam Strong made a business trip to De Leon on Wednesday.
President Wilson approves McAdoo’s recommendation that local public utilities may raise rates if needed to sustain light heat and power services for war needs. The letter argues wage and material costs require relief to maintain essential services and national strength during the war effort.
Mitchell Indiana resident Mrs Pearl Monyhan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving neuralgia during pregnancy and aiding recovery after childbirth She reports seven month old baby weighed 19 pounds and enhanced well being after three bottles The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts notes received similar letters praising maternity health gains
In a reply to a secretary's memorandum the president stresses keeping utilities at maximum efficiency during wartime. He asks state and local authorities to respond to the situation as facts warrant and invites further communication when national interests require.
Public notice-style promotional copy touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims to cleanse stomachs livers and bowels, relieve feverish, fussy symptoms, and restore playfulness within hours, urging verification of genuine product makers.
The advertisement claims Laxa tive Bromo Quinine is superior to ordinary quinine since it acts as a tonic and laxative without causing nervousness or head rage. It urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of E. W. Grove.
An advertisement promotes Femenina a remedy for female disorders priced at 50 cents and one dollar. It touts Spartan Woman Suffered Untold Tortures and contrasts with the question who wants to be a Spartan.
A bilious attack disrupts liver function causing constipation nausea and headache. Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach for quick recovery at a cost of a quarter.
Mrs Ethel Redwine died February 17 at her Albuquerque home after a brief tuberculosis illness. She was 30 and survived by her husband, one child Leona, three brothers Dock Wade Bob Kendricks and sister Alice Kendricks. Remains were shipped to Zion Hill cemetery for February 20 funeral conducted by Rev J E Milton.
Advertises Herbine as an indigestion remedy that relieves pain in minutes and forces fermented matter into the bowels for expulsion. Priced 50 cents and sold by H. P. Smith.
Storage batteries sold charged rented rebuilt by Higginbotham Bros and Co. Reliable shop offers full battery services for varied needs.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a way to look ten years younger by darkening gray hairs for a price of one dollar. The offer emphasizes affordability and dramatic transformation for the grooming conscious.
The State of Texas commands the sheriff or any constable of Comanche County to publish weekly for ten days before the return day. The notice appears in a local official publication as required by law.
Local agency accepted for Magnolia Petroleum Co. to supply high grade oils and gasoline promptly. Also sole agents for Perfec tion oil stoves. The stove of ant isfaction and service.
The County Court of Comanche County Texas appoints Mrs Blake More as temporary guardian of Exie Thelma Oliver and Alma Blakemore minors. The appointment can become permanent unless contested at the next term beginning April first 1918 at the Comanche courthouse.
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