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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
5
The writer describes a long voyage toward St Nazarine aboard an old ship waiting for calm seas and tides. They pass rocks enter the bay, meet a French pilot, and endure fog and a sand bar delaying docking. A jolly shore party and music lift spirits as they anticipate landing and a concentration camp near five miles out.
Cleve Callaway writes from a ship near France describing warm weather on deck, holding a north course toward danger zone, and rough seas since Sunday. He notes limited ventilation in the hold causing near suffocation, and that they must stay on deck all day, with mixed conditions and calm days overall.
Log details daily life on a convoy escort with Montana as part of the group. Crew endure rough seas in the Bay of Biscay, conduct target practice, note water colors, ship conditions, and near landfall prospects. One entry mentions a cat lost overboard and general ship damage from storms.
Time it. Pape's Diapepsin will sweeten a sour gassy stomach within five minutes. If meals feel like a lead, or heartburn and belching occur, relief comes from a fifty cent case at any drug store. It neutralizes excess acid to stop fermentation and aids digestion.
Comanche residents testify to the effectiveness of Dean's Kidney Pills in relieving back pain and regulating kidney function. S. F. Stapp, a retired farmer, recounts night-time kidney secretions and relief after using the product. Price 60c at dealers. Buy War Savings and Thrift Stamps.
The City Council declares the annual election for Comanche Gomanehe to be held April 2 1918 at City Hall. Voters will elect three aldermen for long terms and one for a short term. H A Carmichael is appointed election manager. Dated February 25 1918.
Harness and leather repair service offered by W Kilpatrick on the south side of the square. Specializes in harness saddle leather repairs shoes auto and baggy top secovering with improved capability.
Riggiebotham Bros. & Co announce they set charge and rebuild storage batteries. The firm offers storage battery services including new installation, maintenance, and restoration to full capacity.
Reduce fuel bills with a kerosene burning coal oil heater guaranteed to work or money back. Contact E. B. Garrett at Beattie or Electric Service Garage in Comanche.
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. They guarantee the vegetable remedy and offer money back if it fails to relieve liver sluggishness and constipation. A bottle costs a few cents and is said to be safe for children and adults.
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