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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
5
Our editorial claims both figures are guilty of attempting to sway the Mexican vote in South Texas. It argues neither should serve in the Texas Senate.
The paper explains its rumor publishing rule saying rumors about oil wells are not printed unless true. It emphasizes reliability over sensationalism and invites readers to verify stories before sharing. The editors affirm support for Comanche and condemn spreading unverified claims.
The text describes tobacco flavoring on the Continent and in America using various sauces to improve flavour and burning qualities. It notes that personal aroma perception guides the choice of tobacco and mentions a test: rub tobacco in the palm to detect fragrance. It claims aged Burley with Gapaclate yields a distinctive pure fragrance for DC Tobacco.
The pastor announces his resignation at services, stating the decision is final. He will preach next Sunday and possibly afterward until a suitable replacement is found, believing a new man can build on the foundation laid and that his private efforts may better boost a successor.
The message states Sammel H. Austin will not retire from the ministry and will keep serving people in Comanche County. He plans to purchase a car to meet church needs and will respond to calls from churches in smaller towns as circumstances allow. A called church board meeting is announced for Sunday at 3 PM.
An old classified style ad highlights a 50 cent bottle of LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a liquid digestive laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. It notes the product is made and recommended by Paris Medicine Co., known for Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Albert Criswell returns from service in San Diego California. Julian Johnson and Will Davis made a business trip to Zephyr Tuesday. Alice Davis remains ill with pneumonia but shows improvement. Mrs Foster of Sipe Springs visited relatives here last week. Julian Johnson and family visited relatives near Whitepoint Sunday. Eva Robertson spent the weekend with home folks in.Combine Hovgesite. The four year old child of Will Davis was operated on for lung troubles and is recovering.
A medical pamphlet cautions that heart weakness shows early signs and urges prompt treatment. It promotes a remedy called Reno vine as the cure and warns of penalties for delay. The price cited is $1.00.
A fragment suggests the former German Kaiser faces financial trouble and may seek funds from a distant ally. Trotsky is implied as a potential benefactor, though the text remains unclear and speculative.
Do not daily dose laxatives calomel oil or purges. NR Tablets claim to improve digestion strengthen liver regulate kidneys and bowels while offering gentle cleansing. A 25¢ box lasts twenty five days with all natural relief and is recommended by your druggist from The WM Reese Company Comanche Texas.
An advertisement touts Calotabs calomel tablets as the best remedy for biliousness and lazy liver. One nightly swallow of water with a single tablet allegedly causes no taste or griping and leaves the user energetic and ready for breakfast. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
Comanche area reports multiple visitors and social visits. Mr and Mrs John Reese were in Comanche on business Monday. Families including Goforth Henry and Mollie King made, or received, visits over the weekend with local residents. The Baptists report good attendance during recent valley gatherings and several residents host or visit neighbors including Lucille King Edna Walker and Dell Davis with Mrs Powers.
Arbor Springs news notes Mr. Lewis Marshall spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Pat Johnson who is very ill. Grandma Walker visited Mrs Will Cottrell on Wednesday. Mr John Moore spent Sunday with M C Alley and family. J W Alley who has been work-
In Sweetwater the community invites nearby towns to sing on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Revs Holland Milton and Mims visited Arbor Springs and spoke to children. Several visits and family gatherings are noted among locals including the Gunn and Jenkins families.
An old ad promotes La Creole hair dressing claiming natural changes for gray or ugly hair at $1.00. It note mentions spring gardens and neighbors and chickens in a domestic scene. The fragment hints at beauty products and neighborhood life.
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