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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
7
Neighbors report sand storms with no rain last week while families spent Sundays with relatives in Buffalo Sardis and Duncan. Local road work continues with women cooking and serving meals for crews. A Toledo immunity advert and catarrh remedy claim follow, including a notarized oath from Frank J Cheney about Hall's Catarrh Cure.
An old notice urges readers to treat lingering coughs or colds now with Mansfield's Cough Balsam. The remedy is priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Mollie E. Jones guardian applies to the County Court of Comanche County for an order to lease for oil and mineral purposes an undivided one half interest of Frank D. Jones in Section 13 of the E T Ry Co Survey in Comanche County Texas. Hearing set for Saturday March 23 1918.
Grandma Macon of Hasse visits daughter Mrs W A Wagner while Mrs M A Coker visits brother Bill Greene near Hebron. Rain is still needed in the community. Mrs T C Ross and her son Joe return from Brownwood after visiting daughter Mrs Andy Johnson. Miss Nettie Hicks visits Mrs Ross. The school progresses under teacher Mrs Powell and will run an extra month or six weeks. Mr Perry Carmichael and family are noted.
Sunday singing drew many locals to Indian Creek with Mr Calvin Ross at Mr Berry 's Saturday night party. Mrs Earl Beam of Fleming visited her mother Mrs W A Tipps while Max Raney recovered from mumps. Hicks Corner pupils praise their new library recently acquired. Mrs T C Ross visited Mrs Pierce Stewart at Cross Roads Saturday afternoon.
An ad claims Pape's Diapepsin neutralizes stomach acids fast, easing indigestion and upset in five minutes. It touts relief from gas belching eructations and sour stomach, urging readers to buy a 50 cent case at any drug store for a swift cure.
R Wilbur Brown from Fort Worth traveled to San Angelo via the Frisco line and witnessed a fierce Comanche county dust storm he says dwarfs local San Angelo dust events. The trip calmed his irritation at regional dust activity.
Despondency in women often stems from constipation and can be corrected by Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablets are easy to take and pleasantly effective.
Mrs. G A Andrews of El Paso Texas says years of rheumatism left her bedridden swollen and in constant pain. After using Tanlae she reports swelling gone nerves calm appetite strong and energy returning, enabling chores and signing her name again. Tanlae sold at multiple Texas towns including Comanche DeLeon Proctor Sipe Springs and Wilson among others.
Liveoak residents report good health while Dr. Snider of Dublin visited his farm last Sunday. Mr. West of Waco joined F D Ellis at his home here last Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Courtney visits her son Ira Courtney here. Local attendees of the De Leon trades day say it was enjoyable. Farmers are planting corn in the area. Mr. Ellis spent Tuesday with his brother Ramond near Cottonwood. A preaching service is scheduled for Sunday.
J L Fasley of Macon Illinois endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as his sister's favorite medicine for colds on the lungs. He also notes personal use with prompt relief during colds.
Reverend Morton conducted his standard services Saturday night Sunday morning and Sunday night, continuing the church schedule as usual.
Reverend Davidson filled his Macksville appointment Sunday. Claude Wyche is on the sick list this week. J. C. Ditto made a business visit to Fort Worth last week. J. D. B. Evans visited his parents near Comanche Sunday and Monday. W. D. Peterson and Mrs. W. Hawkins went to Austin Friday for the funeral of their sister in law, Mrs. Peterson. W. J. Wyche and Hubert Wyche with families visited Dublin Saturday. Mrs. Dock McDonald and Miss Addie Sample rode the train to help with Myrtle Gilman taken to a San Antonio hospital. Mrs. McDonald also visited her son Earl in training camps there.
A pain in the side or back is eased by rubbing in Ballard's Snow Liniment. It relaxes contracted muscles and allows normal motion without suffering. Prices 25c, 50c, and $1 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
Mr. John Tillie has two cases of Roseola at his house. The Baptist Sunday school holds a red and blue contest with a tradition of the losing side treating the winners. Will Henry and family visited Earl Henry Sunday. Miss Mat Norwood spent Monday night with Mr. Reese and family.
Comanche resident recounts being given up by five physicians. A neighbor recommends Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble, claiming rapid relief after ten days without food and severe illness. The advertisement touts a simple preparation that purports to remove catarrhal mucus and reduce inflammation. The firm Wm. Reese Co promotes a money back guarantee.
A reader is advised that Weak, Fainty Heart and Hysterics can be helped by taking Reno vine a heart and nerve tonic. The notice lists prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
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