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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
11
Fragmentary timetable shows Cotton Belt lines with trains to Comanche Waco and routes toward San Francisco and St. Louis. Mentions Northbound Southbound and connection points like Hamilton and Lamkin with times around early morning hours.
Comanche contractors Burks Firming Hart start road work from the city limit on south Avenue with twenty teams at first, rising to fifty within ten days. Most labor will be county sourced, gravel haul about 21 miles, 1 1/2 loads per mile, and completion expected in about fifteen days with weather. Road bed eased except near Wildeat Creek for a direct course and round corners enhanced on right angle turns.
An early 20th century recruitment piece urges youths to enroll in the Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It touts rapid job placement in office roles, large salaries, and promotion prospects after completing shorthand bookkeeping telegraphy and related courses. The ad highlights graduates in good positions and employers’ approval to attract new students.
L A Goodridge of 1106 Colby St St Joseph says Tanlac cured chronic bowel trouble nervous indigestion and heart region pains. After one bottle he reports weight gain improved appetite no headaches dizziness or sickness and plans to work regularly again. Tanlac sold in Comanche by Hamilton Drug Co and other towns’ druggists.
An old advertisement contrasts French and American breakfasts for troops in France during the war. It promotes Prickly Ash Bitters to keep digestion active and bowels regular. Sold by Hamilton Droge Co. and Win Reese Co. agents for 7.25 per settlement.
Mrs C M Stegall of Paint Rock Alabama recalls a three year bedridden illness cured after taking Cardui. She bought six bottles after a neighbor’s recommendation, regained appetite and sleep, and now reports renewed health. Cardui has aided thousands of women for over four decades. At all druggists.
The Texas Bar Association and many friends plan a memorial statue for late Judge W L Davidson former presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals. A fundraising committee led by W A Morrison will organize efforts to raise funds and erect a bronze heroic statue with Texas granite base at the capitol’s south entrance.
Poem tribute to Leonard George Wood from Texas, memorializing his death in battle. It recalls a friend buried abroad, duty and sacrifice, and the sorrow of his family. The piece laments time, home, and fame, honoring his service and the cost paid.
Congress will be summoned to a special session in Washington on Monday April 11 after a White House conference with President Harding. Senator Lodge disclosed the date and said he was authorized by the President to announce it, to allow leaders time to frame the tax and tariff revision program. A daughter was born Wednesday the 4th to Dr T Shook and his wife at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Layne in this city.
Public notice style advert: a repair business offers car service in connection with the shop and guarantees good service. Contact details listed as S84 and S70, 20-200 West Bogarner's shop name appears as Bo Garner.
Ohio notary public witness Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each chronic catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The sworn statement dated December 6 1886 notes internal use and blood action with testimonials advertised. The ad also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A bolt struck a Haskell Texas church killing 15 year old Devo Hunt and injuring two others including Jack Russell. The pastor's wife Mrs PW Walthall was among the injured as the youth group gathered. A warning against trespassing closes the report with local names noted.
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