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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
3
Buyer announces purchase of Frank Camer on's interest in Comanche Truck Line and holds the only two serviceable 14 ton trucks in Comanche. Office and service base listed as Quick Service Garage and Riley's Restaurant for heavy hauling calls.
Barna Riley of Comanche Texas advertises 130 day phone service with numbers 372 or 119. The brief notice highlights newly available long term lines and contact options for residents seeking extended phone access.
Dry conditions cause frequent sand storms and worries over pine corn germination. Some gardens show growth but await rain. Health improves in the community though Mrs. J. P. Smith suffers from an eye condition. Homer and Raymond Starr had roseola last week. Charley McNutt remains very low.
The article notes Rev. Rainey fulfilled regular services over the weekend while Mr. Easley is slated to speak at 11 o'clock Sunday on the Parable of the Vineyard. It invites all to attend as a prayer meeting is planned for Sunday night. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Linard Frost returning to Arkansas and Mr and Mrs Batton from Brown County. Mrs Martin of Comanche visited her parents. Seth Scott has returned from Alabama visiting his uncle.
Mansfield cough balm claims to heal inflamed membranes and calm irritated nerves from chest infections. Advertises usefulness for babies and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents.
Local hardware store Slider and Lacy's lists a full line of shelf hardware items available for purchase. Principal products include brackets supports and shelving accessories for home or shop installations.
An old advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or ringing in the head. It urges readers to remember the full name and look for E. W. GROVE’s signature.
A report notes a carload of peanut meal is anticipated to arrive each day at the Slider and Lacy's store. Local merchants monitor supply and pricing as shipments continue.
An advertisement for Herbine claiming to cure constipation and reestablish regular bowel movements. Sold by S. P. Smith for 50cc.
The community reports ongoing real estate swaps when wind and dryness allow. No farming is currently done. Illness mainly rosela. Schoolteacher Mr Henry Levis visited family Sunday to attend his sister's wedding but rain and mud kept him from returning on his motorcycle. he arrived by train Monday. Reverend KE Springer preached at Liberty Hill. large Sunday school turnout. Prayer meeting reactivated despite cold and measles waning. Town voted down a singing convention at Liberty due to food supply limits, though support for the convention remains. visitors welcome in normal times, while food administration rules are followed.
A historic remedy claims to restore liver function during a bilious attack. It describes constipation, fermentation, nausea, vomiting, and headache and urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach for quick recovery at a quarter.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of March 1918 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the town of Lamkin Texas I will sell to the highest bidder for cash all the stock belonging to the estate of A. E. Oates transferred to me by general assignment dated January 7 1918. Miller Assignee.
The Hamilton Record reports the death of Chas W Day known as Uncle Charley Day, who died March 11 1918 at his Lamkin home after two days of illness. Born December 12 1861 in Horn Hill Texas he lived in Hicko Hamilton and Lamkin. He leaves wife four daughters and four sisters. Funeral in Gentry's Mill cemetery March 12 conducted by Rev Fletcher with W O W presence. about five hundred mourners attended. He was a generous Texan beloved by many though not a church member after a public confession two years prior.
Lamkin remarks on pleasant weather as Frank Palmer and family visit.
A business trip was made to Comanche on Monday. Mr F Stevens and Miss Lil Stevens visit their sick nephew beside Mrs R L Carleton's baby in Gatesville this week. Miss Katherine Day from Dallas attends her father's funeral. John Burt drives a new Dodge. Mrs Charlie Akin and her Brownwood children visit their grandmother Mrs W T Brown.
The notice reports Uncle Charlie Day died Monday after a lingering illness, with family visits from J A Stevens and others. Rev Schum preached Sunday and Sunday night, while Mrs E J Jernigan visited Creamer. Mr Day funeral attendance includes Teague relatives and Carmichael drives a new Ford. Despondency due to constipation is addressed by Chamberlain's Tablets.
Just received at Slider and Lacy's are the latest hats and headwear pieces. The shop showcases new straw brims, felt cloches, and decorative trims ready for the season.
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