Local notes and arrivals brighten county church gathering
A sandstorm visited the county Saturday while residents report friendly attendance at Sunday services. Mr. Aron Weatherford returns from Glenrose after four months away, Mr. Joe Dan Rogers acquires a new Ford, and Jud Montgomery moves cattle from Menrose back to his ranch. Visitors at church expressed a welcoming intention to return.
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Ony
Aron Weatherford
Glenrose
Joe Dan Rogers
Jud Montgomery
Menrose
Dodson’s Liver Tone replaces calomel warns against salivation
An 19th or early 20th century style health ad warns that calomel is dangerous and can salivate or foul the system. It promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a whole plant remedy that cleanses the liver safely, starts the liver without harm, and even suits children.
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Dodson
Wodson
Bank Statement From Texas Comanche County 1915
The document presents a bank statement detailing loans, liabilities, reserves, and deposits with figures for securities, cash, and real estate. Signed by cashier W. M. Durham and J. R. Slaughter with notarial attestations, dated March 15 and March 20, 1915.
How Any Girl Can Have Pretty Eyes
An advertisement claims Lavoptik eye wash brightens eyes after one wash and a week of use, with a small bottle guaranteed to improve eye health and vitality. Aluminum eye cup offered free at City Drug Store in Proctor, Texas. Also notes a peanut meal car expected daily at Slider & Lacy's.
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City Drug Store
Proctor
Texas
Slider & Lacy’s
Comanche Visitors and Local Appointments Noted
Mr and Mrs Jake Starks visited Comanche Monday. Uncle Frank Williford is on the sick list this week. I J Starkie and family visited his daughter Mrs Henry McKelvy of Baggett Monday. Mr and Mrs Jim Bowman of Indian Creek were here Monday. Rev Martin filled his regular appointment Saturday and Sunday. Bill Stark bought a new Dort car and visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Northcutt, a boy born March 9. Mr and Mrs B W White of De Leon visited here from Monday to Wednesday. Ellen Morris was a Brownwood visitor Saturday. A number of Hasse residents went to Fort Worth to see the Fat Stock Show.
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B. W. White
de Leon
Ellen Morris
Fort Worth
To Cure a Cold in One Day Advertisement
An old remedy promises to cure a cold in one day with laxative bromoqnine and quinine. It claims to stop coughing and headache and offers a money back guarantee from druggists if no cure. E W Groves signs each box.
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E. W. Grovs
New Men's and Boys Neckties at Slicer and Lacy's
The Slicer and Lacy stores unveil the latest neckwear for men and boys with fresh patterns and fabrics. Shoppers can explore a wide range of ties suited for formal events and everyday wear, featuring updated textures and vibrant colors.
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Slicer & ‘Lacy’s
Official Financial Statement of The State Bank of Proctor 1918
The document lists financial details for The State Bank of Proctor at Proctor Texas as of March 4 1918 including loans and discounts real estate deposits and reserves. It includes sworn statements by president R W Gray and cashier R R Evans and notarization by D S Jennings dated March 14 1918.
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First National Bank
Comanche
Texas
U. S
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
Banking House
Lawful Reserve
State Bank OF Proctor
Proctor
State of Texas
Chief Exponent
R. W. Gray
R. R. Evans
C. F. Luker
B. Guyger
Jennings
D. S. Jennings
Notary Public Comanche Co
First State Bank
Lamkin
County of
W. T. Hayes
J. F. Palmer
Keep bowels active and digestion good with Prickly Ash Bitt ers
A health ad notes Prickly Ash Bitters to aid digestion and bowel function. Sold by Wm. Reese Co. as special agents at $1.25 per bottle.
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Wm. Reese Co
Reese Co
Fishing and family visits near Gum Springs noted
W T Kerley led a fishing and hunting party near Wilson on Friday. Mr and Mrs Ode Sauly and Arlo Hornsby of Buffalo visited their father Mr Claire Kerley on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Drewer of Briar Grove visited Mrs Drewey's daughter Mrs Will Kerley Friday. Mrs McBride of Comanche visited in the community last week. J P Johnson and wife of Buffalo visited at her uncles Mr Emmett Russell Saturday.
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Gum Springs
W. T. Kerley
Wilson
Ode Sauly
Arlo Hornsby
Buffalo
Claire Kerley
Drewer
Briar Grove
Local Notices And Visits Across the Area
J D B Evans of Macksville visited his parents Sunday returning home Monday. His father and mother accompanied him for a visit. Mr and Mrs Tom Lane of Graham Chapel visited their mother Mrs Bell Roberts Sunday. Grandpa Evans sold his farm to Mr Toley near Carbon. Mrs Date Powell near Gustine visited Mr Will Kerley Tuesday. Singing drew a large crowd Sunday evening. Jack Evert is building a storm cellar.
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J.D. B. Evans
Macksville
Tom Lane
Graham Chapel
Bell Roberts
Jack Evert
Grandpa Evans
Toley
Carbon
Date Powell
Gustine
Will Kerley
Herbaline indigestion remedy claims quick relief
Take herb ine for indigestion. It relieves pain in minutes and drives fermenting matter into the bowels where it is expelled. Price 50 cents. Sold by E. P. Smith.
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8. P. Smith
War Saving Society Meeting Draws Thrift Advocates
A notice invites residents to monthly War Saving Society gatherings at 4 PM on the fourth Tuesday at the Methodist church. The event stresses thrift and neighborly tips, asking attendees to bring knitting and spend an hour or two together. A reporter notes the nonchurch purpose and urges convenient locals to join.
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War Saving Society
Methodist Church
New Ladies and Misses Slippers Debut at Slider and Lacy's
Slider and Lacy's introduces the latest in ladies and misses slippers. The store promises fresh styles and comfortable fits for the new season with a focused display and in-store demonstrations.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Notice to Hog Raisers and Seed Goods Vendors
Notice to hog raisers that Dexter Walling will be in the market for all hog classes and can be found at various locations. Slider & Lacy promote spring silks and seed goods, Farmers Store offers cotton seed meal and Trico, with Todd Randell & Jennings Co selling Tadies planting seed and various grains and grasses.
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Trico
Dexter Walling
Sudan
Todd-Randall & Jennings Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ettricity
Westinghouse Toaster
Hoover
Westinghouse Irons
Thor
Fighten
the Labor of the Home
Texas Power &Iut Company
Reserve District No
U. B
W. M. Durham
F. FE. Adams
H. A. Carmichael
N. E. Palmer
J. D.bonner
Comanche National Bank
J. R. Slaughter
John D. Waring
J. B. Chilton
E. W. Harris
Edgar Nabors
Comanche Co
Tex
Total
I. T. Thompson
Carroll
Comanche, Texas
Wayne Hill
Wetzel
Smith’s
Correa Rota
Wwe
Guaranty Fund
Ronan Rocar
O. D. Britain
F. T. Brandt
M. B. White
Miller
Gingham and Pereale
Slider & Lacy
Tadies
Misses Slippers
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