St Patrick's Tea at Tate Home Lively Irish Fundraiser
On March 17 from 3 to 6 the Tate residence hosted an Irish Tea for ladies of town churches. Mrs. Tate wore embroidered organdy over white taffeta with white and green dresses worn by others. Guests enjoyed Irish readings songs and airs followed by a punch program and refreshments. Counting nearly a hundred attendees, the event raised spirits and funds for the Christian Church Aid with witty verse performances and decorations in white green and shamrock motifs.
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St. Patrick's
G. W. Tate
Christian Church Aid
Tate
Mesdames
Austin
Sharp
Brown
Mackey
Holloway
Geo. Cunningham
Nellie Eanes
Alice Ory
Hulsey
Cox
McClanahan
Rieger
Floy Cunningham
Aid
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Liver Help
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless remedy to replace calomel. It claims quick relief from biliousness and constipation without side effects and urges readers to ask druggists for a 50 cent bottle, promising money back if no improvement.
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Dodson
How to Prevent Croup in Children
Advice for parents on preventing croup urges light evening meals to avoid stomach overload. Watch for hoarseness as the first sign and administer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at onset. Remedy advertised as obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
This Old Soldier Still In Line With Tanlac Revival
A Nashville veteran Frank B Kendrick aged seventy recalls Civil War service in Basil Duke's regiment. He credits Tanlac with restoring strength appetite and energy after years of debility and rheumatism. He reports gaining weight and plans to live to ninety. Tanlac sold locally by Hamilton Drug Co De Leon and others.
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Memphis
Frank B. Kendrick
Charlotte Avenue
Nashville
Tenn
Kendrick
Second Kentucky Cavalry
Basil Duke
John B. Gordon
Mr. Kendrick
Tanlac
Tanlae
Tanale
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Co
DeLeon
T. Weaver & Son
Proctor
Dingle & Luker
Sipe Springs
Smith’s Drug Store
Duster
Tomlin Drug Co
Announcement of Cand idacy for City Marshall
A notice declares the author will seek the office of City Marshall and asks peers for support, identifying the candidate as Cox with the 30 31 notation. The message presents as a civic appointment bid and appeals to colleagues.
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City Marshall
Cox
Winter Ailment Relief With Quinidine Tablets
Advertisement promotes Prompt Relief for colds coughs lagrippe and headache using Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Claims no effect on head or stomach and urges readers to buy a winter supply at 25 cents.
Comanche Announces 1917 City Election Schedule
By order of the City Council the regular annual City Election for Comanche will be held on Tuesday April 3 1917 in City Hall. Officers to be elected include Mayor two long term aldermen one short term alderman City Secretary City Attorney City Treasurer City Marshall and City Recorder. C L Cox appointed election manager. Given February 28 1917 by J R Eanes Mayor.
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City of
Comanche
C. L. Cox
J. R. Eanes
De Leon Melon Growers Organize In DeLeon
The De Leon melon growers organized by electing W. T. Greenwaldt as president and J. B. Nance as secretary. The group aims to pledge about 80 acres to market, likely over 100 acres total, with profitable past shipments of six to seven cars. Members report per acre returns from 13 to 19 dollars, car weights 25 to 30 pounds, and melons selling for 60 to 90 dollars per car.
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DeLeon
W. T. Greenwaldt
J. 8. Nance
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
In letters from Aurora and Cincinnati, women report relief from long standing female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim regained strength, ability to work, and renewed health, with the company offering confidential responses to letters.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Aurora
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Maraly
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Josie Corner
Harrison Ave
Fairmount
Cincinna
Lydia F. Pinkham
Cine Co
Lynn
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and related ailments claiming a million users including officials and professionals. It urges readers to buy a bottle from a druggist and send for a free booklet, naming Geo H Mayr as manufacturer and listing Chicago address and local distributors.
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Mayr
Congress
Justice of the Supreme Court
Geo. H. Mayr’, Mfg
Cemist
Whiting Street
Chicago
Wm. Reese Co
Marriage License Issued for Renfro and Haynes
A marriage license was issued to M. C. Renfro and Miss Azilee Haynes, authorizing their forthcoming nuptials.
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M. C. Renfro
Azilee Haynes
Freezone Gets Corns Off With Simple Drops
Cincinnati authority recommends Freezone to ease corns and calluses. A few drops dry quickly, shriveling the corn from root to surface without irritating surrounding skin. A small bottle costs little at drug stores.
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Cincinnati
Graham Chapel Community Notes and Local Visitations
Sickness runs through the community while Rev Mori son preached at Graham Chapel Sunday night. Corinne Luker of Dublin visited home folks Friday and Saturday. Families Luker attend the Fort Worth fat stock show last week. Planting corn keeps residents busy. John Hughes leaves as the community delegate to the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge this week.
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Morison
Corinne Luker
Dublin
C. F. Luker
W. A. Luker
Fort Worth
John Hughes
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Renovine Heart and Nerve Tonic Ad Sells Cheap
An old advertisement promotes Renovine a heart and nerve tonic offered at 50 cents and one dollar. The copy urges readers to buy to protect heart health and vigor. Strong entities include Renovine and dollar pricing.
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Miles
Colgata
Oakland St
San Antonio, Tex
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
Hunt
Star Shoe Shop
St. Charles Hotel
Waco, Texas
Bushness District
Waco
A. E. Acton
Campbell
Busy Bee Cafe
North Side Square
Oscar Stuart Jack
George Montgomery Jack
X. L. Wagon Yard
J. W. McCollum
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Comyn
Higginbotham
STELE
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DE Leon Melon Growers
Kieso
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ORN
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Burks Mercantile Co
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