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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
3
The text outlines Egg Circle Select rules to improve egg quality and pricing. It mandates clean, stamped eggs under 23 ounces, delivery twice weekly, roosters removed May to October, and careful handling in cool rooms not exceeding 60 degrees. Separate stamping outfits trace eggs to sellers, reducing bad eggs and infertility losses. Circle eggs bring 5 to 10 cents more.
Instruction urges community groups to organize and prepare to supply as much as a case per week for the regular market. Directs readers to J. W. Griffin, County Agent, for further information.
A simple lemon based lotion promises to whiten and beautify skin using juice from two fresh lemons and three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint. Strain to remove pulp and store. massage daily on face neck arms and hands to smooth rough red skin and reduce freckles sallowness and tan.
Storage batteries for sale charge rent rebuilds offered by Higginbotham Bros. & Co. An all purpose battery shop promoting storage battery services for customers in need of power solutions.
Kodak offers developing for one kind of film with free development, prints priced at 2, 3, and 4 cents. Mail orders receive special attention. Bring films to The Wm. Reese Drug Store or mail to Luther Dixon the Kodak Man in Comanche Texas.
Letters recount a long voyage from Quantico to the West Coast, detailing a snow storm, rivers crossed, and Marine endurance. Clipping reports the Los Angeles area earthquake of April 22 causing four deaths, injuries, and extensive property damage.
A classic advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the ideal gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals need for the remedy and promises quick relief from constipation, stating it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping.
Mr and Mrs Jim Avers plus children visited Mr and Mrs Bob McCullough on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jim Franklin hosted a young people dance Saturday night. Mr and Mrs 8 8S Smith and children spent Saturday night with daughter Mrs Gayle Morris. Rasberry family visited Dalt Parson family on Sunday. Mrs K D Jones and children stayed with Mrs Bob McCullough Saturday. J R Byrd was in Comanche Monday on business.
Magnolia Petroleum Co. appoints the local agency for high grade oils and gasoline with prompt delivery. Also exclusive agents for Perfection oil stoves and a store of satisfaction and service. Night phone 130 day phones 372 or 119. Headquarters Quick Service Garage or Rileys Restaurant.
Saturday night Frank Cadwell spent time with Earl Franklin. Elisha Morris and wife from Comanche visited G W McCullough and family on Sunday. Jim Scroggins and family from Sipe Springs joined R Morris and family for Sunday. Eddie Redwine and family called on Millard Ward. Eunice McCullough and baby visited G W McCullough Monday. G L Garrison conducted business in Comanche Saturday.
Surgeons endorse prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns and wounds. BoroZone marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Available in multiple sizes priced 25e 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by S P Smith.
An old advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to purify the liver drive malaria enrich the blood and strengthen the system. Price listed as 60 cents.
A long running medicine chest staple for fifty years, the Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial is offered in two sizes priced at 25e and 50e.
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