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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
6
A historical advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel salivates, causes cramps and nausea, and warns readers that using calomel today means sickness tomorrow. The ad promises quick relief and energy without side effects.
An advertisement asserts that hogs stay profitable only if grown healthy and fed B.A Thomas Hog Powder which supposedly prevents cholera removes worms and cures thumps. The Cash Store Comanche J W Carter Hasse Texas and Stone Truitt Proctor Texas sell the remedy.
Community health remains good after a heavy Wednesday rain and hailstorm causing notable property damage. Local residents hosted visits and gatherings including Mr. Talmage Smallwood’s mother in Stephenville, Henry Reed and family with Abh Colcla sure, and W J Davis with Tom Davis. Rev Hunt conducted services, and social events drew attendees, with multiple visits among local families through the weekend.
The community report lists visits by the N. Ke and Briar Grove families, Coline McGuire party from Brownwood, Rev. Hart with Jim Harris, John Davis family from Buffalo with J. D. Swearengin, Lonnie Davis from Board Church with Claude Harris, and a loss of a milk cow by J. D. Swearengin on Monday evening.
An advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a blood purifier and system regulator for improving flesh muscles and vitality. It claims to drive out impurities and enrich the blood, priced at $1.25 per bottle with Wim. Reese Co. as special agents.
Indebted farmers can have their loans taken up through five 40 year prime Federal Land Bank loans in Houston via the Comanche Farr Loan Association. For full details visit the First National Bank of Comanche and discuss with J. D. Bonner See Treasurer.
An old standard general tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build the system for adults and children. The ad markets Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a true tonic suitable for all ages with a focus on health restoration and vitality.
A hail storm on the 24th and a welcome雨 rain season boost planting prospects. Local visits include Mrs G E Boynton of Logans Gap to her parents, and numerous attendances at Gum Springs singing. Prayers and services planned, with an all day singing and dinner on the third Sunday in May. Visitors, births, moves, and social events are recorded across the community streets and farms.
A testimonial from Mrs M E Garner of Comanche declares kidney pain and swelling relieved after using Dean's Kidney Pills obtained from Hamilton Drug Co. The ad claims the product cures kidney complaints and notes a 60 cent price. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo is named as distributor.
Gum Springs reports visitors from Comanche Briar Grove and Sardis. John Roberson with daughter Miss Kinis spent Saturday and Sunday at W. T. Kerley’s home. Milton Coker and wife visited Mrs. Coker’s parents, C. F. Horner and wife, Saturday night and Sunday. Jack Everett and son W. D. called on Comanche Sunday. Clara Norwood from Sardis also visited Sunday.
Mrs Chas Gaston of Ringgold Georgia praises Thedford's Black-Draught as a longtime family medicine. She recalls using it for headaches from constipation malaria and chills and says a dose saves days in bed. The article extols Black-Draught as a vegetable liver regulator cleansing bowels and preventing serious trouble.
Mr Will Kerley and family visited Mr Brooks and family Sunday afternoon near Comanche. Mr Tobe Stewart and family visited his brother George Stewart and family Saturday night and Sunday at Shiloh. Flick Lane and family visited Mr Lane's parents near Hasse Sunday. Charley Horner entertained the young people Saturday night with a party. Arlo Hornsby and wife and Mrs Ode Saully and Miss Saully of Buffalo were visitors Sunday. Mr Dock Kerley of Wilson visited his brother Claire Kerley Monday night. Singing was well attended Sunday evening. Several visitors from other places. Come again.
The State of Texas commands the Comanche County Sheriff to publish weekly for ten days a notice regarding James Magness seeking probate of the will of Mrs. Araminta Magness and appointment as executor. The hearing starts July 1, 1918 at the County Court in Comanche. Return must show execution. Witness B C Stailey Clerk Comanche County Texas dated April 18 1918.
J J Parker filed an application in Comanche County Court on March 23 1918 to be appointed guardian of the persons named Mol lie Ann Parker Russell D Parker Ruby K Parker Odessa Parker.
The court will hear the application concerning the estate of the minors at the next term starting July 1 1918 at the Comanche County Court House. All interested parties must appear and answer if they wish to contest. The clerk B C Stailey certifies the seal and date of the notice in Comanche Texas.
Public notice from Comanche County Texas to Sheriff or Constable regarding the guardianship of T. J. McCollum a minor. Levi McCollum guardian filed a final exhibit and discharge request with the County Court. Hearing set for the first Monday in July 1918 at the Comanche County Courthouse.
Public auction of real estate in Comanche County Texas will occur on the first Tuesday in May 1918 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Comanche County Courthouse. Property: Lot 003 in Duncan Addition, City of Comanche, owned by H Sherrill. Court action: Comanche Independent School District vs IL Sherrill, per judgment No 4226.
County Court of Comanche Texas announces that N D Tennison is to be appointed guardian for the minor service holder. The hearing is set for July 1 1918 at the Comanche County Courthouse. All interested parties may appear to contest the appointment.
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