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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
6
John Piper fished last Saturday night reporting a nice time and many fish. Andy Thomas visited his brother R. C. last Sunday. E. N. Pitts and family visited R. T. Stephens and family Sunday. There was a light norther pass-
Sunday afternoon rain followed activities in the region. Tom Stephens and Irene Stephens visited Comanche Friday and returned Saturday. Daniel and Rubher Hardin attended an exhibition near DeLeon Saturday night. A youth party occurred at R. T. Stephens' home Saturday. A singing class met, performing several songs to good reception. Basketball was played indoors three evenings last week due to wet weather. Floyd Hammons visited Willard Hardin Sunday. Roxie West of Comanche is visiting Irene Stevens. A singing convention is set for the Saturday night before the first Sunday in May. all are invited.
Mrs S F Grimes of Crooksville Ohio reports her daughter suffered severe whooping cough with a lung hemorrhage and was quickly relieved by Chamberlains Cough Remedy after using two bottles, praising its effectiveness.
An early 20th century advertisement cites Porters remedy famed for curing pain. It markets a tonic style treatment promising relief and mentions a price point around ten dollars.
The account mentions a hopeful look at the Seven Sunday superstition, plus local updates on Elizabeth Washington returning home after a teaching year, May Howel’s return from Roach School House, and community health improving with several residents recovering from illness and weakness.
Ohio affidavit filed in Toledo by Frank J. Cheney as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Note sworn Dec 6 1886 before A W Gleason Notary Public.
A Cleveland tale from the New York Times recounts a boy who left school to work for a small manufacturer. After a week’s trial he was fired and told to take his pay and leave. He returns Monday, explaining his mother had disciplined him and he refused to quit.
Middle aged readers are urged to maintain health by treating early aches and colds to prevent later weakness. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a blood nourishing tonic that builds strength, aids rheumatism, and supports overall wellness with no alcohol.
An Austin young woman, a twin, asks President Wilson to declare May 19 as Twin Day and provide for its observance. She adds a humorous follow up that if granted bald headed men should have a free observance day too. Honey Grove Signal.
A local advertiser promotes BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWDER to purify wounds and speed healing for stock and people. Suitable for screw worms, dehorned cattle, cuts or bruises. Packages priced 25c to $1.50. Sold by S. P. Smith.
An official ruling from the attorney general's department in Austin states that county commissioners may use funds raised by the county road tax not only for street improvements but for related infrastructure needs as allowed by law.
Marriage licenses issued for Jesse Morgan and Viola L Harp Carl Dunn and Birdie Hudson J G Tyler Couch and Oma Boren Henry B Munn and Eula B Witt.
Mrs Linda Harrod of Fort Wayne Ind reports long lasting relief from stomach heaviness and pain after taking Chamberlain s Tablets purchased at a local drug store. The testimonial notes immediate improvement after meals and lasting comfort.
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