Major of Regiment Letter of Consolation to Parents
A 1918 Fort Sill letter from Major M. R. Matthewson of the Medical Detachment 14th Field Artillery expresses sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cox of Comanche Texas on Grady Cox’s death. He recalls Grady’s readiness to go to France and notes the strong care by officers and doctors for wounded or hospitalized soldiers. Oscar Cox adds that hospital care is thorough and comforting for families.
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Grady Cox
Fort Sill
Okla
C. L. Cox
Comanche
Texas
Cox
14Th Field ‘Artillery
Dallas
France
Oscar Cox
Grady
Chautauqua Prospects Spark Comanche Summer Plans
Comanche anticipates a strong five day Chautauqua with patriotism as the keynote in lectures music and entertainment. Local organizers urge community unity and wartime support to boost attendance season tickets and public spirited participation. President Wilson praises Chautauqua as national defense and a civic rallying point.
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Comanche
Gustine
Proctor
de Leon
Hasse
Sipe Springs
Commercial Club
Boosters’ Association
Community Service League
Wilson
Comfort for Mothers at Army Camps Amid Sickness
A speaker asserts no effort is spared for wounded or ill soldiers at army camps and hopes recounting personal experience will reassure mothers. He aims to dispel rumors and reassure families about welfare and comfort measures for their sons.
Prickly Ash Bitters Earns Family Favorite Label
Purported to stimulate the liver and stomach, Prickly Ash Bitters is praised as a pleasant purgative. Described as a medicine for the whole family, offered at $1.25 per bottle by Wm. Reese Co. as special agents.
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Wm. Reese Co
Higginbotham Bros and Co Storage Battery Services
Storage batteries for sale charge rent and rebuild offered by Higginbotham Bros & Co. Provides complete battery services and replacements in local area.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
No Art in Taking Medicine says Plantation Chill Tonic
An old ad claims Plantations Chill Tonic drives away chills by following bottle directions. It touts liver support, avoids calomel, and is priced at 50e.
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Grove
Kodak finishing service at Comanche Kansas Texas
Kodak offers complete processing with free film development and printing at low prices. Prints cost two three and four cents each. Mail orders receive special attention. Deliver film to The Wm Reese Drug Store or mail to Luther Dixon the Kodak Man Comanche Texas.
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Kodak
Wm. Reese Drug Store
Luther Dixon
Kodak Man
Comanche
Texas
Nature's Remedy NR Tablets advertised for digestion relief
A health column promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as superior to laxatives. It claims poor digestion causes numerous ailments and promises relief after the first dose, with ongoing use to maintain well being. The ad urges weekly one tablet and notes druggist guarantees and recommends the product.
Chautauqua Dates Set for June 5 to 9
The Chautauqua events are scheduled June 5 through June 9 inclusive. Organizers urge attendees to plan ahead for concerts lectures and workshops across the five day period.
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Mittee
BoroZONE Promoted as Ideal Antiseptic for Wounds
Surgeons stress prompt first aid using an efficient antiseptic to prevent infection and speed healing. The ad touts BOROZONE as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast, with prices 25e 500c and $1.00 and $1.50, sold by S. P. Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Local visits and notes from Brownwood area
Mr George Cade of Wilson visited here last week. C Horner and family from Coleman county visited his brother C F Horner Thursday. Drury and wife from Briar Grove visited their daughter Mrs W E Kerley. Tobe Stewart and family spent Sunday with Dee Rasco at Briar Grove. Arlo Hornsby and wife of Buffalo with Miss Mayme Mattie Kerley and George Kerley were Brownwood visitors. R S Kirk of Jordan NM spent weekend with sister J T Evans and reports dry weather harming farming. Belle Robertson visiting Board Church community this week. J D Butler of Comanche visited her grandparents J T Evans and wife.
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Um Springs
George Cade
Wilson
C. Horner
Coleman County
C. F. Horner
Drury
Briar Grove
W. E. Kerley
Tobe Stewart
Dee Rasco
Arlo Hornsby
Buffalo
Mayme
Mattie Kerley
George Kerley
Brownwood
R. S. Kirk
Jordan N. M
J. T. Evans
Belle Robertson
Board Church
J. D. Butler
Comanche
Death Lurks in a Weak Heart Soon First Symptoms
Warns that a weak heart shows early signs with the promise of cure through a dubious remedy labeled Reno vine. The piece cautions against delay and paying the costly penalty for a supposed heart cure priced at a dollar and fifty cents.
Bed-Time at Night Dream at Smith's Drug Store
A brief item notes an event or scene at Smith's Drug Store titled Bed Time at Night Dream. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Smith
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Alfred H. O’connor
Somme
L. G. Herbert
C. W. Walsamson
J. G. Camp
Bill Bone
J. R. Eanes
H. Matthewson
M. R
The
Comanche Steam Laundry
WM. McClannahan
Prop
Wayne Hill
Atexas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
J. Louis
Chautauqua
Comanche Assembly
WM. Reese
Comanche, Texas
McCallister
See
U.S
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Barna Riley
Riley’s
Young Brothers
Will Young
Sam Young
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