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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
6
F. T. Peyton of Oakland Kansas reports alarming weakness after flu and rheumatism improved markedly on Tanlac gaining energy and twenty pounds while claiming rheumatism nearly vanished. Ad highlights Tanlac Vegetable Pills and a bowel movement claim with a satisfaction guarantee.
A jail inmate in Stephenville slipped from confinement Tuesday night after breaking five doors and downing a blanketed escape. Despite keys and bolted cages, sheriff Wright finds no solid explanation as to how the prisoner fled to a hospital room, then to freedom. A suspect known as C. C. Cox Hall, detained weeks earlier for a bad check, is linked to the escape alongside a store burglary and freight train pursuit toward Fort Worth.
The community reports heavy rains slowing farming work. Rev Mil ton and Rev Toby preach weekend services with Hart visiting. A well attended singing drew visitors from Downing and other areas. Weddings, visits by relatives to Comanche and San Saba, and many social gatherings are noted along with a cemetery work set for May 19 at Zion Hill.
Paint Rock, Ala. Mrs. C. M. Stegall reports a six bottle Cardui course lifted her from three years of illness and bed confinement. She says she regained appetite and sleep and now feels strong, asserting Cardui saved her life. Cardui has served thousands of women for over 49 years. At all druggists 85 cents.
In the District Court of Comanche County Texas Security State Bank & Trust Company of Eastland sues J L Scoggins and J L Hill. By court order a land levy on the NW quarter of block 29 original Town site Comanche City will be sold at public auction for cash at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of June between 10 AM and 4 PM.
A humorous verse from the University Herald laments a cherished but failing auto. The speaker recalls spending big money, lamenting repeated breakdowns and worn parts while clinging to fond memories of the car’s gleaming tires and familiar charm.
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