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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
Higginbothams shows the largest assortment of new high grade top and topless buggies with a full line and no advance in prices. Kilpatrick’s advertises heavy team harness sets available at a very close price.
A letter from Mand Bean requests price quotes for four canning machines and inquiries about lady demonstrators. The report mentions Fleming’s meeting and invites readers to the May 23 gathering. Local updates cover Indian Mountain hail damage, deaths, weddings, dances, school, and church activity with several named residents and places.
An old advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as a tonic laxative with no head effects or nervousness. It contrasts with ordinary quinine and urges readers to remember the full name and seek BE. W. Grove’s signature, priced at 25 cents.
Announcement of a fresh car load of peanut meal for hog feed inviting customers to purchase immediately.
A brief notice indicates rubber heels were installed at Kil Patrick's, a venue referenced in the fragment. The item presents a minimal record of a modification or service at the location.
Kilpatrick's features harness oil lubricating oil mad oil cup grease and axle grease.
A drugstore ad promises PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days with instant relief from the first application and offers a money back guarantee if not cured.
Special War News notes the United States entering a state of war and the impact on shoe supply and leather costs. Roberson Sisters & Co offers reduced prices on boots and pumps, highlighting kid and patent leathers, with marks from $3.75 to $9.00 and urging early purchase before crowds.
Classified notices show several for sale or trade items. J J Helmsley of Comanche Texas offers a good second hand auto at a bargain and accepts stock in payment. J R Eanes & Co advertises an overland car for trade plus stock payments. Also a three room box house with big lot south of old red gin offered cheap by J R Eanes & Co. Lee Butler lists a rental of a seven room house with two halls porches and outbuildings available by May 19.
Stephensville Empire reports a roaming bull dog attacked and killed four cattle and a horse, all burned as precaution. Losses blamed on owners failing to guard pets and urging muzzling or killing roaming dogs to prevent further expenses and danger. Fort Worth Record excerpt describes a separate arson-style lamp device discovery.
Popular Science Monthly reports widespread use of a three chamber gas lamp called a coyote gun in the South. Water drips from the upper chamber into calcium carbide in the lower chamber to produce gas that floods the area to deter coyotes.
A mother from Worth, Mississippi recounts a thirteen year old daughter nearly dying from heart trouble and credits Dr Miles Heart Remedy with restoring her health. The ad urges readers with heart symptoms to start treatment and notes the remedy is guaranteed by Miles Medical Co.
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