Community Notes and Local Happenings in Oakland Area
Saturday light shower reported with limited soil benefit. Unveiling ceremony at Oakland cemetery drew a large crowd as three monuments were revealed. Local residents attended Elm literary event and Dice program. Several families traveling to visit relatives in Stonewall county. Henry Oil Co. prospecting on leased land with a future test well planned. Family updates include Poyner awaiting daughter’s Colorado return and Burleson handling westward bereavement details. Mrs. Murl Burkhart to Fort Worth Wednesday joined husband. Mrs. A W Underwood remains ill.
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Clyde Schols
Mar! Burkhart
Hamlin
Naaman
Baby
Oakland Cemetery
Elm
J. J. Howell
Stonewall County
Henry Oil Co
W. M. Poyner
Colorado
McGees Baby Elixir for Stomach and Bowel Ailments
Advertisement notes indigestion sourness and vomiting in babies with colic and diarrhoea. McGees Elixir is pitched as a grand corrective for stomach and bowels, described as pure mild and pleasant to take. Priced 25 and 50 cents per bottle and sold by S P Smith.
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McGee
S. P. Smith
Captain White Qualifies as Sprinter in Prison Capture
Capt Leslie G White assistant division inspector at Camp Bowie won a foot race against twenty officers to help recapture an escaped soldier. He wore two medals for rifle and pistol expertise but did not race for sport, aiding the United States Government by chasing the prisoner through Trinity river bottoms and corrals before bringing him back to camp unarmed.
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United States Army
Leslie G. White
Camp Bowie
United States
Trinity River
Captain White
White
Ft. Worth
Plantations Chil and Fever Tonic Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Plantation Chil and Fever Tonic as a remedy for constipation and feverish behavior in children. It claims no Calomel, gentle cleansing of liver and bowels, and quick improvement within hours, urging mothers to buy California Syrup of Figs as a safe alternative.
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California
Cali- Ol
Court Proceedings Dismissals and Acquittal Reported
Proceedings list multiple items including Iohn versus Myrtle Petti granted, Tressie Gressett removal granted, Elmer Andrus battle ventured, and B Gamel disposed of property with intent denied. Final result notes acquittal in the case described.
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Iohn
Myrtle Petti‘e
Tressie Gressett
Elmer Andrus
B. Gamel
Best for Whooping Cough Remedy Cited by a Parent
A parent praises Iain s Cough Remedy by J. B. Roberts for their child with coughing fits. The product is described as relieving coughing spells and easing cold symptoms, though the text is fragmented and unclear about exact ingredients or supply.
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Iain
J. B. Roberts
C J Lee Announces Por Representative
C J Lee declares candidacy to represent the 109th legislative district of Comanche County. He cites 9 years in Comanche, 45 years in Texas, prior service in Gillespie County as Justice of the Peace and County Commissioner, and asks voters and especially women for support in the Democratic Primary. He emphasizes wartime unity and modest campaign aims.
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Comanche County
Texas
Gillespie County
Comanche
C. J. Lee
Imitation Sincerest Flattery Hair Dressing Ad
An advertisement promotes Creole Hair Dressing described as original and natural looking with no dye. The product darkens hair subtly and is priced at 1.00.
Higginbotham's Launches New Georgette Blouse Line
A fresh assortment features georgette blouses described as beautiful and offered by Higginbotham's. The notice invites customers to explore the new collection and browse available styles and sizes.
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Higginbotham's
A Hint to Wise Women Promotes Femenina Cure
An advertisement claims relief for female troubles with Femenina promising cure and painless relief. It lists price as 0e and 1.00 dollars. The copy appeals to women to try the product for guaranteed results.
Hicks Corner Residents Share Rain Seen and Visits
A light rainfall blessed Hicks Corner on Friday and Saturday. Lonnie Fagan of Duncan spent Saturday night with cousin Calvin Ross. Mrs. Willie Carmichael is ill. Ray Hicks visited Friday with Calvin Ross. B. Ross arrived from Abilene to see his brother T. C. Ross. Calvin Ross spent Sunday with uncle D. R. Fagan.
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Lonnie Fagan
Duncan
Calvin Ross
Willie Carmichael
Ray Hicks
Mr. B. Ross
Abilene
T. C. Ross
D. R. Fagan
Mrs Storey and Anne Bowman Visit Local Family
Mrs Storey and her mother Mrs Anne Bowman visited in the community last week. They spent time with Mrs Bowman’s sister Lela Hicks and family during the visit.
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Storey
Notice of Road Bond Election in Comanche County Texas
Notice is given of a June 15 1918 election in Comanche County Texas road district No 1 to decide a bond issue of 125000 dollars payable over forty years with 5 percent interest and a property tax to pay interest and a sinking fund. Ballots read For road Bonds or Against Road Bonds.
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State of
Texas
Comanche
Comanche Box No
Hasse, Proctor and Vandyke
Whitville
Comanche County
Commissioners’ Court
Said County
B.C. Stailey
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Mother
U.S
D. N. Burleson
Murl Burkhart
Fort Worth
A. W. Underwood
Capt. White
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Enoch Morgan's Gons CO
U.S. Marines
Atwood Brothers
POR
Chichester
Orner
Chichesteks
Salis Liquid
Aed
Dalley
Bud Bishop
Square
John Tarleton
Summer Normal and Rural Life School
Fre Rco
John Tarleton College
R. F. Holloway
L. C. Sellars
Stephenville
Jas. F. Cox
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