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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
3
A newspaper ad promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a safer alternative to laxatives and purges. It claims the tablets improve digestion, boost appetite, strengthen the liver and kidneys, and prevent daily medicine use. Each box costs 25 cents and lasts about twenty five days.
Mrs Will Arrington traveled to Cleburne last Thursday to visit a few days before joining her husband at Bauxite Arkansas. The McCrarys from Suez and Fisher County visited their uncle J M McCrary. Mrs T W McCrary plans a several week stay. Glenn Edmondson of Gustine and G D Haggard spent time with relatives. Winnie McCrary helped serve ice cream with Red Cross. Nola Gaines of Macksville and Madison McCrary visited Macksville residents. Otis Burton was seriously ill with measles and whooping cough last week.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming it quickly dissolves dandruff and doubles hair beauty. It warns dandruff robs hair of luster and can cause itching, hair loss, and weakened roots, urging purchase at drug stores for a few cents.
After heavy rains, farmers are urged to harrow fields quickly using a section harrow. The ad promotes Case harrows for fast soil work. Also advertised are muffin pans large and small at Slider & Lacy's.
A De Leon Free Press reprint of a wartime letter urges Americans to unite and sacrifice for victory in World War I. It emphasizes Germany as a dire threat, the need for every man to contribute, and warns against complacency while calling for moral resolve and supportive action at home.
Mr. O'Connor a survivor of England's First Life Guards recalls a bayonet wound left in No Man's Land and a brutal chin blow that left him for dead. He describes twenty two months in service from Belgium to the Somme with six brothers and his father answering the call. He was decorated by King George and pensioned by Britain. He speaks on the Chautauqua's second night with humor easing the horror.
Corporal James C. Wilson of Administrative Company F Signal Corps writes from France aboard the U S Army front in the zone advance. He notes six more months, wearing two stripes with pride and hoping for more promotions, and invites a reply from his family in De Leon.
A Comanche man recounts four years of stomach catarrh and inactivity until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, claiming it cleared catarrhal mucus and inflammation, with a one dose test and money back guarantee.
Small ad notes a new seven by seven cypress tank for sale at less than wholesale cost. Hurry for a big tank at a little price.
Fort Worth Office of the Department of Labor reports available farm labor for crops. Many workers, some with families, who came to Fort Worth for cantonments and camps seek farm work if timely rains return. Farmers urged to notify labor pools of suitable jobs to aid harvest and support troops abroad.
G W Minton signs off as examiner in a brief conclusion to a matter, noting that further details are closed. The communication closes the record with formal regards.
Residents report a good rain and healthy conditions as Rev Rainey held services. Closing school exercises at Gum Springs drew many locals including the Starr, Fritts, Sparks and Smith families. Teachers Misses High and Davis praised for their work. several area residents visit Comanche and Teague. many boys enlist for training camps amid wartime relief efforts.
Comanche Saturday reports show visits by Stephen Benn Passe to Mr Sta Mr Batton and family in the county area as well as Mr McGuire and J Blank stopping by during the day.
The ad promises corn and callus removal with freezone drops. It advises applying a few drops on a tender area to dry and shrink the corn or callus, claiming quick relief without pain. It targets women seeking smooth feet and cornless steps.
Residents rejoice in Friday rain as Agnes Botts C Ris and Martha Wetzel visit Mr and Mrs Ker. Wayne Walker hosts guests while Red Cross meeting concludes with Mabel Purvis and Auida Clemons in attendance. Wetzel returns to Comanche after eight school term. community looks forward to continued activity.
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