Visits of the Stork in Sipe Springs and Lamkin
Birth notices report a girl born to Mr and Mrs Forest Gilchrest of Sipe Springs and a girl to Alp Jones of Lamkin, noting Local infant details. An advertising remark promoting Prickly Ash Bitters claims biliousness as a stomach liver and bowel disorder and asserts the remedy cleanses bile, boosts vigor and cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Forest Gilchrest
Sipe Springs
V. Shot Adams
Alp Jones
Lamkin
Wm. Reese Co
Making Service Better at Texas Power & Light in Comanche
Texas Power and Light Co. promotes electric ranges in Comanche with Ben Clarkson overseeing household installations and after sale repairs. The company highlights cost savings ease of use and weekly home visits to ensure top service for housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Power & Light Co
Comanche
Ben Clarkson
Clarkson
Texas Power & Light Company
Snow Liniment Promises Quick Flesh Healing
In medical field no remedy heals flesh faster than Ballard's Snow Liniment for cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism Its healing and penetrating power is extraordinary Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle Sold by B. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
P. Smith
New Runabouts Range for Spring at Higginbotham's
Higginbotham's advertises a wide selection of new runabouts for spring. It promises varied styles and prices with liberal terms to please customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Change in Father After Tanlac Improves Health
G W Slayton of Cobb county reports long lasting stomach trouble and costly treatments failed until Tanlac. He credits the medicine with dramatic improvement, noting his father now eats normally and feels like a new man. Tanlac is sold by Hamilton Drug Co in Comanche and T P Weaver & Son in DeLeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Slayton
Cobb County
Smyrna
Atlanta
Tennessee
Father
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Co
DeLeon
T. P. Weaver & Son
Proctor
War News and Shoe Sale Ad Amidhosted Headlines
War reports from England and France hammering the Hindenburg line while Roberson Sisters & Co advertises a June 5 registration and a May 26 sale of odd sizes. Slippers and pumps listed with reduced prices, limited stock, sizes detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Hindenburg
Local Drug Stores Named in Dingle and Surrounding Areas
Dingle and Luker list locations in Sipe Springs Smith's Drug Store Duster Tomlin Drug Co Sidney E A Chastain Wilson W M Redwine Lamkin Carmichael Cagle and Gustine I Sadler as community links for pharmacy services and sales estimates.
Legislature Raises Comanche Co Commissioners to Salary Basis
A special session of the Legislature amended the Comanche road law placing County Commissioners on a $75 monthly salary. The governor signed the bill, with supporters saying the move reflects what the commissioners deserve and will attract better leadership.
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Comanche Co
Dr. Tinkle’s Liver-Eze praised by Texas farmer the best
J R Wooldridge near Crews Texas endorses Dr Tinkles Liver-Eze as the best liver medicine he has used. He notes malaria exposure and 10 years of knowing Dr Tinkle, praising honesty and urging sale of Dr Tinkle remedies in Comanche De Leon Gustine Proctor Sipe Springs Sidney and local druggists.
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Tinkle
Comanche
Owls Defeat Montezumas in Tie Break at High School
The Boll Weevil League suspended standings and held a tiebreaker between the Owls and Montezumas at the High School grounds. The Owls won the playoff by a 3 to 0 score.
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Owls
Montezumas
Boll Weevil League
Doctor Jackson’s Famous Prescription Reappears as Femenina
Dr. B F Jackson, noted physician, bequeathed a renowned remedy for female troubles now marketed as Femenina. The patent medicine is offered in two sizes at 50 cents and one dollar.
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B. F. Jackson
Buy Big Chief Flour Freshly Ground Wheat
Advertisement notes fresh, home ground flour available for purchase. Claims it has not been stored long and is made from wheat ground at home. Encourages buyers to purchase large quantities.
Stock Peas Sold By Slider and Lacy
Advertisement notes large stock of fine stock peas offered by Slider and Lacy.
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Slider & Lacy
Baptist Leaders Honored as Gambrell Heads Southern Baptist
The Southern Baptist convention in New Orleans named Dr. J. B. Gambrell of Dallas president and eyed Hot Springs Arkansas for the next session. Howard Payne College president Dr. J A Tolman spoke at a Dallas area high school commencement with Mrs Tolman and 1917 graduates attending. A two week countdown to June 10 begins as Rev E C Routh and James Jolly prepare sermons and songs for a spiritually uplifting meeting.
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Baptist News
Southern Baptist Convention
New Orleans
Texas
J. B. Gambrell
Dallas
Hot Springs
Arkansas
J. A. Tolman
Howard Payne College
E. C. Routh
Baptist Standard
James Jolly
God
Christ Jesus
Geo. A. Curlee
Local Grocer Buys Joe Carter Stock To Cut Bills
Slider and Lacy announce the purchase of Joe Carter’s bankrupt grocery stock to offer shoppers significant savings on their household purchases and daily essentials.
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Joe Carter
Slider & Lacy
Kilpatrick's Urges Quick Buy of Fruit Jars Now
A blunt sales line from Kilpatrick's urges customers to purchase fruit jars immediately, warning scarcity may occur later and stressing urgency.
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Kilpatrick’s
Kodak F Films serena fee prints cheap sale note
Classified ad notes Kodak F film prints offered at 2 3 and 4 cents with mail orders given special attention. Mentions a sale of a tent at a reduced price. Advertises Luther Dixon location two blocks north of Ford Station in Comanche Texas.
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Kodak F Films
Luther Dixon
Ford Station
Comanche
Texas
Atwood Brothers Offer White Rotary Sewing Machines
White Rotary Sewing Machines priced at 40 dollars each available for a limited time from Atwood Brothers. Sale noted as a top value and market favorite.
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Atwood Brothers
Marriage Licenses Issued to Local Couples
Marriage licenses issued include W. E. Warren with Miss Ethel A Wolfenbarger and several other couples such as 8 C Alderson with Miss Zor Slaughter and O W Preston with Miss Den Matney. Additional pairings include Earl Gressett with Miss Miriam Walker, W P Whitaker with Miss OW Hulsey, W D Hamner with Miss Maud Fortune, J J Willis with Miss Lula Bine, and W W Byford with Miss Willi Ola Jackson.
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W. E. Warren
Ethel A Wolfenbarger
C. Alderson
Zor
Slaughter
O. W. Preston
den Matney
Earl Gressett
Mirian
Walker
W. P. Whitaker
OW Hulsey
W. D. Hamner
Maud
Fortune
J.J. Willis
Lula Bine
W. W. Byford
Willi Ola Jackson
Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer for Sale
The ad claims a Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer is for sale at Car roll's Drug Store under a direct guarantee. It presents a product listing with a sales guarantee and the retailer name and location.
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Carroll’s Drug Store
Creole Hair Dressing Promises Restored Lustre
An ad touts Creole Hair Dressing as the solution for gray streaked or harsh hair, claiming it restores beauty and lustre. The price is listed as 1 cent.
Biggest bargain ever offered in Comanche furniture sale
A few odd pieces of new furniture are advertised as part of the largest bargain event in Comanche offered by Atwood Brothers.
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Comanche
Atwood Brothers
Automobiles Registered In Local Registry
Automobiles registered include S. L. Falkner of Gap with a Ford No. 793 J. A. Middleton of DeLeon Routd 3 with Ford No. 794 Jno C McGinnis of Comanchery 4 with Ford No. 715 Mrs H C Foster of Sipe Springs with Ford No. 796.
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S. L. Falkner
Gap
Ford
J. A. Middleton
DeLeon
Jno. C. McGinnis
H. C. Foster
Sipe Springs
Ballards Snow Liniment Promises Quick Healing
Barbed wire cuts ragged wounds and harness galls heal rapidly with Ballards Snow Liniment. Marketing claims include healing and antiseptic properties. Prices 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Exclusive Comanche Binder Twine Agents Advertised
Local notice proclaims exclusive agency for Deering and McCormick binder twine in Comanche with favorable price and terms for buyers and distributors.
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Comanche
Deering and McCormick
Higginbotham’s
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Rowland
Arm & Hammer
Texas Power & Co
Ience
Comanche, Texas
Columbia Grafonola
Red Cross
Selby
W. L. Douglas
Roberson Sisters & CO
Farmer
Otogeman
DR. Tinkle
A. M. Fagan
Oak Valley
Ingram Produce CO
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