Texas Apple Growers Have Prosperous Year
Washington reports 1915 Texas apple crop at 71 percent of normal, about 171000 barrels, with 1914 Texas production at 167000 barrels. National crop total stands at 71632000 barrels, 63 percent of normal, aided by improved packing and marketing methods. Early varieties amount to 31 percent of the yield, while late varieties total about 50,000,000 barrels.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
Older but Stronger Health Advice for Forty to Seventy
The ad urges health in middle life to protect strength later, promoting Scott's Emulsion as a tonic and medicine to nourish blood and ease rheumatism. It claims the product strengthens and sustains health with no alcohol and cites Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
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Scott
Scott’s. Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Jitney Offer From Foley Co. Trial Package Request
A promotional slip invites readers to mail 5 cents to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package including Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The offer is presented with a name and address request and is attributed to The Wm. Reese Co.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
GO TO CHURCH PROMOTES HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
An unsigned advertisement from a Hamilton newspaper urges GO TO CHURCH for a healthy mind and body. It argues that religion yields a clear conscience, happiness, and a longer life, claiming faith can surpass physicians and that church attendance ensures life on earth and in the hereafter.
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Hamilton
God
House of God
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Backache Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for backache, lumbago and sciatica. It claims painless, skin friendly rubbing provides instant relief, with a promise of no further misery after a single use and a 60 year recommendation history.
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St. Jacobs
President Wilson Denounces Religious Sectarianism
The text praises President Woodrow Wilson for rebuking religious and sectarian hostility. It cites his Manhattan Club address urging Americans to avoid church against church animosity and to defend religious rights while honoring conscience and divine providence.
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Woodrow Wilson
Manhattan Club
Wilson
America
BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC for man or beast
Boron zone antiseptic is advertised as washing out wounds and dressing with BOROZON powder. It purifies wounds and heals quickly. Suitable for screw worms, dehorned cattle, cuts and bruises. Price 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 per package. For sale by S. P. Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens Blood
A historic advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic markets a general strengthening tonic said to drive out malaria and restore vigor for adults and children. The product promises to energize weak sufferers and claims to aid blood health.
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Tonic Grove
Malarie
Saeed Childreys
Dr J Wes Carson Announces Comanche Collections
Dr J Wes Carson states he will be in Comanche through December 1 to collect debts. He urges those who owe him to meet him at Smiths Drug Store to settle accounts promptly.
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Comanche
J. Wes Carson
Smith’s
Beware of Cheap Substitutes in Cough Remedy Marketing
Warning to the public to choose Chamberlain's Cough Remedy rather than cheaper substitutes. The ad notes Chamberlain's has stood the test for over forty years and is obtainable everywhere.
For Sale 85 Acres Near Comanche Texas
Advertisement lists 85 acres three and a half miles northeast of the courthouse on DeLeon and Comanche public road. 65 acres cultivated with wood and water, a good well, four room house, barn, near a school within half a mile. Price $2450.00. C A Hitt Comanche Texas.
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DeLeon and
Comanche Public Road
C. A. Hitt
Comanche
Texas
Hats Cleaned and Reblocked at Gille's Tailor Shop
Hats were cleaned and re blocked at Gille's Tailor Shop on November 15. The service restored shape and finish to felt fedoras and straw hats for local customers.
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Gille
Church Di Misses Services After Issue
Church board delays all worship services following a dispute over church matters. Officials urge members to stay informed as arrangements are made for upcoming activities and communications.
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Reverend Franklin Moore leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 p m The sermon topics are The Factors That Make a Nation Great and The Everlasting Gospel The Junior League meets at 3 p m the Senior League at 4 p m and the Women's Missionary Society gathers at 3 p m each Tuesday Mrs I T Clemons is president Prayer meeting is held at 7 p m every Wednesday evening
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Methodist Church
Franklin Moore
O. Simmons
Women’s Missionary Society
I. T. Clemons
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Sabbath School at 9 45. D Chas Clarke Superintendent. Morning service at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 45 p m every Sunday.
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Presbyterian Church
B. K. Tenny
D. Chas. Clarke
Unity of the Church Theme At Local Baptist Service
The Baptist church led by Rev. Geo A Curlee offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Morning service at 11 a m on the topic The Unity of the Church Is a Vital Unity. Evening service at 7 30 p m with The Unseen Hand. B Y P U meets at 6 p m Velma Herring is president Ladies Aid Society meets Tuesday at 3 p m Mrs Wm Reese is president Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m
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Geo. A. Curlee
Hill Huddleston
the Unseen Hand
Velma Herring
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wm. Reese
Christian Church extends schedule for December services
Dr Clinton Lockhart, pastor, announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with R F Holloway as superintendent. Morning service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 15 p.m. on December 5. Bible study each Wednesday. C W E M led by Mrs Charles Ory with a meeting on December 7 at 4 p.m. with Miss Mae Hall.
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Christian Church
Clinton Lockhart
F. Holloway
Chas. Ory
Mae Hall
St Mathews Church Notices
Rev John Power Rector announces Sunday School 10 a m each Sunday Jno D Waring Superintendent church services third Sunday monthly morning service 11 a m evening service 7 30 p m Nov 21 Ladies Guild meets Monday Nov 22 with Mrs J D Waring
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ST. Mathews Church
Episcopal
John Power
Jno
D. Waring
Ladies’ Guild
J. D. Waring
Church of Christ Communion Service Schedule
The Church of Christ will hold a Communion Service at 11 a.m. every Sunday continuing weekly.
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Church OF Christ
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Toledo
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Land Price
Rainvision
Thadberg & Dunlap
Comanche, Texas
St.Jacob’s
Floyd Carpenter
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Grady Bowden
Paris Smith
D.A. Williams Company
Dept
East Ham
Conn
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