Macksville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Cox has been very ill but improving. The Woods and Wilson families from nearby visited over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Brisco of Gustine hosted at the Peterson home. The Wyches took a short trip to Dublin. Mrs Tatum of Gustine attended her ill relative Will Cox. Dock McDonald visited his son at Camp Travis. The Donalds returned from Dallas after several months away. Edward Watson visited Gustine. The Couch and Estis families enjoyed a trip to the Cotton Palace in Waxahachie.
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Dublin
J. M. Tatum
Gustine
Will Cox
Dock McDonald
Camp Travis
Henry Donald
Dallas
Master Edward Watson
J. D. Couch
E. C. Estis
Cotton Palace
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Rapid Pain Relief
Neuralgia of the face shoulder or feet requires a powerful edge that will penetrate the pain site and relieve suffering. Ballard's Snow Liniment is available in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle and sold by S. P. Smith.
Wright’s Ham Pickle-50cat Ends Up Smith’s
J. H. Allen promotes Viscal Oil as waterproofer and shoe oil while Iso saddle oil is also offered. The ad notes product lines including a pickle item linked to Wright’s Ham and a sale or ownership claim to Smith.
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J. H. Allen
Iso
For good L Coal at six dollars per ton in Henderson
Readable fragment notes a coal price at six dollars and a location of Henderson with an item labeled good L coal. No further context or dates are provided.
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Henderson
Soldiers in Camp Travis Report and Training Updates
The report notes transfers to the 359 Infantry and Battery A 345th FA NA. Corporal James A. Coan of Comanche Texas shines on his unit football team. Private Charles C. Gray takes the Scottish Rite degrees in San Antonio. Divisional football loss at Waco is acknowledged but praised. Battalion builds a machine gun range and practices semaphore signaling. Non-commissioned officers attend division schools. Saturday practice marches and a longer hike are planned. War risk insurance becomes available. Mark Callaway passes exam for aviation corps commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Waco
Mark Callaway
Aviation Corps
Comanche Man Returns Home to Die No More
A Comanche man narrates his recovery after suffering colic attacks and liver trouble for 15 years. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with relieving his symptoms after one dose and reports restored health. The ad promises the remedy removes intestinal mucous and inflammation. One dose convinces or money refunded.
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Mayr
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromide Quinine Formula
Advertising copy touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quin in every box to stop cough and headache and cure the cold in one day. Denapress refund promise stated with E W GROVE’S signature on each box. We.
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E. W. Grove
Community Notes Share Visits and Local Moves
Cotton Grove reports Mrs. Hickey staying with her parents in Duncan over the weekend. Mr. Spivy moves into the community from Newburg. The town welcomes these new neighbors. Mr. Julian Johnson returns from a business trip to Brownwood. Aubrey Beene and Otis Smedley at Fort Worth express satisfaction with their jobs.
Adler-i-ka touted to relieve chronic stomach ills
A Comanche girl describes years of dyspepsia and constipation and credits Adler-i-ka with instant relief after trying buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. The product is claimed to flush the entire tract, ease constipation sour stomach and gas, prevent appendicitis, and provide the quickest action among their sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler-ika
M. W. Carroll
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Ohio Woman
Mrs. M. O. Johnston of Richmond Indiana describes severe weakness that made stair climbing difficult. After using the Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength, helped with moving into a new house, and supported heavy chores and poultry farming.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ned
Local Socials Report From Purvis and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Cox ill but improving. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Martin Peterson of Austin staying this week. The Wyches and daughter Welton traveled to Waco's Cotton Palace, returning Sunday. Davidson and McGlothlin of near Hico stopped by last week. Various visits to Proctor Purvis Gustine and Stephenville noted with local families and friends listed.
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Martin Peterson
Austin
W. J. Wyche
Welton
Cotton Palace
Waco
Davidson and McGlothlin
Near Hico
Bennett
Proctor
Cockrel
Near
Energy
Jewel Woods
Near Purvis
Grace McDonald
Pep Systemic Pills Promote General Renewal
Hundreds of doctors prescribe Bland’s Mass based Pep Pills advertised as a tonic liver stimulant and blood purifier. They claim to restore color, boost vitality, ease constipation and nervousness, and cure tiredness without teeth discoloration. Sold by The Wm. Reese Co and urged to accept no substitute.
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Wm. Reese Co
Local Social News and Household Notices
Ostapres School runs under Miss Pearl Boyd and Miss Sadie Cheatham. Mr and Mrs Bill Parker and children move to Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Tom Steele hosted a Saturday night party. Mrs 8S J Head visits winter with daughter Mrs 0 P Scroggins. Eddie Carter and Bonnie Davis visited from Sidney Bryson. Frank O Briant with Bob Roberson near Bibb. Miss Sadie Cheatham visited Bibb. Effie Hart visited Rena Scroggins. Elm Grove hosts Sunday singing night. Also an ad for Herbine digestive remedy priced 50 cents sold by S P Smith.
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Ostapres School
Pearl Boyd
Sadie Cheatham
Bill Parker
Oklahoma
Tom Steele
J. Head
P. Scroggins
Eddie Carter
Bonnie Davis
Sidney and
Bryson
Frank O'Briant
Bob Roberson
Bibb
Camp Bowie
Effie Hart
Rena Scroggins
Elm Grove
Higginbotham Bros and Co Storage Battery Services
Storage batteries for sale charge rent rebuilds offered by Higginbotham Bros and Co. The ad outlines buying charging rental and rebuilding options for customers needing battery solutions.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Christmas gift value in Youth's Companion double offer
A 1918 subscription proposal promotes The Youth's Companion at $2.25 when combined with McCall's Magazine. The offer includes 52 issues of 1918 for the Companion, remaining 1917 issues, the Companion Home Calendar for 1918, and 12 McCall's fashion numbers for 1918. Subscriptions can be placed at Commonwealth Ave Boston MA.
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Youth's Companion
Youths Companion
McCall’s Magazine
Youth’s Companion
Companion
Commonwealth Ave
Boston
Mass
Thanksgiving Services Set at Central Christian Church
The union Thanksgiving service will be held at Central Christian Church with Rev. W. B. Vaughan expected to preach. Final speaker arrangements will be announced next Sunday. Services begin at 10 00 a.m. Everyone is invited and urged to attend.
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Central Christian Church
W. B. Vaughan
Stop Coughing With B Allard’s Horehound Syrup
Balance irritation and soothe lungs with B Allard’s Horehound Syrup. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 bottles sold by H P Smith. Restore comfortable breathing and relief for coughs.
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Ballard
8. P. Smith
For a Weak Stomach a Simple Dietary Guide
A brief note recommends a diet suited to age and occupation and keeping bowels regular. It advises taking one Chamberlain's Tablet when feeling overfull or constipated.
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Chamberlain
Farm debt relief offer from Federal Land Bank
Cheap money for farm indebtedness with five 40 year terms at 5 percent through the Federal Land Bank of Houston via the Comanche Farm Loan Association. For full particulars visit First National Bank of Comanche and discuss with J. Osbonner, Secretary-Treasurer.
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Federal Land Bank
Houston
Comanche Farmoan Association
First National Bank of Comanche
Alexander dies from shaving wound blood poisoning
San Angelo Texas November 17 F L Alexander is dead from blood poisoning believed to stem from a shaving accident that cut his neck. He fell ill early in the week and died yesterday. He leaves a widow and two small children.
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San Angelo
Texas
F. L. Alexander
Alexander
Why Skirts Are So Short
A debate among dress and shoe makers reveals that longer skirts reduce shoe sales and raise profits for dress materials. To balance costs, skirts are shortened to seven eight and nine inches above the ground, while widening fabric to compensate.
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Popular Science Monthly
Plainview News
Quinine Medicine Ad Highlight and Signature Hint
An advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects and no head buzz. It urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of EH. W. GROVE. We.
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EH. W. Grove
That Grim White Spectre Pneumonia Ad
A historical notice promotes Mansfield's Cough balsam as a remedy for lingering coughs and pneumonia symptoms with prices listed at 50e and 1.00, urging timely treatment.
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Mansfield
New Book On Cancer Free From Knife Surgery
A new book offers a comprehensive explanation of cancer and its successful non surgical treatments based on 20 years of experience and extensive lab research. It invites readers to request a copy by writing to O. A. Johnson M. D. Suite 560 1320 Main St Kansas City Missouri.
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O. A. Johnson
M. D
Main St
Kansas City
Red Cross Notes Knit Goods and Hospital Linens Shipment
The Red Cross reports a weekly shipment to Headquarters with knitting from Comanche Gustine Sipe Springs and Larkin totaling 50 pair socks 50 wristlets 58 sweaters 47 mufflers. Hospital linens include 42 sheets 84 pillow cases 226 dish towels 225 face towels 168 handkerchiefs 48 table napkins 240 knitted wash cloths 180 dust cloths and 55 pajama suits 24 bed socks. Christmas packets from Comanche De Leon Sipe Springs Gustine Lamkin listed as 104 50 25 15 10 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Gustine
Sipe Springs
Larkin
Lamkin
Comanche Andustine
DeLeon
Regulate Bowels with Herbine Sold by P. Smith
An early medicine note promotes HERBINE as a bowel regulator aiding liver and stomach, restoring strength and buoyancy. Priced at 50e, sold by P. Smith.
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P. Smith
Dr B F Jackson Prescription Sold as Pemenina
A historic figure Dr B F Jackson known for a famous female remedy has a legacy sold today as Pemenina. The product lists two prices 50 cents and one dollar, reflecting its marketed options.
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Yeusau
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Tim
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