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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
7
H S Ware new manager of Texas Power and Light Co. local affairs marries Miss Ella Williamson of Iradell in a private Brownwood home wedding. Rev J L Minnus officiates as the couple plans a Comanche home move after traveling from Brownwood on the 1 00 train.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that reaches mucous surfaces via the blood and claims to cure catarrhal deafness linked to Eustachian tube inflammation. Offers $100 for any case not cured and circulars free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The Comanche Fair Management announces Thursday as sales day for registered stock. If you have livestock for sale or wish to buy registered hogs sheep horses cows or poultry, plan for this Thursday. The fair showcases high quality stock and reflects Comanche county’s growing farmer economy.
Robert Underhill weds Mary Dally Brownlee. N R Cogburn marries Artie Brown. Willie A Walker ties with Ola Mae Handlin. R A Cox weds Essie May Northcutt.
Mothers neglect of a child’s colds can lead to chronic catarrh as the mucus membranes inflame. Early use of a bottle of Chamberlain's cough remedy could have prevented the lifelong burden. Obtainable everywhere.
W F Durham of Comanche is listed as registering a Buick with registration number 503. The brief item notes the registration of the vehicle.
A Comanche County boy in the U S Navy writes from Philadelphia to say the Illinois battleship of 11500 tons will relieve the Nebraska at Vera Cruz after six months, with a voyage to the Mexican port in about six to seven days. The letter notes prompt paper delivery and a wish for local paper success.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming immediate hair beautification after a gentle scalp cleanse. It asserts dandruff removal and scalp refreshment, plus weeks of use will reveal new fine hair all over the scalp. The pitch urges a 25 cent bottle from drug or toilet counters.
A vintage ad touts the Neely Harris Cunningham Company inviting farmers to sell produce for higher pay and shoppers to buy goods for less, highlighting favorable terms and a broad market reach.
An advertisement claims women can avoid torture as female troubles vanish after using Femenina priced at 50e and 1.00 dollars. The notice emphasizes relief and markets the product to readers.
Sidney News reports Rev. Gardner filled his Methodist sermon this Sunday. Nugent Payne of Blanket visited Monday night. Miss Mary Delle Coffey is ill. Rev. McClung of Thorp Springs preached at the Christian church Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. W. J. Jones and children visited Sipe Springs Tuesday. Ace Dillon and children of Comanche visited Orvill Cox Sunday. Edd Nowlin and baby from Port Arthur visit E V Gill family. Ethel Grace Jones Lalo Ross in Comanche Saturday. Marcus Taylor from Port Arthur visits Sidney. C L Donaho and Mrs Donaho of Comanche visit Sunday afternoon.
The ad urges readers to treat a cold promptly with Chamberlains Cough Remedy, claiming it is safe and effective with a long established reputation and no narcotics. It states the product is available everywhere.
J. T. Pees, the Singer Man, advertises white sewing machines with special bargains in the notice.
An old advertisement explains nervousness as an alarm from the nervous system when health wanes. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a nourishing tonic free from alcohol, claiming it feeds nerve cells and refreshes the whole system.
The Cotton Palace management designates November 8 as Comanche Day with a special excursion planned and a record attendance goal. A possible Y M B L delegation may travel to Waco to showcase the tribe’s strength and presence in full war attire.
An old fashioned mother’s remedy ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, stomach issues, and sour bile, noting the product’s pleasant taste and warning of counterfeit copies.
At last Thursday's regular meeting, led by Mrs. M. K. Witt, members studied the book of Proverbs focusing on its history and contents. Mrs. Morgan Hall delivered the devotional, and Mrs. Webb led a quiz. Next meeting on October 26 will study Ecclesiastes with Leader Mrs. W. W. Kilpatrick, Quiz Miss Lizzie Ford, Devotional Mrs. H. H. Kilpatrick. meeting time moved to three o'clock.
Wash wounds with BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and dress with BOROZONE POWDER. Purifies and speeds healing for both man and beast. Suitable for screw worms dehorned cattle cuts and bruises. Prices 25 50 100 150 cents. Sold by S P Smith.
A period advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing claiming it makes the wearer look ten years younger by darkening gray hair. The ad lists a price of $1.00 and targets a broad audience seeking a youthful appearance.
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