Letter from E T Moore from Mansfield Arkansas 1918
E T Moore writes from Mansfield Scott County Arkansas describing local prosperity despite drought. He lists town amenities including Rock Island and Frisco railroads banks stores and services. He recalls deaths in Comanche County and sends a one dollar check to his paper.
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Walden
Scott County
Mansfield
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Frisco
W. W. Cunningham
J. J. Cunningham
Comanche County
Doctors Endorse Calotabs Calomel Purge for Colds
Physicians and druggists tout Calotabs as a refined calomel purge for colds and grippe. One tablet at bedtime, no salts or nausea, then a clear morning with the system purified. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
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Adv
Home Department Enjoys Delicate Entertainment Event
Mrs. Morgan Hall, superintendent, hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering for her class at the Home Department. Attendees pieced a quilt for the orphanage, solved a Bible quiz, and enjoyed refreshments. All left refreshed and hoping for another similar afternoon.
Mrs Winnie Blathermick Opens Expression School
Mrs Winnie Blathermick will open her school of expression on Monday October 7. A graduate of Howard Payne College expression department she has taught for several years. For information call 436.
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Winnie Blathermick
Blathernick
Howard Payne College
Femenina Marketed From Classic Female Remedy
Dr B F Jackson famed physician bequeathed a historic remedy for female troubles now sold as Femenina. Available at 50 cents to 1 dollar, the preparation carries a notable medical lineage and marketing from a celebrated figure in past practice.
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B. F. Jackson
Kodak Man Receives Comanche Orders At Residence
Comanche leaves orders at a residence two blocks north of the square or mails directly to the giver.
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The
Kodak Man
Square
Brin Opens Piqua Dry Goods Store To Crowd
The Piqua Dry Goods Company opened its doors to a large crowd in Piqua Ohio with H and J Brin in charge. The store used multiple registers to speed transactions as shoppers browsed and bought, with a woman shopper reportedly injuring only mildly on basement stairs. The Piqua Daily Press wishes the venture success.
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Piqua Daily Press
H. Brin
Comanche
Piqua
Ohio
Brin
ALC
Piqua Dry Goods Company
Puqua
Isles
J. Brin
Freezone Discovery Promises Quick Corn Removal
A Cincinnati man introduces Freezone a sticky liquid that loosens corns so they lift out with the fingers after a few drops. The odorless drying formula reportedly relieves soreness without inflaming surrounding skin and may prevent infections and lockjaw by avoiding cutting corns.
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Cincinnati
Obituary and local notes from Wilson area
Riley Massingill former resident of this place died Tuesday at 1 o clock leaving a wife and one child and was laid to rest in Carlton cemetery Wednesday evening. Frank Roberson's children show improvement after illness. Gustme Gilbreath is very ill with influenza. Re R. Onstott is slowly improving from sickness. Mrs. A. L. Carrier moved back near Shiloh. Lillie Alred of Carlton visited grandmother Mary C. Nash. Elmer Woods and family are visiting C. D. Woods' family in Dublin this week.
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Shiloh
Lillie Alred
Carlton
Mary CC. Nash
Elmer Woods
C. D. Woods
Dublin
Advertisement for Herb ine remedy
An 19th century advertisement promotes Herb ine to relieve burning chest and throat sensations from indigestion. It claims to drive out poorly digested food, strengthen the stomach and purify the bowels. Sold by 8. P. Smith.
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8. P. Smith
Church Services Set by Dr Power and Bishop Moore
At St Matthews Church Dr John Power conducts the morning service and Bishop Harry Moore of Dallas leads the evening service. Everyone is invited.
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St. Matthews Church
John Power
Harry Moore
Dallas
Remedy Ad Promising Digestive Relief and Energy
A vintage ad recommends taking a small amount of HERBINE at bedtime to ease digestion, cleanse the system, and restore health and energy. Sold by LP Smith.
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Smith
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Boosts Strength in Heat
An old advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the body during summer heat. It asserts purification of blood and overall system enrichment with a boosting, invigorating effect for feeble seniors and weak youths. Price 60 cents.
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Grove
Influenza epidemic spreads across the nation
State and Federal health authorities warn that Spanish influenza is rapidly spreading to all parts of the country and may affect war work. The East reports the heaviest toll as schools and public venues close. warnings urge use of prevention, nutrition, and hygiene. Tanlac advertised as a tonic to strengthen health. Tanlac sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Company.
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Shipping Board
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Company
Grand Jury Empaneled In District Court Session
The district court convened at nine o clock on Monday and empaneled a grand jury. Members named include J. H. Haynes as foreman with John Wilson J. R. Lacy as guiding bailiffs and John Nichols as walking bailiff. Judge Arnold charged the panel before they retired.
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J. H. Haynes
W. T. Huff
G. I. Loudermilk
J. W. McCollum
FE. V. Gill
N. W Pounds
W. A. Payne
N. A. Henley
L. D. Ragland
J. V. White
J. A. Montgomery
L. T. Cunningham
Arnold
J. H. Haynes Foreman
John Wilson
R. Lacy
Giding
John Nichols
A Health Advice Note on Digestion and Chamberlain Tablets
A brief tip notes that a beautiful woman has good digestion but advises light meat meals if digestion falters. It suggests taking Chamberlain's tablets occasionally to strengthen digestion and lists a price of 25 cents.
Land for sale in Terry county farms
Thousands of acres of farm land in Terry county offered for sale from 80 acres up. Price two to two fifty dollars cash and balanced payments at six percent. Santa Fe Railway line runs through the land. Send for particulars to J. F. Winston Brownsfield Texas. (7-10)
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Terry County
Santa Fe R. RK
J. F. Winston
Brownsfield
Texas
Notice to Jurors Recalls Date Until November 11
Those summoned for October 21 are excused and must appear November 11 instead. Jurors with other dates should appear on the date first announced. ARTIE LLOYD District Clerk.
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Artie Lloyd
Option Forms Available For Sale At The Chief Exponent
The Chief Exponent announces option forms are printed and on sale. Readers can purchase the forms from the newspaper office for immediate use.
Local notes on weather and life in Liberty
Rain showers benefited turnip patches but damaged peanuts. Liberty church activities including Sunday school prayer meeting and preaching were suspended until influenza subsides. J L Lewis married last Monday in Erath county, with best wishes for their future.
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Liberty
J. L. Lewis
Erath County
Prickly Ash Bitters Ad Promotes Health and Vigor
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for bad breath and disordered appetite. It claims to purify the stomach liver and bowels and promote vigor and cheerfulness. Price 1.25 per bottle from The Wm Reese Co Special Agents.
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Wm. Reese Co
Mrs. Landrum to Do War Work in Europe
Mrs. J. A. Landrum of Austin Texas sails for Europe to engage in Y M C A work. Her territory will cover Italy and France. She is the surviving sister of Mrs. H F Gantz of Comanche.
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Aaron Cunningham
France
E. T. Moore
J. A. Landrum
Austin
Texas
Europe
Itealy
Oil Listing Contracts and Blank Options on Sale
The Chief Exponent reports oil listing contracts and blank option filings are now printed and available for purchase.
Gratitude Letter Praises Chamberlain's Coke Remedy
Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana writes she suffered a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago and found Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved her. She deems it her duty to express gratitude for the medicine's relief.
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William Bell
Logansport
Ind
Storage Batteries Offered by Higginbotham Bros Co
Higginbotham Bros and Company advertises rental and sale of storage batteries with service charges. The notice emphasizes battery rental options and sales terms for customers seeking portable power storage solutions.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Repost Cards Offered by The Chief Exponent Vendor
The Rural area vendors advertise Repost Cards for sale with price per card and mail order option. The Chief Exponent lists Wm. Reese Drug Co as a contact point for these orders.
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Reese Drug Ca
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Tonic Over Calomel
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute to calomel for a sluggish liver. It claims calomel causes cramping, nausea, and salivation, while Liver Tone improves energy without sickness and is safe for children.
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Dodson
Notice to Registrants Postpones Examinations
All physical examinations are postponed indefinitely due to an influenza epidemic. Those notified to appear should not come until further notice from the Board. J. W. Littlejohn, Clerk.
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J. W. Littlejohn
Man praises Mayer's Wonderful Remedy for stomach relief
A man who suffered years with stomach trouble and gas credits Mayer's Wonderful Remedy with curing his condition after doctors warned of ulcers or cancer. He traveled to Rochester for an operation but found relief after using the remedy, which is said to remove mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. The ad promises money back after one dose.
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Rochester
Minn
Mayer
Wm. Reese Co
Do Not Ignore Nature's Warnings Bitters Ad
Warning about health symptoms leads to Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy. Claims to purify bowels strengthen digestion and regulate liver. Priced at $1.25 per bottle. The Wm. Reese Co., Special Agents.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a cure for cold symptoms promising faster relief. It claims to stop cough and headache with a money back guarantee signed by H. W. GROVBE on each box.
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H. W. Grovbe
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Drouth
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Home Dept. of Methodist U. S
Kodak
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Grand Jury
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Atexas Wonder
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