News and Notes of Our Soldiers from France
A Crockett county soldier writes home from the front in France detailing frontline fighting with Texas and Oklahoma troops. He describes bayonet work, German reactions, and vivid wartime experiences, ending with a humorous nod to rations and a note about returning home before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett County
France
Guess Who
Jack Piner
Deland
Fritz
Hell
Heaven
Hoboken
Good Old States
Ozona Stockman
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Comanche Mother
Local mothers praise Dean's Kidney Pills for restoring kidney control and reducing back pain in a child. Mrs. D. C. Dingus recounts her younger family member's illness, noting relief after using multiple boxes. The ad emphasizes 60 cents at dealers and directs readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills.
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Dean
D. C. Dingus
Doan
Weather and family notes from Vandyke region
The notice records two rain showers and warm spell for the season. It mentions Ollie McDaniel’s illness with pneumonia during a Fort Worth visit by Mr and Mrs McDaniel, his improving condition upon return. It also notes Leonard Frost returning to Arkansas due to health and Mrs Sparks with a sore arm.
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Mrs. McDaniel
Fort Worth
Ollie
McDaniel
Community Notes From Oct 21 School Week
The item lists sickness at home and in town with several social visits. Mrs. Daniels of Duncan and Mrs. Preacher hosted and visited. Families from Cent er Point, Dublin, Gustine and De Leon are mentioned along with a 82nd birthday for Uncle Billie Brinson. The note also covers a illness, a death in the Edwards family, a church appointment by Rev. Rainey, and the upcoming school term starting Monday with Mr. Geo Matthews as principal and Miss Florence Sturkie as primary.
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John Hammonds
Dublin
Tiner
de Leon
Emma Tullos
Rev. Rainey
Geo. Matthews
Florence Sturkie
Catarrhal Deafness Ad Promise of Cure by Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to treat catarrhal deafness by acting through the blood. It asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and guarantees US$100 for any case not cured by the remedy, offering circulars and listing F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as manufacturers.
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Hall
Tc. F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Higginbotham Bros. & Co Storage Battery Offer
Local firm Higginbotham Bros. & Co lists services for storage batteries including sale charge rent and rebuild options highlighting a full battery solution.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Black-Draught praised as family medicine in Georgia letter
Ringgold, Ga. Mrs. Chas. Gaston extols Thedford's Black-Draught as a longtime family remedy. She recalls using it for headaches from constipation and spring illnesses like malaria, crediting it with keeping doctor bills down and speeding recovery.
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Ringgold
Chas
Gaston
Thedford
Pep Systemic Pills Open New Field in Tonic
An old time health ad promotes Pep Systemic Pills as a single tonic to purify blood strengthen nerves and support liver function. The copy claims comprehensive cleansing and renewed energy with claims by S P Smith and urges consumers to accept no substitute.
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S. P. Smith
Option Forms Available for Sale at The Chief Exponent
The Chief Exponent lists option forms already printed and on sale. Readers can purchase these forms from the publication's office or designated street location for filing or record purposes. Availability may be limited to current stock and payment accepted at sale.
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted for Digestion Aid
An ad claims a burning sensation signals digestive trouble and urges Prickly Ash Bitters from The Wm. Reese Co. Special Agents to improve stomach health. Price listed at 1.25 per bottle.
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Botte
Wm. Reese Co
Reese Jewelry Store Offers Low Prices on Elgin and Waltham Watches
Reese Jewelry Store advertises especially low prices on Elgin and Waltham watches, highlighting value and selection for shoppers.
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Elgin and
Waltham
Reese Jewelry
Coveted by All Yet Possessed by Few Hair Dressing Ad
An advertisement offers La Creole Hair Dressing to restore beauty and luster to gray or harsh hair. Price one dollar.
Reading glasses offered at lowest cost by Reese Jewelry Store
Reese Jewelry Store advertises affordable reading glasses with emphasis on low prices for customers seeking economical options. The notice highlights a straightforward sale approach without added features or bundles.
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Reese Jewelry Store
Guardianship notices published in Comanche County court
The Comanche County Court orders weekly newspaper publication for ten days to announce temporary guardianships for Chester Brown Doyle Brown and Lloyd Cottrell Delia Cottrell Pebble Cottrell. Appointments by Judge B C Stailey become permanent unless contested at the January 1919 term.
Comanche County Notice to Publish Weekly Request
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Comanche County you are hereby commanded to publish once each week for ten days before the return day in a newspaper of general circulation continuously published for at least one year in Comanche County.
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State OF Texas
Comanche County
Chester Brown
Doyle Brown
Pearl Brown
Texas
Comanche
B. C. Stailey
Clerky
M. L. Smith
Temporary Guardian Appointed for Minors Bryson
County Court of Comanche County Texas names Ellen FE Bryson as temporary guardian of Myrt Bryson and Eva Lee Bryson minors on October 9 1918. The appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the January 6 1919 term at Comanche Court House. Citizens may appear to contest the guardianship.
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State OF Texas
Myrt Bryson
Eva Lee Bryson
Ellen FE. Bryson
Comanche County
Texas
Comanche
Bh. C. Stalley
Iy J. M. Graham
Notice of Trustee's Sale on 74 1 2 Acres in Texas
Public notice of foreclosure for default on five coupon notes from 1914 to 1917. J. A. Holman, trustee, will sell at Comanche County Courthouse on the Sunday in November 1918 between 10 am and 4 pm. Property described as 74.5 acres in Comanche County within Singleton Thompson survey, patent No. 491. Proceeds to repay debt, interest, and costs.
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C. C. Mayfield
Kertie Mayfield
Comanche County
Texas
J. A. Holman
E. D. Orear
Nodaway County
Missouri
Orear
Comanche
Singleton Thompson
Thos. B. Huling
John Chrestman
Varas
J. M. Chrestman
J. W. Morgan
Same
Sai
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Binfe Gentaur Company
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Aps
the Centaur Company
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Renow
Company
Dallas
Vandyke
Georgia
Neral
W. C. Magness
Persen
B.C. Statsley
Baker-Veheeler Mig. Co
Dallas Tex
Bob Carver
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Higginsotham
United States Smelting Works Inc
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Opp
P.O
Milwaukee
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A. D. Backstrom
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