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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
4
Service advertisement announces Knutson registered jersey bull for service with terms cash when bred. Contact via phone 224. the bull will be brought to your cows. Brought by Dan Diehl agricultural agent for Frisco and Dick Armstrong.
W H Burton of Comanche Texas offers 54 acre sandy land four miles north of Comanche with 47 acres cultivated and a separate 30 acre home place with 22 acres cultivated. Trade offers livestock on either property. Public notice style classifieds.
Copperas Prairie and Gap face a labor shortage as many young men leave for the east after not being called to colors. Social visits include Mr. and Mrs. Alvey Wells of Sidney with R. Q. George, and Rev. G. A. Lewis preaching at Gap. Local gatherings feature Mrs. J. H. Ross's party and Irene Langston’s weekend stay with Louie Reece. A large crowd traveled to Comanche to hear Oscar Callaway. Claude Wells of Dallas visited, and C. J. Graham Jr. plans to seek work east. Farmers report crop losses and scarce seed. rain and sowing of grain are needed to winter stock.
Relieves swelling and pain from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism. Rub in well over the affected part to ease pain and restore natural conditions. Priced 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
Carroll's Drug Store advertises Blue Bugs Dead Shot Bug Killer for sale with a strict guarantee. It emphasizes effective pest control and urges customers to purchase locally.
Real estate notice invites buyers to acquire two small sandy land farms at low price with liberal terms. Emphasizes immediate purchase for home building and investment.
Big Chief Flour is available at Dexter Wallings. A brief ad notes product availability with no further details.
Monday near noon an auto belonging to Drew Cotten collided with a Brownwood car at the southeast square turning post. Cotten’s car damaged the Brownwood car’s fender and the out of town vehicle’s wheels were injured. Fault could not be determined.
W J Rollins of near Fleming was bitten on the shin by a rattlesnake while crossing J P Lee’s pasture last Thursday around 5 pm. He wore heavy trousers. only one fang struck. He crawled to Henry Perkins for help, reached home, and medical aid was summoned. The bite caused pain and weakness. he will be confined to his room for some time.
A Gilmer Mirror note jokes that Upshur county youth Will Dye bore the unlucky serial 1313 and was named on Friday, linking superstition to his name and day with a rural humor index.
Old advertises a laxative marketed for children and adults, claiming to ease feverish or upset stomachs by gently cleansing the stomach and bowels. It warns against counterfeits and instructs to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosage guidance.
R E L Knight announces the 1917 State Fair in Dallas from October 13 to 28 will feature the most complete and extensive preparations yet. Premiums are greatly increased across agricultural and livestock divisions, with new classifications including a pigeon section and a dedicated building. Catalogues will be distributed within about thirty days through Secretary W H Stratton.
G F Winfield president M A T H Minor dean describe Meridian Junior College as offering four years of high school work and two years of standard college work with 15 university trained teachers. Courses include agriculture stock raising domestic science commercial studies and telegraphy. Tuition remains unchanged with board at 15 50 per month. Further details from office secretary C D Malloy.
The 1917 State Fair in Dallas will focus on Agricultural and Live Stock departments. Officials promise education and enhanced prizes to boost cattle output and farm prosperity, with Oct 13 28 as the fair dates. President Knight cites deep state impact and world food role, urging broader support for the livestock and cultivation programs.
A Monday tag sale in Co manche under Miss Alma Neely's Local Chapter seeks funds for Red Cross war work. Young women sold tags on the streets while urging patriotic support and material purchases for soldiers and relief efforts.
An advertise promising Herbine as a cure for biliousness malaria and constipation. It claims the first dose improves health and subsequent doses fully cure, with a price of 50 cents and sold by S. P. Smith.
The Honey Grove Signal notes a British man captured in Galveston after eight blocks of sewer work while avoiding conscription. He then says he will fight for his country, a decision the paper questions, arguing his 3500 miles journey to avoid war masks true patriotism behind mud.
Piles promised cure in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT. If it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles, your money is refunded. First application provides ease and rest.
The passage argues that collective experience is more reliable than a single view and cites many thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds with best results. It claims the remedy is prompt effective and pleasant to take.
Mrs. W. H. Williams of Stanley New York testifies her father used Chamberlain Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea and was cured after three doses. The account attributes immediate relief and strong faith in the remedy.
Mrs C A Barnes of Charleston Tl says she has a high opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and as a laxative. She adds they are mild and pleasant to use and that her brother has had satisfactory results.
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