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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
7
Local druggists report a fall in calomel sales and promote Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant tasting liver remedy. The bottle costs 50 cents with a money back guarantee if it does not replace calomel, and it is said to regulate the stomach bowels and leave breath sweet and head clear.
The Comanche Baptist Association met with Mercers Gap Church and elected Deacon Hill Huddleston moderator. Mercers Gap hosts received praise for hospitality. September 16 is Baptist Standard day for Texas churches. The drive to raise 150000 for State missions runs until the Texas Baptist General Convention in Houston. The church earned Sunday school honors from the Nashville board. Ladies Aid plans to meet standards and invites women to help. Mrs. Wm. Reese sets 3 p.m. next Tuesday to pack Buckner Orphan’s Home clothing. The pastor, Geo. A. Curlee, preaches Sunday morning and 8 p.m. services.
A Comanche resident Mrs W E Dupuy endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and headaches. She states dizziness and pain eased and no kidney medicine was needed afterward. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the product.
Advertises a tonic claimed to tone the system and regulate the liver for babies and growing children. Promotes wonderful success among mothers, notes no calomel, and lists a price of 50 cents.
Mrs Timson trains Thurza to use rain water only for washing and keeps well water for drinking. Thurza admits mixing kettle water from both sources to save labor, hoping the bottom half would heat for washing up after tea.
Advert says Peace in 24 hours for stomach sufferers using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Warns minor stomach issues may hide cancer ulcers and other serious diseases. Claims an ideal prescription to overcome stomach liver and intestinal trouble and that millions have been restored. Sold by The Wm. Reese Co.
The C W B M program lists Mrs. Jim Cox as hostess with Mrs. Wm MacClannahan leading Bible Reading on 13th Chapter of First Corinthians and hymn. Business period includes Roll Call and news item. Other items cover Bible study, current topics and Round Table discussion.
Advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the original product that darkens hair naturally without dye. Priced at $1.00.
S. P. McCrary of Comanche visited his mother Mrs. J. M. McCrary in Hazeldell. G. F. Gilman visited his daughter Mrs. Johnson in West Texas. Mrs. Conaway of Comanche and Miss Mattie Applewhite of Gustine visited Hazeldell friends Sunday. J. M. McCrary made a business trip to Comanche. Mrs. McCrary has been sick but showing improvement. The young people enjoyed a party at John Pierce’s home Monday night.
A drugstore ad promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or a refund. The first application provides relief and comfort. price listed as 50 cents.
Report notes rain on Sunday and Monday aiding fall seed germination and grass for cattle. Local obituaries record Louis Steele’s death and burial, with condolences to his family. Professor J F Redwine plans to move to Downing to teach this winter as neighbors depart.
A simple home beauty mix combines juice of two fresh lemons with orchard white to create a quarter pint skin whitening lotion. Strain to remove pulp then store. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to reduce freckles sallowness and tan and soften skin.
Meetings continue at Beattie with Holiness in session and Baptist scheduled to begin the first Sunday in September. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Welch Mrs. Bates Miss Lola Mayes Miss Dave Smith and Jim Barton family. Local residents attended singing at Suez and a Callaway talk in Comanche plus a ball game at Duster.
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone a topical treatment for corns and calluses. A few drops relieve soreness and lift the corn or callus with ease, drying instantly without irritating surrounding skin. A small bottle costs little and is available at drug stores or wholesale houses.
Rucker residents plead for rain to save crops especially peanuts while hoping for a general shower. Elmo McAdoo Gordon Grisham Tom Kelley and families and Donie Mallace welcomed James Johnson and family back from a short visit. William Williamson visited from Knox county with E M Allsup. Mark McNeely traveled from near Gorman. Local folks attended protracted meetings at Antioch St. Joe and Bowman.
Sunday school and prayer meetings are described as lively with extra fine seas. Everyone is invited to attend. Mr. Eves McAdoo and family have moved to Oklahoma to pick cotton. Mrs. Tennie Beale has gone to Comanche to visit relatives near there.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, promises testimonials, and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. as Toledo publishers with claims of a $100 reward for details and widespread sale by all.
375 acres northwest of Comanche with 160 acres cultivated and rest grass. Stock farm with good water and land and fair improvements. 141 acres adjacent to Comanche north east, 130 cultivated with fine water. Also a six room house on block 12 in Comanche with large lot. House cheap or trade for small farm. Oscar Callaway listing from ranch south of Comanche.
The Hick's Corner community celebrated the rain that fell Monday and Tuesday. Residents and visitors shared with family and friends including Mrs. T. Ross with her daughters Jewell and Joe, Miss Celia Lowe with Miss Texie Hicks, and many others visiting from nearby homes and attending Apostolic meetings near Briar Grove.
Advertises Renovine as the heart and nerve tonic to treat early symptoms before heart damage. Claims cures on the spot with a price of 50e and 1.00 dollars. Promotes urgency to start now rather than wait for advanced heart failure.
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