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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
6
The City Council at its regular meeting Monday changed the speed limit in the auto regulations from 8 to 12 miles per hour. Eight miles per hour was entirely too slow and many think that a 12 mile limit is too slow. If it is it should be raised. A reasonable limit should be set and autos rigidly required to abide by it. The law on light should be rigidly enforced.
An advertisement claims aging can be delayed by regular bowels and a healthy liver. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets for constipation and biliousness, describing them as easy to take and agreeable, and states they are obtainable everywhere.
Dr I L Vaughn veterinary surgeon of Comanche Texas offers a guaranteed tick fever cure with no charge if unsuccessful. He asserts fever under 105 degrees will be treated and vaccination provides immunity for six months or longer. He invites cattle owners in surrounding counties to call day or night at phone 335.
Miss Benna McGuire returned from New York after seven weeks of study. Co D Jenkins came back from Waco after finishing Hill's business college course. J A Sparks singing school at Suez drew a large crowd and fine singing. Ola Hulsey left for Gaines county to teach this winter. Beula McGuire to Indian Gap to direct the music department. All local teachers attend the Comanche institute this week. C A Bryant of Gorman visited Sunday en route to the institute.
Mrs Bettie Bullock of Catron Kentucky writes of four years of severe womanly pains. After failing to improve with doctor visits and bed rest her husband gave Cardus the woman’s tonic. She reports renewed strength and walking two miles after starting treatment.
Partial list outlines departments led by D F Eaton and others with prizes for crops, livestock, poultry, and crafts at the Comanche County fair October 10 to 14 1916. Entries require yield reports and proper packaging with deadlines and shipping directions.
Last Monday morning our hearts were saddened by the death of Lillian Wilhelm after a three week bout with typhoid fever. Her loss shocks family and friends who knew her well. Condolences are offered to the grief-stricken family as Mrs. Dick Stephens of Sue visits friends and attends the meeting.
An advertisement touts Herbine as a liver correctant to remove yellow complexion pimples and blemishes. It claims the liver is tor pid and promises purified system, stimulated organs, and vigorous health. Price 50e. Sold by S. P. Smith.
Rev Scott preached at Lamkin on Sunday morning. Prof Joe Wilkins closed a singing school here Saturday night. Mr Gale Scott left Sunday for T C U. Chester Harris of Comanche visited Lamkin Sunday. Bertie Kelley passed through Lamkin Sunday. Lee McGlothin left Sunday for Comanche for the Institute. Bessie Glasgow returned Monday from San Angelo visiting her sister Mrs Lynch. Buck Neel is visiting home folks this week. Charlie Anderson and wife and Charlie Campbell returned Monday from a visit to Mexico. Neva Boatwright visiting her.
A Gatesville note describes a gathering at Mr Stevens's home where about a dozen young people enjoyed a friendly party amid casual conversation and music, with no incidents reported.
Reverend J F Luker of Venus Texas along with Mr W A Luker and family visited Mr J W Luker of Proctor on Tuesday. Mrs J P Ewing and family and her son H V Ewink and family were mentioned in association with the Lukers.
Miss Lucile Roberson visited her cousin Miss Corinne Luker this week. Mr. W T Morphee of Edna Hill was in our community Tuesday. The Epworth League is held each Sunday night and all are invited to join.
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