Sidney Meeting Closes After Rev Gardner Rally
Bro White returns from Sidney meeting with Rev Gardner reporting several conversions, mostly strong men. Thirty join the Methodist church and a freewill offering of 9.84 dollars is collected. Crowds are large. 86 dollars raised for Bro Gardner on conference offerings. An ad promotes Herbine malaria remedy at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. White
Rev. Gardner
Sidney
Methodist Church
Bro. Gardner
Jesse Cuthbertson Exhibits Fine Pears in Comanche Market
Jesse Cuthbertson displayed pears of exceptional color, size, and absence of blemishes at the Y M B IL office in Comanche. The article praises Comanche County farmers including Joe Tannehill and J M Grigsby for quality fruit and contrasts with distant markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Cuthbertson
Comanche
Jesse
Comanche County
Mr. Cuthbertson
Joe Tannehill
J. M. Grigsby
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Safer Calomel Alternative
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, non salivating remedy to replace calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims quick results, no griping, and suitability for children, with a 50 cent bottle guarantee at the drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
De Leon W O W Campaign Aims for Band and Banner
The De Leon W O W camp shows strong interest in adding members with Sov 5 C Findley aiding. Twelve new applications in ten days. The plan includes forming a W O W band and a crack degree team to make the camp one of the best in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Findley
DeLeon
DeLeon Free Press
Freak of nature eggs found by T W Stark Jr
Boyd Stark displayed a remarkable discovery on the street a pair of soft shelled eggs fused together by a shared duct the two shells joined as twin eggs with one smaller than the other both fully formed and the inner portions mingling. The peculiar eggs belong to T W Stark Jr who found them recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Stark
T. W. Stark Jr
Town astonished by simple mixture
Comanche people are astonished at the instant action of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients in Adei i ka. One spoonful relieves most cases of constipation sour stomach or gas and Adler i ka acts on both lower and upper bowel. A short treatment helps chronic stomach trouble. M W Carroll Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Carroll
Adler-ika
Dudley’s advertises McLaughlin’s Bourbon Santos Peaberry coffee
Local ad promotes McLaughlin’s Bourbon Santos Peaberry coffee described as finest flavoured coffee. The copy highlights strength and aroma and offers it for 25 cents per cup at Dudley’s. (50-1)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
Dudley’s
Market prices and farmer dissatisfactions noted
Cotton at about 15 cents per pound and seed near 60 cents per bushel, oats above 45 cents and wheat around 1.50, corn about 45 cents per bushel. Farmers complain they are not being treated fairly in markets. A proverb-like line suggests discontent even on small favors.
Plantation Fever Tonic advertised for babies relief
An advertisement touts Plantation Fever Tonic as a pleasant non calomel remedy to tone, open an eye, regulate bowel action, and ease pains for babies and growing children. Price 50 cents.
Elderly Women Guarded Durand and Blackstone Voices
A sequence of testimonials praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. Mrs. Ripaway of Durand Wisconsin and Mrs. Courneyer of Blackstone Massachusetts describe improvements from hot flashes, dizziness, and related symptoms after using the remedy. The advertisement urges middle aged women to heed warning symptoms and consider the compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Ripaway
Massachusetts
Blackstone
Mass
Pierre Cournoyer
Exhibits Show County Corn and Fruit Variety at Young Men's League
Exhibits received this week include Jack Isham ten ears mixed corn, E. J. Jernigan ten ears early Wonder white corn and ten Gould Seed white corn, Walter Barrett ten ears white corn, A. P. Mercer two stalks June corn, Mrs N R Lindsey several pears and figs, E W Williams white maize in large heads, J E McGuire yellow corn with large ears, Jim Stevenson pears very mellow. The event demonstrates county corn yields and fruit varieties, and organizers hope collecting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Business League
Jack Isham
E. J. Jernigan
Gould
Walter Barrett
A. P. Mercer
J. E. McGuire
Jim Stevenson
How to Prevent Appendicitis Says Comanche People
A druggist claims simple buckthorn bark and Adler-ika mix prevents appendicitis and relieves constipation gas and sour stomach. The notice touts one spoonful as effective for many stomach troubles and promotes Adler-ika as the easiest and most thorough remedy sold.
The Problem of Harvesting for Peanut Crops
J W Preacher of near Comanche visited town showing peanut vines from his 75 acre crop. Some nuts were mature while many were small and immature. He fears rain may ruin matured nuts while small ones fail to reach maturity, making timing crucial for a new crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Preacher
Comanche
Preacher
Immitation is Sincerest Flattery Ad Text
Ad claims imitation is flattering like counterfeit money and notes a hair dye product that darkens hair naturally without dye. Price listed as 1.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginal
The Fig a Figger in Comanche
J. P. Kearby a lawyer grows unusual figs on rocky soil near his Comanche home. His trees resist cold and ripen figs by mid June staying productive until frost. His children sold several bushels at four dollars per bushel and he plans to expand to half an acre. Mrs. Lindsey also grows figs nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Kearby
Old Cumberland Presbyterian
Kearby
Constipation the Father of Many Is
A promotional note extols constipation as a common cause of many ills. It urges keeping bowels regular to avoid problems and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a laxative that also improves appetite and digestion. Obtainable everywhere.
Publication Citation in Land Dispute Over Comanche County Claim
The State of Texas commands the sheriff to summon named heirs and various parties in a land title suit No. 3680 in Comanche County District Court, to answer a petition filed August 4 1916 over a 320 acre John Shelton survey conveying to D. M. Falkner and J. W. Peacock and now claimed by W. F. Brasuel and others. The notice details publication requirements and outlines alleged defective powers of attorney and adverse possession claims spanning 10 years, seeking to remove a cloud on title and grant judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche County
Sarah H. Ellis
J.w.daley
A.a.condren
James W.melrose
Mary H. Melrose
KR. T. Condren
R. H. Condren
Orsen L. Barley
Emiline A. Barley
Chas. E
Comanche
Texas
W. F. Brasuel
D. M. Folkner
Sarah EH. Ellis
J. W. Daley
A. A. Condren
James W. Melrose
Kr.t. Condren
C Has
E. Wyrich
Florence Wyr
D. M. Falkner
J. W. Peacock
John Shelton
Copper Creek
S. W
D. & D. Asylum
N. W
Copperas Creek
Geo. Yarborough
R. '. Condren
Orson L. Barley
Florence Wyrick
Chas. E. Wyrich
JW. Peacock
W. M. Smith
D. & D. Asylum Land
W.F. Brasyel
Abso
Jo Shelton
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Che Soda Fountain
Institutor
France
Europe
S. P. Smith
DE Leon W. O. W
John Tarleton
Stephenville, Texas
Jas, F. Cox, M. A
Cotton Belt Immigration Bureau
J. R. Eanes & Company
J. R. Eanes
Freak OF Nature
N. R. Lindsey
E. W. Williams
THE
Nace Ea
Peruna
Columbus
Ohio
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