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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
11
A period advertisement praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It highlights its pleasant taste suitable for children and reports positive endorsements from Mrs. Scruby of Chillicothe Missouri who attests to its safety and lack of narcotics.
After recent rain the region enjoys pleasant weather. R R Everett escorted several parties to Ranger for work there. Miss Eula Adams now employed at Sidney telephone exchange. Mr Cox traded his Gap exchange to Ft Worth parties. Armstrong and others viewed an oil well near Sipe Springs with signs of oil and leases from ten to twenty five dollars per acre. five dollars offered near Gap but declined. A Jones and R Q George returned from Ranger where they worked three weeks. Mr and Mrs W P Everett moved to Ranger to reside. Reports of sore throats and colds statewide amid rain revival.
The note mentions turnips growing with showers and hog soles being scarce since hogs are sold. Roy Vancleave built a trolley wire and fell when it broke, dislocating his shoulder. Mrs. C J Graham received a letter from overseas son Nage saying he is well and enjoying himself. Mothers are reassured relatives are safe and will be notified if anything happens.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine as a quick fix for heavy hair, claiming it doubles beauty, dissolves dandruff, prevents itching, and stops hair loss. It urges buyers at drug stores or toilet counters to try a small bottle and promises noticeable results within ten minutes.
Center Point residents celebrate a rainfall last Tuesday night and Wednesday. Local illness improves as Ola McNutt shows signs of recovery. Visitors pass through Erath and Ellis counties to relatives. Many households share visits across Sardis and Hasse.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children, warning mothers to treat constipation and announcing it should be first in any sickness. It urges checking for genuine bottles with full directions and cautions against counterfeit syrups.
Beautiful weather follows last Tuesday night rain and damp spell. Grand pa Williams dies and is buried in Zion Hill cemetery at Vandyke. Leonard Frost of Arkansas visits relatives. Comanche sends brave boys to training camp. home front urged to keep fires burning. Sanday School attendance urged. Rev. Rainy to fill next weekend appointment.
Mr and Mrs Cleo Wilson spent past months in Red River county returning recently. Mr and Mrs Yarber of Alexander visited relatives here last week. Mr B Wyche and Mr Mrs W J Wyche with Welton visited Stephenville Sunday. Haden Estes returned home from Red River county where he worked. Don Burnett entertained the young folk with singing Sunday night. W D Peterson visited Carlton one day. Dayne Hayes has typhoid fever. Dalton Hayes improving after illness. Singing drew a good crowd Sunday.
An old health notice recommends Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy for children one year or older. It advises giving a dose of castor oil after the remedy and keeping the treatment at hand to act at the first sign of loose bowels.
Storage batteries offered for sale charge rent and rebuild by Higginbotham Bros. & Co. Local business advert lists complete battery services including sales charging rental and rebuild options.
Surgeons emphasize prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. Borozone is presented as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast. Available prices 25 cents 50 cents 1.00 and 1.50 sold by H. P. Smith.
A historical notice touts Disagreeable and Dangerous Trouble labeled as diarrhoea and promotes Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial as a speedy and certain remedy priced at 25e and 50e. The claim targets readers seeking fast relief from intestinal illness.
Old and weak people are urged to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to purify blood, enrich the system, and gain strength and vigor during hot summer days. The ad promises noticeable energizing effects and overall improvement.
Hazelden reports last week events and travel. Dan Hartson arrived from Denton County to work. George and Mrs Pierce hosted a Thursday party. J E Johnson and family left for Fanin County seeking work. Jeff and Virgil Miller and Miss Lillian of Energy visited. G D Haggard hosted a Friday party. Bob Miller of Energy visited. Raymond and Sylvester Gilman left for Virginia to work. G W Haggard sold 75 head of cattle at Gustine. J M McCrary Jr works on a Comanche farm this week.
A shower arrived after last week, aiding peanut crops and prompting hope for rain to sow grain. Naaman Echols made a business trip to Eastland Tuesday night. A Christian meeting continues at Gorman. The oil well near Gorman remains on a standstill.
An old time wag shows Farris Colic Remedy for horses. A wife can treat a colic at home by dropping the remedy on the horse’s tongue, with relief in about thirty minutes. For sale by Cash Store Proctor and local merchants J. W. Carter Hasse Stone and Truitt.
Local report notes charges filed against Higginbotham Bros Co over storage batteries. No further details available in the fragment.
An advertisement urges use of Renovine to cure early symptoms before heart damage occurs. It claims Renoving is the heart and nerve tonic with a price of 50e and $1.00.
Notice in probate commands weekly publication for ten days in a Comanche County newspaper. It cites J S Richardson seeking guardianship of Homer H Richardson and Graciel L Richardson minors, with October 7 1918 term start. It also notes R L Shin named temporary guardian of Joseph Sain Minor, with next court term to contest. The writ dated September 1918 from County Court Clerk B C Stailey.
The document records the writ execution as of September 9 1918 at Comanche with the official seal affixed. It notes the requirement to return the writ and show its execution on the first day of the court term. The wording is formal and statutory, reflecting a clerical certification.
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