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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
14
An old fashioned farm product ad promotes Farris Colic Remedy as easy to use for horses. It claims quick relief within thirty minutes after dusting on the tongue and urges purchase today from Cash Store Comanche J W Carter Hasse and Stone Truitt Proctor.
An advertisement touts quick relief for piles with PAZO ointment promising cure in six to fourteen days and a refund if it fails. It mentions better sleep after the first application and asserts price and effectiveness to entice buyers.
J M Barker and family were Hamilton visitors Saturday. B J Wyche and Mrs A Wyche visited C A Wyche at Camp Travis last week. Mr and Mrs Kiltis Brown entertain a fine boy born this week. D B McMillan returned from De Leon visiting sister Mrs Lester. D W Sorrels and B J Wyhe were business visitors at Comanche Friday. Mr and Mrs A Gaines were Dublin visitors one day last week. After a few days visit home folks Haden Estes returned to Red River county. Mrs J K Ditto and son Edwards were Comanche visitors one day last week. Mrs Myrtle McGarty visited relatives in Gustine Sunday. Mr and Mrs H M McCarty of Hazeldell visited his parents Mr and Mrs H W McCarty Sunday.
An advertisement touts a 60 cent bottle of LAX-FOG WITH PEPSIN as a pleasant liquid digestive laxative. It is marketed by Paris Medicine and linked to Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic manufacturers.
The report notes cotton picking weather and overall good community health. Social visits include Marvin Woolsey and family with Archie Swearengin and several local residents. Travel for work includes W S Davis son Marion and Louis Parkman to Ranger to seek employment. Reverend Hurt will lead services Saturday and Sunday.
An old advertisement touts HER BINE to ease uncomfortable bowels after a copious morning operation. It claims effects in a couple of hours if taken, or after breakfast next day when taken at bedtime. Price 60c. Sold by 8S. P. Smith.
Sidney notice states Rev. E. P. Williams presiding elder will lead the Dublin District fourth Quarterly Conference on Saturday at 2 p.m. He will preach both days at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served on the ground Saturday. All stewards trustees and superintendents are urged to attend and bring the church register. J. T. Ferguson, Pastor.
Rain brings joy as Grandma Coker is reported ill. Family visits mention Vernon and R L Godfrey of Fellowship with aunt Mrs T O Ross. Mrs Wed Duval of Post City visits her parents the Hicks. Will Durham of Comanche sees his mother M A Coker. Alto Tuggle returns from Dallas to home.
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a cheap cure for hard and soft corns and calluses. A quarter ounce vanquishes soreness by applying directly to the tender area, loosening the corn for painless removal. Safe on surrounding skin, it is marketed as inexpensive and suitable for women in high heels.
The town of Indian Mountain is buoyed by oil prospects and recent fair weather. L C Echols and wife with Grand ma Echols visited relatives at Fastland Tuesday night. Mrs Ida Echols and baby Alton and Weldon Echols visited near Duster Monday night. J J Howell and family came from Jackson county Saturday night. Mrs Howell's sister joined them for a short visit. Mr Watson Brown and Miss Ola Duke were married Monday afternoon at Comanche and will return to San Antonio where he is in camp.
An 19th century ad touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a thorough system tonic and bowel purifier. It promises to invigorate both body and brain and lists a price of $1.25 per bottle by The Wm. Reese Co special agents.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood to restore vitality and energy. The product promises strengthening and invigorating effects and is priced at 60 cents.
Sunday was warm and dusty before a brisk Monday norther blew through. Camp Travis resident W M Chastain visits family in Sidney for fifteen days. Jewel Bagley hosts a large birthday gathering. Brownwood visitors include Dr Hilley Leverett Little and J B Lacy. Health prompts H E Adames to return from coast cotton picking. Burnett and Van Cleave register in Fort Worth then return. Velva Van Cleave visits Sid ney. R L Van Cleave visits Comanche. Gap school to start Monday 25 with Maud Latham as principal and Bernice Ferrill as primary. Goodson family plan move to Arizona. Burnett couple trade in Comanche. Romeo Walker arrives from Camp Travis to visit then reports to camp. A A Hilley visits Ranger. George Bagley goes to Ranger for work. Tidmore brothers trip to Comanche. Mrs Fred Johnson hosts party. Byron Paddie in Brownwood sanitarium described as very ill. Paddie is Sidney natives son. H D Jones and Sidney residents visit Gap neighbors.
Medical guidance urges using Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea in children one year and older, followed by a castor oil dose. Keep remedy ready and administer at the first sign of loose stools to prevent dehydration and further illness.
An advertisement claims Plantation Chill Tonic cures chills and fever within a week. It guarantees results with a full refund if not satisfied after proper trial, priced at 50e.
Cotton picking is the order of the day as school opened Monday with Dea n Collins and Viola Gray teaching. Mrs J W Brown hosted a Sunday night sing. Annie Slott from Downing visited her sister Rosa Flangana. Grace Jenkins returned from Goldthwaite where she visited. Jesse Horn and sister Ona attended singing, and Jack Cottrell also attended.
The great relief afforded by Chamberlains Tablets in a multitude of cases proves their value for a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In many cases relief has become permanent and sufferers are restored to health.
W R Harris announces purchase of Joe Moody's interest in Harris and Moody Market and will operate it. He thanks patrons and requests payment of meat bills twice monthly on the first and fifteenth to reduce capital tied up by high wholesale prices.
The County Court of Comanche County Texas appoints A C Humphrey temporary guardian of the person and estate of minor Robbie Pesnell on September 18 1918. The appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the next term beginning October 7 1918 at the Comanche Court House. Notice requires publication weekly for ten days in a newspaper of general circulation. LB C Stailey clerk and J M Graham deputy seal the writ.
The text notes a requirement that notices be published once in each regular issue for a period not less than one year as stated in the specified legal or official publication context.
The Comanche County Court appoints B B Gilmore as temporary guardian of the welfare of Fretwell and other Gilmore minors on September 18 1918. The appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the next term starting October 7 1918 at the Comanche Courthouse. Interested parties may appear to contest.
G W Warren was named Temporary Guardian of Eva D Warren and Le land D Warren by the County Court of Comanche County Texas on October 7 1918. Interested parties may contest the appointment at the next regular term. Notice requires proof of execution of the order by September 24 1918.
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