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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1918

Page

2

Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Restores Oregon Farmer’s Health

Oregon Il Mrs D M Augers who raises six hundred chickens yearly credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after an organic trouble left her unable to move. She praises the remedy and urges others to consult Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass for advice based on forty years of experience.

Oregon Lydia E. Pinkham D. M. Augers R. R Lynn, Mass

Proctor Public School Opens With Good Attendance

Proctor public school began the 16th of this month with a very good attendance. Mrs. Jesse Sneeden was on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Pinson were in Dublin shopping Tuesday. Mrs. Opal Perry entertained the young people Saturday night. All report a nice time. Mr. Harry Pinson, Frank Gaines and Cecil Luker have gone to A. and M. College. Mr. Virgie Carter made a business trip to Dublin Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. E. Kay and her little sister in law Inez made a business trip to Dublin Saturday. Miss Grace Vandiver spent Saturday and Sunday in Dublin. Eunice Carter spent Tuesday night with Laura Pinson and they gave a melon feast on the creek, and the following ones were present: Inez Kay, Onida Clemons, Ruth Newby, Mae Hughes, Grace Vandiver, Farris Greene, Donald Clemons, Geo. Mooney, Bill McClatchey, Dave Hooner, Lanele Kay and Alva Rickely. They all had a supercondulating time, Mrs. R. W. Gray gave a party Monday night. Saturday night Laura Pinson, Inez Kay and Gladys Bryant spent the night with Eunice Carter and Mr. Elemr Hodges, took them and several others to Corrine Luker's in a car to a party. Next morning Mr. Carter carried a carload of girls out to Gadys Bryant's home, then visited the melon patch. They returned home with enough melon to last them all day. Mrs. EF. Kay received a letter from her husband, Edward, stating that he was expecting to be transferred from Camp Travis to Camp Bowie.

Proctor Public School Jesse Sneeden John Pinson Dublin Opal Perry Harry Pinson Frank Gaines Cecil Luker A. & M. College Virgie Carter Kay Edward Camp Travis Camp Bowie

Lemon Lotion for Skin Softening and Whitening

A quarter pint lemon skin softener made with two lemons and three ounces of orchard white. Strain lemon juice to remove pulp, mix with the white, store for months, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to reduce freckles sallowness tan and roughness.

Reno vine remedy touted for heart and nerve relief

An advertised tonic named Reno vine claims to rectify fainting spells and hysterics with a heart and nerve tonic. The price is listed as 50 cents or one dollar for larger packages.

Laxa tive Bromo Quinine Promotes Regular Tonic Effects

EK. W. GROVE endorses LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary laxatives. The ad claims it sustains tonic benefits without causing serious health risk, urging readers to remember the full signature.

EK. W. Grove

Work of the Young Women's Christian Association for the Soldier

Minnie Cunningham details the YWCA support for soldiers at camps. Hostess Houses provide rest rooms, dressing rooms, screening, and visitor coordination. A cafeteria and friendly secretaries enhance comfort and leisure for soldiers and their guests, with more to come in future articles.

Young Women's Christian Assn

Local notes from the community gathering and visits

The text records various community movements and visits. T. J. Hatley and wife visited J. B. Kerley in Hazeldell. Lee Curbo and Mr. Farmer were in the area Monday. Mr. Clifton Wilhite, former Mason ranch manager, moved to Dublin. Bob Ashmore now manages the ranch. Mrs. J. R. Carroll and children stayed with Charlie Craig. Carl Ewing and wife visited his mother. R. B. Nowlin and Oran Basham of Carlton led singing Sunday night. Emmet Palmer returned from the west. Jay Durham traveled to Carlton for business. Uncle Bill Durham and wife visited Elmer Widner. Chas Wilhite and Louis Whisenant were in the area last week.

Our Crusaders Go Forth to War Sayings from the Parson

From the Parson's Column in the Brownwood Bulletin a stirring call to fight for freedom. The editor exhorts the Crusaders to smite enemies, accept no truce, and return crowned victors. It invokes God to guard the soldiers and grant honor for the cause of liberty.

Brownwood Bulletin

Center Hill Family Visits and Local Outings

Center Hill residents report visits and trips during the week. Lee Turney and family spent Friday night with his mother Mrs Turney. Mr George Masingill and wife visited Carlton. Mrs Ethel Tyson and Mrs Courier made a Carlton business trip. Mrs Lillie Turney stayed with her parents Mr Boyd Bryant on Monday. Mr Richard Matthews and S J Kerley made Carlton and Hico trips. Harve Miller and son Layman were in the community. Bill Cade’s baby has shown improvement. Sid Fines learned his nephew Albert Fines was killed in France last week. Tom Gatlin returned from Wills Point work.

Lee Turney Carlton Turney George Masingill Dee Smith Ethel Tyson Courier Lillie Turney Boyd Bryant Richard Matthews Harve Miller Layman Bill Cade Sid Fines Albert Fines Battle Fields France Tom Gatlin Wills Point S. J. Kerley Hico

Notice to New Registrants

Questionnaires will be mailed to new registrants and must be filled out by the registrants before presenting to the Local Advisory Board. Registrants should read each questionnaire thoroughly and seek help from teachers, officials, notaries, lawyers, or others in the county to complete them accurately. Refusal to assist risks being placed on the slacker list.

Justice of the Peace

The War Dog and the Cross of Valor

A WWI poem recounts a loyal dog guiding a wounded nurse and his surgeon partner through gas and shellfire. The pair risked life and limb for the living and the fallen, earning a Croix de Guerre while the dog bore a second red Cross. The piece honors sacrifice and the bond between animal and man amid battle.

Dodson's Liver Tone advertised as calomel substitute

An advertisement claims calomel harms the body and warns readers about salivation and illness. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based remedy that cleanses the liver without side effects. The pitch emphasizes gentle effect, no stomach upset, and suitability for children.

To Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Claim

An advertisement promises a one day cure using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine to stop coughing headache and cold. Druggists refund money if it fails and the box bears EH W Grovel’s signature.

W. Grovel

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