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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
2
A Comanche citizen advises a neighbor to place an advertisement in The Chief-Exponent. The exchange highlights how Chief-Exponent advertising yields results for renting or selling homes in the community.
Lt Boland tried to sell a registered pig at a bargain and, after skepticism, placed a 25e ad in the Chief Ex ponent. By Saturday noon the pig sold and the buyer offered more than the asking price, leaving Boland feeling well repaid.
The Highway Commission altered Highway No. s path from Beattie Gorman to a new line from Gorman to Rucker De Leon Downing Van Dyke and Comanche. De Leon merchants claimed Comanche slept on rights. De Leon seeks unity to build a strong road from De Leon to Comanche. The call is for cooperation to complete the project.
A former Chief Exponent reader, upset by hard times, stopped his subscription. His son entered the draft and moved away. the father sought draft examination details and was told to read the Sept. 7 issue. He traveled to Comanche to obtain a copy, realizing the paper provides essential Selective Draft information.
Residents discuss a proposed road tax for the Comanche trade area. Farmers speak in favor noting roads benefit travelers, while merchants would shoulder most costs under the plan. Public input sought on the proposal.
The Frisco Agriculture Demonstrator visits W. A. Hughes's farm near Proctor to witness a continuous-improvement method. Hughes uses wide corn rows with two rows of peas, two rows of corn, and five rows of peanuts, plus barley cover. Hogs forage on pea vines, turning green matter back into soil to prevent wind-blown sand and boost next year’s yields. Weathered by drought, the farm shows strong corn, varying peanut yields, and a predicted superb upcoming harvest despite dry conditions.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy to replace calomel. It claims quick relief from biliousness and constipation without griping, offering a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee if not effective.
Observers praise the practical farming results demonstrated at Mr Hughes farm. They regret missing a meeting with the farmer, but say the works speak for him and reflect well on his methods.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims a gentle cleanse of stomach and bowels cures irritability feverishness and bad breath, urging mothers to buy the genuine product and warning against counterfeits.
The Fifth Sunday Meeting of The Comanche Baptist Association will convene at Sidney Baptist Church starting next Thursday evening with a sermon by Rev. E. B. Garrett. The Board will meet Saturday afternoon and every board member is urged to attend. the event is promoted as one of the most important.
Chicago reader Mrs. Jos. O'Bryan says two years of female trouble left her unable to walk or work until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound gave almost immediate relief. She endorses the product as a standard remedy for a range of female ailments.
Mrs. John Tate calls a church canvass to enroll every member in the Home Department and cradle roll. Stella Hamilton new Cradle Roll superintendent. B Y P U plans fall program. Pastor to preach Altars and Altar Fires and Eternal Life or the Wrath of God.
An advertisement claims germs in air are harmless if stomach liver and bowels are healthy and urges Prickly Ash Bitters to purify and regulate the system. Special agents are named as the Wm. Reese Co.
The Christian Woman's Board of Missions auxiliary met at Sister Jim Cox's home for a mission study. Six new members joined this year, two more than required for the apportionment. Bible school attendance rose, with hopes of further increases. Sunday services urge strong attendance with morning topic The Inspiration of Church Attendance and evening The Christian's Encouragement.
A church bulletin quotes the pastor Samuel H. Austin inviting congregants and visitors to attend services with a cheerful welcome. The message emphasizes communal-spirit and joyful participation in worship at the house of the Lord.
A Chicago stomach specialist warns that daily cathartics fail to remove poisonous bile from the system and can lead to gall stones cancers ulcers auto intoxication and other dangers. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is advertised as the ideal prescription for stomach liver and intestinal ailments sold by The Wm. Reese Co.
An item touts Those Sharp Femenina as a wonder worker for all female disorders. Sold for one dollar and fifty cents.
Gap notes the school began Monday with attendees. Mrs Frank Jones left Tu for San Antonio for treatment. Singing at the school house Sy day night drew a crowd. H H Burkett went to Fort Worth for work. John Moore and Tuck Garte left for San Antonio Wednesday. Mr Miller Crockett and family moved back. Mrs Jim Moore moved to Indian Mountain. Clebe Moore and wife and Fra Jones went to Comanche on business.
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