Sailor’s war letters from Bernard Riley to Aunt and home folks
Bernard Riley writes from Philadelphia on September 14 1918 describing life aboard a ship bound for Berlin. He reports extreme heat in the fireroom cold air in winter and repairs after an accident off the Virginia coast. He mentions seeing various ships aircraft and civilians and hopes to witness trenches before the war ends while sending love to family.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Dixie
Virginia
Berlin
Sub
Bob
Earth
National Guardsmen Assigned to Training Camps
Texas National Guardsmen officers and specialists are to be trained before call to colors. Comanche Troop officers Chilton Stewart Luker and Sgt. McKelvey go to Camp Stanley San Antonio for a month. Others to Fort Bliss and Camp Stanley for non commissioned officer training.
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Texas National Guardsmen
B. Chilton
J. E B. Stewart
J. W. Luker
Claude McKelvey
Camp Stanley
San Antonio
Walter A. Johnson
Co. Cook
Camp Travis
Earl Barry
Fort Bliss
Wid Spivey
Jas. L. Smart
Jas
H. Young
Thos. R. King
Otis Smedley
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Swellings from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism may be eased by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub well into the affected area its healing penetrating power reduces swelling and restores natural conditions. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by S. P. Smith.
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Ballard
S. P. Smith
Proctor Social Roundup and Obituary Notice
Proctor residents visited and hosted events including Miss Berha Bishop visiting Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Fannie Roch dying Tuesday after falling ill Monday. The Roch family includes two sons Sam and Jim in France. Local youths enjoyed music at a Saturday gathering hosted by Mrs. R W Gray. Various Proctor residents and visitors from Harbin Hamilton and Comanche were noted.
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Grace Vandiver
R. W. Gray
Proctor
Harris Market Change Notice to Customers
W R Harris announces he has bought Joe Moody’s interest in Harris Moody Market and will operate it. He thanks customers for past patronage and asks payments on meat bills be made twice monthly on the first and fifteenth to ease capital tied up by high wholesale prices.
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Joe Moody
Harris & Moody
W. R. Harris
Death Lurks in a Weak Heart Warns of Delays
An early health warning notes heart weakness brings danger and urges timely care. It promotes a purported remedy named Reno vine claiming cure for the heart with a price of 1 dollar and 50 cents.
Gustine Social Roundup Notes Local Visits
Hazeldell and Foantie Waldrop family attended church at Gustine Sunday. Mr and Mrs W Cockrell visited friends in Gustine. R Westmoreland and baby of Comanche visited them Sunday night. Winnie McCrary left for Ft Cobb Oklahoma to visit friends. J M McCrary spent early last week with son S P McCrary in Comanche and Ernest Tatum of Lamkin helping install irrigation engine.
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Foantie Waldrop
Gustine
W. Cockrell
R. Westmoreland
Macksville
Winnie McCrary
Ft. Cobb
Okla
J. M. McCrary
P. McCrary
Comanche
Lizzie Ford
S. P. McCrary
Ernest Tatum
Lamkin
Leon River
T. L. Conaway
Jim Miller
Taylor County
Bib Miller
Energy
Ina Hartson
Truma Barnett
Detroit Woman’s Long Search Rewarded by Tanlac
Will Prentiss of 135 Porter Place Detroit recounts his wife’s dramatic recovery after using Tanlac. He says she suffered years of stomach trouble, gas, headaches, and sleeplessness before a bottle brought relief and renewed vitality. Tanlac is sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Company.
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Will Prentiss
Porter Place
Detroit
Michigan
Tanlac
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Company
Reese's Jewelry Store Diamond Prices Notice
Interest in diamonds and diamond jewelry highlighted by Reese's Jewelry Store urging readers to obtain current prices.
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Reese’s Jewelry Store
Letter from Camp Travis Soldier Describes Army Life
Private B. C. Stailey writes from Austin Texas about arrival from Camp Travis. He details intake procedures and comforts, praises the Army and YMCA Red Cross aid, and notes limited service men being sent abroad while expressing willingness to serve anywhere. He mentions duties, pay, and experiences with fellow servicemen and officers.
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Austin
Texas
W. H. Carpenter
Comanche
Bill
Camp Travis
Adjutant Generals Office
Corwd
Personnel Department
Allotment and Insurance Department
B. C. Stailey
P. S
Local Notes On Residents And Labor Shifts
Cross Timbers reports Mrs. Elsie Hancock on the sick list this week. J. N. Porterfield was in Dublin on business Tuesday. Fred Porterfield, recently in Victoria county, returned last week. Maurice Henry and Roy Ewing left Saturday for Wolfe City to pick cotton, while Jess Henry left Monday to seek work.
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Elsie Hancock
J. N. Porterfield
Dublin
Fred Porterfield
Victoria County
Maurice Henry
Roy Ewing
Wolfe City
Jess Henry
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine with H W Grove signature on each box. It claims to stop coughing headache and cold and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. The price is shown as 3 cents per box.
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Uncle Sam
Kaiser
H. W. Grove
Weathering delays and harvest prep near Copperas Prairie
A rain last Thursday cooled temperatures toward frost as farmers plan sowing grain but fear high seed costs and shortages. Winsted Johns survived a fall from a horse last Thursday evening with bruises and a trapped foot. Oil leases rise to ten dollars, while others wait for higher prices. Mrs. W G Graham returns from Postosia after a three week visit. Mrs. Walter Williams leaves for Camp Cody, New Mexico where her husband serves.
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Copperas Prairie
Gap
Winsted
C. W. Johns
C. L. White
Comanche
C. J. Graham, Sr
W. G. Graham
L. D. Rasberry
H. B. Adams
Postosia
Walter Williams
Camp Cody
N. M
Williams
Mieke
Sidney Guests of Mrs. Fielder Saturday Night
Bud Graham plans to move to Abilene after renting land for next year. We regret his departure and wish him and his family success, noting Taylor County will gain from his move.
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Sidney
R. W. Fielder
Bud Graham
Abilene
Taylor County
No Worms in a Healthy Child Adverts
An advertisement claims that Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic can enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system for two or three weeks and help dispel worms in children with unhealthy color and stomach disturbance. The tonic is priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Reese Repairing Watches Clocks and Jewelry
Reese's Jewelry Store offers repairs for watches and clocks along with jewelry services. Fast turnaround and expert craftsmanship highlighted in this local notice.
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Reese
Reese’s Jewelry Store
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Fletcher
Castoria
Xeor
Bernard Riley
Hazeldell
Benton Stailey
Cross Timbers
Francis Smith Barber
North Side Square
Walter Thomas
T. I. Collins
Wleni - Asthey
Liberty Bonds
Lester’s Tailor Shop
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