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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
4
A letter from J D Fauntleroy states the State Highway Commission will assume maintenance of designated state highways on January 1 1924. Funds are limited so no major improvements are planned and counties are urged to maintain roads with their funds to avoid degraded conditions after transfer.
Notice advertises 75 acres of fine land located 1 mile northeast of Comanche and 140 acres in cultivation. Described as a splendid stock farm and school location cited by Oscar Callaway.
Merwin former Comanche county agricultural agent plans move back to Comanche from Cisco. He has been in the area this week and says his family will join him within a week. The couple still owns their Comanche home near J. P. Hoff’s residence and will occupy it.
A letter from W. Victura Rey of Augusta Georgia describes digestive pain affecting the body and headaches. He credits Fo ley Cathartic Tablets with relief and urges against substitutes. The item is billed as a wholesome physic sold everywhere.
Madison Mills offers direct sale of Better Made shirts from its factory with no capital or experience required. Free samples available by request at 5038 Broadway New York. Fast selling item promises big profits for sellers.
The article urges prophets to deliver timely messages rather than reuse old words, warning against false prophets who distort doctrine. It cites Isaiah Kings and Jesus to stress discernment, then analyzes Abraham’s life as ethics in morality, personalism in philosophy, and revealed religion in theology.
First Baptist Church announces a visiting speaker will occupy the pulpit at both morning and evening services. Members are urged to attend the morning session as a priority, with the emphasis on the morning hour.
A chopped ad offers ten cent Foley products including Honey and Tar for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets with free samples. It also promotes McGee’s Baby Elixir for digestive troubles with a price likely six cents. Sold by S. P. Smith and distributed widely.
The narrator from Danville Illinois says he suffered five years with kidney trouble causing sleepless nights and fatigue. After using Foley Kidney Pills he reports becoming stronger and able to sleep well, urging others not to substitute and to buy Foley Kidney Pills wherever sold.
Comanche American Legion Band, without an instructor for weeks, remains active while a committee led by J. D. Smoot and W. H. Rowland solicits funds to hire a director for six months. They report strong local support, noting the band’s value for the town and upcoming fair.
Substitute Trustee J D Bonner publishes sale of 421 2 acres in Comanche County to satisfy EF D Crear note of 511 dollars plus interest. The sale occurs October 2, 1923, at the Comanche courthouse, between 10 am and 4 pm, to the highest cash bidder.
For skin eruptions rash chafed skin prickly heat chigger bites and stings of poisonous insects Ballard's Snow Liniment is an effective application. It heals quickly. Three sizes 30e 60e and 1.20 per bottle Sold by S. P. Smith.
A lazy feeling and yawning in the day is blamed on a torpid liver and disordered bowels. Herbine is offered as a splendid remedy to cleanse the system and restore vim and activity. Price 60c. Sold by S. P. Smith.
An urban classified ad from J. R. Janes & Co promotes farm land, arguing buyers should act soon as waiting costs five to ten dollars per acre. The tone is brisk and advisory, urging immediate purchase.
W D Martin of Comanche reports using Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorder and a lame back finding them the best remedy. He recommends them to anyone needing kidney help. Sold for 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufacturers.
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