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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
2
The Warren justice report claiming Oman Bis suspension was denied. The Appeal to Reason notes the rumor originated in Washington and spread via a Kansas City paper. The publication states there is no intention to suspend and that operations will continue indefinitely.
Taylor Chapel Chats notes scarce news this week as residents stay busy. Health improves though some sickness remains. Farming conditions are fine with debate over corn planting and fruit crop prospects. Beattie community reports many pneumonia cases.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer liver medicine than calomel. It claims calomel harms the liver and salivates, while Dodson's formula stimulates the liver without making users sicker. The guarantee promises relief for both children and adults.
J. O. Shelton offers piano theory ear training and composition lessons using standard works including Meson’s touch and technic. First house east of Meson house Wade insurance $2 per $1000 weight years $4 per thousand three years. J. R. Eanes & Co. advertise insurance and a new foot martiage. M. T. Bowden also advertises services.
Mellhaney Academy of Ste ile faces C. H. & S. this Saturday at 4 p m in a boys and girls basketball doubleheader. The games start before the planned football action and will run in sequence at the arena.
A New York Times account extols Glacier National Park as immense and wondrous, spanning about 915000 acres in northwest Montana. It notes over sixty glaciers, Lake McDonald at 3150 feet, Avalanche Basin and rugged peaks, with the Great Northern Railway as the access point.
The gluteus maximus is identified as the strongest and largest muscle essential for pelvis balance and leg movement. It can exert up to 110 psi in its thickest part, aiding walking. The calf muscle can bear seven times body weight, and the Achilles tendon has shown remarkable strength, sustaining 2000 pounds and sometimes snapping under sudden calf action.
A tale from Wide World Magazine describes Cree marriage practice where a strong girl is sought for utility rather than love. A bold suitor secretly signals intent with silk handkerchiefs from Hudson Bay, then respectfully asks the father. If refused, he pursues another eligible bride, noting women are plentiful and perseverance yields success.
In a story told by Youth's Companion, Uncle Leven, a weathered wood sawyer, falls upon supper with relish but fears he will be filled up before he eats all he wants. Aunt Caroline, the cook, serves from the great house table as tension of hunger and fate lingers.
A railway journey anecdote recalls Gibbs lighting a cigarette with a cigar lighter joke. Gibbs reveals he used a box of cigars as a makeshift lighter after discovering no matches aboard the train.
In a Philadelphia Record humorous exchange Love laments blindness while Experience suggests a cure via a famous specialist and reveals the answer as Marriage. The witticism frames marriage as the remedy for love’s misperceptions.
A brief London Tit-Bits exchange features a wife calling her husband a fool at marriage while he and a third voice add quips about reform. The dialogue emphasizes humor over reform with a sharp edge in early 20th century London slang.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a playful exchange with a sigh and a request to dream of each other. The line suggests light personal banter between two unnamed individuals published in the Detroit Free Press.
A courtroom exchange features a witty back and forth about suspenders and gift boxes as Judge and witnesses spar with humor in a fragmentary transcript. The remark about pretty boxes hints at motive or whimsy behind purchases.
A concise reflection quotes John Davidson on the difference between lacking tact and holding firm moral positions. The line prompts readers to consider behavior and belief under pressure.
A local Rexall ad urges indigestion sufferers to try Rexal Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee. It promotes relief of dyspepsia, pleasant taste, and improved digestion, offering 25¢, 50¢, and $1 sizes at The Rexall Store The Wm. Reese Co.
A San Angelo businessman avoided sending $100 after a telegram claimed his son needed funds to avert jail. He checked with the school and learned the son was safe, healthy, and in class. The investigation cost about five to six dollars, and a later note confirmed the scam.
Reverend C. L. Cartwright will address the Wesley Ault Bible class next Sunday morning at 10 oclock. The president Lester Hail urges every member to attend.
A single 50 lb can of lard is offered for sale. Interested parties should apply to C. R. Tuggle.
Rev A G Graham will deliver three lectures on Roman Catholicism and his travels in India Africa and beyond commencing Monday April 22 at Hasse.
A colonial era advertisement promotes Herbine as a liver tonic to purify blood and restore a clear complexion. It claims to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels and improve overall health, with the product sold by Paris Smith.
J R Eanes and Company offer a full range of insurance options for individuals and businesses. Explore coverage types and personalized plans tailored to client needs. Contact details not provided.
The Wesley Adult Class of the Methodist Church plans a performance titled Je rusha Dow's Family Album at the Majestic soon. Watch for the date and venue details as the event approaches.
Governor O. B. Colquitt will campaign for a second term in Texas with a stop in Sherman on April 10. The visit is part of his statewide effort to rally support ahead of the election.
Mrs H Silks of 29 Dowling St Sydney says her son recovered from a severe cold after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The product is advertised as available from all dealers.
Roosevelt prepares to bolt the ticket and lead a new party as Taft dominates most states. The split between factions is wide with no chance of a future unity.
It promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for pimples boils scratches sprains and bruises and treats burns scalds or cuts with quick relief. Advertises 25 cents at all druggists and claims it heals everything healable including piles.
A brief ad notes a good substantial survey offered for sale at a cheap price and a pair of work mules available. The notice invites interested buyers to contact N. L. McBrayer at once.
Comanche Texas dealer Mrs Ida Musgrave announces exclusive agency for the World’s Star Hosiery and Underwear. She invites inquiries and offers samples for inspection at the recipient’s convenience.
Rub joints with Ballard's Snow Liniment which penetrates to the bone and soothes the sore area. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and 1 bottle sizes. Sold by Paris Smith.
The Wesley Adult Class met in a new classroom last Sunday with an encouraging initiative service. Five new members joined, and the group is steadily nearing a target of one hundred members.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy after grip attacks. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves and restores energy, improving liver and kidney function. It promises mood and health restoration with a money back guarantee.
J B Weems announces peanuts of the John Jay variety are for sale at one dollar per bushel at the Old Farmer Lumber Yard. This brief notice states the price and selling location for interested buyers.
We thank all who assisted during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father J C Szitren signed by Mrs E C Szitren and family
The Stallion named German Coach Stallion will stand the season at the old Adam Sliger place sixty four miles east of Co Manche. Fees are ten dollars to insure with R Sliger handling arrangements.
A domestic anecdote shows a spouse arriving late after meeting Smithson who discussed stomach troubles. The wife asks about the delay and learns the man’s health issue. Cham berlain's Tablets are suggested as the remedy. Sold by all dealers.
In the Dallas election held last Monday all propositions were adopted except the measure to close saloons at 7 o'clock which was defeated.
A cautious mother monitors paleness loss of interest and peevishness as signs of worms in children. White's Cream Vermifuge cures the infestation after a few doses and returns the child to normal. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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