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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
20
A Texas editorial rebukes efforts to keep veterans from voting arguing legislature passed a constitutional measure and that political interests seek to keep soldiers disenfranchised for gain.
A garbled early 20th century note outlines growth plans for towns in the oil belt. It mentions establishing a hotel and housing tied to wool production, fostering sheep industry growth, and organizing a local association. It also references securing resources from Comanche and emphasizes putting growth first to spur Comanche’s expansion.
The Comanche county oil field, long downplayed by daily papers, receives fresh validation as Sinclair and Skelly Sankey wells perform strongly. Coslen well adds fifty million feet gas and near pure gasoline output, widening the field by another mile and challenging prior assurances of scarcity.
Promoter argues the Comanche to New Castle line via Ranger will carry heavy oil shipments, boost the town to a division point, attract four refineries, a glass factory, wholesale houses, and crecer local growth similar to Brownwood when it became a division point. The road’s fate hinges on local demand.
An advertisement urges relief from nervousness dizziness sleeplessness and back pain by taking Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims the product cleanses impurities and uric acid, offers prompt relief or refund, and instructs buyers to demand the original imported Gold Medal brand in sealed packages.
When wakeful at night a man is not fit for work the next day. Digestion and constipation often cause wakefulness. This condition is quickly relieved by Chamberlains Tablets. Try a dose and see how much better you feel with a clear head and good digestion.
A Comanche resident, W. G. Garner, laundry proprietor, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back pain and regulate kidneys. The ad cites home testimony from Comanche readers, urging readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo N.Y.
City Tax Collector M. Moore warns taxpayers the delinquent list for the City and Comanche Independent School District will publish soon. Paying now saves further costs, at 33 5/100 cents.
Notice declares The Home Abstract & Title Co. formed from H L Stewart S H Austin and Guy R Holcomb and Wilson Abstract Co with H L Stewart and S H Austin, under Texas law, capital stock $10,000, charter granted. The Home Abstract & Title Co. of Comanche Texas listed.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds and rashes is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is healing and antiseptic. Prices are 25e 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle and it is sold by S. P. Smith.
The advertisement claims influenza hits the weak, outlining how a healthy body resists infection. It promotes Nux-I-Tone and Nux-S-Tone as tonics to strengthen digestion, nervous system function, and overall vigor, promising improved appetite and energy after doses.
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