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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
8
The piece argues returned soldiers were disenfranchised by a legislature approved measure, rejects blame on the body, and suggests a political faction in Texas benefits from keeping veterans politically sidelined. It frames the issue as an outrage tied to constitutional questions and partisan interests.
Comanche drives toward rapid expansion in the oil belt with a free wool storage warehouse for growers, a home building association, a planned $100,000 hotel, and pursuit of a railroad to New Castle. Local boosters urge all to put their best foot forward for growth.
The Comanche county oil region, once dismissed as small, continually proves growing output with new wells. Sinclair and Skelly Sankey wells prove larger production, while Cosden’s fifty million foot gas well adds to the field's expansion and fuels further expectations.
Editorial argues for a Comanche to New Castle railroad via Ranger, pledging oil supply traffic and city development. It asserts capital exists, bonuses from towns, and expects refineries, glass factory, wholesale houses, and division point status boosting Comanche like Brownwood did for Frisco and Santa Fe lines.
The text warns that kidneys failing to function cause nervousness weakness dizziness insomnia and back pain. It stresses signs of impaired kidney action and urges taking action to drive impurities from the system to prevent further distress.
A dangerous disease warning promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Old Capsules as an old fashioned soothing oil remedy. The ad claims global use, natural herbs, and physician familiarity, priced with a money back guarantee if no relief, urging purchase only of the original imported Gold Medal brand in three package sizes.
Advertisement claims sound sleep improves daytime performance. It links wakefulness to indigestion and constipation and recommends Chamberlain's tablets as a quick remedy to relieve discomfort and provide a clear head.
A Comanche resident, W. G. Garner, laundries proprietor, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills ease back pain and regulate kidneys. The testimonial claims many Comanche residents have endorsed the remedy, noting the pills' effectiveness and urging purchase for kidney and back issues.
The city and Comanche Independent School District announce an upcoming delinquent tax list. Taxpayers are urged to pay promptly to avoid additional costs and penalties.
The Home Abstract & Title Co a partnership of H L Stewart S H Austin and Guy R Holcomb and Wilson Abstract Co of H L Stewart S H Austin have incorporated under Texas law as The Home Abstract & Title Co of Comanche Texas with capital stock 10000 The Home Abstract & Title Co of Comanche Texas has been granted a Texas charter.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is healing and antiseptic priced at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and sold by S P Smith.
Weak, run down individuals are most at risk from influenza while strong, healthy people resist better and recover quickly. Prevention centers on overall health, digestion, and blood quality. Nux StTone and Nux I Tone are promoted as tonics to improve digestion, enrich blood, and bolster the nervous system, leading to renewed energy, better appetite, and reduced fatigue.
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