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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
3
A historical account explains plowing to loosen vines and peas from soil then hand sorting. Workers shake produce into small bunches left to cure for hours, pile around a central stake to keep air flow and prevent mildew. Stacks rise seven feet high with caps of light material to avoid spoilage.
A promotional slip invites readers to mail five box seats to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets offered by The Wim. Reese Co.
The article details how Joseph R. Smith made a living on a 160 acre hill farm near Oklahoma City by feeding hogs with Spanish peanuts and rotating with oats and corn. It notes the crop's soil enrichment value and potential to expand northward, with production in 1914 reaching about 20 million dollars. It also discusses the Virginia versus Spanish peanut controversy and regional farming trends.
Mrs H C Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania writes she suffered sour stomach and bloating after meals until Chamberlain’s Tablets. After using two bottles she reports a cure. For sale by all dealers.
Comanche Mercantile Co offers heavy hog wire with barbs at top and bottom designed for secure pens and fencing. Durable galvanization and tight weave provide strength for farm enclosures and corrals. Suitable for commercial hog operations seeking reliable containment.
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine product LAXA TIVE BRUU 0 QUININE with a claim to cure a cold in one day. It urges calling EF W. GROVE for a genuine full name and features a signature. The copy also claims to stop cough and headache and shorten illness.
Mrs Elmer Hatch of Peru Indiana reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Liniment. Ad promotes 26 and 50 cent bottles and urges buyers to consult local dealers.
A recipe touts KC Baking Powder as ideal for moist long lasting doughnuts. It uses mashed potato in the batter and explains mixing steps, frying technique, and guidance on achieving light, non greasy doughnuts that stay fresh for days.
In Little Rock on April 5Judge Jacob Trieber of the United States Court ruled Arkansas two cent passenger rate and the commission freight tariff for the Frisco railroad unconstitutional. The state was permanently enjoined from enforcing the intra state two cent rate on the Frisco line, which has about 17 million dollars in Arkansas property valuation. The seven year case ended with the ruling that the rate was confiscatory and obstructed by the railroad.
An advertisement promotes Carswell's Liver-Aid as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims to cure liver issues without shock, allowing acids after dosing, and offers a full refund if unsatisfied. Available at M. W. Carroll's for 50 cents per large bottle.
The ad proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enricher and system builder that strengthens the body to withstand hot summer conditions. It costs 50 cents and is marketed as a tonic for health and resilience.
Travel one way via Kansas City on fast limited trains with splendid dining car service to the California Panama Expositions. The route covers St Louis and Kansas City with concise service options for the journey.
The Comanche Independent School District has been created to cover the city of Comanche and surrounding territory about sixteen square miles. An election will be held May 18 to approve a tax not exceeding 50 cents per $100 valuation to support schools, with trustee elections on May 1 open to all district residents. The board provides a map at the County Clerk showing district boundaries.
An advertisement touts TIZ claims of curing sore burning and swollen feet. It urges use to wear smaller shoes and promises immediate relief, with a 25 cent box available at druggists and department stores and a one year guarantee or money back.
Advertisement from S J Miles of Comanche Texas offers three hundred brand new Singer sewing machines for five dozen eggs each week. The ad invites readers to write or call and promises delivery.
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