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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
6
Dr. W. W. Sands announces open offices over Comanche National Bank offering painless fillings extractions and crown and bridge work. Examinations are free and appointments are encouraged.
The scalp bounty law is in full effect with an emergency clause approved by the Governor on March 12. It appropriates 100000 dollars for payments for wolf two dollars wildcat one dollar jackrabbit five dollars and treats coyotes as wolves. Scalp proof requires in person affidavit and identification by county officials and trapping permitted only with pasture owner consent.
Old newspaper ad touts Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil as cures for sore and lasting ailments. Claims relief of pain and healing of sores, pricing 25 cents to 1 dollar.
The article urges farmers to improve cotton yields by using good quality seed, better land prep, and diligent cultivation. It cites tests showing yields vary up to 445 pounds per acre due to seed choice, and suggests costs of better seed are minimal. It also notes Me bane Triumph Seed samples differed by 263 pounds per acre. A promotional note for McGees Baby Elixir appears at the end.
An old promotional note touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming quinine fights malaria and iron builds the system. It emphasizes the label shows the formula and prices the product at 50 cents.
Alabama and Washington adopt Texas style teacher cottages to replace boarding. Counties build homes near schools with land supplied by communities. Some towns offer multiroom cottages with cooperative living and hired housework, aiming for a cottage in every district.
Local druggists report calomel sales decline as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable remedy is guaranteed by sellers and priced at 50 cents. It promises safe relief from liver sluggishness and constipation without stomach upset or next day grogginess.
Mrs. R. M. Childs of the DeWitt farm died at her mother’s East Comanche home after a sudden illness two days before Easter. Married in 1906 Coryell county, she moved to town in 1907 and raised four children, the youngest 19 months. She joined the Baptist church at 19 and lived a Christian life. Survived by her husband, four children, her mother Mrs. C. M. Ravenshire, and siblings.
Comanche residents cite relief from long standing kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. P Helmecke of Comanche Kansas reports backache easing and elimination of dizzy spells after a few doses. The testimonial promotes 50 cent price and urges generic kidney remedies be avoided.
An old drugstore ad promises PAZO ointment cures hemorrhoids in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved. The first application is claimed to bring ease and rest. Price 60 cents.
Notice records Chuck Pitts advertising trunk and baggage hauling with prompt service, round trips and guaranteed price. Includes contact numbers 337 and 149 and a request not to phone No. 3.
An old standard tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for adults and children. Uses Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening remedy.
landowners J. H. Jim and C. V. Bry son warn all trespassers on their land used for hunting fishing trapping timber cutting or pecan gathering that they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law any hunting with bird dogs is explicitly covered by this notice tf
Repair services for harnesses available at W. W. Kilpatrick & Son, with attention to quality and durability. Contact details not provided in the text.
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