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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
3
A Texas advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel, rheumatism, and back pain. The pill costs $1 with mail order, claiming two months’ treatment per bottle and frequent cures. The note closes with a partial mail address and pharmacist endorsement.
Texas and other states face a new USDA order barring interstate shipments of tick infested cattle until they are dipped and issued a health bill. Inspectors will oversee dipping and health checks at points of loading, even for transfers within infested areas crossing state lines. The Coleman Democrat Voice notes the move aims to accelerate eradication and improve prices for compliant cattle.
Local ranchers insist on removing shipping restrictions before any upcoming cattle show. They warn that without eased transport limits, the competition cannot proceed and demand action from authorities and industry groups.
An old advertisement touts Lax-Fos as a mild effective laxative that does not gripe or disturb the stomach and liver. It claims to contain cascara in an acceptable form and serves as a digestive aid.
John E. Hilley aged 73 and Mrs. 8. E. Brown aged 68, both prominent Erath county settlers, were recently married in Stephenville. The couple, long connected to their communities, are respected farm folk in Brownwood.
In Catron, Kentucky, Bettie Bullock writes of long womanly troubles and near bed confinement. Her husband bought Cardus, the woman’s tonic, and she regained strength, walking two miles and resuming chores. The ad urges others to try Cardui with endorsements and a mail address for Chattanooga Medic.
Misses Vera and Kathleene Beene visited Sweetwater for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Thacker observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary with a large family gathering. Ice cream supper hosted by W. Ross drew local residents. Families from Coleman Winters and Bangs area visited kin in Comanche Sidney and nearby towns.
R. C. Thomas and family return home from travels in Texas. H. Martin sold his crop to Mr. Whitlock and plans West Texas trip. Aubrey Fisher and Miss Martin attended Salem church. Martin Stephen and Viola Reed joined Harmony meeting. A. I. Fisher back from New Mexico. Luther Adams buys a car. J. A. Hubbard returns from Brownwood. Christian meeting starts Saturday night. all invited.
A fresh Chevrolet shipment arrives as a carload unloaded at Higginbothams with emphasis on the model and dealer display.
Brownwood News reports a pasture issue as cows ingesting wild onions taint milk and butter with strong onion odor. Keeping cows away from onions for six to eight hours before milking reduces odor. no remedy suffices. This allows limited pasture time and notes cows may avoid onions where grass is thick.
A cotton cloth net application is recommended for wounds cuts burns sores or blisters with Ballard's Snow Liniment noted for rapid healing. The ad cites prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and lists 8 P Smith as the seller.
The Kansas City Journal reports a device that photographs 100000 frames per second to study fast moving bullets. Sequences show a bullet passing through a thin wood stick, wood splintering after the bullet advances, and a wheel mounted film capturing tiny sparks as electric flashes photograph each instant.
A vintage ad copy markets Bromo Quinine as a rapid cold cure claiming to end cough and headache in one day. The text notes a signature by B W Grove and references a 2 percent formulation, prompting questions about efficacy and safety.
List of registered vehicles includes owners T M Jenkins LeLeon Ford N 2 N J Franklin Comanche No 3 Ford 467 D A Brown Comanche Route Chevrolet 46% LB Adams DeLeon Dodge 4 E W Forrest DeLeon Route 3 Ford 470 H B Rogers Comanche Route Chevrolet 471 Dr L B Thomas Comanche Chevrolet 472 R W Fielder Sidney No 2 Chevrolet 473 J Q Johnson Comanche Route 3 Ford 474 J E F Chancellor Comanche Route Ford 475 Dr J H Eargle Lamkin Ford
For Sale or Exchange. One half mile from a railroad town a well improved first-class black land farm. We want to trade for a first-class sandy land farm located 3 to 5 miles from Comanche. Only first-class farms considered. J. R. Eanes & Co.
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