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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
15
An essay argues for county tax authority to fund public hospitals extending to rural areas, citing doctors and municipal care as civilization’s goal. It notes surgical costs limit access and praises public hospitals for universal care, then includes an ad promoting HERBINE laxative at 50 cents via Paris Smith.
A reflection on how readers encounter advertisements that reveal market needs and desires. The narrator notes how ads influence choices and make costly demands seem manageable within a limited budget.
Mrs. J. W. Pate testifies from Comanche Texas that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her child's kidney weakness after fever and that the remedy gave permanent relief. The ad notes the pills help with back and kidney ailments, priced at 50 cents, from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo as U.S. agents under the name Dosp's.
The Postmaster General issues Order No 7349 effective August 15 1913 increasing parcel post weight for first and second zone delivery from eleven to twenty pounds. Local rates start at five cents for the first pound and one cent for each additional pound with varying zone rates up to twenty pounds. Final note covers rural route and local delivery applicability and inclusion of fresh meats when properly wrapped.
Rain over Friday and Saturday improved crop prospects in DeLeon area with reports of a bumper cotton outlook if rains continue. A Young Men's Business League committee plans fundraising for road work and potential bond issue. residents urged to discuss county and precinct projects. Obituary notes Mrs. T. J. Woodley (nee Dabney) died July 30 after cancer treatment and prolonged illness.
A man troubled by colic and bowel complaints recounts rapid relief after taking two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The ad claims the remedy never fails and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Readable line notes milk cooling pans of any size available at Hims Tin Shop. Contact for pricing and dimensions.
The deceased, about forty two, left a husband T. J. Woodley and three children. She moved with her family to Shamrock, then was brought to DeLeon for burial. Brothers Stan BE BE and Y L Dabney survive. Her mother and a brother live in Desdemonia country. Funeral held at four yesterday at the cemetery tabernacle with Rev. W C Hillburn officiating.
Yawning daytime dullness and frequent stretching signal malaria symptoms. THEREINE is marketed to prevent or cure malaria by cleansing impurities, strengthening the liver, and cleansing the bowels. Price 50 cents. Sold by Paris Smith.
Postmaster Geo Sullivan reports that the post office department demands all rural routes be opened and kept in proper condition. Routes failing to comply will be discontinued.
If you sit in a cool draft while heated you may suffer a stiff week or lame back and seek relief. Fix your mind on BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as the best pain reliever you can buy anywhere. Prices are 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
Comanche attendees praised a Blanket picnic with ample entertainment and food. In a nearby baseball game Blanket faced May and fell 8 to 6 in a competitive matchup.
Local dealer Paris Smith promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liquid for both children and adults to ease sluggish liver constipation and biliousness. The ad claims no habit or diet change is needed and offers a money back guarantee of fifty cents per bottle.
The piece argues newspapers bolster public education and cites a subscription offer. The Chief Exponent and The Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News provide three papers weekly for one year at $1.75, promising practical, broad intelligence for American children.
MRISCO Northbound and Southbound service numbers listed with departure times. Cotton Belt lines No1 and No2 show arrivals and departures at 11 10 am and 4 55 pm respectively.
Readers may prepay for one year of the Chief Exponent and receive both papers for 1.50. The office handles ordering and assumes all risk in this offer.
Weather Bureau figures for July 1913, compared by the Chamber of Commerce, show an average maximum temperature of 99 degrees and an average minimum of 72. The highest temperature reached 107 on the 10th and the lowest minimum was 64 on the 28th. Rainfall totaled 1.02 inches with rain on the 2nd 0.02, the 19th 0.11, the 25th 0.04, and the 26th 0.85. This compares with zero rainfall in July 1912 and 8.50 inches in July 1911.
An advertisement touts Wilson's Freckle Cream promising to remove freckles or fade them completely, with a money back guarantee if complexion is not restored. It claims the product is harmless, removes tan pimples and freckles, and offers mail order options with 50 cent jars and mammoth jars at $1.00, sold by Parig Smith.
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