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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
7
Mrs Bramlett mistook a bucket of gasoline for water and poured it into a kettle on a hot stove causing a large explosion. The gasoline sprayed onto her son Glenn, and flames injured Mrs Bramlett and burned the child who died hours later. Funeral held at Glenn cemetery near Bluff Dale.
A Jacksonville Texas man F A Woolsey writes he was cured of kidney trouble rheumatism and backache after taking Foley’s Kidney Pills. Thousands have written similar letters praising the remedy. The Wm Reese Co distributes Foley Kidney Pills with prompt action.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a general tonic with quinine and iron. The ad claims it acts on the liver drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the whole system priced at 50 cents.
In a swift night encounter near a farm house thirty miles north of Brownsville, Texas, three Mexican attackers fired on a 20-man posse led by Adjutant General Henry Hutchings and Sheriff Vann. Two raiders died and a third fled. Ranger Joe Anders was slightly wounded. Twenty Mexicans were arrested afterward on suspicion of gang ties.
A warning about counterfeit paint and the dangers of faked products. The speaker argues linseed oil alone is not paint and calls time and weather the true testers. Counterfeit paint resembles real paint, just as counterfeit money mimics real currency.
A humorous verse laments an umpire blamed for a bad call in a dusty ball game. The fan's tirade riffs on spoiled plays, wild throws, and the umpire's supposed failure to see a safe call, with playful quips about the game’s fate and fan rage.
An old label promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming quinine fights malaria and iron strengthens the system. The ad highlights the formula printed on each bottle and lists a price of 50 cents.
A physician’s report from the Galician front notes the Skoda Forty-Two or Pilsener 42 centimeter guns as devastating, with shells weighing 2,800 pounds and a seven kilometer trajectory. The weapon’s gas effects collapse shelters, tear flesh, and kill or maim soldiers within 150 yards, with bodies often unrecoverable after explosions.
Comanche reports record grain shipments this year with about 150 cars moved and roughly one third of the crop sold. Farmers expect higher prices later and are holding grain, while last year only a half car of wheat left the Frisco line.
S C Findley received notice of his appointment as District Deputy Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias for the 34th Pythian District in Texas. The district includes Comanche Brown Coleman Concho Mills San Saba McCullough and Menard and he informed Grand Chancellor H E Ellis of Denison. The honor recognizes his service to the order locally and in the Grand Lodge of Texas.
Sack Howell Proprieter offers cooking and serving meals to the hungry in the Adams building north side. He invites all to bring a bucket for Barbecue Stew and Chile as he feeds the needy.
Sealed bids due August 21 1915 by D Chas Clarke president of the School Board from individuals firms or corporations to act as depository for Comanche Independent school district for the year beginning September 1 1915. Contract to be awarded to the highest daily balance rate. Bond of 20000 required. Geo L Sullivan secretary of School Board.
Comanche residents report benefit from Dean's Kidney Pills with S. F. Stapp retired farmer sharing relief from back pains and nocturnal kidney issues after four boxes. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufactures.
In Los Angeles Aug 6 three men James R Roche John H Walsh and James G Clark traveled toward El Centro Imperial Valley. The radiator ran dry in the desert and the party faced death and severe suffering. Roche and Walsh attempted to walk toward a vague mirage while Clark sought help at Mineral Springs after fearing the others dead.
An advertisement for LAXAsPirk BROMO QUININE claims a tonic and laxative effect without nervousness or head ringing. Mentions a signature by KE W GROVE and a price of 25 cents.
Rescue party locates Roche unconscious while Walsh is found dead. Roche states he drank lubricating oil during the event.
The Menard Messenger reports Rev. Rogers conducting a revival who threw a song book at Ves Ford and H L McDonald, injuring Ford with a rib strike and prompting further incidents as the preacher’s practice continues to land book hits at targets during services. Mae refuses to admit her distraction, while Rogers gains a reputation for accuracy similar to a ballplayer. The revival ends with Rogers throwing a book at Bob Lindsey, raising questions about the gathering’s safety and focus.
Lay aside worries and attend a pure food demonstration and baby show scheduled for early October in the city. The event invites families to view products and infant display stations showcasing nutrition and care ideas.
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