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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
Local ad proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a superior tonic for malaria chills weakness and loss of appetite. Claims to boost energy in nursing mothers weak children and those with nervous low spirits. Endorses liver stimulation and appetite in a compact 19th century tonic format.
Spurgeon Mahan and wife of Marlin honeymooning in DeLeon visiting relatives. Loyd Lightfoot and wife return from Austwell to DeLeon after months away. Mrs. A B Hampton and Stella visit from Plainview. Miss Bell Gavin with home folks in New Hope, visiting C T W Sharp. Mrs. Wigginbotham recovering from appendicitis in Temple. J B Wilson family attends Nance Lightfoot Wilson reunion in Granbury. J D Ham plans brick lumber yard office in DeLeon. Higginbotham Co buyers G K Hooker and J F Carter travel to buy fall stock in St. Louis New York Chicago. Miss Gertie Hooker back from University of Texas. Grandpa Gates buried in DeLeon cemetery. Gates leaves three sons. Methodist revival at tabernacle grows. Brother Hillburn preaches with conversions and church unions forthcoming.
A recipe for One Egg Muffins from Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill offers 2 cups flour with baking powder salt melted fat and an unbeaten egg plus water or milk. The batter is mixed lifted three times and baked in oiled muffin tins until risen. Raisins or currants may be added for variety.
A vintage recipe for Graham Muffins using graham flour milk or water and melted butter with one egg, plus a pitch to send 25 cent can certificates for The Cook's Book by Janet McKenzie Hill. Jaques Mfg. Co. Chicago endorses the product with illustrated marketing.
The Attorney General approves Hazeldell No. 26 school house bonds for 2500 dollars. Trustees will sell bonds to fund a new building. Sidney school board hires 1913 14 teachers: C A Wilkins Pottsville principal Otto Garrison Gap first assistant Carrie Knutson Blanket second assistant Ethel Kellet Sidney primary.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a general strengthening tonic that drives out malaria and builds up the system. It is described as a true tonic and effective appetizer for both adults and children.
The infant of Mr and Mrs Bennett of the section house died after weeks of cholera infantum and was buried later that day. Miss Florence Milner earned her teaching certificate after the summer normal at Comanche and plans to teach next year. Haddon suffered a severe hand injury at the cane mill but may recover. Switzer stopped the engine to free him. Public roads face dumpers of cans and boxes with warnings of fines. Blanket State Bank opened this week in Blanket with local stockholders led by Pink Anderson and Alvin Richmond among others.
A professional snake charmer named Hilario was bitten by a large rattlesnake near Kingsville five days ago while attempting to capture it. He received medical care twenty four hours after the bite and had suffered daily epileptic fits previously. Since the bite he has not had a single seizure, according to local physicians who believe the venom cured him.
Transfers show D. L. Gore to A. J. Gray for half block No 2 3 D Bonner addition valued 1125 and reverse Gray to Gore for 85 acres Singleton Thopton survey valued 1925. Cunningham to Wilson 221.5 acres A E Hodge valued 7000. Ellis et ux to A T Hughes part of Pavillion Park Block No 3 valued 2000. Magnes to Cotton 5.6 acres J R Stephens valued 300.
A Snow Hill North Carolina man describes severe dysentery lasting two months. After failing with doctors medicines he took two bottles of Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and recovered. the product is sold by all dealers.
Wetzel Brothers advertise at North Side Square Comanche Texas inviting customers with praise for service and amenities including water to drink and bathe. The ad promotes the barber shop's appeal to a large customer base.
The column mocks fashion and current events with satirical items about women’s dress blind men bathroom glass standards and governors. It notes jokes about publishers editors ministers and politicians and mentions local schooling appointments and a new school building contract.
When the baby endures hot weather and bowel disorders the recommended remedy is McGree's Baby Elixir. It reduces feverish condition corrects the stomach and checks looseness of the bowels. Price 25e and 50e per bottle sold by Paris Smith.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders express rate cuts effective October 15. Companies warn the reduction will cut revenues about fifteen percent and jeopardize business already hurt by parcel post. Protests have been filed against the measure.
An advertisement urges health by keeping bowels regular and promoting bowel movement with Herbine. It claims the product clears accumulations and primes the system, noting a price of 50 per unspecified unit.
J. A. Stailey of Sidney visited the city on Monday to engage in business activities and meet with local contacts.
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