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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
4
John H. Pettit, longtime Comanche county resident, now in Plainview area, owns eight and a half sections with cattle and improvements. He moved ten years ago and plans to stay, earning praise for his industrious, brainy approach.
Comanche residents praise Adler-i-ka for fast relief of constipation and gas. A spoonful is claimed to affect both lower and upper bowel and may prevent appendicitis with few doses. Advertisement by M. W. Carroll Druggist notes the product’s effectiveness. The nearby Singer shop continues selling machines.
An advertisement promotes ken o vine a heart and nerve tonic sold for 50 cents and one dollar. The claim suggests it can correct weak fainty heart and hysterics with a simple tonic dose.
The Benevii Gorton Oil Co has bought about $18,000 worth of peanut crushing equipment to install for the 1916 crop. The Dublin mill will process peanuts starting October, aiming for a yearlong operation. More mills in the state adopting peanut crushing promise a better market for farmers and local prosperity.
The State Fair of Texas at Dallas reveals bigger premiums across agricultural and livestock classes for the 1916 exposition, with new pigeon classifications and a dedicated building. R L Knight and W H Stratton emphasize extensive preparations, improved facilities, and a 142 page Premium List plus a large panorama folder for promoting the fair opening October 14.
The Educational Encampment for Texas farm youth will run with the 1916 State Fair of Texas from October 14 to 29. It aims to benefit about 300 students, with 200 boys and 100 girls receiving scholarships based on competitive records in their clubs. Scholarships cover a full week at the fair with all expenses paid, as plans proceed with the State Agricultural & Mechanics College and the U S Department of Agriculture.
Luther Dixon of Comanche Texas advertises a camera for sale at a low price. Contact details not provided.
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