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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
6
From the Christian Advocate a critique condemns the modern dance as a social crime and a disgrace to civilization. It denounces mothers encouraging their daughters into such behavior and describes a tango scene as a lascivious, dangerous display harming youth and society.
A Texan case mirrors many others using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The husband reports his wife suffered months of severe bowel trouble before using a 25 cent bottle and being cured after the second bottle. For sale by all dealers.
Mr. and Mrs W. G. Baxter and two daughters with Miss Glennie Patterson Miss Noma McKinney and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Baxter of Coleman returned last night from an extended visit to the northern markets where Mr. Baxter purchased his fall stocks. The group visited Buffalo Niagara Falls and New York.
Readers warned that Scott's Emulsion strengthens the body before increasing flesh and aids recovery from colds nervousness and debility. It is said to support blood formation and health through sustained use, not by causing obesity. Avoid alcoholic substitutes for Scott's.
Howard Payne College announces a training camp starting September 1 in Winchell Texas under head coach Henry and assistant Winebrenner. The staff cites past success and returning lettermen as prospects for a strong season with a schedule including Baylor at Waco Daniel Baker Brownwood Dallas University Trinity Waxahachie TCU Brownwood and Daniel Baker.
The article reports Comanche residents surprised by Adler-ika a remedy made from buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients said to cure appendicitis. It claims a single dose drains foul matter from the system relieving constipation sour stomach and gas immediately and calls Adler-ika the most bore bowel cleanser ever sold by M W Carroll Druggist.
A Texas call for home industry patronage urges farmers to buy Texas made plows. It cites a Indiana dispatch noting Texas farmers spend about 10 million dollars yearly on plows, with under half a million going to Texas factories, and argues local production can boost state industry and employment.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic. It claims the formula contains quinine and iron and boosts liver function malaria resistance blood quality and overall strength for 50 cents.
George W. Littlefield, former Terry’s Rangers member and president of the American National Bank of Austin, Texas, contributes 25000 to establish The Littlefield Fund. The endowment yields 1500 annually for a fifty year period to acquire maps, papers, manuscripts, and other sources on the South in the Civil War. A UT and state librarian committee will oversee the collection to foster impartial, well sourced history.
The University of Texas Extension Division showcased color maps at the National Corn Ex position illustrating county by county data on tenancy mortgages crop production and livestock. The display aids local study and articles on agricultural resources and community betterment based on official evidence. The UT has granted about 3600 degrees in thirty one years.
A Pasadena area school ten miles southwest of Houston serves as a bright spot in Harris county. The district shows a low tenant percentage with 80 farms mostly owner operated. The modern brick school houses four teachers, a 400 volume library, an auditorium, piano, and shared civic leadership by principal Mr. Glasgow who leads the Pasadena Producers' Exchange and guides monthly farm talks and center activities.
Chas. B. Austin of the Extension Department of the State University urges farm bookkeeping as essential to cooperation. He argues cost of production reveals profit, supports diversification over specialization, and says the most prosperous farmers produce a larger share of what they consume.
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas offers scholarships annually to the winners of the chief prizes Southwestern Boys' and Girls' Hog Clubs and the Texas Industrial Congress.
The census shows 5400 drummers in Texas up from 2500 a decade ago. Drummers are a key force in Texas commerce and culture, aiding the needy and boosting business across cities and country. the growth signals evolving industry on the borders.
If you sit in a cool draft when heated you may get a stiff week or lame back and need relief. Fix your mind on BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT, the best pain relieving liniment available. Price 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
Pierce Stewart born September 21 1875 in Comanche county near Indian Creek Church died August 4 1914. He married Lee Franklin in 1900 and leaves a wife two sons a daughter a mother two sisters and five brothers. Buried in Indian Creek cemetery under the W O W with resolutions praising his life and service.
When a baby suffers heat and bowel disorders the remedy is McGees Baby Elixir. It reduces fever, corrects stomach upset and checks looseness. Price 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
Oates and Sullivan, contractors, have secured the contract for the new John Tarleton building at Stephenville. The project is valued around $36,000 and includes the junior partner Geo L Sullivan, the former postmaster, whose friends celebrate the continued success.
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