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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
The Bevo brand is defended by federal and state authority with a pledge to refuse sales to violators. The association vows to bottle all BEVO themselves with tamper resistant seals and to take every precaution to prevent imitation and protect the public and its name.
In a county report Mr. Burton’s large scale terracing projects are praised for soil conservation and future farm value, with comparisons to Hulsey Morrison and A Greene. The article notes terraces measure 1,60 yards, 177 yards, 31 total, averaging 20 feet wide and 1 to 3 feet high, built by local labor at $131.25. Also promotes Pauo Ointment for various rectal and skin ailments.
Comparison of vote totals across the last three general elections shows the socialist party losing ground in Comanche County. The report notes a downward trend in socialist support amid declining turnout and shifting party alignment.
An ad spots a cough medicine claim attributed to Mrs Hugh Cook describing its effectiveness for children and adults. It references New York live promptings and a history of relief from coughing during colds.
The record shows a steady drop in socialist ballots with totals of 539 in 1912, 454 in 1914, and 306 in 1916, indicating the largest decrease occurred in the latest period.
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for fast relief from nasal congestion headache feverishness and throat soreness. It claims three doses every two hours clears stuffed head and running nose and costs 25 cents at drug stores with no substitutes. Also notes market price for two turkeys equals cotton value.
Advice encourages clearing catarrh to cure related colds and systemic illness. Emphasizes continuous effort and hot weather increasing fresh colds. Warns digestion and bowel issues arise from catarrh and urges addressing the disease to relieve other troubles.
Ad touts Peruna as a long trusted tonic now offered in tablet form for easy use. Claims claimers say the remedy has helped thousands over 44 years and suggests it aids recovery during hot weather while promoting vigor and wellness for men.
A wagon stop near the office sparked a bystander to guess Powers would fetch 50 dollars for two coops of turkeys. They sold for 49.49 dollars, all were spring birds except one old gobbler. Powers said they cost nothing to raise, equal to cotton once labor is subtracted.
The blacksmith shop near the northeast square corner by Mr. Bear was sold Wednesday to L. A. Graham of Comanche. Mr. Graham is described as a capable workman and is praised for his enterprise.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a five minute cure for sour, gassy, or indigestion. It claims fast relief from heartburn nausea headaches and abdominal discomfort, with a 50 cent family supply available at drug stores.
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