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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
3
Farmers urged to deep plow eight inches or more and till the soil thoroughly this fall and winter to store moisture. Use subsoil packing or disc harrow to firm underneath while leaving surface mulch to reduce evaporation. Proper fall work boosts next summer water supply and plant growth by expanding root zone.
This and five cents offer from Foley & Co. Chicago invites readers to mail five cents with name and address to receive a free trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold in town by The Wm Reese Co.
Fine three year old stallion offered for trade for well broke mules or mares. Described as one of the county’s best all purpose horses, gentle to work and ride. Contact John Eanes Fleming or J R Eanes.
Property owner Mrs. L. C. Gleaton posts a no trespassing warning and bans any hunting on her farm by any person. No hunting of any kind allowed on the premises.
The press release outlines instruments taxed and not taxed under the war revenue law. It lists notarized certificates, affidavits, mortgages, checks, bonds, land deeds, promissory notes, stock certificates, bills of lading, and banker’s notes as examples with stipulations on valuation and when stamping is required.
Fort Worth records quotes Mr Callaway explaining a holiday return to Washington and support for diversified farming as Texas eyes a record wheat crop. Prisoner Adrain Tackett escapes from Erath jail after inmates cut bars and slide out a window, with Sheriff Turnbow seeking him.
Health disclaimer praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for instant relief from croup by thinning mucus and easing cough. Claims include easier breathing and quiet sleep, touting the product as a household safety measure from The Wm. Reese Co.
Modern business leaders rely on health as a key to success. The ad promotes Carswell's Liver Aid a gentle vegetable liquid remedy for liver troubles and general bodily ills. Available in a large bottle for 50c at M W Carroll's with a money back promise after trial.
Comanche resident YW. J. Gille notes back pain dullness and nervousness improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He recommends the remedy after his family used it with satisfactory results and urges others to try the Buffalo company product priced at 50 cents at dealers.
An advertisement claims a remedy titled Cures a Cold in One Day by FE. W. Grove. It suggests taking one dose called Bromo Quinine to end a cold and relieve cough and headache. The ad urges readers to request the full name by calling for Laxa tive Bro Quinine.
The Hog Growers Association will ship on Thursday December 11. All who wish to ship should report to Secretary D F Eaton County Demonstration Agent. The local market pays more for small lots than large lots to packing houses. A liberal reward is offered for the return of a hog missing from the stock pens from the last shipment. T Janes Secretary D F Baton D A
An old advertisement touts a tonic for quinine dosing in children and adults. It claims the tonic does not disturb the stomach, does not cause nervousness, and is safe for those who cannot take ordinary quinine. The bottle bears the name FERRILINE and is sold for 25 cents.
Public auction notices follow for two judgments in Comanche County Texas. The first sale targets L D Ragland property including described land and a cotton gin, to satisfy a 357.50 judgment in favor of Morrison Co. The second sale lists three tracts in Hasse town to satisfy an 1804.92 judgment in favor of J B Wilson, with costs.
Legal notice dated December 6 1914 by official Jack Cunningham and deputy sheriff J E Miller. Records the John EK Morrison Company and coappellants in a civil suit with attached coata of suit. Filing details indicate court action and parties involved.
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