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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
2
At the Comanche post office edition reports officers and stockholders with names including H Carpenter and J R Eanes. An editorial recalls a call for public economy and cites an ex commissioner estimating county annual loss at 10 000, suggesting saving 9000 this year and 49000 over five years by reforming the tax system.
A bill before the legislature would require notices currently posted in three places to be published in local newspapers. The author argues this would cut costs and better inform the public, citing a Comanche county land sale where limited posting allowed an unjust sale. The essay warns such schemes could be prevented by newspaper publication.
The article argues to repeal the Tenpea law and cites publication costs of five dollars. It notes old laws sufficed when few families and little travel existed and courts were visited monthly. It urges updating laws to reflect modern conditions.
An analysis argues for investing in a rock crusher tool and roller attachment for graders. It claims new machinery costing about one thousand dollars would fix local roads within 50 feet to 100 yards and last twenty years, saving ten thousand dollars annually in labor.
Pro suffrage advocates claimed big gov ernment changes but Illinois shows women voters split similarly to men. In Hughes carried territory to Wilson 56.8 43.2 and in Wilson territory 53.7 46.3 with 900000 women voting. Both parties argued women would vote one way, but results matched male patterns.
The local Armenian relief committee thanks all supporters for money, publicity, and time. Credit goes to the Vanguard, Chief Exponent, Central Christian and Presbyterian Sunday schools, Mr Ardis, the collecting committee, ticket sellers, and country donors like Mr Parker and Wallace Cunningham. Total raised is $101.85.
A cough is a danger signal like a fire bell and should be treated by curing the underlying cause. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as highly effective for persistent coughs lingering after colds or flu, with Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana endorsing it for her husband. It is widely available.
Mercers Gap W O W Circle in Mercers Gap elected officers for 1917 at the December 2 meeting. Names include Guardian Yuna Lake Past G Eva Gore Adv Sarah Waldrop Clerk Marintha Gore Banker Edna Murphree Attendant Texie Couch Chap Dareus Gore Inner Sentinel Dennie Stewart Outer Sentinel Vena McKinzie Manager Nettie Acker. Meeting days cited as Saturday evenings before the first and second Sundays.
Comanche resident Mrs M E Garner says long term kidney issues and back pain improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Hamilton Drug Co. She reports restored sight and swelling relief and credits the product with keeping her active despite age. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY offers the same pill for 50 cents.
Immediate attention urged for sprains swellings bruises rheumatism and neuralgia. Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Liniment on hand with three sizes 25c 50c and 100.
The infant of Mr Walter Trice at Oak Grove died Sunday night at 9 o clock and was buried Monday afternoon at Stag Creek cemetery. Trustees of the place traded school teachers with Beatty Our new teachers Mo 7
A Comanche effort led by Floyd Carpenter and local volunteers raised over a hundred dollars to aid the needy on Christmas Day. A non sectarian drive collected donations through a committee including Mrs. Hoff Mrs. Smith Mrs. Ory and Carpenter with the infant Y M B L active in fundraising. A balance remained after distributing comforts to the city’s cheerless homes and a similar drive is planned for this year to help those less fortunate.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing to restore gray streaked or harsh hair to its former beauty and luster. Price one dollar.
Take Mansfield Balsam to ease hacking coughs. Two sizes priced at 25 cents and 50 cents. This advertised remedy promotes relief and can prevent a visit to the doctor on the first of the month. Purchase options offered.
Notice to water customers from the City Water Commission. R O West announces his office at the old Li Plant building opposite Oil Hereafter and asks to call there to settle water bills. This is a formal collection notice from the city water authority.
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