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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
6
A kitchen note explains how to finish a stew by reducing the liquid, adding water, and dropping large dough dumplings on top. Covered and boiled 15 minutes yields light dumplings ideal with thick gravy. Adapted from Janet McKenzie Hill's Chicken Pot Pie recipe in The Cook's Book.
A physician receives a polished appeal from a major mail order house and replies with candor. He cites community business needs and notes that Sears Roebuck have never provided him with any patronage, questioning why top executives do not support local professionals.
A new compact adding machine offers a ten days trial and a low price. Built by an experienced metal-working shop, the device is desk sized with seven keys to handle all calculations. It targets offices stores and individuals seeking a cheaper alternative to complex central machines.
A citizen questions physicians offering mail order medical service and asks why firms are not listed as supporters of street and highway improvements, charity drives, and local business licenses, noting absence from Helping Hand Society lists, city tax books, and merchant licenses. The letter seeks accountability from the firm.
An advert promotes Grigsby’s Liver Lax as a gentler liver remedy replacing calomel. It claims no griping or salivation, cleanses the system, and offers 50c and 1 dollar bottles sold by Wm. Reese & Co. with a money back guarantee. The bottle bears the likeness of L. K. Grigsby for protection of the druggist.
Dr. Lawrence Wick of Philadelphia argues that every community should enclose its advanced consumptives within local facilities to save transport costs and ensure family visitation. He notes dying patients enter nearby institutions more willingly and die at home less, protecting others by avoiding home contamination.
An advertisement promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a remedy for constipation and related ailments. It claims physicians in Hot Springs prescribe the product for liver and bowel issues and markets related remedies sold by Wm. Reese & Company in Gomanche.
A rumor says Judge James W. Swayne of the Seventeenth District Court Tarrrant county plans a bid for Congress in the Twelfth District challenging incumbent Oscar Callaway and Fort Worth mayor Robi Milan.
For Weakness and Loss of Appetite The Old Standard tonic Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. It is described as a true tonic and sure appetizer for adults and children. 600
The sheriff of Comanche County Texas advertises a March 3 1914 sale to satisfy a judgment of 948 10 plus costs. The property comprises seven described tracts totaling about 96 3 4 acres in the Gustine area within the Ira Harris survey. Sold for cash before the courthouse door in Comanche. Wm A Docking sues 8 C Ingram W W Ingram and H H Hardin. Jock Cunningham sheriff.
Mrs Gad of Marion North Carolina praises Peruna and Maralin for enabling hard work without pain and calls Peruna a great medicine for womankind. Mrs Sarah Frye of Asbury Park New Jersey credits Peruna with curing chronic systemic catarrh and restoring health after years of suffering. She urges publication and notes she now feels well and grows fat while never again without Peruna. Those who object to liquids can obtain Peruna Tablets.
The State of Texas County of Comanche by virtue of an alias execution issued January 10 1914 from the Comanche County Court in W M Ellis vs J M Rieger et al case 895 to the Sheriff. The property South East quarter block 91 Wrights Addition Comanche Texas levied on as the sheriff’s sale to satisfy a judgment of 278.35 plus costs. Sale on the first Tuesday in March 1914 at the courthouse door Comanche Texas. Jack Cunningham Sheriff Deputy J E Miller signs.
Cunningham Bell invites local buyers in Comanche to view Studebaker and Jeffrey Automobile Company offerings. They urge patronizing home dealers and express willingness to demonstrate vehicles to prospective buyers.
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