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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
3
May wheat fell nine and a half cents and July wheat down six and a third as margin calls of fifteen and twenty five cents per bushel triggered losses on the Chicago board. Wall Street speculators suffered heavily while large operators and farmers holding grain felt the impact of the sharp drop and rising margins.
NOW PAINT Strike when the iron is hot and paint when the property needs it. They paint ships a dozen times a year and a fresh coat of paint boosts credit. A livery keeps carriages ready to impress customers. DEVOE H. H. Hardin Lumber Co. sells it. LOST Three auto casings, two United States, missing between Brownwood and Gustine area. Reward offered by A. B. Bumgarner, Gustine.
An old advertisement touts TIZ foot remedy claiming rapid relief from burning, swelling and odors. It promises pain free feet with no more shoe tightness and urges purchase of a 25 cent box from druggists or department stores with a one year money back guarantee.
Loy Dixon born March 16 1889 in Washington County Arkansas died January 5 1915 at home of his parents I T Dixon Proctor Texas after a month’s illness. He moved to Proctor at age nine and grew into a respected local youth. He attended John Tarleton College Stephenville and Sam Houston Normal Huntsville Texas earning notable records before his death. He leaves his wife a baby boy and six close relatives at his bedside.
Loy Dixon, a bright educator with service in Comanche County Texas and later residence in California, passed away after a life of teaching. He married Grace Morgan in Los Angeles on February 13 1918 and fathered a son Rollin Clark Dixon.
A fast acting remedy claims to digest all foods, cure stomach distress in five minutes, and prevent gas belching and sour stomach. The ad touts a 50 cent case and urges readers to buy at any drug store for permanent relief from indigestion and dyspepsia.
London February 16. Ricotti Garibaldi predicts Italy will mobilize her army within a fortnight unless the government joins the war. He warns that nonparticipation would trigger a revolution.
An advertisement touts Carswell's Liver-Aid as a rapid liver and kidney cleanse improving work and worth. It promises internal cleanliness via a pure vegetable compound, with no danger or discomfort, sold by M. W. Carroll for 50 cents with a full refund offer if not satisfied.
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs A L Reid hosted a Valentine party for Mr C C McCombs of Frisco Texas and Proctor High School faculty. Guests received valentines with table numbers and played many games with prizes to Eaton and Pinson for high score. The room featured Cupid decorations art candles and a pink glow with lists of guests including Dr W P Dingle Mrs R Y Bracken Miss Myrtle Pinson and others. Joe Catter City Grocer notes Genuine Tennessee Triumph Seed Potatoes.
The comptroller of the currency issues a January 28 1915 circular forbidding overdrafts by banks. It urges state bank cooperation and requires resolutions stating no officer may charge against deposits when funds are insufficient. Certified copies with directors present must be sent to the office.
A Texas Wonder bottle claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, dissolves gravel, treats diabetes, and aids back and rheumatic conditions. It promises regulation of child bladder problems and offers mail delivery for $1.00 with two months of treatment per bottle.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enricher and system builder to fortify the body against the depressing effects of hot summer weather. It claims to boost vitality and resilience through tonic action.
Notice to trespassers on land owned or controlled by Bryson is issued. The land bans hunting fishing trapping cutting timber hauling wood gathering pecans or damaging property with intent to prosecute to the full extent of the law. Targets hunters with bird dogs.
A Chicago druggist George H. Mayr promotes a vegetable oil based treatment for stomach liver and intestinal troubles. The remedy allegedly cleanses purifies and eases symptoms within 24 hours and is sold by leading druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
An advertisement promotes FERRILINE, a tasteless improved Quinine syrup for children and adults unable to take ordinary Quinine. It claims no stomach upset, nausea, nervousness, or head ringing, and urges try it next time Quinine is needed. The 2-ounce original package is requested by name FEBRILINE on the bottle.
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