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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
5
A classic in-home remedy ad explains that sour stomachs and bowel issues in children signal illness. A teaspoon of California Syrup of Figs will cleanse the bowels in hours, with a warning to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
In Dallas on February 21 Shad Fennell aged 35 died after a pitched battle with six detectives in the Black community area. Detective Charles Cumming suffered the loss of part of a hand in the confrontation.
Senator Suiter announces a plan to abolish the Texas county treasurer through a constitutional amendment. The move would transfer duties to county clerks and depositories, saving about 200 000 annually for taxpayers if enacted.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative to calomel for liver cleansing. It claims the product detoxifies without griping or salivation, urging readers to try a 50 cent bottle and return it if unsatisfied.
A Brown county eggs car valued at 2325 dollars was sent by rail to New York City in a refrigerator car. It is the second such shipment from Brownwood since January 1. Local produce men estimate 15 to 20 carloads of eggs will be shipped to northern markets this year.
Comanche resident P Helmecke store proprietor says kidney pain and backache vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief from years of trouble and blurred vision, noting quick improvement after a few doses. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors.
The Senate approved a bill by Senator Clark to legalize horse racing and Pari-Mutuel betting. A racing commission would regulate betting and allocate part of proceeds to A and M College for Animal Husbandry. Proponents argue racing boosts horse breeding and aids state interests while reducing betting evils.
The ad extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast harmless stomach remedy for indigestion gas sour stomach and dyspepsia. It promises instant relief from belching sour undigested food and stomach discomfort with a money back guarantee.
Farmers in Comanche county suffer big losses as improperly banked sweet potatoes rot in storage. Those delaying sales to chase higher prices find most of their crop damaged or ruined when banked ends are opened.
The senate quickly passed the pension appropriation bill for 164 million dollars amid a rush of funding measures. Army and navy appropriations followed, larger than hoped by opponents of a big armed force, while the ship purchase bill faces defeat this session with no immediate extra session planned.
A child with intestinal worms is treated with WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE. A few doses destroy and expel worms and the child immediately improves and thrives. Price 25e per bottle sold by Paris Smith.
The Chief Exponent reports surprising results from a 25 cent classified ad. Advertising land to rent seed to sell or land to rent reaches 2200 families on the same day, proving the method effective for quick notices and sales.
The Win. Reese Co asserts a superior cough syrup may be found but pledges no substitute for Foley's Honey and Tar. It has provided satisfaction for more than forty years and is recommended for coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchial and la grippe coughs. No opiates.
Morristown N J February 22 former President Taft says the United States faces a serious invasion of its rights as a neutral as it preserves commerce with warring nations. He urges no jingo spirit or pride should guide a response if such a crisis arises.
M W Carroll offers Carswells Liver Aid a liquid vegetable remedy claimed to replace calomel for liver cleansing. The ad highlights common liver symptoms such as coated tongue dull eyes constipation and sallow complexion and promises relief with a money return guarantee.
Since Germany declared a blockade of the English coast two Swedish ships have been destroyed in the North Sea. One was torpedoed by a German submarine and the other exploded due to a floating mine.
European nations will not buy more horses in the United States until summer. Horses are shipped to Canada first, then to Europe. Horses bought in the South perish in the cold before reaching Europe.
Cut out this ad and send five cents to Hon ey & Co. Chicago IL for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds croup bronchial and lagrippe coughs Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. For sale in your town by The Wim. Reese Co.
January shipment cost report lists expenses including duped pedecwens 81.35 data unclear items 21.84 21.25 inspection 3 percent commission 0.3 and other charges. Accompanied shipment weighs 1 020 2.00 buyer E B Denny paid 2 50 one day’s work total 172.54. Treas E E Denny and secretary H G A R T Janes sign the report.
J D Mason advertises a corn and bunion cure with a money back guarantee. He claims the remedy cures in 3 to 5 days and invites customers to visit his shop.
Washington dispatch dated February 8 reports the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives favored a resolution by Senator elect Broussard granting Louisiana authority to sue. The action seeks to authorize state litigation in a named matter.
The state seeks to test the validity of the sugar tariff reduction before the Supreme Court. It argues the Cuban reciprocity act forbids the $1.01 duty and requires $1.34 per hundred pounds. Congressional affirmative action is needed to implement the resolution.
Advice on preventing bilious attacks with Cham berlain's Tablets recommended at onset of symptoms. Claims the attack may be warded off and notes the product is for sale at all dealers.
Brownwood and surrounding counties see an influx of traders from two to six counties as cotton, cottonseed, oats, furs, and poultry draw buyers. J R Looney notes the return of era foot traffic, with local merchants paying good prices to offset low cotton market. Brownwood residents praise the town as strong advertisement for regional trade.
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