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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
7
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It claims a spoonful will cleanse the bowels, cure sour stomachs, and restore health, urging mothers to demand the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company to avoid counterfeits.
Senator Suiter unveils a plan to abolish the county treasurer's office in Texas by constitutional amendment. If passed, county clerks and depositories would take over duties, saving about 200 000 annually for taxpayers.
Shad Fennell, 35, who called himself the worst Black person in Dallas county, died after a pitched battle in a Dallas Black section today. Local detective Charles Cumming lost part of a hand in the clash with six detectives.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, gentle alternative to calomel that cleanses the bowels without causing sickness. It claims quick results, warns calomel can make you weak, and suggests giving it to children, with a money back promise if unsatisfied.
Brownwood reports a railroad refrigerator car carrying eggs valued at 2325 dollars shipped to New York City. It is the second such shipment from the city since January 1, with local dealers predicting 15 to 20 carloads to northern markets this year.
Comanche resident P Helmecke owner of a candy store testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney pain backache and dizziness. He reports night pain disappeared and kidney troubles eased after a few doses priced 50 cents at dealers.
The Senate passed a bill by Senator Clark to legalize horse racing and pari mutuel betting. A racing commission would regulate betting and part of proceeds fund the A and M College Animal Husbandry department. Proponents cite horse breeding revival and state benefit while touting reduced betting ills under the pari mutuel plan.
Congress has moved quickly on the pension appropriation tallying 164 million dollars as part of a broad rush to approve annual defense spending. Army and navy funding plans are advancing though larger than some urged, while the ship purchase bill is abandoned for this session.
A claim that White's Cream Vermifuge destroys intestinal worms and rapidly improves a handicapped child is offered. The advertisement states a price of 25e per bottle and that Paris Smith sells the remedy.
The Chief Exponent notes surprising results from a single 25-cent classified ad. Advertisers can reach 2200 families on the same day to rent land sell seed or find seeds.
Slogan promises no substitute for Foley's Honey and Tar. The Win Reese Co endorses a cough remedy trusted for over forty years. Advertises relief for coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchial and la grippe coughs with no opiates.
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin ends indigestion gas sour stomach and upset stomach in minutes. It touts a 50 cent case offering a money back guarantee and urges households to keep it on hand for day or night distress.
Farmers in Comanche County suffer large losses as improper banking leads to rot in stored sweet potatoes. Many producers report substantial portions or entire crops ruined when anticipated prices failed and storage banks opened.
Former President Taft finds the United States in a serious crisis as European powers threaten American neutrality by trading with warring nations. He urges calm, warns against jingoism, and says pride or momentary passion must not drive judgment.
Progressive concern M W Carroll introduces Carswell's Liver-Aid as a liquid vegetable remedy claimed to prevent or relieve liver ailments. The ad cites sluggish liver effects on body and mind and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied, noting sale in the local market.
Since the German blockade declaration on the English coast two Swedish vessels were destroyed in the North Sea. One was torpedoed by a submarine and the other was exploded by a floating mine.
European countries will stop buying horses in the United States until summer. Horses shipped to Canada first then to Europe faced cold weather causing high death rates, especially for Southern stock.
A newspaper ad promotes sending five cents to Jol ey & Co. Chicago for a trial package of cough remedies and Foley Kidney Pills with Foley Cathartic Tablets. The notice states the product is available in your town through a local seller.
The Hog Raisers Association publishes its January shipment report detailing expenses totaling 172.54 dollars. Items include inspection 60, commission 5, repairs 15, accompanied shipment 2, and buyer fees 2.50, with a one day’s work noted. KE Denny is treasurer and H G A R T Janes the secretary. D F Eaton, D A signatories.
J. D. Mason advertises a corn and bunion cure guaranteed to cure any corn or bunion within 3 to 5 days. If not, money refunded. Visit Mason at his shop for treatment.
A Washington dispatch dated February 8 reports the House Judiciary Committee favorably reported the resolution for Senator elect Broussard granting authority to Louisiana to sue.
The state argues the sugar tariff cut to $1.01 per hundred pounds violates the Cuban reciprocity act and should be $1.34. The case seeks federal action by both houses to implement the resolution.
Advice on avoiding bilious attacks and a remedy tip suggests Cham berlain's Tablets taken at onset to ward off symptoms. The text implies availability from dealers.
Local report notes many traders from neighboring counties visiting Brownwood for cotton, cottonseed, oats, furs, and poultry as low dry goods prices draw buyers. J R Looney recalls 50 to 75 mile trading eras while Brownwood merchants offer good prices to offset weak cotton markets.
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