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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
5
A letter from a man who cannot return home at Christmas reveals a past embezzlement conviction. He describes a solitary life far from family, the pain of being “the black sheep,” and the longing for holidays with loved ones while his mother and town remember the season differently.
A list of couples receiving marriage licenses includes A H Holman with Lula Lassetter, A Brumsey with Sallissa Horton, Eargle Elliott with Ludie Burney, John M Summers with Mary Eva Low, J N Morgan with Marguerite Clark, W H Bridges with Fadie Altum, John C Switzer with Edna Wood, J A Carroll with Nellie Smith, Eddie Miller with Lena Brown, and W A Durham with Vera Daniels.
An old ad fragment touts Bromo Quinine as a remedy to cure a cold and relieve cough and headache. It references a full name request and mentions E. W. Grove as associated contact or origin.
A series of birth notices lists newborns born to families near DeLeon and Comanche. Names include A. H. Holdridge, George Nowlin, W. A. Curley, J. L. Faulkner, and Tom Johnson, with multiple boys and girls born to these families.
A series of land conveyances shows transfers of parcels in Comanche County including lot blocks in Comanche and Wrights addition, A M Jeffreys and Hewitt surveys, and Shipp survey. Amounts range from 400 to 4100 dollars with buyers including M D Jones Fred C McCurdy J T Jay H J Jones and others.
Peters Radford of the National Farmers Union argues that European war devastates cotton markets in America, causing $400 million in farm losses and forcing high prices or storage crises. He urges cooperative marketing, storage warehouses, and relief measures to stabilize cotton and other farm products amid the crisis.
Delayed taxes lead to a hectic month with last day rushes. People are urged to come in now for quicker service and better accommodation from staff.
The American Commission for Relief to Belgium appeals for food gifts mailed as parcels with stamps 25 to 50 pounds labeled with donor details. Seven million Belgians face starvation as war disrupts import and production. donors in Texas should mail through designated local agents to ensure refunds.
An advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a hot weather tonic. It claims to enrich the blood and build up the whole system, helping to counteract the weakening effects of summer heat.
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