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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
3
An advertisement urges use of White's Cream Vermifuge for sickly children. It claims to destroy worms and act as a strengthening tonic for the stomach and bowels. The endorsement is attributed to a misread or garbled name.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a pool room local option law, allowing districts to vote on pool halls as with liquor. Judge Harper wrote the opinion noting the legislature may enable local options for police regulations, including Sunday and gaming laws. The Wilbarger county case involved Charles Francis jailed after pool halls were outlawed.
Pleurisy pains near the short ribs and lumbago in the same region are treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rubbed in thoroughly it eases pain and relaxes muscles allowing freer movement. Bottles priced at 25c 50c and $1.00. Sold by Paris Smith.
Texas will pay about 14 000 Confederate pensioners a total of 210000 dollars for the quarter ending February 28. Each pension rises to 15 dollars, up 4 50 from the previous allotment, after prior increases from 10 50 to 16 50 but then held at 10 50 for years.
A reader from Brooklyn Michigan reports that two years ago severe constipation was cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. The testimonial notes the product's effectiveness and mentions it being available for sale by all users.
Comanche Camp No. 60 W O W installed officers on January 12 with A W Palmer presenting Dr A E Acton a gold headed ebony walking cane. The lodge announced 201 members, with eligible new enrollees at each meeting and a post installation supper.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior for coughs and colds it is pleasant to take and contains no opium or narcotic substances it claims to always cure and is offered for sale by all dealers.
The Better Farming Special, Cotton Belt institute train, is touring East Texas for thirty days to educate farmers. Railroads aid farmers by improving production and marketing, signaling cooperative spirit among industries and a wise investment in agriculture.
Obituary notice from Comanche Lodge and allied Masonic bodies honors Aaron Cunningham who died January 3 1914 in Comanche Texas. He joined Comanche Lodge 316 circa 1870 and earned Master Mason Royal Arch and Select Master degrees. Born April 8 1836 he moved to Texas in 1839 and to Comanche County in 1855. He was regarded as honest charitable and devout Christian in outlook. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family and calls for mourning observance and publication.
An antique advertisement touts HERRINE as an effective liver stimulant. It claims to purify the bowels strengthen digestion restore vigor and cheerful spirits. Price is 50c and sold by Paris Smith.
E J Welch announces new rates effective February 1 1914 for United States Express Co and Wells Fargo & Co Express. Welch serves as joint agent for both companies.
A 1914-era promotional piece argues sedentary work increases cold risk and advocates cold water towel baths outdoor life moderated meals and Peruna as a first attack remedy. It quotes L A Richardson of Marine Illinois praising Peruna and urges readers to request a free Life Almanac and to consult physicians and druggists.
The section foreman warns a new worker Thomas to jump off the track when a train nears. Thomas fails to heed the advice, is struck by the Empire State Express, saved at hospital, and quips he could not run uphill on level ground.
Listing details three farm parcels near Gustine and Comanche with hundreds of acres, cultivation areas, timber and grass lands, multiple wells and wind mill, houses and tanks. Includes 147 acre tract north of Gustine, 68 acre tract south of Comanche, and 164 acre tract north of Comanche with two improvements and strong cultivation.
Auction note states buyers seek to sell farms with very close prices and long term terms plus a reasonable cash payment. Sellers accept good young horses or mules as partial payment and will not consider First Mondays.
Homer D Wade secretary of the Texas Good Roads Association argues good roads solve rural problems. He urges communities to invest in highways to keep rural youth on farms and boost diversified farming, urging action this year to conquer bad roads and noting women's advocacy for better roads.
An old advertisement touts Grigsby’s Liver-Lax as a superior alternative to calomel for liver cleansing. It claims the product quickly relieves headaches indigestion and constipation by eliminating poisons and bile, with a guaranteed 50 cent or 1 dollar bottle sold through William Reese & Company and bearing L. K. Grigsby’s likeness.
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