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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
3
The report notes 700000 Texans eligible to vote with a 1914 poll tax payment increase of 183 in Comanche County compared to 1913. It lists three year totals 1912 1913 1914 with exemptions and counts showing tighter parity across the period.
Tom Finty of the Dallas News reports that the statewide increase in poll tax receipts from 1912 to 1914 is 86,412, while overall rise since 1908 is 44,927. Counties with cities of 10,000+ show mixed gains: 14 of 21 up 8,852, while 7 of 21 down 4,172. total county rise 17,680 with 226 rural counties adding 17,124.
The advertising blurb touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for liver and bowel troubles and constipation, replacing calomel and harsh purgatives. It claims benefits for headaches, sallow skin, dull eyes and blotches, sold by The Wm. Reese Co. in Comanche for 25c.
Expert geologist G H Hodge, now based in Gustine, has about ten thousand acres under lease in Comanche County and plans to organize a company to pool holdings and fund prospecting with several test wells. Local drillers report a 700 foot well at Goss lease and oil seeps north of Sipe Springs, urging residents to subscribe for stock to fully test the field.
The Chief Exponent notes interest in a possible oil field in Comanche county. Experts who have studied the matter believe the field exists and express hope that its development will bring prosperity to all involved.
W D Magic a well known merchant of Whitemound Wis bought a stock of Chamberlain's medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell sick and says one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for adults and children priced at 50 cents.
The note urges trading at the McNeill store next to Ellis & Son in Comanche Texas. It touts hard work causing back pain and recommends Ballard's Snow Senniment for relief, highlighting its penetrating power and prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Paris Smith.
The Commercial Company invites buyers to consider oats wheat rye milo maize and kaffir before selling. Contact for grain purchase and quotation.
Announced candidates for Democratic primary include R B Humphreys for Congressman at Large, R F Milam for Congress in the 12th District, J H Hunter for District Attorney, J R McClellan and Gib Callaway for Judge, I H Creamer and Morgan E Hall for Tax Assessor, Sheriff Jack Cunningham, Mary Smith for County Clerk, W D Carroll for District Clerk, Merton L Harris for County Attorney, J F Palmer for Tax Collector, and multiple commission seats with incumbents and challengers listed by precinct. Comanche area names appear among precinct nominees.
Dallas real estate figure F. E. Gilmore declares Liv Ver-Lax cured his biliousness stomach and liver trouble and constipation after years of suffering. He links his recovery to relief from malaria related symptoms and urges regular weekly doses for prevention. Sold by Wm. Reese Co.
Advertising plan promotes a free motion picture show during the Old Settlers Reunion on July 2 3 and 4. Merchants and candidates are invited to sponsor slides outlining their wants with costs $2.50 for three nights or $5.00 for both Old Settlers and W O W picnic. The New Majestic Ardis Moore, props.
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