Terracing Hope For Comanche Farms Says County Agent
J. W. Griffin, County Agent, urges farmers in Comanche county to terrace hillside land to curb erosion and conserve water. He says 75 percent of land should be terraced, offers free guidance and line marking, and claims terraces add long term value while preventing runoff and soil loss. Farmers who earlier had terraces report lasting benefit and reluctance to remove them.
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Comanche County
Comanche
J. W. Griffin
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromnd Quinine
An advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using laxative bromndi quinine. It promises to stop cough and headache and “works off the cold” with a Druggists fund if it fails. B W Groves signature appears on each box, price 25 cents.
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B. W. Grove
Free public water for teams in Comanche wagon yards
The city and Wagon Yards of Comanche offer free water to all teams saddle and buggy horses passing through town. Watering is available at any wagon yard with courteous service. J. R. Eanes, Mayor.
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Comanche
J. R. Eanes
Automobiles Registered in Local Registry
R. Foster registers a Duster Ford No. 833 among vehicle records as part of the local auto registry, noting ownership and model details in the public notice.
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R. (. Foster, Duster
Herbal remedy advertclaims torpid liver cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for disorders from an inactive liver. It claims to strengthen the liver and cleanse the bowels, placing the system in good health. Price is 50 cents and it is sold by S. P. Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Deaths Reported in DeLeon and Comanche Areas
Obituaries note the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C Bell DeLeon. Mrs Lucy Francis Cardwell of Comanche passes. Infant child of Mr and Mrs J R Barclay DeLeon also listed.
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Bell
DeLeon
Lucy Francis Cardwell
Comanche
J. R. Barclay
No Malaria No Chills Plantations Chill Tonic Ad
Advertisement touts Plantation Chill Tonic claiming to cure chills and fever with a money back guarantee. Priced at 50 cents, the ad promises rapid relief and refund if not effective.
Conditions and prospects amid drought and harvest
The report notes ongoing drought risks and a forecast of rain as a blessing while corn and maize are past redemption. Weevils devastate fields though wheat and oats yield better than anticipated. Farmers consider catch crops like June corn kaffir sorghum and millet as rain looms. Local officials fear high seed costs may hinder late plantings. a trip to Leon is mentioned and a rural carrier accident near Port Arthur injures a child.
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K. D. Jones
Sidney
Leon
Finney
J. F. McCullough
Port Arthur
Doctor’s Bill Saving Tip for Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial
An old advertisement promotes a stomach remedy named Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial priced at 25¢ and 50¢, claiming it saves money on doctor bills for digestive complaints.
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Mississippi
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
A vintage advert extolsBallard's Snow Liniment for back pain from leaning work. It touts penetrating power to ease strained muscles and offers bottles at 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00, sold by S. P. Smith.
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Ballard
P. Smith
Slider & Lacy's Offers Fruit Jars and Caps
Local store Slider and Lacy's advertises fruit jars and all makes of caps available for shoppers.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Kodak Finishing Ad in Comanche Texas
Kodak finishing. Films developed free. Prints 2 3 and 4 cents. Mail orders given special attention. Good rent for sale cheap. Luther Dixon two blocks north of Ford Station Comanche Texas.
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Luther Dixon
Ford Station
Comanche
Texas
Have rubber heels put on at Kilpatrick and Son
A brief notice states that rubber heels are being fitted at Kilpatrick and Son. It notes the shop or service location and the work being performed without additional details.
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Kilpatrick & Son
Taking Big Chances With Travel Remedy
Travelers are warned that taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is risky on trains or ships since stock may be unavailable. Bowel attacks can be sudden and severe, so one should be prepared and obtain the remedy wherever possible.
South Jersey farmers’ exchange posts big potato dividend
A South Jersey farmers' exchange with 750 members shipped nearly 1000 carloads of white potatoes last year and declared a 100 percent stock dividend.
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South Jersey Farmers’ Exchange
Biliousness and Stomach Trouble Relief
Miss Emma Verbr yke of Lima Ohio suffered frequent stomach trouble and bilious attacks for two years. She could eat little and felt dizzy and sick, sometimes nearly collapsing. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets she improved rapidly. Obtainable everywhere.
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Emma Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
Cooperative saw mill to rise near Fort George costing 150000
The first large co operative saw mill in America is under construction near Fort George 3 C at a cost of 150 009 dollars. It is built by a farmers cooperative association to supply members with lumber.
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America
Fort George
3. C
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
Chamberlains Tablets Prove Gentle Laxative Help
A Willington North Carolina reader says Chamberlains Tablets are the best for constipation and indigestion. The user notes both his and his wife’s relief, praising their mild gentle action and agreeable laxative effect. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Eugene
Knight
Willington
N. C
Brotherhood Expels Two Engineers for Testimony Before ICC
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers expelled two members who testified in favor of the railroads before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kill the Blue Bugs with Martin's Wonderful Bug Killer
Advertisement offers Martin's Wonderful Bug Killer for poultry to kill blue bugs with a money back satisfaction guarantee. It directs readers to ask William Reese Drug Co for purchase details.
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Martin
Reese Drug Co
Minor Parties Disband in New York After Election
The Progressive Independence League American and Socialist Labor parties dissolved in New York following the last election for failing to meet the 10 000 vote threshold required by law. Kil Patrick & Son.
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Progressive
Independence League
Socialist Labor Parties
New York
Spartan Woman Suffered Untold Tortures
An advertisement promotes Femenina for female disorders priced at 50¢ and $1.00 with a claim of severe suffering and Spartan imagery.
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Femenina
On the Firing Line Poem Calls for Young Texans to Serve
Contributed by J M Grigsby of Comanche Texas the poem urges young men to join training camps and go to war to fight Kaiser and German forces. It invokes patriotism, duty to Uncle Sam and a noble president while expressing desire to serve and raise the Texas yell on the firing line.
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J. M. Grigsby
Comanche
Texas
Uncle Sam
Comanche Farmer Wishes Teams Luck in Battle
A Comanche County farmer J. M. Grigsby of Comanche Texas offers encouragement to boys about to fight. He urges trust in God and belief that things will work out right.
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Comanche County
J. M. Grigsby
Comanche
Texas
Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer for Sale
Car rolls Drug Store offers Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer under direct guarantee. Local ad promotes a pest control product with sale terms by the drug store.
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Blue Bugs
Blue Bug
Carroll’s Drug Store
Prickly Ash Bitters Offered as Liver Remedy
A promotional note claims a torpid liver and stomach and bowel impurities cause drowsiness and discouragement. It touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a prompt and efficient remedy marketed by The Wm Reese Co via special agents.
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Reese Co
East Texas farmers explain early tomato growing methods
A letter describes establishing hot beds four feet deep and six feet wide to plant tomatoes, then moving to cold frames after two leaves form. Planting begins late March with beds prepared by deep furrows, fertilizer, and straw, aiming for early market shipments beginning June.
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Florida
Cushing
Old Comanche County
Nacogdoches County
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R. FE. Coleman
Jersey
Durham
Greene
C. C. Barton Gustine
Helmsley Ranch
Ideal Truck Farmers
D. Cuthbertson
J. J. Hicks
J. A. Loftis
G. W Jessup
Texas Power & Igt Company “Service Fairnst
Comanche 108
B. F. Cadenhead
Kodak
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Brins
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