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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
7
The piece mixes heat illness and political debate in Comanche Texas. It describes the strain of hot weather on voters and bystanders, the chaotic street scene as men argue politics, and a vendor touting the cleanest soda water to calm tempers while urging practical relief for sun stroke and civic heat.
A vintage advert promotes asthma and hay fever relief with Fu ry and Tar Compound. Claims ease discomfort and irritation, soothing effects, and natural relief. For sale by jeese Co.
A list of names appears in the religious weekly honor roll including White C L Gran green J C Baskin Mrs Ermine Powell Horn Ollie Allen G Jc s Beatty Dora Palmer T B Seago Mary Cunningham W B Nabers C M Poite hhaxton T H McCul Lewis G F Gilman.
The Comanche County Farmers Union invites all local unions to send full delegations on the third Thursday in July, July 16, for officer elections for the next year and to nominate a delegate to the State Union meeting in August. President C Smith notes the importance of representation.
A vintage ad promotes Citrolax as the finest laxative for children and grownups. It claims a lemony taste, mildness for sensitive organs, thorough cleansing, and wholesome effects, and notes sale by the Wm. Reese Co.
An ad offers piano tuning and regulation under an absolute guarantee, with free examination. Contact Ellis & Son or mail to Comanche Texas Box 424 J, PB Murray at 10-2.
Reports say Comanche Oil Company struck another gas pocket on the Goss lease near Sipe Springs Saturday. Driller Jack Pippin reports a strong signal and believes a paying well should be reached within about one hundred feet, with oil spouting from the well during the blow.
Overworked kidneys fail to filter poisons, risking Bright's disease and bladder disturbances. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as the best medicine for weak sore kidneys and bladder. Sold by the Wm. Reese Co.
A sale offers a Mission Hall set and Mission Dining room set along with a bedroom suite kitchen furniture and a refrigerator. The listing notes Geo W Shearer conducts the sale at the Baptist Parsonage.
Farmers are urged to contact The Commercial Company before selling oats wheat rye milo maize and kaffir. Trade emphasis on securing favorable prices and reliable buyers.
Prospects are that scholastic apportionment will rise to 7.50 per pupil, a 50 percent increase from the last allotment. Of this year's funds, all but 25 cents per pupil has been allotted. State Superintendent W F Doughty estimates about 50,000 additional pupils this year, with 35,000 already known.
The ad promotes HER BINE as a cure for disorders from an inactive liver. It purports to strengthen the liver, cleanse the bowels, and restore health. Price 50e, sold by Paris Smith.
Ball and Ferguson will attend Gorman on Wednesday July 15 with Ball at 11 am Ferguson at 3 30 pm Congressman W R Smith to speak at 2 pm Also county candidate events July 14 and July 16 featuring J R Stubblefield for Blanton turnout promised Free airplane rides on July 15 and 16 Curtis bi plane at Bass Lake 112 miles from German Special railroad rates from Hico to Albany and on Texas Central Branel Line Biggest celebration in this section of the state Advt
An advertisement links stomach ailments to sedentary life, poor chewing, constipation, sluggish liver, worry, and overeating. It urges correcting habits and taking Chamberlain's Tablets, claiming quick recovery. Sold by all dealers.
Jim Eanes Reese the young son of Postmaster and Mrs Jeff Reese suffered a serious accident Monday. He was found unconscious near a broken five gallon water bottle and had head and body gashes. The girl tending him says the child fell while playing. He is recovering well and on the way to a permanent recovery.
An advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep McGEE'S BABY ELEXIR for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea or summer complaint. The product is described as wholesome and free of opium morphine or injurious drugs, sold by Paris Smith at 25¢ and 50c per bottle.
An early guide urges small ventures to begin with modest advertising and scale gradually. It emphasizes steady growth, practical steps, and building customer awareness to expand reach and profitability.
The motion for a new trial in the Carter murder case has been moved from Wednesday to Saturday by Judge Arnold. Carter, charged with killing Clyde Graham between Custer and Gorman, was previously sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary after a recent district court trial.
All singers in the county are urged to attend the W O W Log Rolling meeting on July 16 on the grounds at 9 o clock. Bring Emanel Praise song books for a choir drill and participate if you can sing. Committee: Owen Wetzel S C Findley W D Jenkins.
Socialists of Comanche county held their annual picnic at McPherson Park South Comanche Tuesday with a good crowd in attendance. Mrs Kate O'Hare and other speakers entertained the crowd. The Socialists claim the event did much to advance their cause.
Notice states a fishing tackle box was taken from a buggy at the Leon area near the Upper Dublin Road Bridge on Friday June 26 between 1 and 5 PM. Owner C. M. Moore asks for its return with no questions asked.
Local company with over seven thousand acres leased quietly advances an oil project. They are selling stock at ten dollars a share to raise funds to clean the old well and begin drilling, with confidence that oil in paying quantity will be found.
Instructions urge prompt treatment for stings or bites that cause swelling pain or itching. Ballard's Snow Liniment claimed antiseptic and healing properties. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles sold by Paris.
A compact classified item invites readers to place ads for services and job listings. It emphasizes quick results and local reach, suggesting merchants and residents reach an audience ready to respond. The notice invites readers to submit text for the next edition.
Whitemound Wisconsin merchant W.10. Magic bought a stock of Chamberlain's medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more to him than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
The Chamber of Commerce plans a rest room at the Woodmen picnic with an exhibit of Comanche County crops. Farmers are urged to bring samples and be credited for their entries. A baby rest area with cots will be provided to attract mothers and families visiting from surrounding counties. Sudan Grass and Sweet Clover displays at the Old Settlers Reunion drew interest for local agriculture.
A Plainfield woman reports relief from chronic stomach upset after trying Chamberlain's Tablets. She credits the letters in Chamberlain advertising with inspiring her to give the product a try and says she can now eat most foods. Sale of the tablets is mentioned by dealers.
Money to loan on improved farms. Will take up and extend vendor loan notes at 8 percent interest. See G. A. Cunningham at Wilson Abstract Co. Masonic Building.
The local post office reports 650 insured parcel post packages processed in the first half of the year from January to July, totaling insured value of 6434 dollars and 68 cents.
A playful overflow of exuberance features the Comanche Vanguard poetry centered on Ball High Ball Pro Ball and Governor Bail with nods to the Y High Ball and Hasse Arrow. Thomas is noted for strength on the high ball amid lively wordplay and 'stall' references.
A vintage advertisement claims Herbine cleanses the body by stimulating the liver toning the stomach and purifying the bowels. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold by Paris Smith.
An advertisement urges customers to seek the genuine Laxa tive Bromo Quinine in full, signed by EB. WwW. CROVE. The copy hints at curing cough and headache and notes the product is effective in a single dose.
Congressman Hon Oscar Callaway traveled through the city last Saturday for a Glen Rose picnic where he spoke to Somerville county voters. He returned that evening and stayed with friends. He urged alignment with Judge Swayne’s platform and noted there were no clear campaign issues beyond harmony with the administration. He emphasized his record and readiness for a large majority.
E A Wiesendanger reports June rainfall totaling 2 inches 3 sixteenths with daily splits and notes July 7 as the hottest day of the year. Thermometer readings reached 106 at 5 pm, 101 at 7 pm, and 82 at 11:20 pm.
Comanche firemen travel to Granbury on Tuesday morning to compete in races at the Central West Texas Firemen's Association meeting. Attendees include Chief Bob Graham, Dave Werner, Isaac Sage, B. G. Cardwell, John Meyers, Ethan Wetzel, Isaac West, Chas McCollum, Lee Lester, Merton Sullivan, Chas Garner, Curtis Stevens, Henry Heath, Rufus Wetzel, Mrs. W. D. Carroll, Sponsor Jack Wetzel, Mascot Geo. Sullivan, and Miss Clara Woodward.
An old notice invites readers to visit McNeill Co. next to Ellis & Son in Comanche Texas to call in for prices and be convinced about trading at their store.
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