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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
3
A string of oil and gas lease filings shows numerous transfers to W. T. McPherson with varied acreages and prices. Names include H. A. Cox Lula Nabers G. H. Lewis I. & T. C. Ry. and J. D. Allen among others alongside several surveys and tract specifications across hundreds of acres.
A record of numerous property and lease transfers lists multiple parties including O Harvey, F B Parriott, J Weaver, J Woods, H Stephens, G Brown, M West, J Robertson, R Gilman, and R Thomas among others. Transfers cover hundreds of acres across sections and surveys, with consideration largely $1.00 or $10.00 and other terms, affecting Prairie Oil Gas Co., Gulf Production Co., Texana Petroleum Co., Humble Oil & Gas Co., and related lenders.
The candidate pledges to support the President during the war and back measures to strengthen forces and boost domestic production. He promises lands reclaimed by the government for returning soldiers and advocates a National Board of Arbitration to ease labor capital disputes and restrict foreign ownership of property.
W. W. Skinner transfers 101 acres to W. L. Bryant for $1.00 covering the Kincheloe survey. C. W. Gilliland trustee sells 100 acres to Fue Hendrix for £50 and 1 Truitt Survey. Gilliland sells lease land to J. J. Johnson for $10. Western Casualty and Guaranty Co. sells 480 acres from sections 59 and 51 to Interstate Land & Mortgage Co. HL. and T. C. Ry. Co. surveys referenced.
Royalty Contracts Vv A Elmore and J L Scoggins deeds list half-interest transfers in D D A land parcels. Rumph receives half-interest in N FE 1-4 Sec 45 and S 1-2 Sec 45. Richardson gains 80 acres via G C S F Ry Co survey, shared with J L Scoggins. Holland also conveys 80 acres to Rumph.
Extension of a drilling contract dated February 19 1918 between Line Oil Co as assignee of Peter Croban and multiple lessors including C F Denny E F Denny J A Amonett D C W Tl Lane G S Walker Ek Chandler J B Fielder B S ow her T EK Hood R Ravenshine C E Drennan and W C Pittman covering 3000 to 5000 acres with a 60 day limit from July 1918 for arrival in Coman a of drilling rig and gear to reach 3006 ft with an additional time allowance unspecified.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised by Mrs Sara Shaw of Portsmouth Ohio for treating irregularities side pains and weakness. The letter urges other women to try the remedy and seeks personal advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts based on forty years of experience.
The notice sets a 20 day period to begin actual operations and to forfeit all equipment and $3000 in cash. It specifies the action to be taken if the deadline is not met and outlines the forfeiture consequence for noncompliance.
Aubrey Findley and Miss Virginia Hill were quietly married at Fort Worth last Sunday afternoon. Findley, a Camp Bowie soldier and son of local residents, recently left The Chief Exponent staff to join the army. The Hill family notes Virginia as a popular, accomplished young woman.
Assignment of Royalties transfers involve D S Robbins and G B In ger with 1 2 interest in 40 acres Bart lett Fry survey for 400 dollars. Rumph to Spencer 1 8 interest in 240 acres D D A land for 3800 dollars. Howell and wife to A KE Hampton 1 2 interest in 2 acres Wim De Moss survey and 86 87 acres N T C Ry Co survey No 58 for 750 dollars. Affidavit of Forfeiture records W W Kirk to E B Dewey and others over multiple land tracts.
Robert Schultze of San Antonio a longtime contractor recounts rheumatism struggles for two years then credits Tanlac with relief losing weight regaining energy and ten pounds. He urges others to try Tanlac noting full recovery and renewed vigor. The ad lists Tanlac retailers in several Texas towns.
Storage batteries for sale charge rent and rebuild offered by Higginbotham Bros. & Co. Local business promotes a full range of battery services including storage and maintenance for customers.
Old and young readers are urged to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to endure summer heat. The tonic purports to purify and enrich blood and strengthen the entire system, with a claimed strengthening and invigorating effect. The price cited is 60 cents.
A local political notice promotes J. W. Wondercraft as a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct Neo 4. The brief urges voters to support Wondercraft in upcoming elections.
Seasonal ailments blamed on a single cause are discouraged. The liver blood and nerves are linked and Pep Pills claim to tonify all three. Pep Systemic Pills, sold by S. P. Smith druggists, promise to quickly restore health with iron and tonic ingredients.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt portrays a lawyer and client arguing after a court case. The lawyer recalls the client insisting money was not the motive, while the client affirms the principle remains important. The dialogue centers on accepting the jury awarded money or keeping the verdict.
A vintage ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the remedy for back stitches and strained muscles from hard work. It notes penetrating power and offers bottles priced at 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00, sold by Ss. P. Smith.
A local testimony from Comanche shopkeeper P Helmecke praises Doan's Kidney Pills after years of kidney trouble and nocturnal discomfort. He reports reduced back pain and relief after use and notes continued, diminished need for the remedy. The advertisement claims nationwide publication and testimonial strength.
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