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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
13
Fragmentary notes describe the soda fountain as a cornerstone in American life, shaping daily routines and offering relief in hot summers and year round. The text credits its creators and workers for a great societal change.
An incumbent county judge appeals to voters noting inability to canvass due to office rules. He cites courthouse improvements, road equipment purchases, cash-based treasury, and budget discipline, promising roads without bonds or extra tax with continued careful administration.
Brownwood enginemen firemen conductors and trainmen voted a strong majority for the railroad strike. Ballots sealed and mailed to New York will be reviewed by eight hour demands officials. About 155 workers participated with Brownwood believed to vote nearly unanimously for action.
Comanche resident Mrs. G. R. Hart recounts five years of kidney pain and rheumatic symptoms until Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her ailments. The ad promotes the 50 cent remedy available at dealers, manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The Annual Farmers Short Course will be held at College Station July 24 29 with morning lectures and afternoon demonstrations plus evening illustrated talks. The Farmers Congress meets same time with sessions Wednesday through Friday nights. Cost includes rail fare one cent each way board and room seven fifty and course lectures two fifty. Notable out of state speakers include H J Webber and Dean W M Jardine.
A short promote style ad promises relief from female troubles with Femening priced at 50 cents and one dollar, claiming suffering ends as if by magic.
Announcements show candidates for Congress Twelfth District James Swaynde and various district judge representative and county official positions including Morton area names such as W L Jackson T Jay Benton Stailey Jim Haynes Jesse Hughes and Mary Smith. The notice also lists tax assessor E R Armstrong M E Hall L Luther Stagner L Peters Findley Queen Jenkins Littlefield McCampbell McPherson Haworth and others. Also advertised is a horse and mule sales stable at City Wagon Yard with Dr L Vaughan and H C Bradshaw offering livestock services and sales.
Three Fisher county residents Pat Wilson Silas Glasscock and Carl Ellis were charged with gambling after agreeing to match coins to pay for soft drinks at a soda fountain in Brownwood Texas. Each faced a $10 fine in lower court with multiple cases pending in the criminal appeals court.
Advertisement touts La Creole hair dressing as the original product that darkens hair naturally without dye. Priced at $3.00 with promotional emphasis on authenticity and imitation avoidance.
A Comanche County Texas petition endorses Scott Woodward of Erath County for the 26th District State Senate. Signers describe him as a progressive farmer and capable young man and urge voters to remember him on July 22.
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