This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
4
A poetic critique targets Milam Sam Hunter and Swayne over plans to open the Trinity River to commerce. The speaker mocks water rates, dredging schemes, and pork-barrel promises while urging voters to back Callaway in Congress to avoid funding the dry creek.
Miss Mattie Duncan of Mercers Gap visited W A Robertson this week. Mrs T L Hutchinson has returned from Fort Worth. William Stubblefield is baling this week. Community members attended the Cottonwood Methodist revival. Thelma Cade visited Ruth Taylor. Carl and Roy Johnson threshing near Comanche. Joe Moodie visited home folks. Roe Thompson called on relatives at Robersonville. Edith Ritchie of Energy visited relatives here. Miss Duncan Ethel and Berta Robertson visited W A Taylor and heard preaching at Sidney.
Farmers report mixed grain results as threshing nears completion while many communities hope for rain. A large crowd attended the W O W Log Rolling at Comanche last week. Local visits include Dook Edwards and Albert Rogers from Ellis County, with several relatives hosting. Revival at Harmony under Rev Guy Wilson reports seven conversions to date.
Farmers busy with work as Mr. Logan visits Downing. Bass Lake picnic draws many from the area. Myrtle Goodby of Brownwood visits uncle Mr. Sanders. Lillian McClellan from near DeLeon visits uncle R. C. McClellan. A. E B Hampton of DeLeon and W. H. Franks discuss politics representing Ball and Ferguson camps. Large turnout, autos from DeLeon.
Report from Bryson School House notes hot dry weather with corn good but cotton and feed crops needing rain. Mentions Art Engle and family of Throek.
Morton County visitors stay this week as residents report crops good in Throckmorton County. R F Carter reports a letter from C V Bryson at Plainview praising crops. Carter adds he fears not boll weevil this fall. Buck Owens and family visited Edwards family Sunday. S P Burns bought a good herd of steers last week.
J H Buttermilk Lowry of Honey Grove campaigned for Congressman at Large here last Friday and Saturday after speeches by Judge Barry Miller in support of Ferguson. The piece notes Lowry’s long editorial run, public service, and high local regard, urging votes for Lowry.
Dallas real estate figure F. E. Gilmore reports a cure from malaria related biliousness stomach and liver trouble and constipation by Liv-Ver-Lax. He praises the non metallic liver remedy as preventive for malaria and urges weekly doses with purchase through Wm. Reese Co.
The Peanut Carnival in DeLeon attracted many Comanches and a large audience this week. Congressman Oscar Callaway spoke Wednesday morning to a sizable crowd, delivering a strong address amid political rivalries. C C McDonald spoke Wednesday afternoon for Governor candidate James E Ferguson, followed by Sam Sparks for Ball. McDonald then drove to Gustine, addressing about 200 farmers at 5 pm.
The Texas Wonder treats kidney and bladder ailments for men and women and helps bladder issues in children. If not available locally, mail order costs $1.00 for a two months’ supply. Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO promotes testimonials and nationwide distribution. Sold by druggists.
Bargain price offered for a Victrola talking machine in good condition. Address inquiries to L. D. Hall Box 345 Comanche Texas.
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is marketed as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive malaria blood enrichment and system building with a 50 cent price in the advertisement.
Dallas Texas advertisement for a good square piano offered by WILL A WATKINS COMPANY a leading piano house selling to the community. Cash or reasonable terms accepted to beginners. write now for details. Local bargain aimed at fast sale.
The Commercial Company proclaims weighing oats with scales as good as money. Staff ready to assist customers with service and a stated fee of 10 cents.
Uncle Jack Wright suffered injuries when a cow attacked him Wednesday morning. He was bruised and reportedly in intense pain with each movement, though friends hope he will be up and about soon.
Advertisement promotes Laxa Tive Brom oQuinine to treat colds and remove cough and headache in one day. Endorsed by E. W. Grove. Sold for 25 cents, urging buyers to call for the full name to obtain the genuine product.
In Washington the expense lists filed by district candidates include Oscar Callaway 207.50 Robt Milam 2872.82 Congressman at Large Lowry none Garrett 1964.00 Davis 1593.37 Me Lemore 246.69 Lane 25.00 Shields 260.00 as required by law.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan praises Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine in the world after it cured her young daughter of severe dysentery. For sale by all dealers.
Prof J C Wilkerson of the local high school marries Miss May Bright in a Thursday ceremony. The notice praises the couple and wishes them a long, happy life. An advertisement promotes McGees Baby Elixir for stomach upset and diarrhea, priced 25 and 50 cents, sold by Paris Smith.
A reminder urges readers to try the paper's columns to discover their value and potential to boost profits. It emphasizes learning by using the columns for stronger outreach and better returns.
A vintage ad promotes Herbine as a cleansing tonic to stimulate the liver tone the stomach and purify the bowels. It claims health benefits and lists price 50e with sales by Paris Smith.
A brief urging readers to use the paper’s advertising pages to boost visibility. The note emphasizes simple steps and practical tips for placing ads to expand reach and business.
Advertises piano tuning and regulation with a guaranteed service. No charge for examination. Contact Ellis & Son or mail to Comanche Texas Box 424-J. F. Murray. 10-2¢.
Advertisement for Fo Ley's Honey and Tar Compound claiming relief from asthma and hay fever. Describes soothing coating over swollen membranes and easier breathing. Mentions yellow package and sale by Wm. Reese Co.
An old marketing blurb promotes Citrolax as the finest laxative for children by taste and gentleness, claiming it suits sensitive organs and cleanses the system. It also notes adults can use it and lists Wm. Reese Co. as the seller.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.