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Newspaper

Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1913

Page

2

Sipe Springs Adds Professor Herring as First Assistant

The Sipe Springs public school trustees hire Professor C. E. Herring of Comanche as first assistant, completing the faculty. Report notes strong farming prospects, growing cotton, corn yields, and oil exploration near Sipe Springs with silos en route for local homesteads.

C. E. Herring Comanche Goss Sipe Springs Comanche Oil Company King Cotton Sol

Herbine advertised for torpid liver relief in period ad

An advert promotes Herb ine as a cure for inactivity of the liver and related digestive issues. It claims to strengthen the liver cleanse the bowels and restore health for 50 cents. Sold by Paris Smith.

Paris Smith

Watermelon Rind Preserves

Pare and cut rind into strips two inches wide and three inches long remove pink side part. Cook rind in water ten minutes then drain and weigh. For each pound rind add one pound sugar and half cup water simmer ten minutes add fruit and cook until tender and clear. Pack in sterilized jars seal. A heavy preserve suitable for candied fruit or cake decoration.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed

Malone New York woman Mrs Free Stone testifies the product cured her painful female disorders after tearing clothing in agony. Advertisement touts Pinkham's remedy for displacements inflammation ulceration tumors irregularities pain backache and nervous prostration with confidence for all women.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Free Stone Malone, N. Y

Cotton Belt Officials Visit Area On Inspection Trip

Cotton Belt officials led by H. G. Earl General Superintendent J P Warren Master Mechanic and W I Miller and W J Bridges spent Wednesday night in town for a general inspection trip. They left the next morning for Stephen ville via the Frisco road then Hamilton. The visit was made by motor car.

Stephenville Frisco Hamilton H. G. Earl Tyler W. I. Miller J.P. Warren W. J. Bridges

Comanche Druggist Endorses Adler-i-ka Remedy

Comanche druggist M W Carroll promotes Adler-i-ka a mixture of buck thorn bark glycerine and other ingredients for sour stomach gas and constipation claiming one dose provides quick relief and noting customers are surprised by its speed. He advises seeing a doctor for stomach or bowel trouble but presents this remedy for those who prefer not to.

M. W. Carroll

Watermelon Sweet Pickles Recipe Extract

Seven pounds rind four ounces cinnamon one pint vinegar four pounds sugar one ounce cloves one quart vinegar. Cut rind into inch long pieces remove pink inside weigh rind boil ten minutes drainMeanwhile boil vinegar spices and sugar twenty minutes add rind cook until tender Pack in sterilized jars seal immediately

Stings and bites treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment

Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised as antiseptic and healing for insect stings and bites with swelling pain or itching. It counters poison and is sold by Paris Smith in bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00.

Ballard Paris Smith

Socialists to hold picnic in Comanche county grove

The Socialists of Comanche county will hold a picnic in McPherson Grove south of town on August 15 16 and 17. A large crowd and a good time is expected. Speakers of state and national reputation have been secured for the occasion.

Comanche County McPherson Grove

Causes of Stomach Troubles and Remedy

Sedentary habits and lack of outdoor exercise cause stomach troubles. Poor chewing, constipation, torpid liver, worry, overeating, and unsuitable foods worsen the condition. Correct habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets. sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

DeLeon Progress Report Highlights City Hall Works

Free Press notes Pittman journey from Corpus Christi by auto and Higginbothams to Temple for appendectomy. mayor Wilson cites MK&T Railroad accepting land and upgrades. DeLeon light plant receives a large engine to enable 24 hour operation. Architect Roy Lane inspects city hall, reports satisfactory condition and adherence to plans. final touches and acceptance expected, building cost $10,000.

The Free Press B. J. Pittman Corpus Christi South Texas Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Company DeLeon DeLeon-Gorman Light & Power Company Roy Lane City of Waco Lane Wilson West Texas

Cleanse the Liver and Bowels with Herb ine Medicine

An old ad touts Herbine as a remedy to stimulate the liver tone the stomach and purify the bowels. Price fifty cents. Sold by Paris Smith.

New Trial Granted in Bowden v Nanny Damage Suit

District Judge Goodwin granted a new trial in the damage suit brought by G L Bowden against Dr T F Nanny. The motion rested on a single point a technical error in the charging language omitting ordinary care in driving automobiles. The original jury verdict awarded Bowden wife damages of 1250 06 in Brownwood News.

Goodwin G. L. Bowden T. F. Nanny

Oddfellows Install Officers At Vandyke Lodge

The I O O F lodge at Vandyke installed officers for the semi annual term led by J E Marett as Noble Grand and N W Frost as Vice Grand. Members total 31 as they recently completed a new hall and advance Oddfellowship in the community.

I. O. O.F. Lodge Vandyke J. E. Marett Noble N. W. Frost J. W. Collins J. M. Grisby W. T. Howard Earl Frost John Bradshaw John D. Beatty D. E. Nabers Cc. C. Bowers J. A. Tullis J. H. McNutt

Death of Mrs. John Cattles in Hasse

Mrs. John Cattles, aged over 90, died Friday and was buried Friday afternoon at Proctor. Rev. Briscoe conducted the funeral. She joined the Baptist church in youth and remained a consistent member. She leaves a husband and many friends.

John Cattles Proctor Briscoe Cattles The Baptist Church Hasse

Protracted Meeting Set in Gustine by Local Evangelists

Judge M. J. Thopson, a lawyer evangelist, along with gospel singer E. G. Phillips, will open a protracted meeting in Gustine on August 3rd, inviting community members to attend religious services and events.

Gustine M. J. Thopson E. G. Phillips

A Good Investment by Wis merchant in Chamberia medicines

W D Magh of Whitemound Wisconsin bought Chamberlain medicine stock to sell to customers. He soon fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough and Diarrhea Remedy was worth more to him than all his stock. For sale by all dealers. Ad.

W. D. Magh Whitemound Wis Chamberia Chamberlain Adv

No clear record headline found in readable text

The readable fragment discusses how workers must actively prepare and market themselves to secure desirable jobs, emphasizing business tact and capability in the job search process. It argues readiness and proactive behavior lead to employment opportunities.

Sam Weil

Merchant Finds Secret to Store-Building Growth

The trader behind the slogan "More and better advertising today than yesterday" claims a discovered "secret" of growth through disciplined policy. He argues a commode of sense and strategy can drive expansion, turning advertising progress into store success.

City Bank Named City Depository by Council

At a recent eit council meeting the First State Bank was designated city depository for city funds after submitting the bid judged best.

Eit Council First State Bank Forth City Funds

Deafness Claims and Catarrh Cure Advertisement

An old medical ad claims deafness stems from catarrh and inflamed Eustachian tubes. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and promises one hundred dollars for unrecovered deafness caused by catarrh, with additional mention of Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Eustehian Cate Hall F. J. Cheney, & CO

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