Proposed Texas School Tax Amendment in H J R 30
House Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 3 Article 7 to allow county taxes up to fifty cents and district taxes up to one dollar per one hundred dollars valuation for public school maintenance. It outlines ballot wording, statewide submission in November 1916, and a $5,000 appropriation for administering the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Yeas
Senate
John G. McKay
Secretary
Notice of Trustees Sale on Comanche County Property
Notice is given that R L Cook conveyed property to J A Holman as trustee for E D Crear to secure a $400 note due Nov 21 1909 with ten percent interest. Default since Nov 21 1913 leads to foreclosure by sale to satisfy $516.26 plus foreclosure costs as of July 12 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Cook
Comanche County
Texas
J. A. Holman
E. D. Crear
Maryville
Missouri
Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by New York Farm Woman
Mrs Dewitt Lincebaugh of West Danby New York testifies the Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound eased nervous trouble and female derangements. She notes improved sleep energy and claims the remedy helped her daughter and oldest girl as well. The letter cites forty years of use and strong endorsements for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Danby
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dewitt Lincebaugh
Public sale of Eighty acres in Comanche County Texas
On Tuesday September 1 1916 between 10 a m and 4 p m the courthouse door in Comanche Texas the trustee will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash the eighty acre tract described in the Deed of Trust part of the Three League Survey granted to Lampasas County for school purposes. The parcel begins at a stake for the northwest corner of a 160 acre tract for W J Davidson and runs to described bounds. Witness dated July 21 1916 J A Holman Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
of Texas
Comanche County
Texas
Lampasas
W. J. Davidson
N. E
J. B. Fuller
P. O
Varas
Cures a Cold in One Day Ad Claims
An old drug ad advertises Bromo Quinine with claims it cures a cold in one day. It lists a signature by E. W. Grove and promotes relief for cough and headache as part of the cold cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.w.grove
Card of Thanks for Husband and Father
We thank all who assisted during the last illness and burial of our husband and father. May Heaven reward you for your kindness. Signed by Mrs. W. G. Graham and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buriel
Delay In Comanche Warns To Act Fast During Kidney Trouble
Mrs. W. L. Robertson of Comanche reports kidney pain and backache eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. The 50 cent remedy restored sleep and energy after long suffering. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York sells the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Dean
W. L. Robertson
Stop Those Sharp Pains Femenina Advertises Remedy
An old advertisement markets Femenina as a cure for female disorders with a price of 1.50 dollars. The small notice presents the product as a wellness remedy for women's health issues.
Comanche Visitors Mentioned in Gustine Gazette
N E Palmer of Comanche was here on business Wednesday. Mrs J F Corbin returned from Comanche Saturday. Eva Palmer visits Brownwood this week. Eanes Nelson returned from Comanche. Clyde Marshall of Comanche visited his brother Joe in town. Annie Shappard of Comanche came to visit G E Seay's family. Zoe and Zilpa Allen of Comanche spent time with Mrs S Sadler. G E Applewhite returned from Comanche where he attended the summer normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Palmer
Brownwood
Eanes Nelson
Comanche
Clyde Marshall
Joe Marshall
Annie Shappard
G. E. Seay
Zoe and
Zilpa Allen
S. Sadler
Bine-Based Liver Tonic Promises Health Boost
An ad claims that laziness and yawning stem from a torpid liver and touts HER BINE as a cure. It asserts the remedy strengthens the liver, cleanses the bowels, and restores health with a 50 cent price, sold by S. P. Smith.
Swine Trade Transforms Abilene Since Cotton Decline
Ten years ago a hog was a rare curiosity in this Texas section. Now train loads of swine pass through Abilene almost daily en route to markets, reflecting a shift away from cotton and benefiting those who adopted the new scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Abilene
Taylor County
Boro Zone Antiseptic Liquid and Powder Sold by S. P. Smith
Advertises BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWDER for wound care on humans and animals. Claims quick healing for screw worms, cuts, and dehorned cattle. Prices 25¢ to $1.50 per package, seller listed as S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Smith
Brownwood Bulletin Busy Day Travels and Visits
A. G. Hall of Comanche arrived in Brownwood to handle business. Rev. Geo W Shearer of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church visited Co manche for the Old Settlers Reunion and promoted Howard Payne College. Davis departed for eastern business. Miss Eula Clark left for Comanche after visiting Miss Bonnie Roussel. Miss Clark attended Daniel Baker. D C Smith of Brownwood was also mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hall
Comanche
Geo. W. Shearer
Coggin Avenue
Clark
Daniel Baker
D. C. Smith
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Summer Strength
Older and younger people alike may endure the summer heat by taking Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. The ad claims the tonic purifies and enriches the blood, strengthens the body, and improves overall health. Price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Comanche County travel noted in local notices
A visitor at the Comanche Old Settlers Reunion last week. Mark McGee left this morning for a business visit in Comanche. T. E. Denman returned Friday from a car trip through Brown and Comanche counties to handle business in Comanche and Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Malone came back Friday from Comanche after visiting Mrs. Malone’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, for three or four days. Mr. and Mrs. Harris plan Brownwood visits next week for three or four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Denman
Brown
Comanche
Hamilton
Miles Malone
Dora Told Mary and Mary Told Katie
A local notice reports that Ross Dead Quick spray is advertised as a fast death to insects including bedbugs ants fleas roaches mites and even mosquitoes. The product is sold in Comanche by The Wm Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Mary
Katie
Ross
Comanche
Wm. Reese Co
Sweet Potato Growers Meeting Called by Y M B L
Notice to sweet potato growers invites a meeting on Saturday August 12 at 2 pm in the Young Men's Business League office behind the First National Bank building. Attendees will discuss obtaining the best prices for this year’s crop. A B Harris secretary Y M B L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet
Young Men’s Business League
First National Bank
Harris
Herbine Promotes Liver and Bowels Cleanse
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy to stimulate the liver tone the stomach and purify the bowels. The price is 50e and it is sold by P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Smith
Youngest Tax Collector Candidate Honored by Comanche Voters
A Comanche County couple thanks voters for nominating their son Nugent for tax collector and notes he may become the youngest in the state. They express gratitude to kin and supporters and wish prosperity to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugent
W. F. Durham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton & Company
Heath & West
East Side Square
Gustine Gazette
N. E. Palmer
J. 4. Corbin
G. E. Applewhite
S. P. Smith
The
Bulletin
Jay McGee
Stephenville
Cardus
Cardui
Tonie
Texaco Motor Oil
Sand and Gravel
Texas Company General
Houston, Texas
Mark McGee
Comanche Co
H. L. Ardis
Optician
A. D. Backstrom
Higginbotham Undertakers
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