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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
3
Fred F. Sterling, lieutenant governor of Illinois, says the legislature should convene for six months to repeal laws and curb the rise of revised statutes. He proposes sending lawmakers home for five years, arguing there are too many laws to stop things and too few to start them.
Residents urged to bring clean cotton rages to the Chief office for sale. Public notice requests items submitted for appraisal and sale, with collection at the Chief office during business hours.
An ad claims sight assistance with glasses from J. H. Heff at Hamilton Drug Co. It touts White's Cream Vermitage as a worm expeller priced 85 cents, sold by Paris Smith.
The exclusive Camel blend emerged as a turning point in cigarette smoking, distinguishing the brand from earlier products and shaping consumer preferences. Experts credited the blend for its smoother taste and distinctive quality that set Camel apart in the market.
Rail historian Louis Kruttschaitt told a congressional panel that 1920 rail operating costs were dominated by labor wages fixed by government rules and that national agreements inflated costs. Examples cited include back pay for title changes, unauthorized overtime, and reclassifications reducing efficiency across Pere Marquette, Virginian, Chesapeake & Ohio, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and other lines. W. F. Bennett and family visited Gustine relatives on Sunday.
Fleming school district No. 48 held an election last Saturday and voted a bond issue of 1500 dollars for improvements to their school building. The bonds carried practically unanimous support with a 17 to 2 tally.
When food gives distress a dose of Prickly Ash Bitters relieves stomach distress and aids digestion. It is described as a man’s remedy for the liver and bowels. Price $1.25 per bottle. Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm. Reese Co., special agents. 42
Mrs. Trewitt is in Stephenville visiting her son, B. L. Trewitt, and staying at his home.
W D Morrell 36 vice president of Farmers State Bank and Trust of Gorman was found dead with a bullet through his heart in a Terminal Hotel room Fort Worth. An inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. Morrell had separated from his wife for a year and faced family troubles he could not bear. He left a note to his son and brother. the brother and other bank officials were en route. Morrell starred at Austin College and had lived in Denton and Gorman before moving to Fort Worth.
An advertisement invites customers to bring printing needs to the Chief, promising skilled printers and high quality outcomes. The notice emphasizes superior standard work and service.
Special to the Chief. Van Dyke June 7. Rev. Smith preached Saturday and Sunday. Odd Fellows held a cream supper and memorial service at the cemetery. A local singing convention is set for July 3 with all day singing and a noon dinner, inviting all visitors and singers to attend.
The railroad wage reductions, announced to take effect July 1, target 2,000,000 workers with an average 12 percent decrease from last July's 21 percent rise. The board notes overall pay would average about 125 a month, though many would earn far less or more. union leaders plan a July 1 meeting to discuss the decision.
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