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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
5
A column arguing physical exercise aids the mind and will, disputing the idea that care for the body is sinful. It cites 1 Timothy and biblical imagery to claim bodily discipline supports Christian service, temperance, and perseverance, then reflects on holidays and the value of rest amid daily life.
A bold claim asserts Hunt's Cure will quickly and permanently cure any itching skin disease. It promises guaranteed cure in one box and relief from one application.
Announcement in Waco states the organization of a one million dollar stock company named Continental Trust Company. Officers elected include Judge Sam R. Scott as president and Geo B Reynolds as vice president. Reynolds also serves as vice president of Colonial Trust Company recently launched at Hillsboro.
Angelita section farmers ship at a rate of ten cars per day to Texas points. About 2,009 acres are devoted to melons this season and the yield is expected to exceed 200 cars.
Advertises McGans Baby Elixir as remedy for teething discomfort in hot weather. Claims to correct sour stomach, cool and quiet bowels, aid digestion. Price 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle. Sold by local stores.
An o! was struck at a depth of 500 feet on the Beef Ben Prairie seven tiles from Normangee. The exchange mentions Mare and a trade for a good driving boy named W. T. McPhe.
Former Senator S L Staples spoke in Smithville Texas June 23 for Governor Colquitt defending pro labor measures. He cited 1896 platform work with Judge Ramsey on the fellow servant plank and Ramsey's railways ties. Staples argued Colquitt supported eight hour protections while Ramsey backed railway interests.
The measure asks the legislature to grant a provision allowing employees to work longer than eight hours in emergencies if properly paid. It notes this clause appears in several states and in federal law, and argues recent events validate the governor’s request.
A man seeking a rich wife meets a woman who uses Electric Bitters. Descriptions praise her nerves, complexion, and health attributes from the remedy. Claims include relief from indigestion backache headaches fainting and dizzy spells with Electric Bitters sold at druggists for 50 cents.
An election is ordered for Bay City on July 20 to approve the issuance of 100000 in good roads bonds for Matagorda county precinct No 1. If approved, mud shells will be used to construct roads between Bay City and Matagorda.
Citizens rally with Civic League and Commercial Club to clear cans and ashes from streets. Mayor Waring and Preident Burk lead by example as the city council urges participation to win a state prize for cleanliness.
A nostalgic ad touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a digestion aid for middle aged and older adults. It claims mild action and regular bowels, urging sales through all dealers.
Fewer flies are seen here now than ever before. The result of the crusade against him has been the cause of his departure.
The speaker recalls years of itching and distress caused by a skin condition and credits Brunt's Cure with relief after a single application. Fingernails are mentioned as tools used for scratching prior to treatment.
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