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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
5
Comanche County shifts from cotton to peanuts after soil depletion and lean returns. The switch yields higher per acre profits, peanuts fatten hogs, and peanut oil and meal can sustain the local mill. A manager foresees peanuts as a staple Texas crop, signaling a broader diversification strategy for farmers and industry alike.
J. F. Stoneburner of Port Arthur Texas suffered long stomach ailments and weight loss. After trying five doctors for six months he used Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and gained twenty one pounds and reports being entirely well. The ad promises permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues with no food restrictions and a money back guarantee.
The De Leon Free Press notes John R Slaughter formerly of the city now with Comanche National Bank in Comanche spent a visit with relatives and friends here. It reports his quip about Comanche being the dryest town in Texas and jokes about a city reservoir fire.
An old style health ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to ease a child's constipation. It claims the laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves feverish or irritable symptoms, and notes a pleasant taste with directions on each bottle. It warns to buy the 50 cent bottle from California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
Members were concerned about rate increases but new Constitution and By-Laws clarify equitable readjustment. Young members in Classes B and C see large reductions of 15 to 18 dollars per year while older members may pay more but not beyond cost. The plan bases rates on age rather than groups, improving fairness and anticipated growth.
The letter warns that rates under existing plans are unsafe and valuations will rise or firms may fail. It promotes level whole-life policies based on the American Experience Table of Mortality with guaranteed cash and loan values, available by applying at no expense. The Commissioner of Insurance and Banking in Austin approved the changes.
A 1912 letter from Mrs. A. F. Briggs of Eldrid Pa describes severe kidney and rheumatism issues, relief after Swamp Root, and her husband’s similar improvement. Notary Ira McCarthy confirms the sworn statement. Readers urged to request a sample and booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co.
Advertising notice for the Pennington System claiming painless pile cures without surgery. States exclusive Texas rights and 250+ cures in the past year. Offers references from local patients, promises solid commercial standing, and discourages mail diagnoses. Requests letters to The State for Specialists, Fort Worth, Texas.
After Sunday March 5 barber shops will not open for baths on Sunday mornings. The note states barbers should observe Sundays like other trades. It adds courtesy to customers but notes they do not wish to labor on the rest day. Signed by GEO. C. WETZEL and HOMER WILHELM.
Public notice invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago. Receives a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets from The Wm. Reese Co.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chol tonic containing quinine and iron. It asserts it acts on the liver drives out bile enriches the blood and up the whole system. The price is 50 cents.
One of the best in Glascock county offers 90 percent tillable land. Take an improved farm as part payment. Contact R. BE Hurlbut Brownwood Texas.
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