Commission Government Proposed In Comanche Signatures
Nearly 200 residents signed in Comanche in one day last week asking the mayor to call a special election on whether Comanche should adopt a commission form of government. Mayor Cun ningham set the election for Monday April 5 with a mayor and two commissioners to be elected if adopted. The change could reduce municipal expenses and improve governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
G. A. Cunningham
Mephenville
Stephenville
Buy a Bluebill oil stove for quicker cooking
The advertisement highlights a Bluebill oil stove by W. W. Kilpatrick & Son. It claims an immense blue flame near cooking utensils speeds results and uses less oil than many other oil stoves.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Parents
Parents who know from experience insist on Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds croup and influenza. T Lunceford of Washington Ga says he used it six years and it never fails and calls it the best remedy for coughs and colds as promoted by The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
T. Lunceford
Wahsington
Wm. Reese Co
Public Play Park Planned by Federated Clubs in Coleman
The Federated Clubs of Coleman secure the former Florence hotel site for a public play park for all ages. A ladies rest room with fixtures will be added at one corner, serving local and country visitors. The park will feature swings chute and other playground devices to enhance civic betterment.
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Coléman
Florence Hotel
Coleman Democrat
Foley Cathartic Tabs Offer Quick Gentle Relief
An advert from Green Bay Wisconsin features Foley Cathartic Tabs claiming fast action for tiredness fullness biliousness indigestion and constipation. Mr L L Levy of Green Bay touts the tablets as non griping and effective, praising them as the finest cathartic used from The Wm Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.L. Levy
Green Bay
Wis
Wm. Reese Co
Texas House Kills Education Bill
Austin March 17 The Texas House ended a seven hour session by killing the sole constructive education measure of the current session The bill would have had county superintendents elected by county trustees not by popular vote The final tally stood 53 to 56 with opponents prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House
Russians Driven From Memel by Germans
The Russians yesterday were driven out of Memel in northeast Prussia. German mobs looted German citizen property and carried a carload of goods back into Russia amid the disorder.
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Berlin
Mein
Prussia
Memel
Russia
Way of Business and Liver Health Remedies
A promotional blurb argues health fuels business success and condemns liver distress. It touts Carswell's Liver Aid as a mild vegetable liquid remedy, claiming to ease sour stomach indigestion and related ills. Available in a large bottle for 50 cents at M. W. Carroll's with a money back promise after trial.
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Carswell
M. W. Carroll
Paint and Trash Prices Do Not Equal True Paint
The note warns that low quality paint floods the market with fake products that mimic paint but offer poor value. It compares trash with Devoe brand and notes high costs, inaccurate labeling, and misleading pricing in the coating market.
Chuck Pitts Offers Prompt General Delivery Service
A local ad for Chuck Pitts promotes trunk and baggage delivery with round trip service at a low price. The offer guarantees customer satisfaction and trial with contact via phone numbers 337 and 149 and a note to avoid calling No. 8.
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Chuck Pitts
Local Drug Store Ad Offers Toiletries and Sundries
A complete line of Druggists Sundries is advertised including high grade toilet soap toilet water bay rum witch hazel peroxide listerine mentholatum glycerine rose water Hines Honey and Almond Cream and Higginbotham's products.
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Just
Higginbotham’s
Grove's General Tonic Ad Claims Strong Tonic Benefits
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a superior general tonic claiming quinine and iron provide strong tonic properties. It asserts benefits for the liver and overall system health and lists a price of 50 cents.
Callaway to Campaign Across Texas for State Power
Congressman Oscar Callaway will tour Texas this summer to defend state prerogatives against Federal encroachment. He announced the speaking campaign in Fort Worth and said topics include the Wilson banking act and other issues to be discussed calmly with the public.
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Oscar Callaway
Texas
Callaway
Fort Worth
Wilson Banking
Star-Telegram
New Models for Warner's Rust Proof Corsets
Higginbotham's introduces Warner's Rust Proof Corsets featuring front face support as a new specialty.
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Warner
Higginbotham’s
Cascarets Offer Quick Stomach and Bowel Relief
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a nightly cleanse for stomach, liver, and bowels. It claims a 10 cent box fixes headaches, foul breath, and indigestion by morning and appeals to adults and children alike.
Cane Seed Seeded Ribbon Cane at Neely Harris Cunningham Co
Seeded ribbon cane were sown by Neely Harris Cunningham Company during a planting period noted as 29 30. The notice lists seed varieties and production steps for the crop.
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Neely- Harris-Cunningham Co’s
Baby Lewis Dies at One Month in 1915 Funeral
Ray Holland, infant son of Robert and Isla Lewis, died March 7 1915 aged one month two days after a brief illness. Rev Moore conducted the funeral and the child was laid to rest at White Point as the family mourned.
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Ray Holland
Robert
Isla Lewis
Flower
Elegant Spring Ship pers and Four Strap Society patterns
A note on Higginbotham's describing an elegant line of Spring Ship pers in Castle tie, Colonial styles, and the new Four Strap Society patterns featured by Higginbotham's.
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Higginbotham’s
Foley's Honey and Tar touted for quick cough relief
An advertisement urges immediate relief for coughing with chest tightness and sore throat. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the surest remedy for colds croup and lagrippe, sold by Reese Co. The copy emphasizes fast action to aid sleep.
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Thous- Foley
Win
Croup and Lagrippe Reese Co
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims No Headache Ringing
An advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as better than ordinary Quinine with tonic and laxative effects, claiming no nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of B. W. GROVE, price 25e.
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B. W. Grove
Ten Weeks in Bed Kidney Cure Reported
Mrs. N. J. Price of Portsmouth Ohio testifies that after ten weeks in bed and long illness doctors could not help, Swamp Root cured her kidney and liver trouble. She says several bottles restored health, believes the remedy saved her life and endorses Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root publicly. Notary A. Calvert confirms the sworn statement dated September 13, 1909.
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Irs
H. J. Price
Center St
Portsmouth
Ohio
N. J. Price
Rk. A. Calvert
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY offers sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions regular 50 cent and $1 bottles and availability at all drug stores. Includes Higginbotham's and Munsing Underwear promotions for large sizes.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Health Advice for Households on Colds and Diphtheria
The notice urges women to protect children’s health from coughs and colds noting they can lead to diphtheria and scarlet fever. It praises remedies and cautions against unsafe medicines while recommending safe, pleasant options and consulting reliable sources.
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Chamberlain
Peante
Invention to cheapen refined oils at University Station
University Station March 2. U S Bureau of Mines reports a method to recover high grade oils from petroleum increasing gasoline output by 200 percent. A M McAfee receives Letters Patent for a process to extract more from crude oil. Gulf Refining plans a Texas plant for practical testing under real conditions.
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University Station
U. S. Bureau of Mines
A. M. McAfee
McAfee
University of Texas
Corsicana
Columbia University
Texas Company
Bayonne
N. J
Gulf Refining Company
Texas
Kilpatrick Firm Expands Comanche Hardware Stock
Kilpatrick and Son announce a broad expansion of daily stock and hard price hardware in Comanche, aiming to offer the most complete assortment available in the area. The firm promises new inventory and improved service from W. W. Kilpatrick & Son.
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Comanche
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
New Skirts and Suspender Style Lead Fashion Line
A up-to-date lineup features skirts with fresh silhouettes and a new suspender style along with other novelties.
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Higginbotham’s
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Jon
Lion
Devoe
HW. H. Hardin Lumber Co
Acak
STS
Comanche Mercantile Company
Grove
Baby Lewis
F. A. DeWitt
Murengo
Sie
Sadie Allen
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Peruna
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Minn
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