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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
3
The article describes a 12 percent kerosene emulsion to protect unhulled peanut seeds before planting and notes risks for shelled peanuts. It discusses the emulsion method, use of peanuts as cattle feed and catch crops, and mentions peanut hay as valuable forage along with implications for pricing and table use.
The thin brown covering of the peas has a feeding value almost equal to wheat bran. Broken peas are used largely as a feed for hogs but must be fed in moderation.
A method describes heating water and dissolving soap, then mixing with kerosene to form a smooth creamy emulsion with no free oil. The stock solution is stable if kept sealed from air and can be stored indefinitely.
In the field of medicine there is not a remedy that repairs flesh damage quickly as Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary penetrating power. Prices 25 50 and 1.00 per bottle stocked by S. Smith.
About forty ladies met last Thursday to study Genesis with Mrs Houghton leading and Mrs Smith giving a brief summary. Mrs Witt hosted a quiz as members, new and old, eagerly participated. The group, now seventy three members, met on the fourth Thursday despite confusion from an extra Thursday due to rain.
A note sets a regular meet on the fourth Thursday of each month regardless of weather. The next lesson covers Exodus chapters 1 through 19.
J C Gunn and Sons advertises the Comanche Wagon Yard promoting breeding services for the B F Stephens horse from San Angelo. They promise the best care and strict attention, inviting inquiries with insured breeding rates of 10 dollars.
Prominent physicians from across the state gathered in Fort Worth for the annual State Medical Association meeting. Speakers include Dr. Rucker from the U S public health service Dr Grant of Denver Dr Dowing president of Louisiana Board of Health Rodman president elect of Philadelphia from the American Medical Association. Special focus in the three day session on municipal sanitation with attendees from Comanche including Drs Ory Thomas Jay and Hayes of Sidney.
T A Hensley of Alvarado Texas reports rapid relief from colic, bloating, indigestion, and gallbladder issues after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. He credits the treatment with marked improvement and endorses it to other stomach and liver patients, noting no distress after meals and gas relief.
The Comanche Light and Power Company is considering a water power plant at the city drain's southwest corner but faces a lack of solid ground for foundations for miles around, as heavy equipment continues to disappear from town.
San Antonio May 4 Investigation traces the disappearance of much of the Texas National Guards property General Funston directs the probe Many tents blankets and ammunition are missing from guards lockers It is claimed condemned goods of this description were sold in St Louis
When the baby overfeeds the stomach turns and indigestion results. Vomiting and soreness occur with bowels involved, coke pains and diarrhoea. McGees Baby Elixir is a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders of babies. It is pure wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25e and 5Ve per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
A local ad promotes BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWDER to wash and dress wounds for cattle and humans. It claims fast healing for screw worms, dehorned cattle, cuts, or bruises. Packages priced 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50, sold by S. P. Smith.
Excerpt from May American Magazine by Captain Granville Fortescue argues that Russia’s wartime edict put 180,000,000 people on the water wagon. He contends Russian forces are physically fit, while German troops carry flasks, suggesting illicit drinking undermines discipline.
The Mid-Texas Summer Normal opens in Brownwood on June 7 and runs through July 29 with expected enrollment higher than the past two years. Prospective attendees seeking details should write Conductor T. H. Hart at Brownwood.
Slogan heavy copy touts TIZ as cure for sore tired burning and swollen feet. Claims remove poisonous exudations causing puffiness and spur customers to buy a 25 cent box with a one year comfort guarantee or money back.
Mr and Mrs T B Carpenter of Harrisburg Pennsylvania say long kidney trouble has vanished after using Foley Kidney Pills. They claim they remain vigorous in their seventies, noting relief from sleep disturbance bladder weakness backache rheumatism and aching joints. The Wm Reese Co.
A craftsman advertises restoring old carriages and buggies to like new condition. He claims to make worn vehicles look new and invites owners with shabby, unfit carriages to bring them in for restoration.
When a carriage leaves our shop after renovation it looks new and remains sound through service. We guarantee repairs last as long as the carriage is fit for use and offer blacksmith and woodwork services with horseshoeing as a specialty. Comanche.
The Moodie family and Mrs R W Scurry thank friends for kindness during bereavement and for the many floral offerings for their father’s bier. Also notice of a three horsepower gasoline engine and feed mill for sale by G E Wines offering a bargain with immediate viewing.
E. E. Anthony at First State Bank advertises a limited stock of Mebane Triumph cotton seed sacks for sale.
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