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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
7
An all day singing event is announced for Vandyke this Sunday week with dinner on the ground. The invitation says everyone is invited to attend and join in the songs.
An old advertisement warns that a persistent cough in spring is risky. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for raw throat and bronchial inflammation, claiming it strengthens weak spots and stops tearing coughs. distributed by Wm. Reese Drug Co.
Mrs. R H Blakemore placed a wind mill for sale in the Chief Exponent classifieds paying 25 cents. She reported the mill sold and asked for the ad to be stopped. It pays to advertise in the Chief Exponent.
The city held a trustee election last Saturday with the re-election of Geo L Sullivan W T House and Judge F H McMillan. Only 52 votes were cast about ten percent of the total voting strength.
A Baptist revival is planned five miles south of Sipe Springs at the Jacksonville church. Friday includes an introductory sermon by J W Collins and devotional services led by T C Simpson. The schedule runs through Saturday with subject talks, question box, board meeting, and an ordination sermon by E M Moore. Everyone is invited.
Advertisement urges relief for swollen hands and feet from kidney trouble. Promotes Foley's Kidney Pills as a tonic and stimulant to restore normal kidney action. Signed Wm. Reese.
J S Case separator and Altman Taylor engine in good condition and ready for work. Will sell or trade. See W T McPherson in Comanche Texas.
Wind and hail caused heavy damage across the country around Comanche on Monday morning with corn and oats beaten down. Reported hail stones reached near hen egg size. Farmers Will Taylor W C Sanford Bob Eaton Will Botts and others suffered crop losses and property damage including a windmill and house. Initial report of Sidney destruction proved false.
Postmaster Reese II has been sworn in as postmaster Jeff Reese succeeding Geo. L. Sullivan who retires after four years in office. Sullivan is praised as capable and diligent. Friends joke that Reese visits the drug store before realizing his mis take and that he is in the right church but the wrong pew.
In the field of medicine there is no remedy quicker to repair flesh damage than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary penetrating power. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
A grave yard work day is planned at the Board Church grave yard on the 16th inst. Those with loved ones buried there are urged to attend or send donations for grounds upkeep. Dinner will be served on site. All are invited to participate bringing hoes rakes and spades. Committee.
Notice offering Hensler Yam Potato slips at 2.50 per thousand by Alex Robertson Route 1 Comanche Texas. Two thousand price discount and contact details provided in the listing.
The Chief Exponent promotes a triple magazine subscription deal offering Farm and Ranch and Holland's Magazine and The Chief Exponent for $1.75 when paid in advance. Subscribe now to secure the savings.
In a London Times account, a wolf hunt near St. Petersburg features a grand duke pursuing a full grown wolf with borzois and wolfhounds. The beast outmaneuvers the pack, then is brought down by horses and bound for display, highlighting the wolf's speed and agility.
Have you a farm or residence property for sale rooms to rent Try a classified ad The cost is small A penny a word No ad accepted for less than 25 cents The Chief Exponent.
A cautious reminder urges athletes to avoid chasing temptation for mere sport. It stresses discipline, focus, and ethics as core values guiding training and competition. Local coaches advocate measured approaches to risk and self control in sports culture.
Texas relies on 400000 teams and wagons to haul its cotton crop across a 2400 mile procession. The state hosts 4670 gins 113 compresses 228 oil mills and 15 cotton mills with Dallas a major gin machinery center. Cotton accounts for 47 percent of agriculture and 25 percent of US cotton seed oil mills are in Texas.
Texas annual production value reaches $200.00 per person including farm output, mining, manufacturing and fisheries. Thirty two agricultural products are produced commercially in Texas. Coffee and tea are the only major products not grown domestically. Farm labor expenditure totals $25,000,000 annually.
The report notes cotton and rice are the sole farm products produced in surplus, while all other crops are fully consumed within the state.
We buy 187 million dollars worth of products annually from other states for home consumption. Corn and pork are our principal import commodities.
Texas farmers present their annual production plan as a ceremonial parade from the fields toward the idea of reaching the moon, signaling bold marketing ambitions and agricultural pride.
A Texas farming operation generates about 1.84 million dollars in revenue each day, reflecting strong output and steady demand across regional markets. The figure highlights the farm’s scale and economic impact within the local agriculture sector.
Dallas Texas ranks as the world’s second largest distributing point for agricultural implements highlighting its prominence in the farming equipment trade and logistics network.
Farmers across Texas allocate about 16 million dollars each year for agricultural implements. The figure reflects broad investment in farming tools and equipment to boost productivity and efficiency for the state’s agricultural sector.
Texas reports the largest number of farm laborers compared with other states, reflecting broader agricultural workforce trends across the United States.
A Texas farm laborer earns nineteen dollars per month with board and twenty seven dollars monthly if he boards himself.
The report warns that at the current rate of securing farmers it would take about 400 years to thoroughly develop Texas agricultural resources.
A report notes 2000 silos on Texas farms highlighting agricultural storage capacity across rural counties and the spread of silo facilities in the state.
The Texas State fair stands as the world's largest agricultural exhibition, while Texas hosts about seventy five fairs each year showcasing farming, livestock, crops, and rural industries across multiple communities.
Annual community fairs present events named Turkey Trot Hog Wad die and Possum Walk offering quirky regional attractions. These items showcase local tradition and entertainment at the fairgrounds.
One hundred three Texas counties participate in United States demonstration farms program illustrating agricultural practices and rural development across the state.
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