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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
3
Mrs. William H. Hinchliffe of 20 Myrtle St Beverly Mass writes that after four bottles Peruna relieved her catarrh of the head and throat and improved her energy. She urges others with catarrh to try Peruna and praises its effectiveness.
The docket lists several Texas district court actions including not guilty verdict for arson against Jesse Stone and dismissals in perjury cases against Bertha Grissom and Dock Graybaugh. Other cases show dismissals for bigamy and liquor occupation charges while judgments favor plaintiffs in two actions. An advertisement for McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR promotes its use for infant digestion with pricing.
A son was born to Mr Lee Henley and Mrs Henley near Sipe Springs. The birth adds a new member to the Henley family.
The advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic purifies and enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system to withstand summer heat. It targets the feeble elderly and weak, suggesting better stamina for all ages.
The Sanger Courier notes that many explain why locals see cheap sales of goods but high prices for essentials due to the war, highlighting widespread misunderstanding among the common people in the South.
Alvarado Texas resident T. A. Hensley suffered long from digestive derangements inclining to colic attacks bloating and inactive liver. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he reports swift relief and urges other stomach sufferers to try it with an absolute guarantee of satisfaction or money back.
List of new automobile registrations includes J. B. Cozzo of Sipe Springs with a Ford No 368 John Robinson of Energy with a Ford No 369 W H Doss of De Leon with a Ford No 370 W W Nance of De Leon with a Studebaker No 371 A F Gaines of Proctor with a Ford No 372 N B Loudermilk of Comanche with a Ford No 373 C B Thaxton of Comanche with a Ford No 374
Sallow complexion due to torpid liver. Herbine purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores rosy health to the cheek. Price 50e. Sold by H. P. Smith.
A Texas club notes H L Darwin of Delta County as a Congress candidate at large. The Cooper Texas resolution lauds his four years in the state senate, supporting workmen’s compensation blue sky law and roads. Endorsers include W S Miller and 800 others urging Democratic Texas voters to back Darwin for Congress.
Citizens urged to clear lots and barns burn debris remove manure heaps and trash disinfect all structures weekly with disinfectant totals. Committee members Rutherford Williams announce city council push for better health to prevent fires and bacteria spread in Comanche.
In medicine, Ballard's Snow Liniment is claimed to repair flesh quickly for cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, sores, and rheumatism. It boasts extraordinary healing and penetrating power with bottle prices at 25c, 50c, and 1.00, sold by S. P. Smith.
The Tyler Signal argues that conscripting the poor to fight leaves the rich unscathed. It laments a system where wars enrich the wealthy while impoverishing workers with dependents. The piece suggests a law forcing the rich to pay or contribute wealth to war efforts as a solution.
In a Granbury News piece the author questions wartime casualties and suggests levying war debts on the wealthy, arguing that the rich should bear the costs of conflict while the poor suffer the loss of life.
Comanche laundryman W G Garney testifies he suffered back pain joint stiffness and irregular kidney action. He says Dean's Kidney Pills relieved the lameness and regulated kidney activity. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props.
Miss Beatrice Roberson of Proctor visited Saturday and Sunday as heavy rains flood the region for two weeks but conditions improve. G. E. Johnson of Comanche attended singing, and Mr. Hammons hosted a youth party. The singing convention drew a large crowd. dinner was abundant. Morgan Livingston and family visited R I Poyner. Mrs. Hansard and sons joined Sunday. Martin Stephens lost a fine mare last week. A county singing convention is planned at Downing next Sunday.
Dizziness vertigo and other liver symptoms signal a torpid liver. Herbine is promoted as a powerful liver stimulant that can relieve all liver symptoms after one or two doses. Price 50s. Sold by P. Smith.
A stock man near Ozona reports his flock near T. W. Patrick’s farm was attacked by dogs. Initially blamed on wolves, the canines were caught in the act and shot. The farmer warns dog owners of potential retaliation if their pets roam.
The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic positioned as General Tonic touts quinine and iron benefits. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price five cents.
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A marriage license was issued to Arthur A. Brazelle and Miss Willie Koonce. The official records show the couple prepared to wed, marking a formal union.
An advertisement claims the product cures gray hair and makes the user look ten years younger. It touts La Creole Hair Dressing for $1.00 with an advance notice of availability.
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