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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
6
A rhythmic exhortation urges citizens to drag their roads through all seasons, claiming periodic effort keeps things in good order. The piece frames this as a shared duty with a firm purpose and calls for collective action when idle time arises.
An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel harms the liver by causing cramps nausea and salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without sickness and is suitable for children.
The Wisconsin State Educational Bulletin endorses River Falls Normal School President J W Crabtrees idea of gum racks in schools. He notes pupils have a right to chew gum and teachers do it and should teach proper times and places for gum chewing.
W E Mitchell a ranchman near Artesia New Mexico sold a carload of 25 steers on the Kansas City market this week. The animals averaged about 102 dollars per head yielding a total around 2500 dollars. A four year old steer weighing 1810 pounds sold at nine dollars per cwt for 152 dollars and ninety cents. Mitchell said the sale exceeded his expectations. The cattle were fed on forage grain seeds grown on the ranch.
Mrs S F Grimes of Crooksville Ohio reports that her daughter suffered a severe coughing spell that caused lung hemorrhage. She used Chamberlains Cough Remedy, purchased a bottle, and the cough eased at once. After two bottles the child was entirely well.
Two miller boys fishing near Sisk unearthed a human skull as the bank caved in on Crocket creek. Henry Miller and E. M. Beckworth uncovered a full skeleton missing one leg, likely burned corpse beneath discolored rock beds. Postmaster W. T. Long said evidence suggests long burial with more to reveal. He noted the bones appeared to have lain there for years.
Bargain shoppers are urged to seek Born's Blue Book in stores this week for woolen suits priced at 15 dollars. The promotion promises a wide woolen selection and surprising values.
Concho county farmers could profit from small flocks as demonstrated by W. C. Schultz who shipped a car of lambs last week netting about 5.50 per head. The three month old lambs weighed 49 pounds in Ft Worth and brought 12 cents per pound. Wool and herd remain, making sheep farming attractive for local farmers.
Mrs Linda Harrod of Fort Wayne Indiana reports lasting relief from stomach heaviness and pain after taking Chamberlain's Tablets obtained at a local drug store. The ad notes availability everywhere and urges readers to try the remedy.
A Brownwood Bulletin note suggests placing a gum rack with pegs at the entrance of recitation rooms to handle chewing gum. The item includes a brief ad for BOROZONE antiseptic liquid and powder, offered for wounds and livestock at 25c to 1.50 per package, sold by 8. P. Smith.
Miss Nevia George Mullings hosted a Buster Brown and Mary Jane party on April 29 with guests impersonating characters, decorated walls, prizes for best Mary Jane impersonator and Buster Brown, and punch and cake served to a list of attendees including Miss Marion Waring and Miss Frances Burks.
Messrs. Tom F Reese Ray Hoff John D Waring Jerome Kearby Robert Holloway Kenneth Ory Lane God bold and Harold Williams are listed in the local document. The notice names the individuals connected to the matter and identifies them as part of the accompanying record.
The copy explains catarrh as a common condition tied to overall weakness. It argues local snuffs and vapors are ineffective and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood enriching oil food free of alcohol to address the cause. Trust Scott & Bowne.
A New Castle Indiana woman recalls monthly pains from age eleven to seventeen, suffering headaches and cramps until Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helped her become regular again. The ad notes the forty year popularity and invites letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
The Missionary Society of the Free Will Baptist church at Van dyke Texas announces a parcel post sale on May 20 the third Saturday night in May. Everyone is invited to attend.
Friends of Randolph Clark consider him a strong candidate for representative due to wide Texas connections and scholarly attainments. His educator background makes him well known statewide and his integrity is described as supreme by supporters in Stephenville Tribune.
S E Couch praised by the Stockman for rains as he pays ten plunks on advance subscriptions. The note credits friends for money, Kuzn Billy for hard work, and Kuzn Klemmie for brains in running the best local stock paper in the world.
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio pledges 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Glearson verifies oath on December 6. Advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure works through blood and mucous surfaces.
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