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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
6
Issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington D C for the week of May 12 1915 reports no rain expected and temperatures expected to be reasonable across the West Gulf states.
Dizziness vertigo and other bilious symptoms signal a torpid liver. Herb ine, a powerful liver stimulant, may relieve these complaints after a dose or two. Price one dollar. Sold by S Po Smith.
A large crowd of Comanche people visited Sidney Sunday afternoon for the unveiling of the late Lee Hurst monument. Despite bad weather and muddy roads, attendees gathered as Oscar Callaway delivered a speech and Rev. Malton led the prayer service.
Sallow complexion is due to a torpid liver. Herb ine purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores the rosy bloom of health to the cheek. Price 50c. Sold by S. PL Smith.
A large crowd attended a county singing convention at Indian Creek Sunday afternoon. The event featured excellent singing and a substantial community dinner with ample food shared on a single long table.
Election results Saturday choose J. W. Robertson Kay Roberts Dr. W. D. Collins and Tom Freeman for second terms. Free piano recital by Misses Martel Duke and Oda Hamilton at the school auditorium Saturday night May 8. Gustine Improvement Club holds annual program and reception May 3 with multiple musical selections and a luncheon for forty guests.
Advertises low prices on fabrics described as desirable woods and underpriced with various price points and term 17 1 2 cents through 12 1 2 cents and 106 8 1 2e. Comanche Mercantile Co.
An advertisement urges replacing calomel with Dodson's Liver Tone, a pleasant vegetable liquid claimed to cleanse the liver without side effects. It warns calomel is dangerous mercury and promises relief from biliousness constipation sluggishness headaches and sour stomach. The sponsor guarantees refund if not better.
The senate approved a bill providing $3,757,740 for two fiscal years to state institutions. The house also passed the rural school bill granting $1,000,000 for country schools and Lowe's bill for $10,000 to buy the site of Texas first capitol inWashington county. Both chambers adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Advertisement notes wash fabrics in 50c value and choice goods with a wide range of patterns. Customer selects by the yard for 25 cents from the Comanche Mercantile Co.
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a grand corrective remedy for baby stomach and bowel disorders including indigestion soreness vomiting and diarrhea. It claims the product is pure wholesome and pleasant with bottles priced at 25e and 50e sold by S. P. Smith.
Kid Blackburn, arrested in connection with the Bryson murder, was released on a $3500 bond after an exam waived. Bond was signed by William Hogue Claud Ledbetter Collin Blackburn Jim Wallace and others. Concho County officers decline to comment while pursuing the case.
Advertisement touts TIZ as the universal cure for aching, swollen feet. It claims to draw out poisonous exudations, stop pain from corns and bunions, and keep feet in perfect condition for only 25 cents per box.
Brighten your home with new wallpaper patterns and canvass. Moderate prices and easy repapering of rooms. See the line upstairs in the Furniture department.
County School Trustees of Comanche County met on Monday May 19 with officers listed and N A Hensley elected president. The group approved grading rules giving single teacher schools five grades and two teacher schools seven grades and set a hearing date for June 1 to consider grade changes.
An advertisement touts Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder as pure and wholesome, likening it to fresh grapes from a vineyard and noting its cream of tartar derived ingredients.
The list includes Roger P. Cross, J. W. Robertson, Miss Willie Carnes, G. E. Johnson, Walter Smith, Bob Graham, John Straley, G. C. Cunningham, M. B. Barcroft, D. J. Bowling, J. H. Lewis, G. A. Donnell, Mrs. Fiona Daniel, J. N. Bowman, Oscar Wal drop, and W. P. Long.
An old advertisement argues crankiness stems from poor digestion and liver function. Foley Cathartic Tablets are promoted to restore energy and cheerfulness. The William Reese Company backs the claim.
Landowner warns all trespassers on his property for hunting fishing trapping timber pecan gathering or property damage that they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The notice specifically targets those hunting with bird dogs on the property of 4 H Jim and C V Bryson.
A vintage ad touts GROVBE'S TASTELESS TONIC as a malaria remedy and system builder with Quinine and Iron. The label confirms contents and claims tasteless formula. Price listed as 50 cents.
Special notice states M. W. Carroll Druggist is exclusive Comanche agent for Adler-ika a buckthorn bark glycerine remedy advertised to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas with instant action and claimed safe for most cases.
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic promotes quinine and iron with tonic claims. The ad notes liver benefits malaria defense blood enrichment and overall health building. Price listed as 50 cents.
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