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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
9
The Calvert Bible Class of the Presbyterian church met Sunday May 9 with sixteen members present. Mrs. W. J. Cunningham guided an interesting lesson and a business meeting elected a class reporter. Members were assigned to visit delinquent members and invite nonmembers to join.
The group, now about thirty five active young men and women, aims for at least fifty members soon. Members meet Sundays at 9 50 in the main auditorium of the Presbyterian church and invites all to join for a wholesome time and real benefit.
Former Senator Bailey announced last Sunday that he would not seek the 1916 senate seat. He cites overwhelming candidate requests and private business as reasons, saying he cannot answer inquiries or consider a race without offending supporters.
Medical authorities warn that colds are infectious and spring weather brings more. Some cities bars children with colds from schools. The quickest way to ease colds coughs and croup is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from The Wm. Reese Co.
Professor Mary E. Gearing of the Department of Home Economics argues the weekly schools demand is rising beyond current capacity. She notes that women spend about three fourths of US income and stresses efficient budgeting and balanced feeding as essential to family welfare.
An Akron Ohio tire firm advertises Double Service automobile tires claiming extra thick 12 ply fabric and one inch tread for puncture resistance. Introductory prices list sizes from 28x3 to 87x5 with tubes, ten percent discount on two or more tires, payment by order, no dealer sales, and certified checks accepted.
County exhibitors press for largest display at the State Fair of Texas running October 16 to 31. Dallas county will use four exhibit spaces with applications from McCullough Mitchell Van Zandt and Young counties. Counties report good crop prospects especially in small grain and plan to use the fair as prime advertising.
An advertisement touts Carswell's Liver-Aid as a natural remedy to cleanse the liver and kidneys, replacing calomel with immediate action and no aftereffects. It claims rapid toxin elimination, a pure vegetable formula, no danger, and refunds if not satisfied. Available at M. W. Carroll's in 50 cent bottles.
The May 1 1915 government crop report lists winter wheat forecasts at 20 900 000 bushels and final production at 14 066 000 bushels. Prices to producers include wheat 14.2 cents, corn 9.6 cents, oats 5.7 cents, potatoes 11.2 cents, hay 9.2 per ton, cotton 9.1 cents per pound, eggs 13 cents per dozen.
Dr W W Sands, noted for painless dentistry, opens offices over Comanche National Bank. Services include fillings extractions crowns bridges and gum disease care. Examinations are free. May be promoted to attract patients.
Rain comes heavy with wheat and oats reported as fine. Jim Carter and family from Comanche visited his father over the weekend. W A Crockett has been ill with lumbago for several days. Mr Hardin left Saturday for Cross Plains to visit a sick brother. Ss P Burns made a business trip to Brownwood last week.
Notice by Owen Wetzel invites singers in Waco to join the Song Harvest Trio and participate in the 1915 book project. It outlines a call to performers and mentions the local musical effort without specifics on dates or venue.
In medical fields the advert toutsballard snow liniment as the quickest flesh healer. It claims extraordinary healing for cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with prices 25e 50c and 1.00 per bottle and notes sale by S. P. Smith.
A newspaper feature extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with multiple genuine testimonials from women like Mrs Waters of Camaren New Jersey and Mrs Titus of Camden Pennsylvania. The letters claim relief from nervous spells kidney issues bearing down pains and infertility after using the product. The piece urges women to try the remedy before continuing to suffer and notes endorsements come from real names and addresses.
Mrs. H. J. Price of Portsmouth Ohio testifies after ten weeks in bed with kidney and liver trouble that Swamp Root cured her. She credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with saving her life and restoring health beyond ten years. Notary R A Calvert confirms the sworn statement dated September 13 1909.
A letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co. invites readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle of Swamp Root and promises it will convince any one. It mentions a booklet on kidneys and bladder and notes regular 50 cent and 1.00 size bottles for sale at drug stores. The Comanche Chief Exponent is referenced.
To those interested in improving their Jersey cattle. Heroic Walles, registry No. 109864, is 3 years old and weighs 1000 pounds. You will have to see him to appreciate him. R. T. Janes, Sidney.
Curtis Stephens of Comanche took second place in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association track meet at Trinity University on May 7. Frame of Texas led with 9 1 4 points. Stephens tied for Rice with 8 1 4, second by a point behind the high score. Texas won the team title with 50 1 4 points, A M was second with 28 4 9 points. the meet drew more participants than any prior Texas track meet.
Mrs. A. L. Luckie of East Rochester New York suffered sick headache and despondency from a weakened stomach. After using Chamberlain’s Tablets she found them pleasant and effective and was restored to former health in a few weeks. For sale by all dealers.
Mr. J. T. Sloane of near Gorman reports to the Chief office that crops in his area are fine. He notes oats heading corn thriving and a strong fruit crop for the year.
Mrs Archi Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cured her three boys of whooping cough in a short time after trying other treatments. She notes it relieved coughing and whooping spells and she continued the remedy until the disease was gone. For sale by all dealers.
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it does not cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application provides ease and rest, price 60 cents.
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