Oil well alive after gas flow in old field dispute
Report details a revived oil well near Oak Valley where a gas flow at 800 feet suggested potential fuel use. Officers note casing and obstruction acts after abandonment by Southern Oil Company, with rivalries between Capt. Gear and James over leases and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Valley News
Jim Thompson
Roy
Willie Roe
Cleo Spence
Mattie Dune
Gap
Thelma
Blanket
Akin
James
O17
Gearing
Southern Oil Company
Hall Bros
Capt
Inactive Kidneys Said To Cause Rheumatism
Advertises Micro-line Bladder and Kidney Remedy from Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. Dallas Texas. Claims sluggish or diseased kidneys fail to eliminate uric acid and waste, causing rheumatism and urinary troubles. promises quick relief and money-back guarantee. Sold locally by Hamilton Drug Company in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Drug & Chemical Co
Dallas
Texas
Open Hole Stirs Mystery Beneath Logs and Iron Casing
The Brownwood Bulletin notes an opening rumor as oil claims surface with life and flowing sap. Several barrels have gone to waste down the hillside while curiosity and funds may prompt someone to uncover what lies beneath the obstructing lid and logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Bulletin
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a harmless vegetable liquid to replace calomel for constipation and sluggish liver. The ad claims it cleanses the liver without pain or gripe, guarantees money back, and features Paris Smith the druggist offering a 50 cent purchase refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Paris Smith
Dodson’s
Miss Floy Harris Teaches. Leaves for Home
Miss Floy Harris, new teacher at East Side School for 1913 14, rode home Saturday to Comanche with sister Miss Julia Harris who had joined her as a guest since last Wednesday. The first year teacher earned praise for her work and won broad friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Harris
East Side
Comanche
Julia Harris
Miss Harris
Hamilton
Powerful Liver Stimulant Herbine Sold by Paris Smith
Dizziness vertigo and a sallow complexion signal a torpid liver and bilious symptoms. Herbine is promoted as a strong liver stimulant. A dose or two will supposedly relieve symptoms. Price 50e. Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Van Zandt Co Buys Teams For County Road Work
Wills Point Texas May 5 County Judge C L Stanford and L H Sides have gone to Dallas and Fort Worth to buy teams for county road work. Four teams funded by private subscription from residents along the road will be used on the road from Kaufman county line to Smith county line through Wills Point Canton and Ben Wheeler to keep this cross country route in good condition.
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Wills Point
Texas
C. L. Stanford
L. H. Sides
Dallas
Fort Worth
Kaufman County
Smith County
Canton
Ben Wheeler
Adler-i-ka praised for Comanche Agency reads
A Comanche Agency notice extols Adler-i-ka as a cure all for bowel issues. The remedy is praised for rapid relief of sour stomach and constipation after a single dose. It credits M. W Carroll as the accompanying druggist and notes Adler-i-ka’s fame for curing appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler-i Ka
M. W Carroll
How Monterey Lost One of Its R s
Representative John Garner of Texas notes the Mexican International Railroad as a principal line starting at the Rio Grande, reflecting on Mexican simplicity and practicality as Monterrey’s name loss is observed.
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The
Republic
Monterey
Villa
Carranza
Huerta
Monterrey
John Blank
Mexico
Jose Sallientes
Agt
Neuvvo Laredo
John Garner
Texas
Rio Grande
Mexican International Railroad
Most Prompt and Effective Cure for Bad Colds
Claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best quick cure for colds that is pleasant and safe. It supposedly relieves the lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and restores health. The ad notes world wide sale and dependence and lists dealers.
Preventing Flies on Dairies by Ward’s Method
Henry Ward of Brownwood dairies shares a simple fly control method. He uses a mix of creosote and kerosene in five gallons of water to spray manure piles and stalls, aiming to destroy fly eggs and curb nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward
Brownwood
Brownwood Bulletin
McGees Baby Elixir Promises Quick Stomach Relief
When infants overeat the stomach turns causing indigestion sourness and vomiting. Bowel involvement often brings colic pains and diarrhoea. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders of babies. Pure wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25¢ and 50¢ per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promote Bowel Cleansing Plan
Ad copy touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a safe alternative to calomel and drastic laxatives. Claims promise to energize the liver, cleanse bowels, and relieve gas, with nationwide distribution via druggists and local sale in Comanche by Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
Wm. Reese Co
Drugeia: Everywhere
Hot Springs
Life Life is what we make it blessing and kindness
A poem by Addie Crowson urges making life meaningful through acts of kindness and gentle speech. It contrasts harsh words with soft wording in daily interactions and encourages living fully and gratefully. The verse ends with the hopeful line We can if we but try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Crowson
Veterinarian Dr I L Vaughn Offers 24 Hour Care
Dr I L Vaughn, veterinarian, treats all animal diseases. Calls answered day or night. Office number 60, residence 335.
Notice of Texas Sheriff's Sale in Comanche County
In the matter of John Sears versus Fred B. Gentry No. 3178 the sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1914 at the Comanche County Court House door to satisfy a judgment of 2247.44 plus costs. The property is the undivided one half interest in the northeast quarter of block 22 of the original town of Comanche, formerly the Gentry Hotel property. Sheriff Jack Cunningham signs the notice with Deputy J. E. Miller.
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State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Taylor County
John Sears
Fred B. Gentry
N. KE
Comanche County
Texas
Gentry
Fréd B. Gentry
Jack Cunningham
J. E. Miller
Croxone Promises Quick Relief From Kidney and Back Pain
An advertisement touts Croxone as a universal cure for sleep disturbance, bladder weakness, backache, and rheumatism caused by inactive kidneys. It claims Croxone reaches root causes, cleanses kidneys, neutralizes uric acid, and purges poisons from blood with three doses daily, offering refund if ineffective.
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Earth
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Mayr
M. Pist
Whiting St
Chicago, Ill
F. F. Dalley Co., Ltd
Buffalo
N. Y
Hamilton, Ont
Hamilton Drug Company
Calomel
Publishers Business Notice
Church and Lodge
Lodge
NEW International
Times
China
Ulster
Dopp, Mead & Co
Fourth Avenue
York
Dodd, Mead & CO
Fourth Ave
New York City
Dairyman
Higginbotham
J. F. McCarty
M. D. K-Ray and
Electric Therapeutics
Masonic Temple
Vauga
I. L. Vaughn
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