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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
10
An old advertisement claims three glasses of water plus a teaspoon of Adlerika glycerin saltine compound improves constipation. It asserts Adlerika works on both upper and lower bowels, removes old waste, stops gas, and promises relief in two hours from Wm Reese and Durham Drug Co.
A 55 year old Dallas News comment praises Comanche Chief and Western Enterprise of Stephenville as excellent frontier papers. The note appears in a Friday Dallas News reprint, reflecting era newspaper esteem for local frontier press.
Mrs. Frank Campbell of 610 Locust Street Abilene Texas says Orgatone improved her husband health after eight to ten months of poor appetite and fatigue. She reports stronger appetite better sleep and ongoing improvement after starting Orgatone and notes availability at Paris Smith Drug Co in Comanche.
County agent notes that using quality bulls boosts profits and that terraced land improves yields. Examples include B. R. Lane’s 18 bales on 26 acres versus 11 on 50 acres without terraces, and W. L. Price Jr’s pecan trees yielding 900 pounds of nuts after pruning. A 69 foot tree spread suggests pecans need spacing of 60 feet apart.
Deeds recorded show transfers from Mrs Lota Ccoggins to A B Haworth for part of Block 2 Helmsley Addition in Comanche for 500 dollars. Other entries include L B Russell and wife to Martha A Herrington 185 acres for 2430 dollars and D F Weedon and wife to F L Mayfield 179.2 acres for 5500 dollars. Also S E Moore to L B Moore for land from Adolphus Hope Survey at 1450 dollars and C H Matthews and wife to Ace Hickman 212.1 acres from E nD R Survey for unknown price. L Gyn to G R Pratt 160 acres from H T and BR R Surveys for 2000 dollars. Social note mentions Mr and Mrs Turt and Miss Truth Wetzel Worth visiting G C Wetzel family in Comanche.
Comanche residents packed the square by 8 a.m. for the general election with 1965 votes countywide and Cleveland Hendricks leading the ticket. Results show J. D. Bonner, J. G. Hamilton, L. H. Brewer, and other local officials elected as the county and district offices shifted with notable margins. Miss Lu Ella Carter sang two solos on WBAP Mother’s Day program.
Mr and Mrs Claude ONeil of Eastland spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs John Cash.
A medical authority warns against hiding blemishes with cosmetics likening it to an ostrich burying its head in sand. The piece urges addressing constipation as a health measure and promotes Herbine. Paris Smith and The Wm. Reese Drug Co. offered the remedy.
An advertisement urges enrollment in Me's Business College at 100 1-2 Center Ave Brownwood Texas. It promises opportunities rewards for industry training and intelligence and urges readers to start now to place in line for a good position.
Rubber dating stamps offered at best grade for 75 cents each at Comanche Chief with limited stock.
Foul breath loose teeth or sore gums are described as disgusting and Leto’s Pyorrhea Remedy is highly recommended by leading dentists. Druggists offer money back if it fails. Wm. Reese Co., Durham Pharmacy.
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