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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
9
Geologist G. H. Hodge reports sufficient oil and gas indications in Gustine to justify development. He will secure leases and seek citizen cooperation for surface extraction, with business leaders already endorsing plans and urging prompt action to avoid delay.
Seven of America's highest priced physicians evaluated Dodson's Liver Tone and endorse its superior merit. The remedy replaces calomel for constipation biliousness and sluggish liver and comes with an unconditional guarantee of refund if dissatisfied. It relieves without pain or harm and fits normal duties.
Readers are asked to check the yellow address label date showing their paid period and renew if the date has passed or is near. The notice warns that missing an issue may occur if renewal is not received.
A reader commends the paper for public debate on the grand jury report and argues the county attorney, sheriff, and justice of the peace should be able to summon witnesses. He cites White's Criminal Procedure and state laws, contending current statutes are clear on process and contempt penalties, and notes the sheriff already receives a $500 ex officio salary with deputies paid separately. He concludes the issue is legal clarity, not funding.
A Comanche resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney pain and backache after weeks of use. The ad cites Mr. P. Helmick of Comanche Texas and notes the product price at 50 cents, distributed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Charlie Bell of De Leon faced district court on a false swearing charge and received two years six months in state prison. Defense motions for a new trial were denied by Judge Arnold, and an appeal followed while Bell was released on $2000 bond with four sureties. Bell, a former city marshal, had been implicated in a gambling grand jury probe.
In district court this week thirty to forty defense witnesses were present but the defense offered no testimony when the state rested. The jury returned a verdict that stunned the defense. The Free Press notes the verdict and questions the guilt of false swearing as a technical crime while suggesting potential reversal on appeal for insufficiency of evidence and indictment. Also advertised is McGee’s Baby Elixir for infant stomach distress with a 25 and 50 cent price.
An advice note urges nourishing utilities over heavy meals for children. It warns that ordinary foods fail to replenish blood, causing weakness and sickness, and promotes Scott's Emulsion as pure medicinal nourishment to improve appetite, flesh, and energy, advising against substitutes.
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