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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
3
Ad men in Dallas claim Ballard's Snow Liniment heals flesh damage rapidly for cuts sprains burns and rheumatism. The ad touts quick healing and serious penetrating power with prices 22c 50c and 1 per bottle and notes Paris Smith as the seller.
James F E Bolton Dallas County Tax Assessor indicted on misapplying county funds. Barbed wire cuts and harness galls treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment, healing and antiseptic. Paris Smith sells the remedy at 25c 50c and 1.00.
In San Diego a district clerk, county clerk, and deputy sheriff were killed in a political quarrel. Three citizens were arrested in connection with the incident.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio praises Dr. King's New Life Pills for restoring vigor and tackling stomach liver and kidney troubles. He and his wife say they are the best made and cost 25 cents at all druggists.
East Ilexas fruit growers have dispatched carload lots of strawberries to northern markets, signaling strong supply movement and regional demand during the season.
Eld. H. R. Moore of Wedowee Alabama visits his brothers W. J. A. J. and K. M. Moore after returning from the Southern Baptist Convention in Oklahoma City. He is treasurer of Randolph county and is regarded as a good citizen. He enjoys Comanche county and the visit with his brothers.
G. W. McBrayer learns of a triple tragedy involving two nephews of Mrs. J. B. Cooper from Paulding County Georgia killed in a violent incident. The assailant, identified as Mr. Mc Cord, fatally shot the youths after severing his own throat.
Wm Fretwell of Lucama NC credits Electric Bitters with curing malaria after three bottles, noting relief from chills fever and improved appetite and strength. Advertises as best for stomach liver and kidney ills with a 50 cent price at druggists.
A reader from Newberg Junction N B reports his wife finds Chamberlains tablets very effective and beneficial for stomach and bowel trouble. The ad notes the tablets are for sale by all dealers and mentions a higher birth rate in rural areas.
In the Hood county district court at Granbury Mack Parker was sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary for the murder of Dr. J. B. Philley.
Mrs Mollie Norris of Colbert Oklahoma says her husband bought Hunt's Lightning Oil for rheumatism. He has suffered over two years and believes the remedy has done him a great deal of good and may cure him. She notes it is a superior treatment for rheumatism and neuralgia.
The Farmers and Ginners Oil mill of Sulphur Springs was destroyed by fire on Monday with an estimated loss of 75000 dollars.
A North Side dealer, W. W. Kilpatrick, reports a new complete line of paints for carriages and furniture ready for use. The saddle and harness line is full, with a car of Blees buggies arriving.
Miss Ruth Johnson of San Angelo arrives to spend several days with her grandmother Mrs T. J. Homeley, staying at the family residence.
County treasurer Jokkie W Burks presents a quarterly financial report covering Feb 1 to May 1 1912. It itemizes receipts and expenditures across funds including Jury Road and Bridge General County Jail Permanent School Road Tax and Court House with balances and transfers and notes sworn affidavit.
A dated notice lists candidates for various county and district offices in the Democratic primaries of 1912. It includes requests for reelection for several officials and names for positions such as Representative, District Clerk, County Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Collector, County Superintendent, County Attorney, Tax Assessor, County Judge, County Treasurer, Constable, and Commissioners across four precincts.
All public clocks in Germany will be synchronized by wireless telegraphy from a central station. The system uses a radio transmitter activated every minute to align time across cities.
Lame back caused by rheumatism of back muscles. Nothing better than Chamberlain's Listerment. For sale by all dealers.
A newly invented shipwreck safe is a steel cinder designed to float. It consists of two compatime compartments. one airtight unit keeps valuables dry while the other offers flotation.
An ad notes La Creole Hair claims to restore hair color and beauty and prevent scalp issues with a product at Cerroi's Drug Store, offering a treatment time around 11 p.m.
A terse notice by J W Pate states intention to prosecute the first arch mode of premises fishing or hunting to the full extent of the law. The brief item appears in a local record dated two months prior.
In a Texas Index item J. M. Ward details using Hunt's Cure to treat a persistent itch. He reports one application relieved the condition and less than a box cured him entirely, noting nails as a primary tool for scratching before treatment.
W. L. Gray of Brownwood fell ill after visiting town on Monday and died within hours of returning home. He was buried the following Tuesday.
Mrs. J. E. Cox of Joilet Illinois thanks Dr King's New Discovery for delivering her from a dreadful cough caused by typhoid pneumonia. She suffered severe coughing spells and found no relief from other medicines until finding this remedy. The ad touts it as a quick safe throat and lung medicine with a money back guarantee and a free trial bottle.
Clean fresh groceries and independent delivery offered by Ellis and Son. Located at the old Comanche News Building with contact via phone number 47 for orders and service.
Classified note seeks boarders and roomers within four blocks of the square. Contact Mrs. Charley Strong for details.
W T Loudermilk former Farmers Union president announces for Congress at large living in Comanche county a farmer with laborer support and commitment to common people. Columbus Callaway visits Plainview for his father’s funeral as socialists and friends plan mass meeting at Comanche courthouse to organize a county campaign this summer. J A Co Seer offers pigs for sale.
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