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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
9
The article lists poll taxes paid in Comanche County for 1912 and estimates total voting strength around 5 000 after exemptions. It names precincts and residents like Lamkin De Leon Downing Sipe Springs Whittville Mercer’s Gap Newburg and others, with a note that J R Eanes & Co cry for farm loans in an advertisement.
J. H. Huff offers watches clocks and solid gold jewelry with watch and clock repairing as a specialty at Hamilton Drug Co on the west side square. All work guaranteed.
An old classified item promotes Uncle Bill West offering chickens butter eggs and pecans. The notice directs buyers to the northeast corner square for a trial sale arrangement.
J E Long announces readiness for work and invites contact at 285 or by leaving word at Chas Williams grocery store. Available for viewing or any outdoor tasks immediately.
The notice contrasts value and labor with examples of currency metal and skill, then promotes De Laval cream separators and declares exclusive agency status. It states the company buys butter fat at 38 cents per pound and trades groceries for butter fat and eggs, inviting customers to bring products to receive the highest market price.
Mrs. Bertha Murr of Louisiana Missouri says she suffered twelve years with dragging pains, monthly cramps and bilious spells after eleven doctors. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid improvement and urges other women to seek advice from the Pinkham company. The ad notes the product is made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotics, and promises confidential, woman-to-woman guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.
W B Starr of the Texas and Pacific Railway, based in Longview, discusses hogs fed on peanuts and maize. He reports 182 hogs averaging 180 pounds, claims peanuts can replace corn due to lower feed costs and higher fat yield, and notes peanuts selling at 72 cents a bushel with potential value up to 1 dollar per bushel when fed.
The ad urges customers to see Commercial Grain and Company for seed varieties. It notes good crops depend on transportation, marketing, and handling costs affecting profits.
An old advertisement repeats the slogan Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria and notes J. R. Eanes & Co. as a point of sale or reference. The fragment resembles a period advertising card for a child’s remedy.
Mrs. Robt. Harris asks friends aiding in an automobile contest to call for merchants coupons at participating stores. She thanks them in advance for their help and signs the note sincerely.
Broad gauged men and railroads are credited less than they deserve for developing a country. The statement highlights the pivotal role of broad gauge rail systems in shaping progress and national expansion.
Advocate urges applicants to submit farm loan applications early to avoid later delays as many seek financing. The note credits J. R. Eanes & Co for guidance.
Tax collector G. A. Cunningham lists collection dates across multiple towns from Newburg on Oct 14 through Nov 9. The notice invites taxpayers to meet on the above dates, claiming it is more satisfactory for both taxpayers and collectors.
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