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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
2
In a Galveston News piece, the writer argues that taking pecans from trees is theft like hogs or poultry but notes pecans are a salable crop. The article urges residents to recognize pecans as property and for farmers to seek redress in criminal courts if trees are damaged by trespassers.
Denis on Herald notes Tom Bell plans to run for comptroller in the 1924 primaries. Bell, a longtime newspaper man who has lived in Ballinger and edited the Runnels County Ledger, says he will issue letters to supporters and announce formally in due course. He jokes about the wage and his newspaper career. He is currently writing in Texarkana Texas.
The 1921 income statistics from the Bureau of Internal Revenue show the number of millionaires dropping to 21 with incomes of 1 000 000 or more, down from 29 in 1920. An unnamed New York couple reported an income over 5 000 000 in 1922, altering the era's wealth portrait.
An old advertisement urges parents to treat children with White's Cream Vermifuge for worm infestations. It notes the remedy dries up worms and that Pydoe she is included in the package, sold by PL Smith.
In Austin on Oct 30 field ball a blend of basketball and soccer replaces field hockey in UT sports. Eleven players form a team and aim to advance the basketball to goal by a sequence of passes. About fifty girls have already signed up for the new sport.
An offer notes a swell farm for sale and directs potential buyers to J. R. Kanex and partners who have buyers for three or four farms.
An old advertisement urges regular bowel care with Herbine, a bowel tonic and laxative sold by P. Smith, described as a fine aid for irregular bowels and priced modestly.
A Dallas News reminiscence recalls early stage coach days with driver Happy Jack a jolly helper who aided mail sorting at a post office. The narrator later rode with a drunken Jack to Fort Worth, briefly piloting the stage to stay awake while Jack slept in the boot amid a Trinity River crossing.
Austin Texas Oct 30 Health and Happiness League joins the Interscholastic League to enroll public school children in health standards. Miss Edythe Hershey leads the effort with eligibility for Texas grade schools, deadlines to enroll by Nov 12, and certificates for those weighed measured and meeting health rules.
Rubbed into the skin for rheumatism neuralgia contracted muscles sprains or lameness the liniment goes through the flesh to the bone easing pain and removing the cause. It is a powerful relief. Three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 sold by S P Smith.
Several parties want to purchase small farms and can pay cash between $500 and $1000. Price must be right. J. Rh. Banes & Co.
A Utah stock car arrives on sale near Enterprise Publishing Co. in Atwood. Bluff Dale to Stephenville rescue includes J. H. Walker sending a livery hack after flood delays. Fort Worth diamond jubilee invites Erath County to see old coaches and relive stage robberies era.
Patent note announces New Ideal sewing machines at Wood Bros. De Rusty Nail wounds and sores are not relevant to the main item. Liquid Borozone is claimed to heal burns quickly with rapid healing promises. Prices listed 80c 60c and 1.20 sold by S I Smith.
The ad touts Calotabs as a refined calomel tablet providing quick relief from biliousness constipation headaches and indigestion. It claims easy tasting with water no connection to prior sickness and promises improved sleep a cleaned liver and strong appetite by morning. Manufacturer guarantees refund if not delighted.
J R Eanes & Co advertises buyers for several small farms with a note that price must be right. Linoleum flooring offered by At wood Pros at ten cents per unit.
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