Jail Birds Escape at Ballinger
District Attorney Walter A. Early announced three prisoners in Ballinger penitentiary sentences escaped Sunday night. The trio included a young white man and two Negroes, with Earl Younger among them for attempted assault at Winters. Earlier, jail escapee Lee Drennan had cut out with saws, freeing others. Drennan was recaptured, but the two Black inmates remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Early
Ballinger
Runnels County
Earl Younger
Winters
Lee Drennan
Drennan
Brownwood News
A Woman's Back Comanche Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs. W. E. Dupuy of Comanche reports back pain dizziness and headaches after which Dean's Kidney Pills relieved the attack and left her free of kidney medicine. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
W. E. Dupuy
Comanche
St Jacobs Oil advertised for backache relief
An old style advertisement claims backache is caused by lumbago or sciatica and promises instant relief from St Jacobs Oil applied to the skin. It asserts kidneys don’t feel pain and urges readers to get a trial bottle from their drugstore to regain mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacob's Oil
First Iron Silo to Rise in West Texas Town
Rowena Review reports M. Feist of our city plans an iron silo the first in this region. It will measure ten feet in diameter and twenty feet high, costing about half a lumber silo. Painted to resist rust, it may serve as a grain bin if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Feist
West
Texas
Mr. Feist
How to Prevent Croup and Safe Home Remedies
Mrs H M Johns of Elida Ohio shares her experience with preventing croup in children. She kept Chamberlains Cough Remedy on hand and used it at the first sign of a croup cough, stating it breaks the attack and is safe and reliable for children. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Johns
Elida
Ohio
Chamberlain’s
Weekly Weather Forecast ends for 1915 season
The Weather Bureau announces that the October 26 1915 weekly forecast will be the last regular forecast until spring 1916. Intervals may trigger extensions and press distribution as conditions warrant under direction of Section Director Bb Bunnemeyer.
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Weather Bureau
Bb. Bunnemeyer
Distress in the Stomach Use Chamberlains Tablets After Meals
A reader from Victor New York reports relief from indigestion distress after meals and headaches with Chamberlains Tablets. The remedy regulated bowel action and ended discomfort in a short time. Obtainable everywhere.
Land for cash lease near Comanche Texas
For Cash Lease. 80 acres two miles south of Comanche all broke and ready for planting. 380 acres one mile south of Comanche with 200 in cultivation. land broke ready for planting. balance good grass land and improvements. Only interested in standing rent should apply. Co W Meadows Comanche Texas.
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Comanche
Co. W. Meadows
Texas
Jitney offer from Foley Co. promotes trial package
A street level promotion invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets from The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Wanted Buyers for Sandy Land Farms Cash Deals
Classified notice from 1911 by J. R. Eanes & Co. seeks buyers willing to pay genuine cash for a few good sandy land farms, warning against those unwilling to state true price.
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J. R. Eanes & Co
Baptist Women's Missionary Workers Meet at Bible Church
The Baptist Women's Missionary Workers gathered at Bible Church on Saturday afternoon October 30. After singing and prayer the last meeting minutes were read and adopted. Reports were heard as the roll was called and the president urged broader participation and more active interest. A program is planned for the next meeting at Sweetwater Church, with each Ladies' Aid Society asked to report half year’s work to Amelia Scott, secretary, Comanche.
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Baptist Women’s Missionary Workers
Bible Church
Sweetwater Church
Amelia Scott
Comanche
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Offers Quick Cough Relief
Tickling in the throat and hoarseness signal a cough remedy. Ballard's Horehound Syrup eases the lungs quiets cough and restores bronchial health. Sold by S. P. Smith in bottles priced 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00.
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S. P. Smith
Texans Rescued by Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief
Suffering Texans turn to Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and digestive disorders. Letters from G.T. Goodpasture of Houston and R. L. Randell of Laredo praise cure after treatment. The ad claims permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues and offers a money back guarantee.
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South
Mayr
T. B. Goodpasture
Sabine St
Houston
Texas
R. L. Randell
Laredo
What a Farmer May Do
W J Rollins from near Fleming visited the office on Monday sharing how he built a debt free farming life. He shifted from cotton to stock raising and now with five acres of cotton and a thriving herd he lives debt free. He credits hard living and frugal home grown fare for his success.
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W. J. Rollins
Near Fleming
Rollins
Georgia
Lost two black dogs near Comanche farm
Lost two black dogs weighing about 70 pounds each from a farm two miles north of Comanche. Both have right ears cropped. Reward or return to Frank Cameron in Comanche Texas.
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Comanche
Frank Cameron
Texas
Mebane Improved Triumph Cotton Seed Offered in Texas Sale
Mebane Improved Triumph Cotton Seed promotion with guaranteed satisfaction. Price listed at $1.50 fob Lockhart. Distributor Storey Myrick, Box 337, Lockhart, Texas.
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Mebane
Triumph
F. O. B. Lockhart
Storey Myrick
Box
Lockhart, Texas
Made Over Again by Foley Cathartic Tablets
Mrs. Jennie Miner of Davidson Indiana says Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best she ever used. She praises their mild action and says they keep the stomach sweet liver active and bowels regular. They banish constipation indigestion biliousness and sick headache. The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Miner
Davidson
Ind
Wm. Reese Co
Taylor County Land Offered For Sale Or Trade
Property listing says 861 acres with 200 acres cultivated and two sets of improvements plus good water. Trader seeks exchange for clear, improved farms in the area. Contact Hurlbut Brownwood Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Texas
For Sale Good Young Horses Mares and Mules
For sale cash or credit listed by Geo. Montgomery. Reads as a livestock sale notice for horses mares and mules offered by Geo Montgomery with payment options.
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Geo. Montgomery
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted As General Tonic
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as having the same tonic properties as a widely known general tonic. It claims quinine and iron boost liver function malaria defense blood quality and overall body strength for 50 cents.
Cascar ets Cascar ets Best Laxative For Liver And Bowels
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a universal laxative that relieves headache biliousness dizziness and stomach distress. It claims quick relief from constipation indigestion and a toxic gut and promotes a 10 cent box as health happiness and a clear head for months. It urges adults and children to use Cascarets and notes all druggists carry the product.
Ballinger Grand Jury Bans Sunday Sales
Ballinger grand jury for the recent district term urges strict enforcement of Sunday cigar and fountain drink sales bans. It also calls for tougher enforcement of the 54 hour workweek for women, and stricter rules governing male labor and tobacco sales to minors.
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Ballinger
Notice forbids hunting on land of J J Holmsley
Landowner J J Holmsley warns that hunting with dogs or guns is strictly forbidden on his property. The notice specifies a no trespass policy to protect crops and livestock and cites penalties for violations.
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J. J. Holmsley
Baptist Sun Day School Forms Berean Bureau Class
The Sun day school class of Mrs Curlee organizes a Bureau Class with Willie Mallard as president Lester Collins first vice president Campbell Mills second vice president Clyde House secretary Dawson Masters treasurer and Carl House reporter All young men over 16 may join After refreshments Mrs Lester Collins Mrs Murt Sullivan and Mrs Merton Harris assisted The pastor remains with Bro Fletcher at Gustine for State Missions sermon at morning service and Bro J B Fletcher preaches at 7 30 p m You are invited to all services Geo A Curlee Pastor
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J. B. Fletcher
Geo. A. Curlee
Hordhound Syrup Sold By S. P. Smith
Stop coughing remedy BAL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP reduces irritation in the lungs and aids breathing. Available in 25e 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle from S. P. Smith.
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Ballard
S. P. Smith
Optical shop offers Crystaline lenses at best price
If you wear spectacles you can obtain a full range of optical goods here. Lens changes are offered as needed and Crystaline lenses are marketed as the best option at any price.
Roberson Sisters Sells Patent Leather Cloth Top Shoes
Misses patent leather cloth top shoes with lace and button closures offered at Roberson Sisters.
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Roberson Sisters
Why You Are Nervous The Nervous System Alarm
Health erosion triggers headaches fatigue and irritability as nerves signal distress. Scott s Emulsion supplies rich nourishment to blood and nerve cells and acts as a refreshing tonic. Alcohol free product by Scott and Bowne Bloomfield New Jersey.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advert Plugs Malaria Cure
An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to drive out malaria and build up the system. It touts quinine as the malaria fighter and iron as a tonic component, noting the formula printed on every label and a price of 25 cents in the copy.
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GROVE
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E. W. Grove
Tan-No
Freckeleater
Baker-Wheeler Mfg. CO
Dallas
T. M.pulliam Undertaker
Chamberlain
Henry Padghan
Victor
N. Y
Janes
Palace
Minneapolis
Mina
Chichester
Taylor County
Your Land
Comanche County Abstract Co
J. R. Eanes
C. A. Hitt
J. F. Redwine
Jno
D.waring
Ballinger Grand Jury
Higginbotham Undertakers
J. A. Looney
McCollum’s Yard
Baptist News Notes
A. W. Palmer
Hasse
John Rogers
Bro. Fletcher
Gustine
Wilhelm’s
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