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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
6
The October term grand jury for Comanche County reports 169 witnesses examined, 3 felonies and 28 misdemeanors indicted. They praise court officers, urge jail improvements, address heating, and advise tighter county attorney oversight. They call for moral education and reform, stressing parental and civic duty and urging broader jury participation.
A special 11:00 a.m. service is announced for Methodist Church members. A series of talks and discussions follow on topics including Sunday School influence, steward duties, church obligations, missionary work, Epworth League, and how to meet obligations, led by O M Sim mons, O H Donaho, A S Harris, Prof Lane, M P Cain, Mrs J P Graham, Robert Mitchel, F E Adams, J P Kearby, and A G Lovejoy with general discussion.
In damp chilly weather demand rises for Ballard's Snow Liniment known for relieving rheumatic aches. People prepare to apply it at first twinge. Prices 25c 50c and 1 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
The text notes French women abandoning rouge for yellow ochre, claiming an almond-eyed celestial look. It advises West Texas girls not to adopt the habit, joking about moving to East Texas where malaria would affect skin tone. It praises West Texas peach-toned complexions from climate and lifestyle.
A period advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to spark a healthy appetite in boys and strengthen the stomach so it can digest food naturally. Sold by all dealers.
Readers are reminded to return the largest number of writing tablet backs before December 20 to win a gold watch from Paris Smith. The announcement targets boys and girls participating in the school or community drive.
Local notice directs readers to Martin Company for a broad range of vehicles. It emphasizes shopping options and market availability. The brief urges inquiry for models, pricing, and dealership details.
A sales promotion at Paris Smith's invites customers to buy tablets for a chance to win a gold watch. The ad emphasizes the prize and consumer participation details.
Advertises 100 acre farm 80 cultivated with 50 in Johnson grass meadow and 30 open for crops, 115 acre sandy land near Comanche with house and timber, and 160 acre stock farm with water tanks and windmill. Located 6 1/2 miles south of Comanche and near gin and school. Contact Sam Todd at Neely Harris Cunningham Co.
The line hints at a farm loan offer or service connected with J R Eanes and Company. It references agricultural lending and a possible invitation to inquire about loan options. The exact details or terms are not provided in the fragment.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness caused by catarrh can be cured by constitutional treatment. It offers a $100 reward for any perpetual deafness from catarrh not cured and urges sending for free circulars. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes debts to Rawleigh remedy sellers in Comanche Texas with Ellis & Son receipt option.
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