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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
2
The Panama canal is fully selfsustaining and would show a comfortable surplus over operating costs if rules of measurement had not changed. The Current Canal Record notes the exact toll share of American ships and any required national treasury deficiency if American vessels were exempted.
A brief from this section notes a recent heavy rain and a weekend light show, with warm weather beginning Sunday. Prof J C DePriest and wife teach at the local school amid small attendance, Mrs Butler remains ill, trustees repaired the school house, and Rev T N Carter of Beattie will preach the fourth Saturday and Sunday.
Savannah officers uncover a smuggling setup real dairy stalls used to produce whisky from a WW gallon tank hidden in the Savannah river. Two cows and the tank were destroyed by U S marshal's office and Chatham county officials.
Frank Young announces a new blacksmith and horseshoeing shop across Higginbotham's garage. He offers all kinds of work at reasonable prices and invites customers to inquire. The ad also includes a quack line about White's Cream Vermifuge sold by Paris Smith.
Reese's Jewelry Store offers free examination for watches not keeping time and invites customers to bring their timepieces for evaluation by Mr Hampton.
Jack Briley pumper for the Eastland-Desdemona Consolidated Oil Company was killed when his clothing became entangled in pumping equipment at a Wagnon farm plant. Investigators ruled accidental death. Briley was about 20 years old and had strong ties to company leadership and family in Post and Corsicana.
Notice states two trucks baggage and transfer ready for moving or hauling including coal. Services offered city and country trips day or night. Patronage appreciated. Phone numbers day 22s night 430.
Paris dispatch reports Matin urging President elect Harding to outline America’s future foreign policy early. It cautions against repeating Wilson’s mistakes and stresses consulting congressional leaders. The text also references a widespread catarrh remedy promotion and unrelated medical ads.
W L Parker advertises shoe repair work with up-to-date finishing and rubber heels. On Depot Street opposite Western Union telegraph office. Ready for better service with leather accents for women and men, shoe laces available for sale. Bring in your shoes for repair and give a trial. 12-13¢
Notice forbids hunting and fishing or trespassing on premises run by Mrs. J. Bryson. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. A reward of £236 offered for information leading to a conviction.
Purge tonics advertised as cleansing the system claim to purify vital organs restore appetite energy and cheerful spirits. Bottle priced at 1.50 with Hamilton Drug Co and Wm Reese Co as agents.
Chicago November report by Albert B. Webster shows 238 percent rise in complaints of cruelty to wives and children since prohibition. Delinquency up 400 percent. disorderly houses and runaway girls up, while adult contributions to child delinquency drop 74 percent. Also notes reduced prostitution and insanity complaints.
The first election returns were received in Dublin by finy Neel's radio plant and posted on the Franks drug store bulletin board. His setup now communicates across the country and with ships at sea. He recently received a radio telephone message, astonished by progress beyond his early wireless experiments.
Rubbed into the skin for rheumatism neuralgia contracted muscles sprains or lameness Ballard's Snow Liniment goes through the flesh to the bone easing pain and removing the cause. Three sizes 30c 60c and 7.20 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
Local advert states a carload of good Colorado apples is available in any quantity. Seller is on the east side of the square and urges quick purchase as stock will not last long at the quoted price. Signed Li L. Johnson.
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