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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1915
Page
6
Prices for corn 45–50 cents per bushel maize 75 cents per hundred oats 36–58 cents per bushel peanuts 60–62.5 cents per bushel cotton seed 52 cents per bushel poultry prices steady hens 8.5 cents per lb fryers 11 cents per lb turkeys 12 cents per lb eggs 22 cents per dozen pecans 64 per lb. Furs sell well with demand. jelly roll instructions and cookbook offer promoted.
Notice that Howard B. Cox and Alma Cox owe $2000 and past due interest on a deed of trust securing W. C. Belcher Land Mortgage Company. Horace H. Cobb named as trustee, Substitute Trustee appointed. Sale set for December 7, 1915 at Comanche courthouse, 10 am to 4 pm, 9 percent interest, N E 1/4 Section 32 Block 2 E T A R Co Certificate 21-323.
The document details land boundaries and measurements for the Cox place in Comanche County Texas about eight miles northwest of Comanche town. It lists line directions, stake markers, and tree bearings, dated November 5 1915, with J A Holman as Substitute Trustee. The Dallas News also reports Alfred Jennings contracting foot and mouth disease from cattle, a concern for stockmen.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children with stomach and bowel issues. It promotes the laxative as a gentle, effective remedy and advises checking the bottle for the California Fig Syrup Co. label and a 50 cent price.
In Houston Mrs. C. Burton writes of Cardui the woman’s tonic helping her after months of illness including three weeks bedridden. She gained strength and 15 pounds returning to housework. The ad urges others with common female ailments to try Cardui a vegetable remedy from Chattanooga Memorial Co.
Mansfield advertises Cough Balsam for inflamed membranes and tickling nerves. Claims to ease coughing with a 25e and 50ce price. Promotes as invaluable for babies.
A published table lists opening dates for Texas game seasons under the 1915 16 laws. Deer male run Nov 1 to Jan 1. quail Dec 1 to Feb 1. wild turkey Dec 1 to Apr 1. dove Sept 1 to Mar 1. woodcock Nov 1 to Jan 1. other birds and mammals have Sept 1 to Feb 1 or Oct 1 to Nov. Open seasons exclude does, fawns, antelope and certain species.
An old trade card promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria and iron fortification. It notes the label shows Quinine and Iron as ingredients and sets a price of 50 cents acknowledging a tasteless formula.
The writer argues Comanche county lags in diversification noting Meadows Grocery shipped nine cars of Irish potatoes with five more planned while onions and cabbage are imported from Idaho and Greely Colorado. They claim only sweet potatoes are grown locally and wasteful transport limits hinder harvest handling.
Advert says rheumatism is mostly pain and that most cases need no internal treatment. It promotes St Jacobs Oil to rub into joints and muscles for instant relief from rheumatic pain stiffness and swelling. Claims it cures millions and suits sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains.
A vintage ad claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold in hours with two hourly doses, relieving nostril congestion, discharge, headache, feverishness, sore throat and sneezing. It touts easy taste, no substitute, and 25 cents price at drug stores.
The Federal Reserve Board released figures showing the Dallas region earned the most net profits in October among regional banks, at 16,772 dollars. Richmond followed with 16,739 dollars. In gross earnings, New York led with 30,478 dollars, followed by Richmond at 26,872 and Dallas at 25,642, while Chicago reported 25,232.
C. E. Blachard of Blanchard California says kidney trouble sent him to the hospital and Foley Kidney Pills completely cured him. The advertisement features testimonials from men and women who credit relief from back stiffness joints muscle soreness and bladder issues with the product. The Wm. Reese Co.
J A Eanes states no hunting is allowed on his premises. The brief notice is a clear property restriction aimed at preventing trespass and wildlife disturbance on his land.
Floyd Carpenter pays cash for pecans chicken eggs butter turkeys and furs at a location opposite the fire station. Contact via phone 289.7tf.
Hats were cleaned and re blocked at Gille's Tailor Shop during a service noted with a date range. the brief item highlights a local tailoring business offering hat care.
Advertiser seeks 100 acre farm near Hamilton courthouse with a four wire fence improvements and cultivation. Two miles from Brownwood area listed at 50 dollars per acre. Contact N. W. Whittenton 207 Center Avenue Brownwood Texas. (12-15)
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days The first application provides ease and rest for sufferers.
The 1915 Texas peanut crop is within 15 percent of a normal yield, seven points above the nine year average. The kernel is well filled and the Texas average per acre is higher than 1914. National yield per acre is estimated at 36.3 bushels, with Texas likely to exceed that figure.
Mrs. T. Neurener of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured her boy of croup after other remedies failed. The hoarse cough and labored breathing alarmed her, and she recommends the product for coughs and colds. The Wm. Reese Co. distributes it.
An old advertisement touts La Creole hair dressing as a remedy for gray hair. It claims to restore a natural look at a price of 1.00 and urges readers to try the product for facial and scalp improvement.
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