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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person Mrs Skehan of Chicago Illinois and a vague reference to a family finding something very good. The text is unclear and lacks a complete event or action.
Openings toward a neutral mediation effort emerge as Germany seeks to influence Dutch newspapers and neutral states. The Welfare Union and pro peace circles urge neutrals to press for overtures to central powers, while censorship and frontier policies loom as negotiations potentially begin in Europe and the United States.
Ad copy notes paint costs and quality, arguing the first job cost is $50 for a good finish and warning cheaper work wears out faster. It claims Devoe is the best option in town, sold by Hob Bardin Lumber Co.
Young three year old stallion offered for trade for mules or mares. Must be broke to work and gentle to ride. Named handlers John Fleming or J R Eanes for details.
Governor elect Ferguson named D. H. Cunningham Jr as State Inspector of the Livestock Sanitary Commission to supervise state livestock inspection from Fort Worth. The announcement highlighted Cunningham’s Ferguson campaign role and broad county and state endorsements. Other appointees include Chas M Campbell Insurance and Banking, Henry Hutchings Adjutant General, B B House Revenue Agent, Geo Leavy Purchasing Agent, Will Woods Fish Game and Oyster, J A Owens Public Buildings and Grounds, Willis Johnson Livestock Commission.
Advert shows Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic promoted as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims it acts on the liver drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. Price listed as 50 cents.
Notice to trespassers on land owned or controlled by J. H. Bryson and heirs for hunting fishing trapping cutting timber hauling wood gathering pecans or damaging property will be prosecuted. Special warning for persons hunting with bird dogs. tf
The owner Mrs. L C Gleaton declares no hunting of any kind allowed on her farm. Note references 11 14pd.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination on December 12 1914 at Comanche for a clerk position in the post office. Salary ranges 800 to 1200 per year with graded promotions and duties including spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship copying and reading addresses. Candidates must be 18 to 45 with exceptions for disabled veterans.
Male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 125 pounds in bare feet without overcoat or hat otherwise the application is canceled. Female applicants face no height or weight requirement. Married women are not permitted to take the examination, but divorced or separated women who support themselves may apply. Local Secretary, Comanche, Texas.
A mother from Homer City PA says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured her three year old's severe cough quickly. She notes it is pleasant to take and contains no opium or narcotics, safe for children as for adults, and recommends it as sold by all dealers.
The State Railroad Commission has postponed the public hearing on a 15 percent horizontal freight rate increase from November 23 to December 1. The hearing may move from Austin to Houston as railroads and the commission prepare arguments to justify the proposed rise.
Thirty nine Texas corporations will contest a state antitrust suit in Travis County District Court. The case targets a Texas Business Men's Association injunction to block corporate contributions not authorized by charters. Preliminary testimony began Monday, likely to go before a December trial date.
The ad promotes Ballerd’s Horehound Syrup to calm coughs, heal the lungs, and ease breathing. Prices listed are 25e, 50e, and $1.00 per bottle, with Paris Smith as the seller.
The advertisement touts GROVE S TASTELESS chill TONIC as a blood enrich er that strengthens the whole system and helps counteract the depressing effects of hot weather, claiming it fortifies the body during summer heat.
Alvarado resident T A Hensley reports swift relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for long term digestive troubles. The testimonial claims cure from colic bloating indigestion and inactive liver and urges others with chronic stomach issues to try one dose. The Wm Reese Co distributes the remedy locally.
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