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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1913

Page

11

Through Change of Life Lydia Pinkham Becomes Aid

Endorsed medical advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief during the critical Change of Life for women aged forty to fifty. Testimonies from Mrs Henry Heavilin Cadiz Ohio Mrs Edward Hilbert Fleetwood Pa and Mrs F P Mullen dore Munford Ala describe headaches dizziness hot flashes and improved health after use. Advice to write to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass for confidential guidance.

Lydia E. Pinkham Henry Heavilin Cadiz Ohio Fort Worth Texas Mrs. Henry Heavinly Edward B. Hilbert Fleetwood F. P. Mullendore Munford Ala Munford, Ala F. P. Mucenpore

What Bryan Should Do

Life mocks William Jennings Bryan urging him to quit as Secretary of State. It faults his direct manner and public candor, calling for more indirectness, pretense, and political maneuvering in the diplomacy portfolio.

Bryan

Tips for political honesty from a wary editorial eye

A sharp editorial critique argues that a political figure pushes for self serving gains. The piece denounces exploiting public information for gains on Wall Street or through connections to railroads financiers or manufacturers. It urges maintaining standard integrity and warns against using deceptive methods to supplement salary.

Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertsed at Paris Smith

A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is described as healing and antiseptic with prices 25c 50c and $1 per bottle sold by Paris Smith.

Ballard Paris Smith Advtf

Death notices mark sudden loss of local men

The DeLeon Free Press reports the sudden death of Sam J. Wilkerson of Comanche county after a typhoid fever misread as insanity. Buried in DeLeon after a Methodist service, he leaves a wife Lila and many relatives. Also noted is the passing of a 76 year old settler near Comyn with services by Rev. Smith.

DeLeon Sam J. Wilkerson Wilkerson Comanche Methodist W. C. Hilburn Comanche Kk San Antonio Sam Jones Wilkerson Jackson Georgia Comanche County Lila Wilkerson Lila Gamage M. B. Wilkerson Mesdames R. L P. Lodge DeLeon Free Press

Vermifuge claims cure for worm infestation in children

An advertisement warns of sleeping child symptoms such as poor appetite and pale complexion caused by intestinal worms. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to clear worms and improve health, claiming it strengthens the stomach and bowels. Sold for 25 cents per bottle by Paris Smith.

Paris Smith Advtf

Hailstorm Ravages Cotton Near DeLeon

A severe hailstorm northwest of DeLeon last week dropped heavy hail over a two mile wide strip. The rain lasted about an hour with little wind. Cotton suffered extensive damage with leaves and bolls beaten down, particularly on the Nunne ry farm five miles northwest of town.

DeLeon

Snow Hound Syrup Ad Boosts Voice and Breathing

Tickling in the throat and hoarseness signal illness and Ballard's Snow Horehound Syrup promises relief for the lungs and bronchial tubes. Available in 25 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles sold by Paris Smith.

Paris Smith Advtf

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad

An old reliable surgical dressing claim offers Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil for immediate use to prevent blood poisoning. Notaliniment priced at 25 cents and 50 cents.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted For Pneumonia Prevention

An advertisement claims that using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia by clearing germs. It warns against cough medicines with codine morphine or heroin and touts Chamberlain's product as sedative free and world renowned.

Chamberlain Advtf

Farmers Institute Address On Boll Weevil Fight

B L Nance of the State Department of Agriculture spoke to about fifty farmers in the Petty building auditorium. He urged organization and concerted action to combat the boll weevil, endorsing crop rotation and diversification. The plan emphasized burning stalks and trash, brushing, and deep plowing early in winter, with fall work begun as soon as possible.

B. L. Nance State Department of Agriculture

Early cotton variety advised for north south planting

The Gustine Gazette notes that an early cotton variety should be planted with rows running north and south to allow sunlight between the rows. Attendees showed good interest and many questions followed the talk.

Gustine Gazette

Farms For Sale North of Gustine With Timber and Home

147 acres 24 percent miles north of Gustine with 60 acres in cultivation. Balance is grass and fine timber plus 40 acres more usable land. Includes a two room new house good well and wind mill tank and other improvements. Would make a fine home.

Gustine

Property Description Near Hassé and Comanche

76 acres located 3 miles south of Hassé and 8 miles east of Comanche. 50 acres are in good cultivation with an average residence, barns, and a good well of water.

Hassé Comanche

A Fine Little Home on Valley Land and Orchard

A 68 acre property located 644 miles south of Comanche offers 40 acres in cultivation with two thirds extra fine valley land and the balance sandy soil suitable for trucking. It includes a four room house with a good well water supply, an excellent orchard and berries, making it a fine little home.

Comanche

Fine Comanche County Farm With Rich Cultivation

A 164 acre property lies 6 miles north of Comanche with 110 acres in good cultivation. It features two sets of improvements and plentiful water including a 12 foot wind mill and tank. Described as one of the best farms in Comanche County.

Comanche Comanche County

Neely Harris Cunning Ham Co Advertises Farm Sales

The Neely Harris Cunning Ham Co advertises farm sales with very close prices and long terms. A reasonable cash payment is required, and good young horses or mules may be accepted as part of the cash payment. No First Mondays will be considered.

Tidmore Dies at 61 Leaves Wife and Six Children

Gap resident Mr. Tidmore died last Saturday morning at age sixty one years and nine months. He leaves a wife and six children, four sons and two daughters, all living in this county except one who resides in Brown County. He was buried Saturday afternoon by the Masonic Order.

Texas Comyn Old Dublin Rev. Smith DeLeon Mr. Fagan Polk County North Carolina Grayson County Besley’s Creek Dan W. Fagan Stephenville Dave Fagan Old Berlin Lingleville Ed. Fagan Chas. Edmonson John O. F. Liles Dublin Fagan Gap Tidmore Brown County

The Ads And Their Value To Readers

The piece explains how ads, especially big store ads, deliver opportunistic news with cash value. Readers who buy for the home or goods should read ads carefully to save money and maximize buying opportunities. The habitual ad reader treats spending as a business matter, akin to earning.

Sipe Springs Items Reports Local News and Obituary

Sipe Springs records note the new school opened last Monday with about 100 students, land being prepared for small grain, and Mr. Hughes of Abilene visiting the oil well as a company official. Mrs. M. A. Rowe moved to Sipe Springs to help the school, formerly from Comanche. Grandpa Andrews died at seventy at his daughter Mrs. Sallie Helms’ home October 3 after moving to Texas from Arkansas in 1890, leaving a daughter, a son, and four grandchildren. Also mentioned are Masonic burial attendance for Mr. Tidmore and local civic activity.

Hughes Abilene M. A. Rowe Sipe Springs Comanche Grandpa Andrews Sallie Helms Texas Arkansas Comanche County Helms Tom Cottle County Masonic Fraternity Tidmore

Housewives Trade Journal Promotes Home Buying News

A Victorian style consumer magazine editorial praises homemaking as the key business of the home and frames home buying as essential guidance for housewives seeking practical opportunities.

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