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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
5
A reflection on a quiet mother who shaped two little feet with patient care. Her talents were in care and guidance rather than fame, and her reward lies in heaven as she is welcomed by God. The poem honors her maternal devotion and silent strength.
The Modern Maccabees have organized a new lodge in DeLeon with a charter membership of 20.
A Farmers Institute will be held here on last Monday afternoon at 10:00 o clock led by Prof. B L Nance of the State Department of Agriculture. An interesting programme has been prepared.
Listings describe 147 acres north of Gustine with 60 acres cultivated and 40 acres ready for more, a two room house and wind mill. Another 76 acres south of Hasse near Comanche with 50 acres cultivated and a comfortable dwelling. A third 68 acre parcel far south of Comanche with 40 acres cultivated, valley land and orchard, plus a four room house and good well.
164 acres six miles north of Comanche with 110 acres in fine cultivation. Features two sets of improvements two good wells a 12 foot wind mill tank and more. One of the best farms in Comanche county.
Anxious sellers announce farm sales with very close prices and long terms. They will accept good young horses or mules as part of cash payment. No First Mondays noted. NEELY HARRIS CUNNING. HAM CO.
Texas state comptroller Lane denounces a proposed July primary to select a prohibitionist Democrat for governor as impractical and undemocratic. He vows to let the people decide if elected, criticizing a scheme as funded by schemers and hypocritical politicians. He says he will not be driven from the race by such a plan.
The notice promotes Herbine as a cure for torpid liver weak digestion and constipation with the season's germs. It claims the remedy purifies the stomach and bowels and notes a price of 30 cents sold by Paris Smith.
An old advertisement claims a child’s sleep disturbances and pale complexion indicate intestinal worms. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy to remove worms strengthen the stomach and bowels and restore health. The 25 cent bottle is sold by Paris Smith.
German practice of planting and harvesting fruit trees along roadsides lowers taxpayer burden and improves roads. Texas could adapt the idea to rural schools, using the project to teach horticulture through planting, spraying, pruning, and tree care, with harvest proceeds supporting improvements.
A Williams Reese Co. ad promises instant relief from eczema and related skin conditions with D D D Prescription for Eczema. It guarantees satisfaction or the purchase costs nothing, touting a 50 cent bottle as enough to start treatment with a antiseptic wash and D D D soap.
Pres. FE Turner as Homes and Schools chairman states funds may be used for school yard items books apparatus tennis court flower beds or annual picnic expenses under the Texas Farm Life Commission program. The note reflects committee oversight and possible allocations.
A Texas Trade Review essay argues worry harms national progress by draining energy and resources. It calls worry a disease to be fought like a foe, urging individuals to act as their own physicians and seize every moment to advance industry.
The Gustine and Gorman areas are turning to peanuts as cotton suffers from boll weevil damage. W N Blair of Custer shipped a car of peanuts to Denton at about 1.20 per bushel, totaling around 1400 dollars. Farmers expect widespread peanut growing next year as cotton yields fall short.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is healing and antiseptic. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith advertisement.
The Department of Agriculture states federal regulations for migratory and insectivorous birds have been in effect since October 1 1913, the date they were signed by the President, clarifying a misunderstanding about their status.
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