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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
7
The DeLeon water shortage has ended with the sinking of a fourth well for the neighboring city. Earlier the shortage arose when Texas Central used more water than contracted, but the situation is now relieved to the satisfaction of all involved.
A Tioga Oil and Gas Co. well in the Tioga field reached 400 feet with a strong gas flow. The gauge exploded during gauging, water rose 20 feet due to gas pressure, and the company plans further drilling seeking oil. Citizens had earlier bought stock in Tioga Oil and Gas. Tioga lies on Grayson county’s western edge and is famed for its healthful waters.
Paris Smith's drug store touts Dodson's Liver Tone as the real liver remedy replacing calomel. The vegetable liquid is claimed to relieve constipation biliousness and sluggish liver with a personal guarantee refunding money if unsatisfactory for each 50 cent bottle.
The state automatic tax board comprising the governor, the comptroller and the treasurer set the next year’s rate at 45c per $100 of valuation. The breakdown shows 28c ad valorem, 17c for school tax, and 5c for Confederate pension. This is the first year the pension tax is levied.
Mrs. Sarah E. Duncan of Tipton Iowa says her son’s bad cold and dreadful coughing were halted by one bottle of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy which she bought from local dealers and believes cured the illness completely.
The Chief-Exponent and The Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News promote education with newspapers as a key aid. Subscriptions are advertised: one year for 1.75 for three papers weekly, or 1.50 for advance payment for both papers.
Dave Cunningham publisher of The Comanche Chief Exponent visited Waco for a few hours for business. He reported a slightly short cotton crop but adequate feed, and said merchants are discouraged only when cotton crops are not large. He noted a strong small grain crop and good other feed crops.
An old lady dislikes a man for no reason until a passing umbrella prompts her bias. The piece argues caffeine in Coca Cola is no worse than tea or coffee and condemns prejudice, urging readers to be fair.
Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Hall hosted a theater party on Tuesday evening August 26 in honor of Miss Lucile Hall of Comanche. Guests traveled from the Hall residence to the Air Dome theater and later to Palace Drug Company where cream was served. Chaperones were the Halls and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Livingston. attendees included Miss Lucile Hall and a list of friends and escorts.
An advertisement touts Wilson's Freckle Cream promising to remove freckles or fade them completely, with a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. It emphasizes safety and cosmetic benefits, plus a mail order option and mammoth jar pricing.
Homer Bower, raised in Comanche, progressed from telegraph keys at the Frisco station to railroad leadership. He was named Assistant General Auditor with headquarters in St. Louis, after a stint as chief clerk to the Texas general manager.
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