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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
7
A census bulletin analyzes how federal expenditures rose 55.4 percent while revenues grew 45 percent from 1903 to 1913. State and local governments show larger expenditure growth than revenues, leaving deficits except for the federal level which ran a small surplus in 1913.
Devore laments last year’s reluctance to paint and plans to complete work this year. He notes paint use, time, and costs, estimating last year’s job at about 950 dollars and this year at 59 dollars with more paint. He warns against waiting for lower prices and urges action now.
On May 24 1865 Washington witnesses the grand review of Union armies led by Meade and Sherman with President Johnson aboard. Among the veterans marching is Lieutenant Colonel David J Palmer commanding the Twenty fifth Iowa infantry the unit notes his Shiloh survival and future leadership as he salutes on parade.
Colonel Palmer, commander in chief, discusses the upcoming Grand Army of the Republic encampment and grand review set for September 27. He recalls 1865 with his horse Jack, a war horse praised for courage, while thousands of veterans and youths prepare for a ceremonial return to the same route.
Albert Bockmann, once driven from England to France and arrested as a spy, reunites with his daughter Mrs. Edrad Aner of North Arlington in Bordentown New Jersey. He located two sons who started a farm and prospered while his daughter was adopted. He will relocate to Bordentown and reunite with his wife later.
A Pennsylvania inventor introduces a shoe lace clasp that eliminates tying and prevents loosening. The metal catch fastens at the shoe top and grips the lace, with the string looped through the first eyeset and a slip catch securing the loose end.
In Chicago a woman celebrating her silver wedding filed for divorce, naming sixteen co-respondents as she served papers on her husband.
G D Lofton of Comanche reports long lasting relief from kidney and back pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He first experienced relief after a box and in 1915 says the cure remains lasting. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Texans endure digestive ailments and are urged to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Letters from Good Pasture Houston and Randell Laredo claim relief from stomach and gallstone issues. The ad promises permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with an absolute guarantee.
Farmer R F Carter of Comanche offers a six year old fawn Jersey cow for sale. Fresh milk producer giving four gallons and one pound butter daily and easy to handle. Price seventy five dollars cash. Contact Sidney Star Route.
Trade ad by W. R. Harris invites customers to City Market on the north side square offering kind treatment and good meat.
A reader testimonial from W. V. Harner of Montpelier Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unparalleled for cold relief and urges others to try it, noting it is obtainable everywhere.
A Seymour Texas ad by Brightman and Dickson lists farms from 40 acres up for sale. It touts fertile soil, ideal climate, healthy water, high yields in cereals and cotton, and notes the absence of the Mexican boll weevil in the region. The sellers invite buyers to visit and be convinced.
Mrs Clara A Driggs of Elba New York endorses Chamberlains Tablets as effective fast relief for headaches dizziness and signs of liver torpor and digestive disorder stating they are worth their weight in gold and available widely.
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