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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
2
In wartime and food shortage, the speaker decries unequal sugar and flour access while others indulge. They urge urgent reform of Terrill Election Law to elect all County Convention delegates via primary, eliminating precinct and state conventions as unrepresentative and controlled by party elites. The appeal emphasizes that the people should rule Texas.
C J Lee was elected representative in the sec. Final results list Lee as the winner with the seat secured amid local election notices. Citizens are urged to review official records for details on precincts and vote tallies.
The article portrays Mr. Lee a Democrat of the conservative faction who won by 18 votes. He voted for Hobby for Governor and upheld court-led resolution if Ferguson’s eligibility were challenged, arguing the people and laws should decide. He avoids extremist labels and represents cautious county citizenship.
A newspaper item notes Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt buried by Germans near Chamery east of Fere-en-Tardenois with a cross at his grave. A poem by Minna Irving venerates the Viking of the air, recalling his flight, sacrifice, and the Allied aviators honoring his star in the sky.
A historical notice records numerous oil and gas lease filings. Names include J B Lacy J H McKinzie W J Wilhelm J J Helmsley J J Johnson Mrs N C Smith Mrs T L Gates J D Northcutt E D Crear W C Duke R C Smith James DeWitt G J Lindsey M M Dixon and others with buyers Sun Company Gulf Production Company and others. Prices range from 1 to 4400 dollars for properties of various surveys and acreages.
Public record summaries convey transfers of 80 to 100 acres under H and T R R Co surveys and various leases. Transactions include L H Cullum to Sun Company for 100 acres in section 31 and H R Denton to F J Holmes for 87 acres. Additional notes show transfers among J E Brewer, H R Kerstetter, and Jean P Day with associated leases.
The record outlines a lease concerning 50 acres valued at £660.00 involving M. BP. R. R. C o. C. W. Harrell and EB. B. Corbett surveys and the M. M. Dixon lease.
Fred W. Turner transfers 206 acres to T. B. Fore in a formal release. The action delineates ownership boundaries and finalizes the property deed between the parties. Proceeding records indicate parcel details and execution by both signatures.
L A Beaty of Selmer Tennessee writes July 18 praising Tanlac for lifting his wife from 76 pounds to 105 pounds over months. He traveled, spent much on remedies, and now her vigor allows her to do housework tend flowers and care for a yard full of chickens. He claims many others started Tanlac after his endorsement and says he will explain more to officials. Tantac is sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Company.
A sequence of conveyances notes transfers of oil and land interests in Lampasas County. Jean P Day to C W West parts of sections 37 and 47 with small sums. FE J Holmes to Sun Company 87 acres. C W West to Roxand Petroleum 77 acres. Savoy Oil Company acquisitions of 80 acres and 78 interest. J B McNeely and W West to Sun Company, Humble Oil and Refining Co and others with various acreages and prices. merges include school lands and multiple leases on H T C Ry Co surveys.
Copperas Prairie and Gap report a two inch rainfall on Tuesday night aiding fall pastures and stock water. The community notes several local events including a grave illness death of Grandpa Chambers of Gap, burial at Stag Creek cemetery, and quiet wedding of A F Hogan and Miss Cora Mitchell. Desdemonia oil well visit, hog purchases in Beattie, and livestock movements to Comanche are mentioned, with many Brownwood visitors and Camp Travis letters. townsfolk report most men and boys gone.
Serving Uncle Sam and others seek employment while women care for farms. Mrs. Alvie Wells of Sidney visited Newburg Saturday night and Sunday.
A reader recalls suffering indigestion and bloating for five years. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, they report full recovery over the past year without surgery. The ad asserts the remedy removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, addressing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose allegedly convinces or money back.
Young men between 18 and 26 may attend college and receive army pay under new program announced by the War Department. The initiative aims to support education while serving, with benefits covering tuition and subsistence during training and time in service.
Frank J. Cheney names himself senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio pledging to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason certifies the oath dated December 6 1886. The firm claims the remedy is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists 75 cents plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The new draft law allows 21 year olds who are prepared to do college work to attend college at Southern Methodist University in Dallas Texas Southern University in Georgetown Texas and Meridian College in Meridian Texas.
Swellings of the flesh caused by inflammation, cold, fractures or rheumatism can be relieved by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. It should be rubbed well into the affected part. It has healing penetrating power, eases pain, reduces swelling, and restores natural conditions. Prices 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
Opinion piece argues for heavy taxation of newspapers with excess war profits. Critiques profiteering during conflict and urges policy action to curb windfalls. Calls for transparent reporting and fair distribution of resources in wartime media.
A tonic claim promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for indigestion constipation and kidney trouble. It asserts delaying treatment worsens illness and promises health savings, priced at 1.25 per bottle with The Wm. Rees Company as special agents.
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine to cure a cold in one day a claim tied to stopping cough and headache with a money back guarantee. Druggists refund if it fails and H. W. GROVE’S signature appears on each bottle.
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