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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
5
A chest tightness and dry cough signal lung inflammation. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup, with a free Herrick’s Red Pepper Plaster, loosens chest tightness and draws out inflammation. Sold by Paris Smith.
Dealers offer weak feverish, fainting hearts and hysterics relief with Reno Vine heart and nerve tonic priced 50 cents and 1.00 dollars. The ad touts restorative claims and direct sale terms to customers seeking quick relief.
In damp cold weather BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT remains in high demand for rheumatic aches and pains. Paris Smith sells the remedy and notes its ready use at the first sign of discomfort.
The article explains that a cold can weaken a child and make them more susceptible to diphtheria. It warns to keep a child home from school during diphtheria prevalence, since exposure is riskier with a cold, and endorsements Chamberlain's Court Remedy as a quick cure and danger reducer.
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is promoted as a liquid digestive laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. The ad notes the product is made and distributed to the public by Paris cine C, manufacturers of other remedies, presenting a simple over the counter remedy for digestive issues.
Mansfield cough balsam promises healing for inflamed lacerated membranes and tickling nerves. Marketed as invaluable for babies with a low price of 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and indigestion. It promises prompt relief, ease of taking, and overall happiness from improved health.
Government health figures highlight rising kidney trouble with 72 percent more deaths than a decade ago. Comanche resident W A Robertson credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backache and urinary issues, praising them as a trusted household remedy priced at 60 cents at local dealers.
April social round up records visits among Vergie Drennan Henry Powers and Mrs Powers kin at Mrs Jim Powers home. Neighborly calls include Miss Willie Sledge returning from Campbeche and other relatives visiting at various homes. A Beattit moment notes a horse accident on the road. A dance at night and advertisements for blacksmithing and woodwork at W B Jarner.
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