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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
11
A Laterpost article argues fatigue is the body’s weariness, not laziness. It urges immediate writing of great thoughts to capture them for posterity, noting many readers dismiss fatigue as laziness until a magazine piece clarifies the truth.
An old warning notes pneumonia risk after a neglected cough or cold. It promotes Mansfield's Cough Balsam for sale at 50e and 1.00 dollars.
Knoxville Illinois man C R Hudson describes twelve years of rheumatism and stomach trouble ending after taking Tanlae. He says he now eats freely, sleeps well, and plans to return to farming, recommending Tanlae as sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Company.
Regular Correspondence reports dry windy weather and need for rain. Local residents travel to Houston and attend social events in Comanche and Stephenville. Mrs Carr improves at home. Miss Isham visits. Roy Cannon stays with Uncle Roberson. Grace Herring visits. Roberson family visits Davis home. Singing events draw crowds with strong attendance.
A tiny bottle of Freezone costs little at any drug store. Apply a few drops to the corn or callus and it instantly stops hurting. Then lift the corn or callus right off, root and all, without pain or soreness. Truly no humbug.
Purported blood purifier tonic claims to restore energy and appetite by purifying and enriching the blood with quinine iron. It is advertised as a non patent medicine, flavored syrup, suitable for children, priced at 0c per bottle with a long history of use over thirty five years.
Metzger Bros operate near Old Produce House inviting buyers and sellers for eggs butter chickens turkeys hides furs pecans and related goods at their Cream Station next door to the historic market.
An old advertising blurb urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It promises gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels with a fruity taste and clear dosing on the bottle.
C. W. Holcomb of Comanche Texas ranks among 180 Beech-Nut traveling salesmen for the year and receives a fifty dollar traveling bag as top prize. A telegram from Canajoharie New York congratulates him as a charter member of the Beech-Nut Club and notes others prizes for the highest sales of specific articles.
Carrollton Kentucky resident Lillian Tapp describes years of female weakness and inability to walk or work. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports great improvement, increased energy, and now works as a State Hospital attendant. She recommends the remedy to friends and requests advice from the company.
Houston readers report using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to build strength and ease nervous fatigue. Testimonials from women in Houston claim it restores health during puberty and after childbirth, with claims of vigor, regularity, and better sleep. A trial kit is advertised for 10 cents from Buffalo New York.
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