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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes show rail connections from Comanche to Santa Fe and Methegot, with times around 11 AM and 11:40 AM, mentions of Pursey Northbound and Southbound services, and links to Katy. Possible references to Lamkin, Hamilton Inn, and St Louis San Francisco line.
George Gregoire, a Seattle shoreman, says Tanlac cured his stomach trouble and rheumatism after six months of illness. He gained twenty pounds, regained energy, and returned to work, praising the medicine and noting local availability through Hamilton Drug in Comanche and leading druggists elsewhere.
Regular correspondent notes heavy rain across the area, causing three Sunday services to be rained out at Liberty and hindering attendance. The report mentions a Nitro shot at Sigleton well, uncleaned since, and updates on local residents Mrs. Lizzie Hawkins, Mrs. George Phillips, Mrs. John Pitman, and visitor Mr. John Ferrell from Mississippi.
An old ad promotes Laxa Ive Quinine with tonic and laxative effects claiming no nervousness. It urges relief for poor digestion and dull mood, praising Prickly Ash Bitters as cleansing the vital organs and restoring vigor. Sold at Hamilton Drug Co and Wm. Reese Drug Co as agents for $1.25 per bottle.
Mrs D V Williams wife of a Route 6 farmer describes severe back weakness headaches and constant fatigue. After using Cardul she reports steadier strength better sleep and improved health with her doctor noting she is in good condition. Thousands of women reportedly benefited from Cardul use.
Chicano Aug 21 Sugar to cost 10 cents per pound by January predicts Russell J Poole secretary of the city council high cost of living committee He forecasts beet crop 30 to 40 percent larger than prior records Cuban crop about 4 000 000 tons three times 1914 top He says consumers should buy sparingly now to keep sugar at ten cents per pound as no shortage exists.
An advertising claim touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a medicine that always wins praise from users and should be tried when such a remedy is needed. It emphasizes consumer confidence and repeated positive opinions.
A woman describes avoiding abdominal surgery for female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief from pain and dizziness and returning to normal work. The letter notes many cases still require operation and invites readers to seek advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
Delayed report from Robersonville notes persistent rain over two weeks. Mrs. Woody Briscoe of Oklahoma visits friends. Frank Roberson and two youngest children return home after visiting his parents. Several Robersons attend singing classes at Hasse. John and Walter Lane visit relatives. Dan Roberson away for meetings. No singing Sunday due to bad weather.
Notice to public announcing the purchase of Atwood Brothers' Wagon Yard and the speaker's assumption of control. The writer notes years in the feed business and seeks the former customers and local friends' patronage, identifying J. F. Grissom and a phone contact D5.
Carroll Louisiana artist B F Wilcox a gospel singer author composer and teacher seeks teaching or gospel singing engagements in Comanche County during the summer. Rates reasonable. Correspondence invited.
W G Garner of Comanche attests to relief from back pain and joint stiffness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He previously praised the remedy in 1915 and reaffirmed in 1919, stating it is the best kidney remedy on the market. Price 60 and available at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Mrs Buffalo, a.
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