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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
3
Velvet markets itself to men who believe real tobacco has unmatched smoke. The copy asserts Velvet is good tobacco with minimal pretension and claims it runs second to none in quality.
The article notes a weed called Tobe Greer was measured at seventeen feet two inches, reportedly gifted by John Cunningham. Cunningham traces it to a cotton crop cultivated by D. H. Cunningham Jr. and claims larger weeds were common in the field. The paper withholds judgment pending more evidence.
An old fashioned herbal preparation advertised as soothing oils and cleansing herbs. The copy touts centuries of use and world wide adoption. It warns against substitutes and claims convenient store availability in various package sizes.
In every home with a baby there should be a bottle of McGees Baby Elexir to correct sour stomach wind colic diarrhea or summer complaint. It is a wholesome remedy contains no opium morphine or injurious drug of any kind. Sold by Paris Smith.
Dock Stewart presented a cluster of five sweet potatoes grown as one, a curious upside down question mark of a tuber. Despite the novelty the spuds are as fine as the county’s renowned yam crop, and Stewart earns thanks for his kindness.
In Randolph Hleness, Hiram Robinson recounted a years long battle with digestive pain, weakness, and weight loss. He credits Tanlac for restoring appetite, adding nearly forty pounds, and ending repeated illnesses. The testimonial notes local sale of Tanlac by Hamilton Drug Company in Comanche.
A Sidney resident known as Bill Parker delivered a gallon of honey drip syrup. His syrup business is well established with many loyal customers who praise the product as among the best in years and worthy of wider county use.
A. J. Hannah reported three unusually large tomatoes last week, noting one weighed 12 ounces and highlighting their size and quality. The other two were also unusually large, drawing attention for garden produce.
An advertisement declares a speedy remedy for diarrhoea in Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial priced at 25¢ and 50¢. The claim highlights quick relief and availability, reflecting era advertising language and regional product naming.
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