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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
8
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe fast remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach distress. It claims relief in five minutes and stomach regulation for better future meals, urging a 50 cent case from drug stores. A separate note mentions a plan to slow fruit tree blooming by packing around roots to protect against late cold snaps.
The piece satirically argues that a two legged creature called the Knocker is a public nuisance and suggests Congress offer a penny bounty for each Knoecker scalp delivered to the County Health Officer with a lifetime pension for those delivering up to a thousand in a month.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming it cleanses the hair and scalp, reduces dust and oil, stops itching and hair loss, and even grows new fine hair after a few weeks. It urges customers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
Advertises BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWDER for wound care on cattle and people. Claims quick healing and purification. Priced at 25e, 50e, 1.00 and 1.50 per package. sold by 8 P. Smith.
An advertisement praising The Rev Irl R Hicks 1916 Almanac calling it the finest and largest almanac, noting 1915 storm and weather forecasts proved accurate. It promotes buying the almanac for one dollar per year with prepaid price 85 cents for the almanac alone at Word and Works Publishing, St. Louis.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound opens blocked air passages in the head and stops nose discharge. It urges a dose every two hours for three doses, promising relief from head congestion feverishness sore throat and sneezing for 25 cents at any drug store.
The stockholders of Farmers Gin at Hasse will meet on special business December 11. Tom Davis is president and W. J. Fritts is secretary.
A brief notice states patent flour is reduced to 3.00 per hundred from now until after the first Monday, issued by C. I. Williams.
Mrs. R. G. Neff of Crookston Ohio says Chamberlain's Tablets gave her back health after two years of stomach trouble. She notes she took three bottles and now enjoys best health. Obtainable everywhere.
For sale two parcels describing 65 acres in cultivation with wood and water, a four room house and good barn, located within half a mile of a school, priced at 2450 dollars. A. Hitt of Comanche lists property. Also an offer to trade farms or land with E. B. Gamel of Comanche who has 13 years experience farming Howard and surrounding counties and seeks property listings.
Notice signs posted by J. A. Eanes declare that no hunting is allowed on the property located at 121f. The restriction aims to prevent trespass and protect residents and livestock.
Repair hints are cleaned and reblocked at Gille's Tailor Shop, noted with a time window from 11 to 15 p.m. The item care details suggest updated tailoring steps and measurement adjustments for customer garments.
An old standard tonic advertised as invigorating for adults and children. Claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the body, marketed as a general strength tonic popular in period advertising.
Comanche Texas photographer A D Backstrom captures a selection of new style portraits and street scenes showcasing local life and fashion in 1920s settings.
More than 6000 dollars was paid to Mrs V Weiss for 151 white-faced two year old steers bought at forty dollars per head. The transaction reflects a robust demand for quality cattle in the region.
An advertisement touts Dr Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for old sores and various ailments. It promises relief from pain and healing, with price points of 25 cents 50 cents and 1 06 dollars.
A promotional slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co Chicago. Enclose 5 cents with name and address to receive Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets via The Wm. Reese Co.
Advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the original product. Claims to darken hair naturally without dye and priced at $1.00.
Deep seated coughs need both external and internal treatment. A dollar bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup includes a free Herrick's Red Pepper Plaster for the chest. Sold by H. P. Smith.
The Turkey Trot event long held locally will not take place this year. Organizers cite enormous losses to farmers and packers from weight reductions during drives, making the event financially unviable.
A vintage medicine ad touts Magic Arnica Liniment as essential with three sizes 25e 50c and 1.00. It claims bread without salt is tasteless and the liniment best for sprains swellings bruises rheumatism and neuralgia.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it drives out malaria and boosts the system. The label highlights quinine and iron in a tasteless formula.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism and sciatic liniment that instantly soothes pain stiffness and swelling when applied to the tender spot. It claims widespread success over decades and urges a small trial bottle from the druggist for rapid relief.
A carload of Queen of the Pantry Flour arrives with a price claim of being cheaper than ever, advertised by J. W. Scurry. The notice emphasizes low cost and direct sale implications for readers.
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