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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
4
A testimonial states that after using five bottles of Peruna in 1909 a severe cough and catarrh were cured. The writer notes prior failures with other remedies and reports weight gain from 118 to 148 percent, urging others with catarrh to try Peruna.
A mother recounts her son’s kidney troubles and relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits the medicine with easing back pain and restoring control over urination after other remedies failed. The testimonial notes a price of 60 cents and directs readers to local Alleaters to obtain the product. Foster Milburn & Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Dallas Medical College physician Dr. Callahan is visiting J B Chilton Jr during the current week.
The article notes Chamberlain's Remedy as an efficient medicine for coughs colds and croup praised by mothers as safe and pleasant to take. It mentions M. B. Barcroft of Goburne as a guest of Mrs. Weary Garter Christmas.
An old ad promotes Laxative Quindine Tablets claiming prompt relief from coughs colds influenza and headaches with a price of 25e.
A terse OCR snippet notes Lester M. Hall D D 8 with a contact number 148 and reference to Hall Street in Texas. The fragment presents limited verifiable facts about a person and location.
Miss Ruth Saddler visited the family of Dr. O R Houghton on her route home after holidays with aunt Miss Zoe Allen in Anson Texas. Otto Ridgeway of Austin spent Christmas in Comanche with Harold Williams of Peacock Military Academy San Antonio visitors.
A long list of visitors and travelers spent the holidays in Comanche and nearby towns. Edgar Switzer of Detroit will join the army in Florida Friday. Dr. Bryant of Dallas Medical College spent holidays with Dr. Chas McCollum. Numerous families from Denton Fort Worth Waco Dallas and Brownwood visited relatives here and in surrounding communities.
Jerome Kearby of Waco visited his parents over Christmas. Prof. Lester Collins and wife from Brooksmith joined relatives here for the holidays. Mrs. Chas Rankins and Vera Kellum of Jonesboro stayed with Mrs. Auvensine. Thadberg of New York visited relatives in Comanche. Victor Thodberg Edgar Switzer and Bob Stanton leave Friday for Jacksonville to join the army quartermasters. Camp Bowie soldiers including Earl Ellis Harry Robertson Jae Brightman Lige Black M A Fin ger Lon Smith and Leverett Hill spent Christmas in Comanche. Dwight Brightman of Camp Travis visits his parents in Comanche. Mr. and Mrs. J C Wilkerson spend holidays with Mrs Wilkersons parents. Russell Anderson from Camp Travis visited home from Sunday to Tuesday. C Nash and family of Hico visited J D Neel. Miss Juanita Henderson of Southerlin Springs visiting her parents W S Henderson and family. Howard Wilson of Fort Sam Houston died Tuesday of pneumonia. Mrs C P Harwell and children spent Christmas at Hamilton.
J. F. Palmer and wife spent Christmas in Comanche. Clifford Nash of Camp Bowie visited his grandfather J. D. Neel and relatives. Mrs. M. E. Clements of San Angelo moved to live with her daughter Mrs. John Stevens. Tracy Hayes teaching at Meridian visits his parents. Red Cross has 130 members locally. W. S. Wilkins of Meridian visited his parents here. Otto Stevens visiting his parents in Crawford. Mr. E. J. Jernigan and son visiting near Newburg. Alva Wilkins of Gustine visited. R. Couch of Newburg was here on business. Advertisement for Removine heart remedy warns of death from weak heart. $1.00 and 50c.
A friend named G. L. Emert shared roasted chestnuts with the editor and staff, a rare treat they savored. The chestnuts were sent by relatives in Tennessee and were enjoyed with frank appreciation.
An odd fashion item proposes hair as a crown of glory with bold phrases about coloring options. Mention of La Creole and a brand cue appears in a fragmented fashion snippet.
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