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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
3
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel. It treats diabetes, rheumatism, and irregular kidney bladder function in men and women and regulates bladder issues in children. Available by mail for $1.00 with two months of treatment per small bottle.
A husband returns from work with a peace offering parcel to mend a quarrel since the wedding. The wife coldly refuses to peek inside, doubting his claim that the gift is for someone he loves more than all the world. He teases about the contents, and she hints at a cigarette case she expects him to want.
A physician chats with a society leader about catching several colds and a doctor writing a long line of helioglyphics. The piece shifts to a Negro exhorter urging attendance while a church miscue prompts a witty exchange about being in the army of the Lord versus the navy.
A vacationing traveler in a small Indiana town asks the hotel waitress what meals are available. She jokes that they have "about everything" and, when he requests a lavish porterhouse with mushrooms potatoes and a cold beer, responds with a sharp quip that such fare would be eaten by the boss if they had it.
An old print advert touts Herb ine as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. It mentions a price and distributor Par is Sree, promoting quick relief from gas and discomfort.
Russell Bennett of Sidney dies after being struck in the head by a foul ball during Howard Payne College baseball practice at the college park. The accident, witnessed by several students, led to an impressive funeral at the Neel residence and burial in Lacy cemetery. Bennett, born Oct 12, 1898, was a bright, popular student and active Comanche county club member. Willard Wooden, the batter whose ball caused the accident, received support from teammates and faculty amid grief. The college cancelled classes as officials and students mourned.
A warning that scalds and severe cuts heal slowly if neglected and that a bottle of BAI LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT should be kept on hand. The ad notes price 25 cents, 50 cents and one dollar and claims Paris Smith sells the product.
Travis Cunningham the young son of Mr and Mrs Syd Cunningham who had pneumonia is now convalescent at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs James Cunningham in this city.
A health advertisement compares the stomach to a boiler and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen and invigorate the stomach. It claims the tablets improve digestion and enable natural work, citing many cures and noting they are sold by all dealers.
Advertisement asserts chronic constipation can be cured with Chamberlain’s Tablets. Claims others have been helped and urges a trial. Noted price is a quarter and availability is through all druggists.
The piece marks the fifteenth anniversary of a historic Texas cold snap on February 12 and 13. Dallas records show a 30 year extreme, with readings dipping to 16 below zero in northern regions. The event sparked widespread memories of the blizzard and record lows across the state.
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