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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
7
The ad extols tire value, arguing higher car use increases need for durable United States Tires. It cites fabric tires Nobby Chain Usco and Plain as popular, plus Royal Cord for passenger cars, and urges visiting a local sales and service depot to select suitable treads.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cold cure and stresses rest to avoid a second cold. It cautions against returning to activity too soon and recommends three days of bed rest for middle aged or older men at the start of illness.
The past week brought more rain while community health remains good. Mr A P Mercer’s family recovering from influenza shows rapid improvement. Cyril Roberson has recovered from a prior illness and is up again. Dan Roeverson’s family is mentioned in the text.
Mr and Mrs Oran Clark of Comanche were guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J O Isham. Ele Roberson attended a singing at Joe Lane's. Dee Rasco hosted a Saturday night party for the young people as improving from the flu continues.
If you have periodic headaches with sickness, pale skin, and dull eyes, you can find quick relief by taking Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for biliousness. Following package directions may help you avoid future attacks.
Druggists report PAZO ointment cures piles in six to fourteen days. Itching burning and pain end after the first application for many users. The ad promises relief, restful sleep, and a simple treatment for hemorrhoids. Price not stated.
Health of this community is not Mrs. Locke and family who have been visiting their son, Levi Hat ley, returned home Monday. His sister remained for a two month's Visit. Mrs. Ollie Falkner who has been sick the past week with bronchitis is slowly improving. Elmer Woods and family visited at the home of Will Kerley’s Sunday. Mrs. W. M. Redwine’s sister, Mrs. Jones of Young county has been visiting here for ten days. B. RK Onstott made a business trip to Dublin Monday. The school at this place is preparing a program for the 22nd. Everybody invited to attend. One Holt of Stephenville visited his sister, Ada Gatlin Saturday night and Sunday.
Local druggists report falling calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. They tout it as safe and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation, with a money back guarantee if it fails to help. It is a pleasant vegetable remedy claimed to avoid the weakness and nausea calomel causes.
Mrs Fincher of Fisher bunty visits sister Mrs W D Peterson. Nelson and Stewart of San Antonio were here on business last week. Marvin Hancock of Purvis visited her parents Mr and Mrs B J Wyhe Saturday and Sunday. Martin Peterson of Comanche visited relatives here last week. E H McCarty of Hazeldell visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. W J Wyche was a Corpus Christi visitor last week. Artie Hillhouse of Hazel dell visited Grace and Truma Barnett Saturday night. Ross Westmoreland entertained a party Saturday night. Mrs Able Morris near Jam kin visited her sister Miss Sample Saturday.
The ad claims Danderine or Knowlton's Dandeline ends dandruff and hair loss. It promises immediate shine and body, with new fine hair appearing after weeks of use. A small bottle from drug stores will prove your hair is healthier and more beautiful.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Thornton and children visited Mr and Mrs Ben Zacc hies. Private Artie Gardenhire returned to San Francisco. Wade Boatwright has come back from teaching in Energy school. Virgil Miller of Hazeldell visited. Lizzie Hitt has recovered from throat and face burns and is back teaching. Lillie Wilkins left for Pottsville school. Mary Zschiesche returned from a visit with Mrs Herbert Thornton. Services led by Rev Garrett near Beattie at the Baptist church. P C Ragsdale of Brownwood spent the weekend with friends.
An advertisement touts Papes Cold Compound as a quick remedy to break up colds in hours. It promises relief from nasal congestion discharge headache sore throat and sneezing with a dosing plan every two hours for three doses. It emphasizes no substitute and low cost.
An applicant for an office boy post presents strong credentials and confidence. The stern proprietor questions him, noting church commendations but seeking a weekday reference from a known acquaintance. The exchange highlights trust and verification in hiring.
Surgeons emphasize prompt first treatment with an efficient antiseptic to prevent infection and start healing. BoroZONE is advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast. Available in several sizes at 25¢ 50¢ $1.00 and $1.50 sold by 3S. P. Smith.
Mrs Torkins asks Charley to explain the terms league of nations and freedom of the seas. The exchange highlights public curiosity about international concepts in a Washington Star column.
An old advertisement claims A. B. Thomas' Poultry Remedy makes hens lay and cures cholera soup and gapes. It promises profits and refunds if not cured, sold by Cash Store Comanche J. W. Carter Hasse Stone Truitt Proctor.
An old advertisement touts Prompt Relief for colds coughs la grippe and headaches with Laxative Quinidine Tablets claiming no head or stomach impact and urging buyers to purchase printer supplies at a price.
Buried in an ad style blurb a tonic named Groves Tasteless Chili Tonic claims to purify and enrich the blood boosting vitality energy and strength with an inviting price of 0c. The wording reads like a midwestern patent medicine pitch from a bygone era with emphasis on health and vigor.
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