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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
15
Much Myrtle St Beverly Massachusetts reports four bottles of Peruna improved her head and throat catarrh. She says she feels much better and can do more work and cannot praise Peruna enough. The ad notes Peruna Tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquids.
State Superintendent W Fughty orders teachers to set aside ten minutes daily for War Information. The county superintendent confirms sending all teachers' names to the Bureau of Public Information in Washington and expects bulletins for daily classroom use.
Surgeons urge prompt first aid for cuts burns and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BORO ZONE is touted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Buy it now in prices 25 50 100 and 150 cents, sold by S P Smith.
Health of the community is very good at present writing. A church gathering occurred Sunday night and Sunday. Mr. Ira Courtney of Carbon is visiting this week. Mr. Ellis went to town last Saturday.
Farmers break land this week after severe weather. Roy Hays and wife visited Linton Whitfeld of Dublin on Friday night. Miss May Ellis spends the week with relatives.
A vintage advisory urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for chronic constipation in children. It describes coated tongues, tummy distress, and sluggish bowels as signals for dosing with a teaspoonful, promising relief within hours and emphasizing genuine bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company.
A dispatch reports Pancho Villa has lost another leg in the Mexican war, with commentators noting he began the conflict with more legs than a centipede. The remark reflects a wartime quip about his persistence.
Comanche residents hear a merchant’s tale of chronic indigestion and sleepless nights cured instantly by Adler-i-ka. The ad promises complete flushing of the digestive tract and relief from constipation sour stomach and gas, claiming it prevents appendicitis.
The Form A Oil Lease is crafted to meet all Texas law requirements and is available for purchase at the Chief Exponent office for those seeking a compliant contract.
William J. Wood of Comanche and his family recount a fatal attack by a black assailant near Garland City after a payroll haul. Wood was shot and survived two days before the killer was captured and hanged without trial. Wood remains crippled for life and is visiting relatives on Route No. 1.
Don’t stay stuffed up. A dose of Pape’s Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses are taken ends grippe misery and breaks up a severe cold. It opens nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache, fever, sore throat, sneezing, and stiffness. It’s quick, sure relief, inexpensive, and easy to use.
Weather stays fair as families like Hanson and Gee visit kin in San Antonio and nearby towns. Thompson, Gilner, Sneeden, Frost, Cox, and Wortham share time with relatives while Rev Denman misses a sermon due to rain. A note urges BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for burns and cuts with prices and local seller.
A Honey Grove Signal note says quotations on alfalfa day were sent to a local merchant. The price listed was 38 dollars per ton. The letter did not specify if the alfalfa was wrapped in tinfoil or packed in a carton.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as remedies for stomach liver and bowel disorders. It claims they help heartburn indigestion and constipation and would benefit those troubled by these symptoms.
Medicinal liniment praised for swelling bruises and sprains offered in three sizes 25 50 and 100 cents. Bold claim of effectiveness as a tasteless bread and useless medicine chest promotion.
Dave Edinburg and Clifford Wyche attended preaching in Fort Worth on Sunday and visited Rev and Mrs Tubbs in Stephenville. Mrs Wyche visited relatives near Purvis and Mrs Cox visited Gustine. Zelma Watson spent a month in Stephenville with kin. Frank Applewhite left for Oklahoma. Hazel dell area locals joined in Sunday. Grandma Porter shows improvement. Some farmers sow grain though freeze-damaged crop may be poor.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, built on constitutional treatment, and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
The community faces widespread illness with many children out of school. Mrs. King Jones and her children recover from measles. Floyd Amonett has improved after a long illness and Loreve LaRoque returns to school after a two week absence.
Weeks of measles keep families tied to home as Mrs. Cotton Mrs. Cox and their relatives return to Indian Gap after visiting. Mrs. Charlie Drennan shows improvement. Rev J E Milton preached on the eve of the 4th Sunday. A school house well pump is installed and other improvements await state aid. Mr Wrightmer moved away taking four pupils from the community.
An old advertisement warning against calomel products promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable tonic. It claims calomel harms digestion and causes salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without side effects and is suitable for children.
Health of the community is reasonably good as Mrs. Sneeden and children spent Sunday in Roch. People enjoy the warm weather. Mr. Sid Derricks suffers from a severe head condition with catarrh. School progress reported as good at this time.
A reader reports using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for gall stones and severe stomach trouble, claiming lasting relief after a course over a year ago. The advertisement promotes the remedy as a simple, harmless product that purports to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract with a money back guarantee.
On Monday February 18 at 10 a.m. the old Duncan school house with two rooms will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. The building is in good condition. Duncan School Trustees.
Indebted farmers can have their debt assumed over five 40 year terms via the Federal Land Bank at Houston through the Comanche Farm Loan Association. For full particulars visit the First National Bank of Comanche and speak with J. D. Bonner, Treasurer.
An advertisement promises dramatic eye improvement with Optik, a liquid for eye health and sparkle. It claims red strained eyes become brighter after one wash and a week of use, with a free aluminum eye cup offered. City Drug Store in Proctor, Texas.
Claude Harris seeks public sympathy as his daughter battles pneumonia while neighbors drop by for visits. The item lists gatherings with the Harris family and others including Wilkerson, Parkman, Smallwood, Davis, Lane, Horner, Swearingen, Bradshaw, McNutt, Harris, Tastey and Jones across Board Church Gum Springs Hassee and nearby areas.
Mrs Frank Crocker writes that her five year old son Paul suffered a severe winter cough until they used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. After the first dose he improved and was cured, as she credits the medicine with ending his illness.
The community reports sickness amid cold weather. William Hassey and Barker left for Arkansas to establish future homes. Branch visited Comanche Saturday. Dr. Davenport was on the sick list last week. Tom Coats moved back into the community.
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