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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
8
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable liquid that starts the liver without causing sickness or salivation, contrasting it with calomel, mercury-based and harmful. The piece also notes local social mentions including visits and family news from the Ross and Rainey families and health updates.
The community reports poor health with mumps and catarrhal fever among children. A brief school closure occurred due to bad weather. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Ross, Mrs. Lizzie Odell, and relatives from Cross Roads and Fort Worth.
Comanche man describes years of stomach trouble and loss of appetite reversed after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The remedy claims to remove catarrhal mucous from the intestinal tract and ease stomach liver and intestinal ailments with one dose refundable by The Win Reese Co.
A drugstore advertises PAZO OINTMENT promising cure of itching, burning, bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. It offers a money refund if the treatment fails and notes relief from the first application.
Mrs. Mary KE Gray, Comanche County, dies. Mrs. Minnie Lula Preston, Comanche. Franklin Howard Stafford, Comanche.
Comanche readers are urged to trust Lavoptik eye wash as a remedy for strained or inflamed eyes. An example shows one man reading pain free after two applications and a woman finding relief after one wash. City Drug Story in Proctor, Texas promotes a small bottle guaranteed to aid every case.
An old advertisement touts Femenina as a cure for female disorders. It promotes a price of 1.50 dollars and markets the product as a wonder work er for women.
Dear Sir I am working in the mines at Globe Arizona earning five dollars and fifteen cents daily. I write from Rule Texas asking to change my paper to Globe P O Box 1965. I detail long shifts underground at eight hundred feet and two near misses when roof and rock shifted. The climate is cold at night with mountains snow capped and nearby farming in the valley better for crops.
Roger Q Mills of Camp Bowie recounts use of Pep Systemic Pills to combat constipation, poor blood, and fatigue. He claims weight gain 5 to 12 pounds and improved energy aiding return to service. Advertising notice lists Comanche dealer The Wm Reese Co and other druggists.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast acting remedy to relieve nasal congestion, discharge, headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. It claims two hour dosing for three doses, easy taste, no inconvenience, and no substitutes accepted.
Warm spell enjoyed as Rev. Lehunn kept his regular appointment. J W Stewart and wife visited a granddaughter in Fort Worth. Mrs M W McCarty and daughter ill. A H Stevens and Gentry Mill guests Tue. J F Palmer went to Comanche for wife’s illness. John Burt returned from Moody with daughter Mrs Nate McNeal. Harley White back from Ft McArthur. Ervin Steward reports a sick child. W F Clayton and wife hosted a boy guest since Friday. Burt and McNeal families visited Gustine. P L McMahon visited Caradan. Little Rollen Talley died Friday after long illness.
Claude Lane and Miss Bessie Davis Barney Davis and Miss Ruth Steele R Eads and Miss Susie Crownover Abe Johnson and Miss Ethel Elliott obtained marriage licenses in the latest local notices.
A warning essay urges early recognition of heart weakness and hints at a tonic named Reno vine as a promised remedy. The piece cautions delay brings penalties and frames Reno vine as heart’s sought cure with a price context.
An old advertise product promotes Mansfield cough balsam for healing inflamed membranes and soothing nerves. It claims usefulness for babies with a price of 25 cents and 50 cents.
Farmers report blue over weather with oats dusting and Irish potatoes planting. J B Lacy's store busted Sunday night the safe blown open with about $100 in cash and several checks taken. Mrs T M Jones, ill for some time, died Friday and was buried Saturday at Stagg Creek cemetery. John Moore of Camp Travis was at home last week looking hale.
Mrs week’s visit to Abilene and return to Dalton Parsons mark travel activity. Effie Parsons of Abilene extends stay with relatives, while Eula Adams of Gap visits Sidney. Mrs. R Q George recovers from bronchitis. Hilley’s bungalow near completion and Jones moves Johnson hotel to a farm west of Gap. Post office building erected by C L White on Woodman hall lot. Lane and Graham drive to Comanche Tuesday evening.
Miss Navonie H. Bohne a Houston cashier says Tanlac gained her 12 pounds in two bottles and made her feel 5 years younger. She suffered stomach trouble and fatigue, slept poorly, and had constant headaches before Tanlac. She reports improved digestion, energy, and mood, and credits Tanlac for her recovery.
These tablets target stomach liver and bowel disorders and may help heartburn indigestion and constipation.
Health of the community is very good at this writing though sickness is noted. Mr. Leslie Franklin had business in Sidney Monday afternoon. Miss Mabel Morris visited Miss Lola Sides on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehart hosted a dance Saturday night. Miss Beulah Adams visited Grace Franklin Saturday night. Mr. Gayle Morris and his daughter Sned have measles. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Linders welcomed a fine girl. Mr. Tom Davis and family left last week for Arkansas. We regret to lose these good people but wish them well in their new home.
Center Point notes Talmage Smallwood ill with catarrhal fever improving gradually. Henry Greenlee and family visited Aré Swearengin and kin. Ina Davis and Bertha Lane’s Board Church visitors with Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Smallwood and Mrs. Nabors sick this past week. Ford Reid’s family visited Tommie Reid’s household. Russell Elliott visited Mr. Sneed. Weather mildly unsettled. cold and cloudy. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised for injuries, sold by 8. P. Smith.
Higginbotham Bros Co advertises selling charging and renting storage batteries. Peload storage Latterias referenced.
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