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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
7
A Comanche mother endorses Doan's Kidney Pills claiming her son’s kidneys improved and back pain eased after use. The letter, from Mrs. D. C. Dingus, urges others to try the remedy priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo supplied the pills. Carl M Nabers signs the hopeful missive.
A wartime missive from Carl Nabers in the American Expeditionary Forces dated December 7 1918. He writes of good health daily visits with Jeff, anticipation of homeward orders, and plans to head to Pine Hill after returning to the United States. He notes uncertainty over discharge location and describes army life as rough.
An old advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and itching within minutes and grows new hair over weeks. It urges readers to moisten a cloth and apply the product for glossy, soft, wavy hair with lustrous texture, promising dramatic improvements with a small affordable bottle.
Health of this community is very good at this writing. Mr. Arthur Gee went to Dublin Monday. Rev. Bozel is moving from this place to Lomesa. Oscar Cox traveled to Prac tor last Saturday. Roy Jayes and wife visited home folks in Mexico on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Hodge plans moving to his home place this week.
From December 6 1918 John Straley writes to his mother about nearing home for his unit and hopes to see Mae soon. He recalls armsistice joy in France Dijon parade scenes with French crowds kissing soldiers and singing in the streets. He mentions travel plans and wishes a merry Christmas.
An old newspaper ad touts Pape's Cold Compound promising to end a grippe or severe cold in hours. It says two hourly doses clear nostrils ease headache feverishness and throat soreness and costs only a few cents at any drug store.
Spend ten cents for Casearets to liven the liver and cleanse the bowels. The ad claims relief from headaches bilious spells sourness gases coated tongue bad breath sallowness and constipation. It asserts Cascarets are safe for children and taste like candy with thirty million boxes sold annually.
A World War I letter from Pvt. Dallas C. Williams reports three battles and near death, describes front-line life, sights of towns bombed, and wish to return home as casuals. Family notices follow about Grandma Fielder's death in Stag Creek, plus local social updates and a Prickly Ash Bitters advertisement with price and agents.
An 1860s advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying the blood and restoring energy. It promises strength, vigor, and renewed vitality with a 60 cent price noted.
The Woman's Missionary Society met at President Mrs. W. G. Dingus's home on New Year's Eve and elected officers for 1919. Officers include Mrs. Gardner as President and Miss Camille Fleming as Recording Secretary, with other posts filled by Mrs. Woodward Mrs. Bay Mrs. J. P Graham Mrs. I. F. Clemons and Mrs. Cochran. Refreshments of chocolate sandwiches and cake were served to attendees including Mrs. Josephus Lee and Miss Camille Fleming.
Dr. B. F. Jackson's celebrated prescription for female troubles is revived under the name Femenina. Sold at 50 cents and one dollar, the preparation pledges relief and echoes the famed physician's legacy.
Soldiers of France have led in the world sacrifice of blood and treasure for liberty and democracy. The text frames gratitude and promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy by Geo H Mayr Chicago chemist, marketed via Wm. Reese Co. and druggists, claiming to relieve stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis with money back promise.
Commissioners in Comanche County Texas invite sealed bids for construction of the Oil Belt Highway and Highway No. 10. Specifications from engineer J. D. Dickerson Brownwood. Bids accepted until 8 p.m. January 15, 1919. J. H. McMillan County Judge.
Advertises Prickly Ash Bitters as a bowel tonic to prevent diseases linked to constipation. Claims mild stimulation and strengthens stomach, liver and kidneys. Price $1.25 per bottle. Wm. Reese & Co. listed as seller.
Herman Adams at Camp Travis received a discharge and returned home Saturday. The Tidmore child suffered a broken arm after a calf threw him last week. Mr and Mrs EF S Vancleave visited relatives in Comanche on Sunday.
Portsmouth Ohio letter from Mrs Sara Shaw says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved irregularities pains and weakness. She urges other women with similar ailments to try the famous root herb remedy and seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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