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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
7
The Temple Mirror urges a return to traditional domestic values praising home duties over public vice. It laments anti moral trends in theaters and media, calling for parental guidance and respect for purity, prompting a revival of family and faith in society.
Avoid irregular bowel movements. Prickly Ash Bitters is a man's remedy for putting the system in order. Price 1.25 per bottle. Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm. Reese Co. 16 31.
Showery weather today with cooler temps. Mrs Mollie James returns from San Antonio visit to her stationed son. Frank Singleton oversees his interest in the Singleton well, reportedly to be sold to cover company debts. Rev W F Scaggs preached at Liberty church last weekend and will continue on the pattern. Sunday school invites all to attend in the usual manner.
Advertisement claims Bye Star Eczema Remedy relieves itching from eczema tetter ring worm and chapped hands for children. Sold with a guarantee at all drug stores.
The text describes the exhausting routine of housewives and the physical and nerve strain from female troubles. It urges women to seek relief and mentions Pinkham's Vegetable as a remedy, citing Mrs. Siefert as an example of suffering and recovery.
The obituary recalls Bannister born 1856 in the south, who joined Ranger Company FE in Kimble county under Capt. Reynolds. His brother John R. Bannister, “Shotgun,” helped capture Sam Bass, guiding a 100 mile raid to Round Rock where Bass was wounded and died later.
Rucker reports ice on roads and lines with no major damage. Wallace Dendy from near Rotan moved to towns nearby De Leon at Tom Mahon’s place. Mrs. Allen Glover visited B. O. Glover. D. A. Pitman and family visited Ida and Maudie Pitman at Oliver Spring. J. C. Higginbotham traveled to Brown County.
An old advertisement declares a medicine to treat catarrh and constipation. It notes a sworn affidavit date in 1686 and lists F. J. Henry & Co of Toledo as sellers. The copy reads as a mid 19th century style medical promo attached to local listings.
An advertisement from I V Morris Cancer Co of Grand Saline Texas proclaims cancer can be cured with a money back offer. The firm promises a cure or no payment for treatment.
A Wichita resident says eight bottles of Tanlee cured years of rheumatism severe stomach pain and heart palpitations. She reports restored appetite, no gas or pains, and improved sleep and energy. Tanlee sold by Hamilton Drug Co in Comanche and local druggists.
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