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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
10
Advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chiff TONIC claiming it purifies the blood and fortifies against colds grip influenza with quinine and iron. It emphasizes ease of digestion and pleasant taste, noting a strengthening invigorating effect and a 60 cent price.
The article describes how the silver star is superimposed on the blue star to honor disabled or invalided servicemen, leaving margins of silver and blue to indicate different statuses. It also explains a gold star placed on the silver for those who die, and notes a silver star-only wounded chevron for certain cases as defined by official guidelines.
The service flag traces to R L Queisser a Cleveland Ohio captain retired after an accident He explains the idea arose after the 1917 declaration of war with Germany to mark family military service for mothers and families A blue star represents each service member a gold star for those killed in action and a silver star for those wounded or later dying from wounds or gas disablement
Readers are warned that kidneys are essential to life and that kidney slowdown signals trouble. Symptoms include feverish feeling weakness dizziness sleeplessness and panic. seek relief as toxins accumulate and risk serious illness rises unless toxins are expelled.
An advertisement touts Gould Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a century old remedy from Holland. It claims soothing oils and herbs, worldwide use, and strict originality. The copy promises prompt relief or money back and urges purchase at a local drug store with the original imported Medal brand.
A brief health note promotes Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach, enable natural function, and provide a gentle bowel movement to relieve constipation.
The season will be right for planting Irish potatoes with seed potatoes available from Todd Randell Jennings Co. Officials urge farmers to prepare beds and order seed soon to ensure a strong crop.
A compact business note highlighting the George Neill Abstract Co offering quick efficient abstract services for clients seeking property records and title insights.
Slider and Lacy unveil a major merchandise push aimed at expanding product lines and boosting sales. The campaign centers on new items and limited offers to attract fans and collectors.
Hardware seekers urged to visit Todd Randell Jennings Co for tools supplies and home improvement items advertised in local notices. Deals highlighted on essentials like fasteners, saws, and drills with store location in town.
Mrs I C Gage is in Putnam this week visiting relatives. Geo L Sullivan and W G Feild are business visitors in Dublin on Wednesday. Jim Moody of Italy Texas was a Comanche visitor Tuesday. W G Bolding and son Bill of Stephenville were Comanche visitors this week. Mrs Wm Ragan of Cisco attended Dr Acton’s funeral in Comanche Saturday. Will Elkins was shaking hands with Comanche friends on Wednesday. Ernest St Clair of Teague was a guest of his brother C P St Clair Sunday. Dick Ravenshine arrived from Camp Travis where he has been stationed. Mrs J D Young of Fort Worth is visiting sister Mrs L M Cochran this week. Mrs Gus Walling of San Angelo visits her sisters Mrs Geo Tate and Miss Leva and Maude Roberson.
Mrs. Harry Hall of Fort Worth travels to Comanche following the death of her father Dr. A. E. Acton. Lt. J. D. Miller Jr recently discharged from the service visited relatives in Comanche this week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Burt learn their son Ed has arrived in New Jersey from overseas. Mrs. A. M. Carwile received a telegram that Robt Carwile arrived safely in New Jersey. Mrs. A. M. Simmons and her daughter and Mrs. A. B. Queen with children moved from Madill Oklahoma to make their home in Comanche.
Telegram confirms Chuck Pitts arrived safely from overseas and is in New Jersey awaiting demobilization.
Cure kidney backache by aiding the kidneys. Mrs. W. E. Dupuy of Comanche reports relief from back pain dizziness and headaches after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The Foster Milburn Company promotes the 60 cent remedy as proven and tested with local endorsement.
We thank those who were kind to us during the illness and death of Miss Zoe Grimm. We pray that God will richly reward you. — Mrs. Fred Grimm and Family.
Medical guidance urges parents to treat hoarseness with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. Emphasizes prompt effectual relief for croup symptoms and cautions timely home care.
The community reports several flu cases while Miss Hallie Cunningham manages the school well. Mrs. P. G. Wimberly improves from illness. Cal Fritts returns home from Ranger after days away. Teachers and students from Gustine and Comanche areas are affected or visiting. Local movements include Theo Swann Bee Little Stella Sparks returning from Comanche and Edward Seay’s expected return from service.
At the first sign of a cold take a Calotab, a nausea free calomel that cleanses the liver and helps resist influenza and pneumonia. One tab at bedtime with water. next morning you feel fine with appetite restored. Sold by druggists in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee.
At St Matthews Church Sunday morning and evening services will be conducted by the Reverend Dr John Power. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for sick headache backache heartburn nervous weakness and constipation. It claims to purify the bowels tone the stomach refresh the complexion and restore energy and cheerfulness with a price of $1.25 per bottle from The Wm. Reese CoCo Special Agents.
The community reports improved health as a large snowfall, the biggest in years, drenched the region last week. Visits include Mrs Wyche’s parents in Stephenville and Lt. Moseley from Dallas visiting relatives. Mrs Ditto visited Gus tine with family as Miss Addie Samples shows marked improvement after illness.
An advertisement touts a zero cost bottle of Lax-Fos With Pepsin as a pleasant liquid laxative for indigestion and biliousness. It is marketed by Paris Medicine Co., also behind Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Seed Irish potatoes offered by Todd Randall Jennings Co. with emphasis on hardware sales. Customer benefits highlighted as ready stock and reliable service at the store.
Higgittbotham Bros. & Co. offers storage batteries for rent and sells erg units under the storage battery program. Contact for rates and availability at the company.
In the household Mr Smith talks of perturbation as Mrs Smith asks about the cause. William explains he swapped his sister’s oil paints for his toothpaste tube, revealing a child’s mischief. The incident is recounted in Tit-Bits style with light humor and domestic setting.
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for quick relief from cold and grippe symptoms. Take doses every two hours to break the cold, relieve nasal congestion and headache, and stop sneezing sore throat and feverish feeling. Claims easy taste no inconvenience and substitutes discouraged.
Local feed store Slider and Lacy's offers a wide range of livestock feeds and farm supplies. The shop emphasizes a broad selection and competitive prices to attract rural customers.
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