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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
9
An advertisement promotes Lax-Fos with Pepsin as a thorough liver laxative and cold remedy. The column then reports local visits and moves, noting Herman Kerley’s Brownwood trip to see his mother, Mrs C W Kerley, and several residents relocating or visiting kin in Creamer Roby Briar Grove Robersonville De Leon Center Point Hasse and other nearby communities.
Lee Chambers dies from influenza complications and is buried at Stag Creek cemetery on Saturday. Local families cope with sickness from influenza and pneumonia while visitors from Camp Cody, Gorman, and Newbury stop by. Farmers report crop set backs due to cold, yet optimism for a bumper harvest remains.
The text advertises Knowl ton's Dandeline claiming quick visible fullness and shine within ten minutes. It promises dandruff removal and new hair growth after about two weeks, with instructions to test by running a damp cloth through a strand. It targets girls seeking soft lustrous hair at low cost.
Tonight take Cascarets for a gentle liver and bowel cleanse. A 10 cent box aids sleep and wake with a clear head and fresh breath. Also notes Mr and Mrs Will Walls recovering from influenza after a Dublin visit. D T Boyd Howe and Dan Hartson visited from Comanche. T S Conaway of Gustine spending the week here.
Milk in Winter explains cows produce less milk due to lack of green feed and offers B. A. Thomas' Stock Remedy to supply the nutrients. The ad guarantees higher yield and better milk with the same feed, for sale by Cash Store Comanche J W Carter Hasse and Stope Truitt Proctor Texas.
Health advice claims worms cause pale color and stomach upset. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as enriching blood improving digestion and acting as a general strengthening tonic. The pitch states regular use for two to three weeks will expel worms and restore health.
Hazel Dell School resumed Monday after a two week influenza related suspension. Miss Allie Key returned Sunday to her role as primary teacher after visiting relatives at Edna and other points. N R Ritchie and family visited Taylor county relatives last week, returning Friday with Mrs. Ritchie’s mother Mrs. Jim Miller. The Ritcheys hosted a party Friday night and the Brysons entertained guests Saturday. Barnett and Westmoreland of Macksville visited Sunday. Dr A F Gaines of Macksville and J M McCrary with son visited the oil well at Edne Sunday. J M McCrary Sr. made a business trip to Comanche earlier in the week. Preston Cockrell was brought
A former county agent announces his resignation after six years and shifts to oil leases and royalty work. He pledges square dealing, quick service, and invites farmers and landowners to list lands leases or real estate, with offices in Comanche Texas shared temporarily with A S Harris on the south side square.
Mrs. J. W. Binkley of 5104 Illinois Avenue Nashville says eighteen years of suffering ended after taking Tanlac. She weighed ninety pounds, could only tolerate light foods, and milk caused distress. After eight bottles she gained twenty two pounds and now weighs 112 pounds, with strong appetite and improved health. Sold by Hamilcox Drug Co.
Cotton Grove notes say John Decker and children returned to Ellis county after a two week visit. Mrs M A Roe and Ada visit relatives in Harmony. Berta Robertson left for a Dallas position. Finch McCasland in France dies. cousin of Julian Johnson. Will Davis’s ill son improves. Martin Roe visits from Oklahoma. Essery family also visiting. Center Point improving. Archie Swearingen recovering. Vesta Davis visiting near Bluffdale. Lela McNutt visiting Bob McNutt. Recent rains boost hopes for harvest.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent suitable for man or chest. Available in multiple sizes priced 25e 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by 8S. P. Smith.
Storage batteries sold charged rented rebuilt by Higginbotham Bros and Co. includes service offerings for storage battery needs.
A reader describes mixing lemon juice with orchard white to create a facial lotion. Strain juice to remove pulp, combine with three ounces of orchard white in a bottle to yield a quarter pint of cream. Applied daily, it aims to bleach and beautify skin. lemons and orchard white are readily available.
Purports to purify and enrich the blood to restore vitality and energy. Claims include strengthening and invigorating effects with a price noted as six cents.
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