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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
9
A reflective piece on the role of sugar in daily life and Coca-Cola. It argues sugar's cultural and nutritional value, notes rising sugar prices, and explains why sweet drinks remain popular, framing Coca-Cola as a staple product tied to health claims and cravings.
Earl Knudson spent last Friday afternoon in Comance on business with Uncle Pink Anderson. Miss Meekie Dunaway and Andrew Cartwright drove to Comanche Sunday afternoon. Miss Geneva Lowe attends the normal at Comanche and spent Sunday here with home folks. Lionel Slider of Comanche was in Blanket yesterday on business. Nugent Payne was a Comanche visitor Sunday afternoon.
An old advertisement promotes Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial as a remedy for stomach complaints. The ad touts price points at 25 cents and 50 cents, urging readers to keep the preparation on hand.
By authority of the Comanche County Union president, the Comanche County Farmers Union is summoned to meet at Beattie on July 20, 1916, at 10 o clock 4 p m to elect county officers and delegates to the State union and handle other business. Signed C. Smith, President.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system. It claims suitability for adults and children as a true tonic.
The Hamilton annual picnic is postponed and now scheduled to be held on July 15 19 20 at Hamilton. Organizers urge residents to mark the revised dates and prepare for the summer gathering.
Geronimo Larma, the young Mexican who attacked Mrs. Kuykendall, wrote a letter to his brother revealing he hated gringos and planned to kill every person he met. He indicated he would act that night and asked for his brother’s blessing as they prep for possible separation. Mrs Kuykendall’s condition is improving and recovery is expected. Brownwood Bulletin reports.
Milton Collins of Coleman spent hours in Brownwood between trains hosted by Mr and Mrs Vernon Adams of Santa Anna who drove in for a visit. Mrs Walter Scott leaves for Temple for medical tests likely to require operation. George Sullivan of Comanche travels to San Angelo to erect a schoolhouse. Jud McCarty of Comanche jeweler in town on business. Carl Rowland of Baxter Bros returns from vacation. Lucile Mayfield and Lela Lathem travel to Comanche for a few hours of visiting friends.
Comanche resident Mrs. W. E. Dupuy testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain dizziness and headaches from kidney trouble. The ad promotes the 50 cent bottle from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York as the remedy trusted by locals.
H. W. Ireland of Louisville Kentucky recounts a severe 1888 cholera morbus attack. Two physicians failed to help. a hotel porter bought Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a double dose revived him by morning, and he continued by train to his next stop a well man. The remedy is obtainable everywhere.
Dr. I. L. Vaughan and HW. C. Bradshaw open a horse and mule sales stable. They pay the highest market price for horses mules and milk cows. They offer bargains for buyers. Sales stable at City Wagon Yard on S EB corner of square. Dr. I. L. Vaughan veterinarian calls answered day or night. Phone 33h.
Ad lists remedies for female disorders with dubious product claims. Mentions Femenina for women, priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Miss Nannie Mae Rhone returned Sunday from a brief visit with friends in Comanche. She was accompanied home by Miss Monta Byrd who will visit in the city for several days. Miss Mary Malone Mrs Miles Malone and her mother Mrs Cher ry left Monday for Comanche to spend a few days. Mrs George W Shearer left Monday for Chicago and Manistee Michigan for about six weeks visiting friends and relatives.
Brownwood Bulletin reports a Texas peanut bag surge with one firm purchasing forty thousand dollars in bags for the fall crop. Shipments reach fifteen full railcar loads, more bags than all other Texas bag dealers combined.
The tonic claims to fortify the elderly and frail against oppressive heat by purifying blood and boosting the entire system. Regular use is said to strengthen both old and young during summer, with a 50 cent price.
Eight thousand head of cattle from the King Ranch have been unloaded at Lampasas via Sunset Central lines. Most are placed on pasture in Lampasas and nearby counties, with many sold to local stockmen. Manager R J Kleberg says about two thousand more head will be brought in soon as pasture runs out.
A药 indicates that when feeling lazy and yawning, a torpid liver causes impurities in the system. Bine claims to strengthen the liver, cleanse the bowels, and restore health, offered at 50 cents and sold by a listed source.
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