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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
9
An 19th century tonic claims to purify and enrich the blood restoring strength and energy. Advertisements promise an invigorating effect and note a price in cents.
By virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of East land County Texas on a May 10 1920 judgment in favor of Tom Harrell and others against Robt E Lee the real estate of ten acres in C S Gorbett Survey No 233 Comanche County Texas is levied upon and will be sold at public auction for cash at the Comanche County courthouse on the first Tuesday of July 1920 between 10 a m and 4 p m the sale to convey all rights and interests in oil gas and mineral rights in the described tract Sheriff Jack McCollum Comanche County Texas.
If you have no appetite for your meals, something is wrong in your digestive organs. Take a dose or two of Prickly Ash Bitters, the medicine for men. It cleanses the stomach, liver and bowels, creates appetite, vigor and cheerfulness. Price $1.25 per bottle. Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm Reese Drug Co, special agents.
The First National Bank report notes continued tight credit in the United States with money costs rising across investments. Treasury certificates issued May 17 yield 5.5 percent, Victory bonds over 6 percent, and high-grade corporate securities 7 to 8 percent. May 1 crop forecasts show winter wheat yield at 484.647 million bushels on 34.165 million acres, down 33.8 percent from 1919 acres.
An ad promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for poor digestion, foul breath, and stomach trouble, claiming it cleanses vital organs and boosts vigor. It lists Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm. Reese Drug Co. as special agents and notes a bottle price of 1.25. Also mentions Laxative Blasquinine and a signature of E. W. Grove.
A vintage ad promotes HERBINE as a bowel regulator to purify the system and vitalize blood, claiming it improves digestion. It lists Paris Smith as the seller and ends with a warning to spare glasses and spoil the child, attributed to R. W. H. Hamilton, Optometrist.
Geo H Mayr a Chicago chemist promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy a simple cleanser for stomach liver and intestinal ailments claiming to relieve catarrhal mucus reduce inflammation and prevent surgeries. The ad notes the product is sold by Wm Reese Drug Co and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement from William Reese Drug Co promises money back if buyers are not satisfied with Martin's Blue Bug Killer Fly Spray or Screw Worm Killer. The offer emphasizes absolute customer satisfaction and guarantees.
Mrs Mamie Bertel of Paris writes of Chamberlains Teblets as the best remedy for stomach trouble and indigestion. The note claims the pills relieve indigestion tone the liver and restore buoyancy after two to three years of use. Regulate the bowels with Herb ine as another recommended product sold in Paris.
A column warns against using whiskey to treat colic and stomach ache urging readers to seek a doctor or proper remedy. The piece notes a false belief held by some that liquor cures digestive ailments, and emphasizes medical guidance.
An advertisement touts LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a tonic laxative to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. It claims prompt relief and regular use, stimulating and regulating digestion with a very pleasant taste.
In May an explosion at a local site near Sipe Springs burned an employee whose company issued a blistered arm injury. The blast occurred about 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon drawing crowds of sightseers to the scene.
Wartime style ad urging use of Martin's Screw Worm Killer to treat wounds and deter flies. Offers money back guarantee by Hamilton Drug Co. and others. Includes multiple local drugstore names and a price range 41-52.
An ad promotes Won Bug Killer for chickens with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The offer is backed by Paris Smith Drug Co., Wm. Reese Drug Co., and Hamilton Drug Co. with a price listed as 41.58.
In an old advertisement style Notice a beauty hair product La Creole Hair Dressing promises restore beauty and lustre, priced at $1. A second claim promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a stout worker’s remedy for kidney liver and bowel health at $1.25 per bottle.
An old classified ad cites D Bailey offering high poultry butter and egg prices. It also mentions eyeglasses possibly harming users when bought without an eye examination, attributed to R W Hamilton, an optometrist.
The Mayo Studios Kodak Dept in Brownwood Texas invites customers to try their services with a film finishing order. They advertise enlargements from films free and a 16x20 Honor Roll souvenir featuring service records. Film development is 10 cents per roll and prints start at 1 cent. Mail a roll and request instructions.
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