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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
3
An article by Ore of Houston’s drug scene claims six glasses of water daily and one or two Rexall Orderlies at night cure a muddy complexion and dull eyes caused by constipation. Rexall laxatives are advertised as safe for men women and children with exclusive selling rights by The William Reese Co Rexall Store. Trial size ten cents.
The County Executive Committee plans a July 22 primary with meetings at the county seat on June 18 to decide ballot order costs polling places and officer compensation. They will apportion costs among candidates and determine debate procedures and officer vote thresholds.
A letter from Mrs. Aells of Rocky Mount North Carolina praises Kidney Pills for relief from aches pains and tiredness. She reports improvements after taking the medicine and credits it with significant benefits. The note is endorsed by The Wm Reese Co. as distributor.
Our druggier will refund money if PAZO fails to cure any case of itching, bleeding, or protruding piles within 14 days. The fast application wires and rest aid promise relief.
C P St. Clair writes from Comanche County praising road crews for nearly ideal stretches from Comanche to the county line and toward Dublin while lamenting the sandy crossing between Comanche and Hassee. He warns the Leon river crossing remains neglected and urges action before more hardship for local teams.
The State Rectal Specialists advertise a painless pile treatment claiming exclusive Texas rights for the Pennington System. They state 250+ cures in Texas and offer local patient references, stressing no knives or mail diagnoses. Also promotes Herb ine constipation remedy at 50 cents sold by S. P. Smith.
The article urges farmers to grow slightly more corn than needed under normal conditions to ensure feed for stock despite possible weather pests or other issues. Surplus corn can often be profitably disposed of or used to raise or purchase more animals to consume the excess fertility.
Advertisement urging readers to mail a cut-out and enclose name and address to Foley and Co. Chicago for a free trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from The Wm Reese Co.
An old advertisement promotes General Tonic The Old Standard Grove's Tastelese chill Tonic as a valued remedy. It touts quinine and Tron ingredients, claiming liver support malaria relief blood enrichment and overall system health.
W H Kelly of Cleveland head of a large peanut products firm told Dallas farmers during a trade excursion that Texas soil and climate can support peanut farming. He urged planting Spanish peanuts and said a $25 million crop could meet a strong domestic and import-reducing demand. He cited Emory Texas as an example where misjudged scale hampered a promising peanut effort.
A Dallas News opinion praises peanut nuts for many uses beyond fairs and circuses. It notes peanuts yield oil, butter, meal for cattle, and high fattening value, urging Texas growers and millers to expand production to meet domestic demand.
Brysonville and nearby communities saw a flurry of visits and gatherings this week. W. H. Owen made a flying trip to Brownwood, while Mr. and Mrs. Smallwood of Proctor visited at Watson Sunday. Miss Golda Bryson visited friends in Gustine, and D. P. Singleton gave a singing Sunday night. H. P. Tally and family, along with A. J. Mitchell and family, attended church at Rock Church Sunday. Mrs. W. C. Lanford spent several days in Comanche, and W. C. Boland and family visited in the Vandyke community. A Brysonville youth party gathered at Mr Gaber’s in White Point Friday night. Miss Sarah Levisay spent last week with Mrs J. H. Bryson. Mrs. Gerald Bryson, Sallie Bryson, and Maggie Bates visited Millers View Thursday and returned Sunday.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe, magical remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. A small trial bottle is enough to end soreness after fifty counts with a single use and no skin irritation.
Alfred Thomas and Aaron Reid attended Washington birthday events in Buffalo. Hearther Frazier and Mrs J W Williams traveled to Dister last Saturday. Gene Stevens visited Comanche. Sunday is preaching day at Suez with all invited. A group of young folks enjoyed a party at J B Northcutt's Saturday night and a dance occurred at Mr Poyner's last week.
Public ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick safe cure for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims five minute relief from gas heartburn and undigested food, with a money back guarantee and lifetime home usefulness.
D M Allsup and his mother and the writer visited L L Duke near Custer last week. Mrs Jno Pitman stayed with Mrs Dewees at Gorman where her daughter is ill. Ross Grisham and family visited at Gorman Saturday and Sunday. A Blacksmith from Goldthwaite named Bell has bought Mr Boatwrights shop and residence at Rucker. Effie Barker, once very ill, is improving slowly.
Mrs Lane and her son-in-law and wife of Beattie visited Mr and Mrs R Q George Saturday night and Sunday. Elbert Hilley of Sidney was at Gap Saturday on business. locals attended a party at Mrs Colley’s near Stag Creek Saturday night. Mr Cox of Gap visited to review the telephone line extension. The Everett baby of Gap is gravely ill. C J Graham has a horse down and not expected to recover.
Farmers celebrate oats as locals note spring sprouts from Kullum while Misses Allie Randle and Hattie plan a short Dallas visit. Cattle men head to Fort Worth for purchases as Bertha Bishop and Casey Anderson visit from Tolar. Delma Greenwood visits Bluffdale. Will Green family move to Comanche. Dr. Dingle trips to Dublin. High School baseball beats Edna Hill 12 to 5. girls basketball defeats Purvis 21 to 15.
An advertisement extols Danderine as removing dandruff and stopping hair loss. It claims hair becomes new and growing, with immediate shine and fullness after simple use. A 25 cent bottle is advertised to double hair beauty and soften dull, brittle hair.
Mrs. A. F. Briggs of Eldrid Pa reports severe kidney and rheumatic trouble followed by a successful cure after using Swamp-Root. Her husband, bedridden with kidney issues, regained health and returned to work after taking the remedy. The letter urges others to try the product and offers a sample for ten cents.
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