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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
2
Mrs. M. Parker of 452 East Third St Los Angeles says Tanlac cured long standing stomach trouble rheumatism and insomnia after spending thousands on medicines She reports regained strength able to do housework and even washing again and credits Tanlac for her improved health sold at Hamilton Drug Co in Comanche and other towns.
Mrs. Chas Gaston of this place praises Thedford's Black-Draught as a family medicine used since childhood for headaches from constipation and malaria. It is advertised as a purely vegetable remedy aiding liver function and bowel cleansing to prevent illness and save doctor bills. Also promoted are Prickly Ash Bitters as a digestive aid and tonic, with agents Hamilton Drug Co. and Win. Reese Drug listed.
Regular correspondence notes a successful box supper despite cold weather, raising over eighty dollars for a church instrument. The report mentions few influenza cases and hopes school will not close again. Local movements include Welch and Vaughn building a house for Daniels near Soda Springs, plus various residents traveling or visiting Beattie and Sipe Springs.
A historical ad promotes Mansfield's Cong Balsam as a remedy for lingering coughs and colds, warning that pneumonia may follow a neglected illness. It lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar for the remedy.
In Cormpenase March 3 the community reports a busy field season while church was well attended. Several residents including Alton Farrar and Gerstle Farrar from Newburg are visiting. Mrs M B Anderson visited her daughter Mrs Frank Wilhelm. Gleaton and Tupin travel to New Mexico. Brownwood is seen as a family travel hub and Brysonville hosts a box supper with a prize for the prettiest girl and ugliest man.
Mrs. W. Payne of Comanche reports strong relief from kidney trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recounts back ache and visual disturbances from kidney issues and says the remedy consistently cured attacks. Price 60 cents at dealers. Milburn Co. distributes in Buffalo, New York.
A San Antonio reader recaps personal recovery with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription after long female health troubles. Another Houston woman praises Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for nervousness, constipation, and liver sluggishness, noting ongoing use and satisfaction. The ad-like column lists ordering options and cites Dr. Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo for samples.
A vintage advertisement extols Femenina as a cure for female troubles promising quick relief. The offer lists a price of 500e and $1.00 and presents the product as a universal solution.
Advert shows blue bugs and bloodsucking pests banished by feeding Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer to chickens. The remedy claims absolute guaranteed results for poultry health.
A health notice warns that calomel or mercury compounds are dangerous and should not be taken. It describes severe side effects including cramps and nausea and urges avoidance to protect bones and overall health.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims the product starts the liver without side effects, does not salivate, and is harmless for children, presenting calomel as dangerous and unnecessary.
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