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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
6
On March 5 Trinity swept both Beattie teams with strong shooting. girls close 7 to something while boys led 39 to 5. March 12 Trinity defeated Rock Bluff at their home 46 to 3 for boys and 19 to 5 for girls. Trinity remains undefeated.
In damp chilly weather there is large demand for Ballard's Snow Liniment as many know its relieving power for rheumatic aches and pains and prepare to apply it at the first twinge. Sold by Paris Smith.
Arbor Springs residents report planting season activity as corn work begins. Mr and Mrs Alley host a new daughter. Mr and Mrs Kelley held a party Saturday night. Mollie Annie Scott Mabel and Esabel Gressett stayed at Tom Kelleys Saturday. Hugh McNutt Lovel Guin and sisters visited Bertha and Lottie Smith in Downing. D Scott and family from Downing spent weekend with John and wife. Relda Marshall visited the Kempy sisters Sunday.
Remedy marketed for infant use claims to heal inflamed membranes and soothe irritated nerves in the chest and throat. Product priced at 25e with emphasis on soothing children’s coughs.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel for liver cleansing. It claims quick relief from sluggishness without griping, urges customers to try a spoonful tonight, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It also invites giving it to children.
An advertisement extols Casearets as safe overnight relief for constipation, biliousness, indigestion, and headaches. It claims Cascar ets cleanse toxins and waste without griping, improve bowel function, and cost little, promoting gentle use during sleep.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chilli Tonic as a general strengthening remedy for children troubled with worms. It claims the tonic improves digestion and enriches the blood, helping nature expel worms and restore health, with a price of one dollar per bottle.
Governor Hobby orders a state force to guard the Texas Oklahoma boundary and to hold land in dispute shown to be rightful Texas territory, to be surrendered only on a U.S. Supreme Court decree. The action aims to maintain Texas sovereignty amid a federal Oklahoma court order. The land includes about 160 riverine acres along the Red River with oil wells and potential revenue.
The article explains that colds weaken the lungs and open the door to serious diseases like pneumonia and consumption. It notes the longer a cold lasts, the greater the risk, and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable, pleasant treatment to shorten the illness.
The Pulliam store fitted a rear room for regular Comanche Orchestra practice and will offer the space free. The management aims to make the shop a musical center with a large stock of instruments and new arrivals daily. F. H. Schubert, expert pianist, joins the store staff.
The readers are assured a cure for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It claims to heal by acting on the bloodstream and mucous surfaces, building up strength and constitutional health, urging readers to trust the remedy with a full money back faith.
An advertisement urges immediate action against pneumonia linked to a lingering cough or cold. Mansfield's Cough Balsam is marketed with two price points, 50 cents and one dollar, signaling a cure option for distressed readers.
When digestion is poor and bowels troubled the ad extols Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy. It purifies the bowels and vital organs and promotes strength and cheer. Priced at $1.25 per bottle through Hamilton Drug Co. and William Reese Drug Co. as agents.
Theodore Sanford of Feymore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble causing pain and sleepless nights. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat vegetables and fruit without pain, suggesting the tablets may aid indigestion or constipation.
Tuesday March 23 is designated as Hog Shipping Day by H Burks. The event invites locals to bring marketable livestock or related goods for purchase or shipment on that date.
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