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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
9
A 1919 postcard from France details unusually cold winter weather for the author, notes the close proximity to Spain and Italy, and observes diverse local people. The writer describes mixed ancestry in the population and unusual sights such as women with facial hair, while commenting on the broad range of labor from animals to machines.
An ad asserts kidney disease as a major health risk and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as immediate help. It claims quick relief within 24 hours, urges daily use to maintain health, and guarantees money back if ineffective.
A soldier in the 151st Infantry, Company D, writes from France about moving regiments, prior relocations, and uncertainty of when he will return home. He mentions witnessing animals pulling carts and logs, asks relatives to stay well, and signs off with love to family members.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a Cincinnati invention that easily removes hard or soft corns and toe corn calluses. It claims a few drops stop pain and let the corn be lifted out with no soreness, offering a tiny bottle for just a few cents at drug stores.
A Trish leader declares miners are on the verge of battle and asks whether they will fight or run. The chorus responds in resolve with Will we fight, we will not run. The exchange ends with the leader thanking them for their stance.
In Mt Giliad Ohio a man sought Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy after his wife sent him to buy it. Clerks substituted other names, prompting the editor to urge merchants to post clerks and prevent substitutions to maintain customer trust and support makers of genuine products.
A Pittsburg Sun quip cites a police court tale where a chauffeur who ran down a pedestrian claimed the man zigzagged and outguessed him. The judge notes humor can appear in grim matters as the exchange unfolds with wit.
An old classified style ad touts Femenina as a cure for female troubles with a bold promise to vanish pain. It lists a price of 50e and 1.00 dollars and frames the product as a quick remedy for discomfort.
Sunday morning and night services will be led by the Methodist pastor J. T. Ferguson. Sunday school starts promptly at 10 a m. members are urged to return Conference cards at church on Sunday.
Squeeze juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckles and tan lotion. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to lighten freckles blemishes and whiten skin. Harmless and cheap says ad with grocer lemons and drugstore orchard white.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and you can rest after the first application. Price GE.
Last Sunday Cottonwood Methodist church saw high Sunday school attendance and a church covenants drive. Rev Ferguson preached a sermon on Tithing and 27 members pledged to donate at least one tenth of their income toward church support.
Advertises Cascarets as a harmless candy cathartic for children. Claims it cleanses the liver and bowels without griping, contains no calomel, and won’t_cramp_or_sicken_like_other_solutions. Parents urged to use a ten cent box for biliousness and sour stomach.
Farmers lag in planting corn while Pittman well at Rucker installs machinery and Cogburn and Tate wells show oil and gas. A regional sing at Liberty draws many residents, with sermons by Rev. Hancock, Harmony attendance, and news of Mrs. Pilcher's ill daughter.
Advertises Laxative Quinidine Tablets to cure head cold and La Grippe with severe headaches. Priced at 25e. Also promotes new printed georgettes and crepe de chine fabrics in bright color combinations for spring and summer wear from Higgitiborhan's.
An advertising brief promotes a 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a pleasant liquid Digestive laxative for indigestion constipation or biliousness. The Paris Medicine Co. markets it alongside Laxative Bromo Quinine and Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic.
T D Brown reports the Burns well has been abandoned as a dry hole. Miss Delpha Rasberry and Winnie Vancleave visited May. R R Everett took Charley Winfrey and son to Comanche for treatment. C L White visited his Sidney daughter. Tom Langston of Jones counts visits Sidney. Miss Eula Adams takes a position in Comanche.
A pain in the side or back when straightening up calls for rubbing in Ballard's Snow Liniment. It relaxes contracted muscles to restore ease of movement. Available at prices 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle from S. P. Smith.
Miss Ode McNutt spent last week with her Uncle Bob McNutt. Mr. and Mrs. Williford and Miss Alia Dingwall of Hasse spent Wednesday night with Mr. John nie McNutt and family. Miss Vesta Davis spent Monday with Miss Fannie Horner of Comanche. Vesta and Sarah Davis spent Tuesday night with Zena and Nettie McFerrin of Gum Springs.
Mr and Mrs M B Coker of Griar Grove visited Archie and Ora Swearengin over the weekend. Miss Davie Davis hosted a Booney night for the young crowd. Mr C F Werner and family of Gum Sorlual spent Sunday with the Swearengins. Mr and Mrs Russell Elliott hosted a Friday night dance for the youths. J D Swearengin and family spent Sunday at Joe Prices.
Children with worms appear pale cross and fretful. White's Cream Vermifuge is an approved remedy that drives out parasites and helps the child become strong and healthy. Price 30e per bottle sold by 8. P. Smith.
New moire silk bags introduced as entirely new and stylish. Heigginbotham's offers folding Teather purses in two new designs.
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