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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
3
An advertisement extols Croxone as a unique remedy to cleanse uric acid and poisons from the blood, easing back pain, kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and tiredness. It claims rapid action, universal suitability, and guarantees via druggists who will refund purchase if it fails.
Hasse Arrow praises the newly formed Comanche Good Roads Association and urges statewide clubs to support road bonds. He notes a prior $100 000 bond defeat caused by misinformation and urges communities to unify for civil infrastructure in the new century.
Sallow complexion blamed on an enfeebled liver. Herbine purifies the liver and bowels and restores the rosy bloom of health to the cheeks. Price 50 cents. Sold by Paris Smith.
T. M. Warrell of McCurtain, though totally blind since age two, operates the plant’s switchboard, keeps books by the New York point system learned in Little Rock, installs telephones, strings wires, makes connections, handles outside troubles, and even climbs poles to untangle crossed lines with a lineman’s belt and spurs. His capable hands ensure good service in a small town exchange.
A Comanche mother recounts her son’s long kidney illness after pneumonia. After starting Doan's Kidney Pills, his back pain and fainting spells diminished and kidney secretions normalized. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A Mrs Hall letter from October 1910 describes years of sour stomach heartburn smothering spells and cough due to systemic catarrh. After trying Peruna she reports major improvement within months and praises it as a top family remedy. Peruna Company offers tablets for those who object to liquids.
Material for sinking several oil wells on J. P. Morris ranch near Coleman has arrived and drilling is to begin immediately. Indications are good and officials expect a gusher with little delay.
Fort Worth parties purchased the Swindon pecan farm about one mile from Brownwood. The 1200 acre property includes 8000 bearing trees and is among Texas's largest cultivated pecan orchards. The nuts from the tract are regarded as among the finest quality in the state.
Dodson's Liver Tone offers a pleasant safe remedy for constipation and sluggish liver. Paris Smith guarantees refunds the purchase price if not satisfied and markets a strictly vegetable liquid that replaces harsh purgatives like calomel without harming after effects.
Promotion for Dr. E W Hall's Texas Wonder claims to dissolve gravel cure diabetes rheumatism and irregular kidney and bladder functions in men women and children and offers mail order for 1.00 with testimonials and a two month treatment.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Creamer a boy on Wednesday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Stricklin on the 18th a boy. Last Sunday Jack Price had a serious motorcycle fall and dislocation of the shoulder but recovering. B. H. Lavan brought an enormous 7 1 2 by 5 3 4 inch egg in Gustine on Saturday laid by a Brown Leghorn hen. several similar eggs found recently.
Tom Ball opened his campaign in Greenville and outlined a platform focusing on statewide submission for prohibition in the July primaries. He vows to push submission if carried, resist liquor interests via legal challenges, and shift to other public business if submission fails, while advocating separation of A and M Texas University and reforms to education and the penal system.
An advertising note claims honesty and energy depend on liver health, citing headaches indigestion and backache as signs. It touts Grigsby’s Liver-Lax as superior to calomel, sold by Wm. Reese Co in 50¢ and $1.00 bottles with a guarantee and a L. K. Grigsby likeness on each bottle.
Thousands praise Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments including dyspepsia gas pressure after eating nervousness dizziness headaches and constipation. The ad claims many prominent users including Congress members Supreme Court Justices and professionals and urges readers to try one dose and request a free booklet. Available in Comanche Texas through Wm. Reese Co. and local druggists.
A newspaper notice urges readers to check the yellow address label for paid subscription dates and renew if due. It also invites farms or residences for sale and rooms to rent via classified ads at a minimum 25 cent charge, offered by The Chief Exponent.
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