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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
6
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains trust for being safe and effective. The remedy is praised as pleasant to taste, non-gripe, and guaranteed, with price at 50 cents for a family bottle.
Farmers in Macksville report rain and hail Friday night that damaged crops requiring replanting. Local social notes mention Miss Addie Jones visiting, a Hazeldell singing convention, and several residents ill or traveling. An advertisement promotes Ballard's Liniment for wounds and sprains at 50 cents to 1.00.
A county section was visited by a much needed rain last Friday evening. Irvin Warren, a teacher near Stamford, is at home now. W. H. Deene and family were among those who motored out in the rain.
Tom Stevens visits Comanche as Harmony trips to town for a rain ruined baseball game final score 2 to 12 for the home team. Arbor Springs falls to Suez 10 to 18 while Suez had previously beaten Arbor Springs 11 to 3. The year’s tenth game for Suez yields seven wins. A musical Saturday night follows the youth event.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing remedy for constipated children. It claims rapid relief from fussiness, feverishness, and digestive upset, and advises asking a druggist for the 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Co. Beware counterfeit versions.
Mrs. D. C. Day of Coleman county visits daughter Mrs. W. J. Steele this week and part of last week. Nettie Steele and family visit Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Steele. W. J. Steele and others attend singing at Sidney. John Bartlett and family visit Mr. Stewart. Ernest Goodson and wife visit Noah Goodson and wife. Edith joins them home. Cat Armstrong hosts.
A short remedy note promoting McGees Baby Elixir for infant indigestion sourness vomiting and colic. Claims the elixir is pure wholesome pleasant tasting and available in 25c and 50c bottles sold by S. P. Smith.
Health of the community is good at present. Mrs. W. S. Walling returned Friday after a week's visit with her daughter at Lowell. Denver Salyer came in Saturday from Fort Worth where he is attending school. Curtis Gee and family and Mrs. Hukel visited W. C. Gee Sunday. A number from here attended the singing at Hazeldel Sunday. B. H. Lancaster from Dublin was here last week buying cattle. School will close here Saturday May 5th, with a program at night. Ben Tacket and wife visited his mother Sunday. This section was visited Friday night with a good rain which was badly needed. There is more kinds of feed stuff planted here than ever before. Everyone is trying to raise a garden.
The advertisement cites W McClinton of Brandon Springs Alabama praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing a severe whooping cough in his baby. It claims the product is available everywhere.
An advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy benefits stomach liver and intestinal ailments including dyspepsia gas around the heart sour stomach and nervousness. It cites prominent users and offers a free booklet from Geo H Mayr Mfg Chemist in Chicago with sales through The Wm. Reese Co. and other druggists.
Samuel Merwin, noted as a young American writer, is a regular Cosmopolitan contributor. He currently writes short stories about boy and girl love, with May’s tale titled The Counter Irritant described as a corker.
Mrs Anna Kalin of Spencerport New York reports long stomach trouble relief from Chamberlains Tablets after trying many remedies with no lasting benefit. The testimonial notes positive relief and high value, claiming the tablets have performed wonders and are obtainable everywhere.
An advertisement touts Pemenina as a miracle remedy for female disorders priced at 1 dollar and 50 cents, promoting it as a universal cure.
The community mourns Judson Hughes aged about 23 who died at a Paris hospital Monday. His funeral processed from Paris to Comyn cemetery Tuesday evening with burial in Comyn. Relatives include the Hughes family and friends who recall his kind heart and loyal nature.
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