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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
7
Drugstores report a decline in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains trust. Local pharmacists guarantee the product, priced at 50 cents for a family bottle, promising safe, vegetable-based relief without the salivation and morning sickness of calomel.
District court records show multiple divorces granted including Bess Arnold, Lena Freeman, N J Hall, and Mrs L E House. Several civil suits on notes with plaintiff judgments, continuances, and an ex parte minority removal granted. The grand jury reported eight indictments: four for assault with intent to murder felonies and three misdemeanors.
An article underscores kidney importance in illness, noting Bright's Disease deaths in New York and urging kidney care. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy sold in two bottle sizes, with a 10 cent sample offer and return address in Binghamton New York.
Heavy rains flood the county affecting farms and pastures while locals share social visits and events. Attendees include Elmer Roe Alvin Herring Lee Galaway Cleo Spence Thelma Cade and Miss Fisher guests. neighbors Aubrey Beeghe Reese Mills Riley Thacker and families, with illnesses and travel noted.
Former resident now in Dickens county is gravely ill with outlook uncertain. Will Beene and family visited his father in Sweetwater. Miss Jocie Killian visited Newburg. William Stubblefield and T. R. Randall attended a singing convention at Mercers Gap. Miss Ola and Cora Stephens of Lamkin are visiting this week.
A Carolina News editor reports chronic indigestion and liver trouble eased after taking three Chamberlain's Tablets. He describes a severe attack that kept him from work for two days and credits the tablets with a quick recovery. Sold everywhere.
The Honey Grove Signal urges decisive action as the mosquito-like boll weevil issue threatens U.S. crops. The writer argues that mobilization against the pest could surpass English blockade or German submarine tactics in impact.
Advertisement notes that back pain from muscle rheumatism affects hard workers. It recommends Chamberlain's Liniment massaging the back two or three times daily and claims the product is obtainable everywhere.
At the Taylor County commissioners court it was decided to extend the jack rabbit bounty for another month. The latest term paid a bounty on 18 371 jack rabbits killed in the county during the past month, thinning their numbers though many remain.
J. F. Stoneburner of Port Arthur Texas suffered long with stomach ailments and weight loss after trying five doctors. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with a 21 pound weight gain and permanent relief from stomach liver and intestinal issues. The ad promises complete satisfaction or money back with a druggist bottle.
Born to Mr and Mrs Everette Wilson near Custer a son. Hamilton Gaines near Gustine a son. Hardy Johnson Gustine a girl. Jake Johnson near Gustine a boy and a girl.
In a dated notice the Williams Company advertises The Williams Treatment claiming to cure kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatic and uric acid troubles without alcohol. It offers a free 22 dose bottle by mail with no obligation and asks readers to send name and address to Dept. 2ca7p New Post Office Block, New Haven.
List of registered vehicles includes J. R. Jackson of Comanche with a Ford number 358 Earl Bean of Gustine with a Chevrolet number 359 John Nabors of Proctor with a Ford number 360 John P. Rye of Sipe Springs with a Ford number 361 John H. Harris of Comanche with a Ford number 362 Ilarold Williams of Comanche with a Shaw Motor number 363 W. T. Hayes of Gustine with a Chevrolet number 364 C F Denily of Comanche with a Chevrolet number 365 Kh T Wyatt of Gustine with a Ford number S66 P Q Smith of Indian Motorcycle number 367.
An advertisement urges following bottle directions to cure chills with Plantation Chill Tonic. It claims the tonic keeps the liver healthy, contains no calomel, and is priced at 50 cents.
The Honey Grove Signal notes a provocative saying that people pursue risky wealth. It claims the ratio of millionaires to paupers is over one hundred to one and asserts no man would trade poverty for riches.
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