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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
2
In Washington on May 1 Representative Blanton of Texas accused the American Federation of Labor of pressuring Congress. He said the federation keeps a record index and has members in the galleries to monitor proceedings, claiming it makes members weaker.
Mrs. Chas. Gaston of Ringgold Georgia extols Thedford's Black-Draught as a long trusted family medicine. She recalls using it in childhood for headaches from constipation and spring chills, noting it kept them out of bed and saved doctor bills. The advertisement touts its vegetable composition and liver regulating effects.
An advertisement touts a French remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments as a perfect cure, claiming success in France and the U S A. The product Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is sold in the United States by Geo H Mayr, a Chicago chemist. It promises to remove mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and even claims to address appendicitis. One dose is said to convince with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance remedy for impure blood. It claims purifying effects on skin conditions like pimples boils eczema and acne and asserts improved liver stomach bowels kidneys and digestion. Endorsed by C R Wilcomb of San Angelo Texas, the letter praises the medicine as high quality and tonic after influenza.
A family reunion was held at Uncle Alex Roberson's home Sunday for his children and relatives. Andrew Roberson and wife of Brownwood visited his parents. Miss Alta Mae Howell visited friends in Iorman. Walter Roberson returning from De Leon. Walter Lane and family of Mercer Creek visited Robersons. Mollie and Bertie Roberson visited Mrs. Mayes in Comanche. Clyde Burleson and Roy Cannon stayed with J H Carr. Howard Matthews moved to Houston. A large crowd attended singing Sunday night.
The piece notes many children dislike animal fats but will eagerly consume and enjoy them when available. It discusses energy needs and suggests balancing fat intake with overall nutrition for growing youngsters.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as instinctive, nourishing for boys and girls and linked to vitality. It warns that irregular bowels cause constipation and touts Herbine as a regulator to purify the system and vitalize the blood, with Paris Smith as seller.
An ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for chest tightness and a dry cough linked to lung inflammation. Each bottle includes Herrick's Red Pepper Plaster to draw out inflammation. Sold by Paris Smith.
The note suggests Rustic tonics Weak, Fainty Heart, and Hysterics can be rectified by Reno vine a heart and nerve tonic priced 50c and 1.00. It also advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatic aches in damp chilly weather and urges early use sold by Paris Smith.
Mrs. Eugene Smith of Los Angeles credits Tanlae with a dramatic recovery after six years of illness including heart pains pleurisy kidney issues and severe weakness. She says after four bottles she gained eighteen pounds and regained strength, with sustained improvement over four months.
An advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in Bayer packaging with directions for headache cold pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatic conditions. It claims Bayer as genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians and mentions inexpensive tin boxes and the Bayer manufacturer of acetylsalicylic acid.
Fort Worth May 3 report from the Texas Cattle Raisers association says a car shortage is impeding Texas cattle movement to Oklahoma and Kansas pastures and to stock yards in Fort Worth Oklahoma City Kansas City and Chicago for slaughter. The situation is acute in some localities.
A warning emphasizes calomel or mercury compounds are hazardous. The text notes immediate sickness including cramps and nausea, claims it damages the bones, and urges the public not to ingest or ingest degraded preparations. Museums Calomel warns readers to avoid usage.
An old ad touts Dodon s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy that starts the liver without side effects. It claims to prevent salivation from calomel and says it restores energy and mood, suitable for adults and children.
An advertisement touts PE-RU-NA as a cure for catarrh and digestive ills, claiming it restores health by aiding digestion and elimination. It features a testimonial from Mrs Rovalia Kn New Britain Conn and urges immediate use for coughs colds catarrh and general malaise. A bottle is presented as an emergency preventive remedy sold in tablet or squid form.
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