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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
3
Public health advice urges individuals to prioritize family support by maintaining good health. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation biliousness or indigestion and following printed directions to quickly feel better and stay productive.
On Sunday May 2 a large Alabama gathering met at J. J. Collins home. Four generations attended including Art Collins 91 Eric Collins 63 J J Collins 39 and Blufred Collins 18. They enjoyed a dinner beef stew and barbecue sang from the Sacred Harp book and shared Alabama tales. 71 people attended and plans were made for Father Collins and Eric Collins to visit Byers Texas this week with a return anticipated in June.
A general rule advises adopting a diet suited to age and occupation and keeping bowels regular. It suggests taking one Chamberlain's Tablet when you feel overfull or constipated.
An antique advertisement touts Pemenina as a remedy for female disorders priced at one dollar and fifty cents. The copy presents a sensational claim of universal effectiveness with a simple purchase.
An advertisement touts LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative for habitual constipation, claiming relief within 14 to 21 days with regular use. The product is described as pleasant to take and to stimulate and regulate bowel action, priced at 60c per bottle. A nearby local business note promotes Gar ner and Elms car repair services.
Comanche reader Mrs. F Grim credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing backache and headaches tied to weak kidneys. She recalls severe housework pain and dizzy spells, and says the remedy strengthened her kidneys and removed the pains. Price 60¢ at Hamilton Drug Company and all dealers.
The notice touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine due to tonic and laxative effects, claiming no nervousness or head ringing. It instructs readers to remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE Nc.
A warning style ad notes first symptoms and urges action to avoid death. It claims Reno. vine, as a heart remedy, cures and warns that delay brings penalty, naming Price as the seller or promoter of the remedy.
An old medical advertisement claims Mansfield Cough Balsam heals inflamed membranes and quiets tickling nerves. The copy emphasizes use for babies and lists a price of 25 cents.
Product label notes E. W. Grove’s signature on the box for Brom Quin ine tablets marketed as a remedy. The advertisement claims the medicine removes colds grip and influenza with a single brom quinine formulation.
Frank J. Gaffney, hailed as the second bravest soldier in the American army, wed Marie C. Georgen, a nurse, in Buffalo on May 1. He received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Medaille Militaire, the British Distinguished Service Medal, and the Montenegrin honor medal after meeting his bride at a hospital where he recovered from gas exposure and the loss of an arm.
A 19th century advertisement claims catarrh cure via internal treatment affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 to any case that Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure, with testimonials available and sales through all druggists at 75 cents.
A 10 shilling per 100 pounds rate is quoted in London to cover the risk of Parliament prohibiting alcohol sales within twelve months. The term Pussyfoot Insurance reflects this speculative premium in the English market.
An optometrist viewpoint from R. W. H. Hamilton argues against spoiling children by withholding glasses. The piece emphasizes eye care as essential for proper development and warns against neglecting vision needs.
Readers learn that internal medicines rarely help chronic rheumatism and that relief comes from applying Chamberlains Liniment. The advert claims 35 cents per bottle and 60 cents for a large size, offering a cheap, external remedy.
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