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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
9
Advertisement touts Prickly Ash Hitters as a worker’s friend helping vital organs stay healthy. Includes price of 1.25 per bottle and three sizes 25c 0c and 1.00. Also promotes Mansfield’s Magic Arnica Liniment with sizes and claims for Sprains Bruises Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
A historical ad underscores pneumonia risks after a lingering cough and promotes Mansfield's Cough Balsam. It urges immediate treatment with a price of 50 cents and one dollar, reflecting era medicine marketing.
A Los Angeles Times note imagines a hat telecommunication device letting a man be reached anywhere with a home unit linking to it. The piece humorously contrasts this with wives wanting a crystal ball monitor to see men at all times, predicting social shifts if such devices invade privacy.
A clipped line asserts that poor eyewear drives crime and delinquency, urging readers to visit R. W. Hamilton Optometrist for proper glasses. The brief cites eyewear quality as a social issue and promotes corrective optometry services.
Noah Worcester born 1758 left the army after Bunker Hill to advocate pacifism. He cobbled shoes by day and taught children for pay, becoming a minister and writer who in 1814 published A Solemn Review of the Custom of War. He died in his 57th year, famed as a Friend of Peace.
An optometrist, R. W. Hamilton, cautions that glasses bought without an eye examination offer little help and may be harmful. He emphasizes the need for professional assessment and proper fitting to avoid harm.
Children troubled with worms show pale unhealthy color and stomach upset. Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic given for two to three weeks enriches the blood improves digestion and acts as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will then dispel the worms and the child will regain health. Pleasant to take. 60 cents per bottle.
A Black Spanish Jack will stand at Lindsey Farm three and a half miles north of Comanche. The jack originates from the Wheeler Jack at Logan's Gap and is described as an excellent animal. Season price ten dollars.
Repairs performed by an expert at Pulliam's Music Store include violin graduation adjustments varnishes and finishes. Estimates are provided free of charge with headquarters listed at Pulliam's Music Store.
A Grit quotes a public discussion on restraint and substance over empty talk. The maxims warn that speaking only when meaningful words are available tends to yield longer term success and clearer thinking.
An ad notes Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood for vitality. It promises strengthening and invigorating effect with a price of 0c.
Rock Bridge Baths Va resident J C Hoste recounts his horse recovered from a run down state after using Dr LeGear's Stock Powders. He praises the product as the best advertisement and urges dealers to stock it. The notice promotes the powder for horses and other livestock with a satisfaction guaranteed offer.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a safe iron and quinine blood purifier and strength builder. It claims improved energy, appetite, and color, noting decades of use and that the syrup appeals to children, priced 60 cents per bottle.
Local ad notes Metzger Bros next door to the Old Produce House where customers can sell eggs butter chickens turkeys hides furs pecans and related goods. Credit to Floyd Carpenter. 301f
A 1920 Comanche County Texas court notice names Elton R. Richardson and Jim B. Richardson minors and appoints F E Barnes Jr as temporary guardian with a court date in July to contest. The item also references real estate offers and a glasses ad, plus tuberculosis cattle testing results from March and April.
Clyde Essex secretary calls Fort Worth executive committee meeting on May 11 to decide whether primaries or conventions will nominate candidates for the November election.
Morse Oklahoma resident Mrs Alice Ranby shares testimonial on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing Change of Life symptoms. She notes relief since age 45 and continuing health into later years while raising eight children.
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