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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
3
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The liver remedy is promoted as safe, pleasant tasting, and guaranteed to work or money back. A 50 cent family bottle is available and claims to leave users feeling energetic the next morning.
The piece argues for building solid credit through prudent borrowing for investments, securing quick-sale collateral, and diversifying crops. It cites the Texas Bankers Association and A&M College campaigns to teach safe farming, urging farmers to live at home, save surplus, and aim for low interest by minimizing risk and offering strong security.
A courthouse rally last Saturday drew a substantial audience. County superintendent-elect Mrs. J. B. Deely and City Superintendent R. F. Holloway delivered the principal addresses.
A letter from Mrs. James Conley of Frankfort describes severe female weakness that hindered daily labor. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound three bottles, she regained health and can work unaided. The notice urges other women to try the tonic and contact Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for confidential advice.
Deely outlines compulsory education terms while Superintendent Holloway argues for a state tax to support six month terms and equalize rural and urban funding. He promotes joint House Resolution No. 30 to amend apportionment and cites disparities for minority and drifting populations, urging broader state burden and revised distribution to ensure equal school terms.
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a strong remedy for neuralgia of face, shoulder, hands, or feet. Claims pain relief by rubbing into the afflicted area, with bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by H. P. Smith.
Mrs. W. L. Robertson of Comanche reports long kidney trouble and back pain relieved by Deans Kidney Pills. She says sleep returned and strength restored after using the product priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y., manufactures the remedy.
Suez Cleo Hubbard of Gorman visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. J A Rogers moved to Downing and R J Grissom moved to Rogers place. Arthur Hardin attended a party at Soda Springs Saturday night. Aaron Reid went to Downing Sunday. R T Stevens left for San Angelo last Sunday. Joe Hanfard visited his sister Mrs Hubbard. W N Dean and family visited the Hubbard household Sunday. Tom Mull and family and his mother left Saturday for Cisco. John C and Bud McGinnis left Sunday for Beattie to run a thrasher this week. Community health reported good.
In five minutes Pape's Diapepsin claims to end indigestion and stomach misery including gas heartburn and bloating. The ad touts speed, safety, and easy access from drug stores with a fifty cent case for home use and as a ready remedy for daytime or night stomach upset.
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